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September 3, 2025

Attracting and Retaining Millennials as Donors and Volunteers

To grow your organization, you need to focus on attracting and retaining constituents from every generation….

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September 2, 2025

50+ Fundraising Ideas to Try at your School

Happy Back-to-School Season! As you label backpacks, sharpen pencils, and lay out clothes, you’re probably…

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August 27, 2025

10 Naming Rights Ideas for Auction Items

Offering naming rights can be an enticing way for donors to feel more connected to your mission. Naming rights are a great way to get creative!

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August 20, 2025

Creative School Silent Auction Item Ideas

Planning a silent auction can be a great way to earn money for your school….

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July 17, 2025

How Nonprofits Can Supercharge Summer Fundraising with Virtual Events and Consignment Items

Why Summer Fundraising Matters Summer is here, and while it is tempting to forget about…

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June 20, 2025

The Need-to-Know on Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) present a promising opportunity for nonprofits to not only expand their revenue…

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Diversifying Revenue Streams
June 9, 2025

Diversifying Revenue Streams: Tips from the Experts 

Looking for impactful ways to increase revenue? With two out of three organizations saying they…

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April 1, 2025

70+ Proven Fundraising Event Ideas for Nonprofits

No matter a nonprofit’s yearly fundraising budget, organizations recently shared that events make up nearly…

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March 20, 2025

Golf Tournament Fundraiser Guide

As one of the most popular types of charity events, golf tournaments let participants live out their PGA Championship fantasies — all while giving to a meaningful cause.
These fundraising tips to discover how to use the green to earn a little green for nonprofit goals and causes.

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March 17, 2025

5 Ways to Use Silent Auction Data for Successful Fundraising

About one in four donors give to a nonprofit via an auction. If you’re running…

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January 23, 2025

Forecasted Fundraising Trends for 2025

Nonprofit staff have grit. With an ever-increasing demand for programming and services alongside a decreasing…

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5 Tips to End Your 4th Quarter Strong with Effective Donor Outreach in Year-End Campaigns
November 16, 2024

5 Tips to End Your 4th Quarter Strong with Effective Donor Outreach in Year-End Campaigns

November and December are two of the most significant months of the year for nonprofit…

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