If you’re looking for a fresh, fun, and engaging way to raise money for your nonprofit, a challenge fundraiser might be just what you need. It’s a simple concept: supporters commit to a challenge—like running a certain number of miles, doing daily acts of kindness, or giving up coffee for a month—while fundraising for your […]
Host a Successful Golf Tournament Fundraiser With These 6 Steps
Picture this: a sunny day, a beautifully manicured golf course, and a group of enthusiastic golfers ready to tee off—all while raising funds to support your nonprofit’s mission. Sounds pretty great, right? A golf tournament fundraiser is not only a fantastic day out but also a powerful fundraising event that can drive significant donations, strengthen […]
How To Create Donation Tiers That Drive Donations
When nonprofits run online fundraising campaigns, it’s easy to only focus on the big picture—hitting that overall fundraising goal. But for donors, especially those giving smaller amounts, it can be hard to see how their contribution really makes a difference. The good news? People are more likely to give (and even give more!) when they […]
How to Create a Donation Page for Free in 7 Steps
A donation page is like your nonprofit’s digital giving hub—it’s the place where supporters can easily contribute and feel connected to your mission. Having a dedicated donation page ensures that giving is simple, accessible, and distraction-free. In this article we will go through 7 easy steps on how to create a donation page for free, […]
How to Create a Free Fundraising Site in 7 Steps
Having an online fundraising site is like giving your community a home base for their generosity during your fundraising campaigns. It’s the go-to spot where people can learn about your mission, understand the goals of your campaign, contribute, and feel connected to the impact they’re making. It’s not just about collecting donations—it’s about creating an […]
7 Ways to Engage Your Donors Without Asking for Money
In the nonprofit world, it’s easy to feel like every conversation with donors has to revolve around money. But here’s the thing—building a strong connection with your donors isn’t just about asking for funds. Your donors give money to your organization because they truly care about what you do. So how can you make sure […]
4 Top Donor Retention Strategies to Keep Your Year-End Donors
It’s officially 2025! We made it through 2024, and with it the final push for year-end donations. Now is the time to make sure that your organization has donor retention strategies in place to bring those year-end supporters with you into 2025. You might be asking why you need to put a ton of time […]
Nonprofit Fundraising Plan: 11 Must-Do Steps for Success
A nonprofit fundraising plan is a road map designed to help you raise the money you need to achieve your goals. It breaks down your organization’s vision into actionable, highly-specific steps for success. It doesn’t matter if you are running a multi-million dollar nonprofit organization or are a small start-up: the key to financial success […]
How To Develop And Maintain Your Fundraising Calendar (Downloadable Template)
Seasoned fundraisers are well aware that fundraising involves a lot more than simply asking for donations. Donor cultivation takes a whole lot of time and resources. A fundraising calendar can help you streamline this process so you can raise more with less effort. Managing your fundraising efforts can be difficult, especially if you are working […]
Create a Killer Fundraising Plan – Best Practices, Strategies, & Downloadable Template
“All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination.” What’s your destination for 2025? In 2024, your fundraising may have taken you to a different destination than you originally planned–something that can often happen in the nonprofit world. Now, as we get started fundraising in 2025, […]