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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing a large number of fundraising events postponed or canceled for 2020. Now what? Your organization still needs to fundraise and perhaps more than ever. We detailed some ideas for fundraising during Coronavirus in this post, including converting your P2P fundraising events into virtual events. Sounds great –… Read More »

The novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)  is here and impacting virtually every sector of society, including nonprofits. All types of events and gatherings, including fundraising events, are being canceled across the US and Canada. Many schools are shut down to safeguard children and curb the spread of the virus. But your school or nonprofit still needs to… Read More »

Pets serve as loyal companions and give animal lovers so much joy and laughter. Sadly, many wonderful animals are stuck in shelters and looking for their forever homes. While living in a humane society or shelter provides solace to these animals awaiting pet adoption, keeping such places open and caring for everyone takes a lot… Read More »

If your organization is planning a peer-to-peer fundraiser such as a walk-a-thon, you will need to find the best way to collect donations and pledges. Countless successful peer-to-peer campaigns have used pledge forms to secure funds. While peer-to-peer websites have certainly made a strong place for themselves, there’s no reason that this tried-and-true method cannot… Read More »

Need to raise money for a soccer team? Soccer fundraisers can help teams cover expenses such as uniforms, equipment and training tools, plus expensive field rental and travel costs. Organizing team fundraising events is a great way to handle soccer team costs.  Yet a soccer fundraiser can also be a fun means of getting the… Read More »

A capital campaign is an intensive effort done by a nonprofit intending to raise a significant amount of money in a specific period of time. These projects are usually long-term and large-scale, and often correspond to funding a particular project.  For many general fundraising activities, you can employ an easy, online fundraising option and achieve… Read More »

Year-round fundraising is important to keep a steady flow of donations and revenue for most nonprofits. Airbnb now offers a great program to help nonprofits and charities do just that. Airbnb has created a unique year-round fundraising venue for nonprofit organizations with their Social Impact Experiences. Year-round fundraising is important to keep a steady flow… Read More »

Social media has become a powerhouse of communication, bringing organizations closer to their supporters and enabling more ways to spread awareness of their causes. However, social media’s role in the success of a nonprofit or school group need not stop there. Fundraising on social media is a great strategy to integrate into any organization’s fundraising… Read More »

Weddings are one of the most memorable events that we share with our friends and family. And while wedding registries and gifts are still common, they are becoming less so as couples often live together before marriage or get married later in life after establishing a home of their own. This makes the momentous day… Read More »

A school jog-a-thon or fun run is one of the many crowdfunding ideas that can serve as a great fundraiser for elementary schools. It’s a fun activity that encourages students to get active. In an elementary school jog-a-thon, students fundraise by asking family and community members to donate based on how far they walk or… Read More »

Board members are a nonprofit’s most avid constituents. They support you in every aspect of your organization, and are expected to donate and fundraise as well. The goal of nonprofit board fundraising is for all of its members to give and help your organization grow. There are many ways that nonprofit board members can assist… Read More »

Looking for fundraising ideas for your choir or chorale? As an integral part of the community, choirs require support for the costs of hosting events, traveling, rehearsal space, and other necessary means to continue operating. We’ve compiled a list of the top fundraising ideas specifically tailored to choirs and choral groups. So read on if… Read More »

Hosting a bowl-a-thon fundraiser is a unique fundraising idea that is plenty of fun for all those involved. Similar to walk-a-thons, a bowl-a-thon incorporates nonprofit crowdfunding to scale your fundraising efforts. Your organization benefits as bowlers create fundraising teams and compete to raise the most money for your cause. Benefits of Bowl-a-thon Fundraisers Bowl-a-thons make… Read More »

A dance-a-thon fundraiser is a fun peer-to-peer crowdfunding event with great potential to raise money for nonprofit causes. Danceathons are great for kids and teens – and are especially popular with dance teams, gymnastics, and cheerleading squads.  Read on to find out exactly how to organize a danceathon fundraiser that everyone will love.  What is… Read More »

Effective fundraising strategies are pivotal to the long-term sustainability of non-profit organizations. One of the pillars of a successful nonprofit fundraising strategy is having a committee that masters the fundraising ask. Sometimes this is referred to as the art of the fundraising ask among development professionals, as it is indeed an art form. While the… Read More »

Every nonprofit knows that stewarding your major donors is the best way to ensure that your fundraising success continues into the future. It’s far easier to rely on existing relationships for support than it is to find new supporters every time you hold a fundraising campaign. But how can you make sure that you’re retaining… Read More »

Nonprofit CRM and donor management software promote growth, sustainability, and structure for a nonprofit organization seeking to take its goals to the next level. While utilizing spreadsheets, various apps, and websites to handle your events and fundraising campaigns can be a good starting point for an organization, there comes a point when it becomes unmanageable… Read More »

Signature fundraising events are campaigns an organization is known for throughout the community and beyond. Heard of the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS or The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life? Chances are that you have, as these are highly successful signature fundraisers. Creating a signature fundraising event can help build your organization’s brand, solidify… Read More »