Fundraising

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how to organize an angel tree
November 25, 2022

How to Organize an Angel Tree 

As your organization or nonprofit looks for fundraising ideas for the holidays, creating an angel tree…

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state raffle regulations
November 21, 2022

State Raffle Regulations

As a nonprofit organization, raffles can be an effective fundraiser to earn money for your…

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why in-person fundraising matters
November 4, 2022

Why In-Person Fundraising Matters

Why are fundraising events important? On the most basic level, fundraising events allow your nonprofit…

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November 3, 2022

“X” Marks the Spot

What is a pirate’s favorite letter? You may be thinking R, but it is actually…

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data navigation tips for better
October 28, 2022

Data Navigation Tips for Better Fundraising

Fundraising is a goldmine for donor and campaign data. As a nonprofit, you can use…

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October 26, 2022

Cheese Read to Grow: Fundraising and Charcuterie

While charcuterie (/SHärˈko͞odərē/) seems to be on trend lately, charcuterie boards have been around since…

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8 life lesson fundraising teaches children
October 14, 2022

8 Life Lessons Fundraising Teaches Children

Fundraising is an effective way to unite people of all ages toward a good cause….

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October 12, 2022

Freshen Up Your Fundraisers

Fundraising events shouldn’t feel stale. But, with the planning, budgeting, stewarding, and more—likely with few…

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October 3, 2022

5 Ways Asking for Donations Is Just Like Dating

Believe it or not, there are some similarities between raising money and dating.  Nonprofit organizations…

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peer to peer
September 23, 2022

How Peer-to-Peer Fundraising can Benefit Your Nonprofit

Peer-to-peer fundraising is a flexible campaign method you can apply to any event or campaign….

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maximize back to school fundraising
September 15, 2022

How to Maximize your Back-to-School Fundraising

Making the most of back-to-school fundraising is crucial for setting your school year up for…

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September 7, 2022

“4 Ways to Make Your Donor Relations Recession-Proof”

This article by Jon Biedermann, Community Brand’s Vice President of Fundraising Strategy, originally appeared in The…

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