Fundraising

Nonprofits, schools, churches and civic groups often face financial challenges brought on by the lack of fundraising dollars. It takes money to accomplish things and make a difference. However, getting funds is not easy. And, it’s especially challenging for groups that have limited resources to both money and people to get the job done. So,... READ MORE

The holiday season is in full swing. For instance, Giving Tuesday has just passed. And now we’re in the middle of the most generous time of year. Did you know that Americans are some of the most giving people in the world? Last year, according to Giving USA, Americans gave $427.71 billion to charity. According... READ MORE

As many of you know, breast cancer awareness month is in October. But, the reality is that women get diagnosed with breast cancer throughout the year. And, because of it, nonprofits work every day to ensure that breast cancer is top of mind for their donors through fundraising events and other ideas. So, how can... READ MORE

If you’re looking at how to promote your YouTube channel, you’ve come to the right place. Since I came on board, our team has been working on a YouTube channel for one of our shoe drive fundraising brands. We’re thankful to our supporters who have since followed us and for those that continue to subscribe... READ MORE

Are you looking for another fundraising opportunity? Or, did you start a nonprofit for kids, for instance, and you need funds? Then look no further than grandparents! One of the best places to get charitable contributions is from grandparents. Generation X are now grandparents as their Millennial children have their own kids. So, let’s take... READ MORE

Good fundraising ideas can include your friends! We know that millions of people participate in peer-to-peer fundraising. You see it when friends raise money for their birthday on Facebook. Or, if they run a race, they ask you to support them with their donation page. But, we know that although it’s acceptable to ask your... READ MORE

When you’re looking for how to raise money for a cause, one of the most natural places to start is with your board. But, before we give you our tips about what it takes to get your board fundraising, let’s make sure you have all the posts in our board series. If you run a... READ MORE

Fundraising ideas for churches go beyond the weekly offerings given by parishioners during weekly religious services. Unfortunately, in many churches, they have to maintain high overhead costs as their number of churchgoers declined. With that decline fundraising dollars vanishes. However, the costs of keeping the lights on, paying for salaries, and essential church programs provided... READ MORE

Nonprofit fundraising ideas have to be fresh, fun and easy in the digital era. For instance, Millennials and Generation Z generations pushed society toward more awareness. And they want sustainable answers for social changes. In other words, people want to see results and impact. As a result, they support causes when nonprofits demonstrate they make... READ MORE

A couple of weeks ago, we published on our blog “Why Shoes Can Make a Global Impact.” We got a lot of feedback because many people didn’t know about the facts regarding shoes and sneakers. In fact, disposing of shoes in a way that’s socially responsible could help the planet! As we noted in the... READ MORE

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, and we know you want a great success for your nonprofit organization. You can never do too much to promote your group on the global day of giving. So, our Giving Tuesday tips will help! What follows are a few of our quick and easy ideas that could help you gain... READ MORE

Turning a nonprofit’s vision into reality requires more than passion alone—it needs resources and lots of them. Corporate sponsors can open doors for nonprofits that might otherwise remain closed. From matching gifts to cause marketing, businesses and corporations provide the vital support organizations need to succeed. If you’re a nonprofit executive or fundraiser, these sponsors... READ MORE