Community Initiatives: 21,700 Pairs of Shoes for Global Impact
One of our partners, Westminster Presbyterian Church, accomplished something extraordinary, which was a big win for community initiatives. Over three hours, more than 50 volunteers got together to move shoes from two storage rooms onto a truck at the conclusion of their shoe drive fundraiser. How many pairs of shoes would take three hours to... READ MORE
How to Build an Event Agenda That Attendees Love
Creating an event agenda that resonates with attendees is an art and a science. For nonprofits and schools, events are powerful opportunities to engage supporters, raise funds, and build connections. A well-crafted agenda ensures a seamless flow of activities and keeps attendees informed and inspired. Whether you’re hosting a fundraiser, a community workshop, or a... READ MORE
Fundraisers and How to Steer Clear of Common Pitfalls
Creating fundraisers is a little like juggling torches that are on fire, isn’t it? For the best fundraising executives, it could provide great wins and satisfaction. But, let’s face it, many people raise funds for a cause—including board members—and for them, it’s a little less thrilling. There are plenty of great articles about fundraising. Still,... READ MORE
Social Impact Jobs: Empowering Micro-Entrepreneurs
Have you ever considered life in a developing nation or the social impact jobs created when you extend the life of shoes you no longer need? The fact is that when nonprofits, schools, faith-based groups, or other organizations do shoe drive fundraisers, they’re making an incredible impact in three key ways. First, shoe drive fundraisers... READ MORE
A Hand Up: How YOU Can Empower People Worldwide
Many ways for nonprofits and schools exist to raise funds. However, there’s one that gives the planet and small business owners in developing nations a hand up. Shoe drive fundraisers aren’t simply about raising money in communities across the USA. Not at all. This approach to raising funds for a good cause is about empowerment,... READ MORE
How Logrog Band’s Booster Club Strengthened Community Ties
Any town can do much for its schools in fundraising—and global social responsibility. Even small towns can thrive and raise fundraising dollars that make a great impact on students’ school and extracurricular activities. Moreover, they can help the planet and also families in developing nations, all at the same time. One of our partners, the... READ MORE
Donations for Nonprofit Organizations Secret
The best fundraisers realize that donor feedback is essential. When fundraisers excel at it, it typically means more donations for nonprofit organizations. However, when nonprofits dismiss or ignore the data that donors provide them, it leads to plenty of missed opportunities. For instance, it means lower engagement with donors and fewer people wanting to support... READ MORE
How to do a Funds2Orgs Shoe Drive Fundraiser with Funds2Orgs
When we started in 2012, many people didn’t know what we did. In other words, when we spoke about a Funds2Orgs shoe drive fundraiser, we had to explain it more. Flash forward to now, and we partnered with over 20,000 groups and organizations. We issued over $11 million in fundraising checks for good causes in... READ MORE
What Not to do to Attract New Philanthropists and Donors
One activity that fundraising teams at schools, universities, and nonprofits continuously do is search for philanthropists. They have to since it’s crucial for growth. Of course, these generous donors bring more than just their wallets to the table. For instance, they might have networks, leading to new donors. They also know business, marketing, and maybe... READ MORE
Digital Minimalism: Less is More for School Marketing
Have you ever wondered how many messages your school supporters see daily? If so, you’ve probably seen estimates as high as 10,000. Still, a simple search shows articles suggesting the number could be 3,000 or 5,000. Whatever the actual number, it’s safe to say that people see a lot of content. As a result, it... READ MORE
Grassroots Marketing: Mobilizing Communities for Schools
Most schools don’t have high budgets for digital campaigns. Although it would be nice, it’s not a reality for most organizations. That said, there’s an excellent approach to helping spread the word, and it’s called grassroots marketing. Now, worry not—we’re not talking about the Mad Men era (although the show was clever). We’re discussing tactics... READ MORE
How to Throw an Epic Fundraising Event on a Budget
If you’re heading up a small community nonprofit or are a volunteer, the chances are that you want to throw fundraising events. Why not? They’re a great way to bring the community together. However, we should also realize that small organizations have a limited margin. Moreover, small nonprofits want to avoid appearing to be spending... READ MORE