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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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Girl Scouts of the USA Receives Largest Single Donation in 100 Years
This article by Emily Rella originally appeared in the Entrepreneur on October 19, 2022. It features…
8 Life Lessons Fundraising Teaches Children
Fundraising is an effective way to unite people of all ages toward a good cause….
Freshen Up Your Fundraisers
Fundraising events shouldn’t feel stale. But, with the planning, budgeting, stewarding, and more—likely with few…
Fundraising Appeal – What We Can Learn From Mid-Term Elections
Fundraising appeal A compelling fundraising appeal is crucial for securing year-end donations. This year, Americans…
Combatting Donor Skepticism
In nonprofit funding, every donation matters. Unfortunately, donor skepticism can be a significant hurdle for…
5 Ways Asking for Donations Is Just Like Dating
Believe it or not, there are some similarities between raising money and dating. Nonprofit organizations…
Donor Management for Small Nonprofits
Many elements make a small nonprofit successful, including volunteers and dedication, but donors are one…
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….
“How to Strengthen Donor Loyalty? A New Study Says Talk Less, Listen More”
This article by Drew Lindsey originally appeared in The Chronicle of Philanthropy on September 21, 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…
#GivingTuesday Ingredients for Sweet Fundraising Success
This fall, we’re baking a cake full of ingredients aimed at fundraising success on #GivingTuesday…
“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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