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March 11, 2025
15 Games for Fundraising Events
Discover creative fundraising game ideas make your next event a success. Engage supporters, foster friendly competition, and raise more.
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How do YOU Bake a Fundraising Campaign?
Would you try to make a full holiday spread with an Easy-Bake Oven? Of course…
End-of-Year Giving
The end of the year is just around the corner. As a nonprofit organization, this…
“What is Giving Tuesday? Behind the ‘Global Generosity Movement’ “
This article by Sara Santora originally appeared in Newsweek on November 28, 2022. It features insights…
State Raffle Regulations
As a nonprofit organization, raffles can be an effective fundraiser to earn money for your…
“What Should Nonprofits Do About Anonymous and Controversial Donations?”
This article by Steve Greanias originally appeared in Nonprofit PRO on November 10, 2022. It shares…
Why In-Person Fundraising Matters
Why are fundraising events important? On the most basic level, fundraising events allow your nonprofit…
“X” Marks the Spot
What is a pirate’s favorite letter? You may be thinking R, but it is actually…
GiveSmart Surpasses $1 Billion Raised in 2022
Fundraising platform achieves record-setting milestone GiveSmart reached an unprecedented milestone in its history by raising…
Data Navigation Tips for Better Fundraising
Fundraising is a goldmine for donor and campaign data. As a nonprofit, you can use…
Cheese Read to Grow: Fundraising and Charcuterie
While charcuterie (/SHärˈko͞odərē/) seems to be on trend lately, charcuterie boards have been around since…
How to Create Capital Campaign Brochures
Now that your nonprofit’s next capital campaign is moving full steam ahead, it’s time to start…
Benefits of Unrestricted Gifts
As a nonprofit organization, there’s no doubt that you highly appreciate and value every donation…
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