Fundraising

The beginning of the school year presents the perfect opportunity for PTOs to connect with families and the broader community. Back-to-school season can also set the tone for your PTO’s success throughout the year. Your PTO’s ability to build sustainable membership, recruit volunteers, and raise funds can make or break your school year efforts. Looking... READ MORE

Turn an Online Campaign Into a Community Effort All of us have been involved in a fundraiser at one point or another. Whether it was during your school years as a young elementary student trying to sell scented pencils to friends, as an athlete raising money for your sports team, as a parent helping your... READ MORE

In thousands of small towns and cities, volunteer fire departments serve as more than just emergency responders. They’re the hub of parades for events, like the Fourth of July or a pancake breakfast. However, their most important role is showing up when you need them, but their gear takes money. So, these heroes typically have... READ MORE

If you ever went on a field trip as a child, you know just how fun they can be! For one, field trips are a great option for youth-centered organizations to make learning both enjoyable and memorable. But, if you run a youth-centered organization, you know just how expensive field trips can be. Transportation, admission... READ MORE

Spaghetti is a simple and delicious crowd favorite, which makes for a great fundraising opportunity! Spaghetti dinner fundraisers are a popular classic for a reason: they’re affordable, straightforward, and great for bringing your community together. Looking to organize a spaghetti dinner fundraiser, but unsure where to start? In this guide, we’ll provide an overview of... READ MORE

Marching band uniforms can be one of the most costly necessities for high school band programs. Though these uniforms are designed to last many years, they’ll eventually need to be replaced due to regular wear and tear, sizing changes, or a band rebrand. If you’re budgeting for your high school band program, finding out how... READ MORE

Hosting a race is a great way to get your community together, especially if you’re trying to raise funds. Sometimes, though, regular races can be intimidating. Fun runs solve that problem! Hosting a fun run can give your nonprofit the opportunity to combine the community-building of formal races with childlike fun. Are you interested in... READ MORE

It doesn’t matter if you’re part of a nonprofit fundraising team, community organization, faith-based group, or school PTA, the right silent auction ideas can amp up any event into a great one. This guide will take you through what you need to know to ensure that any event is a winning proposition for your organization.... READ MORE

It’s a time of great uncertainty, with everything happening everywhere at once. But here’s one thing that hasn’t changed. People want to feel connected to others and to their community. Believe it or not, there’s a way to increase nonprofit community engagement in a way that builds trust and doesn’t dilute it. Most traditional fundraising... READ MORE

It’s easy to feel a fundraising slump every year when June rolls around. People are starting to dial things back, and as other priorities take hold, email open rates begin to dip, and fundraising starts to trickle. The summer time hits most organizations, but you can help overcome it with these seven summer fundraising ideas... READ MORE

Have you ever had a great fundraising idea only for it to fall flat? If so, you’re not alone. The issue isn’t that it’s a bad fundraising idea, but that you have a marketing problem. In a world that is so highly competitive with digital noise, it’s essential to have an intentional fundraising marketing strategy.... READ MORE

We’ve all been there: the rush, sweat, and fun that come with being at a playground as a kid. Our childhood defines us, and we tend to look back on it fondly, especially the fun we had. If you’re wondering how to raise money for a playground, you’re in the right place. This article is... READ MORE