The Giving Ledger

Why fundraising costs keep rising and what we can do about it

We expect charities to do more with less, then blame them for burning out. It’s time to rethink overhead, impact, and the real cost of generosity.

After years running a charity, I saw how overhead myths hold the sector back. It’s time to rethink what size, efficiency, and impact really mean.

Charities shouldn’t just use the platform—they should benefit from it. We’re committed to sharing value with those who help build WellFunded.

Charities are burning time and money chasing grants they rarely win. It’s time to fix the system—starting with trust, transparency, and better tools.

Canadian charities spend over $1 billion a year just applying for grants—and often, it’s all just to stay in place. Like a hamster spinning all night, fundraisers pour time and money into a process that’s outdated, exhausting, and inequitable. Foundations aren’t immune either—they’re drowning in repetitive applications and bloated software, reviewing the same info again and again. We built the system—and now, we can change it. Some of Canada’s leading funders already have. There’s a better, simpler way to fund impact. Ready to escape the hamster wheel?

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