Fundraising

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

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

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

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

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

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

Every day, we partner with many small community organizations and large national organizations. As a result, we know that many nonprofits start their fundraising efforts with grant writing. Grantwriting is part science and part art. So, today, we decided to help those who aren’t fundraising experts by providing tips for writing grants. What are Nonprofit... READ MORE

300 million pairs of shoes are thrown away each year. People toss shoes that are too small, worn out, or simply unwanted. This has a huge environmental impact as shoes continue to enter landfills and fail to degrade for an incredibly long time. Instead of throwing out your shoes, take a more sustainable approach by... READ MORE

Your school relies on the support of one central component for fundraising efforts: your community! From your students themselves to their parents, family members, neighbors, and community members in your town, your school needs to effectively rally everyone together to meet your goals, boost awareness, and establish a loyal donor pool. Planning your school fundraiser to... READ MORE

Nonprofits are always on the lookout for ways to improve their fundraising efforts, whether by trying out new fundraising ideas or keeping up with the latest trends. While exploring new ideas, however, you may be missing out on the difference you can make with the fundraising tools you already have. Specifically, your organization’s constituent relationship management (CRM) software... READ MORE

When many nonprofit leaders think of planned giving, they think of it as something only for large organizations. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality, any nonprofit could benefit from planned gifts—including small organizations. There’s no mystery to planned gifts, and they offer any nonprofit the opportunity to create a sustainable path... READ MORE

Schools like yours rely on fundraisers. So, planning school fundraisers is essential. The funds raised help to improve students’ classroom experience, fund field trips, and pay for essential school supplies. It’s also a unique chance for you to bring the community together and make memories while they make a difference in your students’ lives. Despite these... READ MORE