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If you’ve ever kicked off your shoes after a long day and been hit with a wave of unpleasant odor, you’re not alone. Shoe odor is incredibly common—especially in athletic shoes that can trap moisture and bacteria. The good news? A few simple cleaning methods can make a huge difference. Whether you’re refreshing your everyday... READ MORE

A shoe fundraiser is a creative, community-driven way to raise money for your cause. Whether you’re supporting a school, church, nonprofit, or community project, the concept is simple: gather gently worn shoes, turn them in, and receive money in return for your collection efforts. However, while the idea is straightforward, the truth is that not... READ MORE

When you’re looking to raise funds for a cause, asking for donations directly can feel uncomfortable. Whether you’re supporting a school, nonprofit, or community project, you might be wondering if there’s another (less awkward) way. If you’ve been thinking about how to host a fundraiser that’s simple, affordable, and impactful, this guide will help you... READ MORE

Thankfully, school fundraising ideas have come a long way from selling candy and merchandise. Many families preferred to give the money than sell calories or stuff. In short, lots of easy and fun ways to raise money for the students in your school exist. And we’ll explore them here so you could support educational and... 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

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

We know that the world has woken up to becoming environmentally conscious. And that’s a great thing. Recently, our team attended Canada’s sustainable fashion conference in Toronto. The WEAR Conference is one of the best places to go in the industry. From that conference, we returned with an even bigger commitment regarding shoe quality. For... READ MORE

Volunteers are essential to your organization, providing the skills, time, and energy needed to further your mission and goals. However, recruiting and retaining their support can be a challenging task. You need a comprehensive volunteer recruitment strategy to build a solid and effective team, you need a comprehensive volunteer recruitment strategy. Volunteer recruitment is the... READ MORE

Our social team’s started to notice in nonprofit groups that people aren’t happy with Facebook. In fact, they’re looking for alternatives to Facebook. So, why is the ‘king’ of social media falling out with the public and nonprofits at large? Well, let’s explore that for a moment before diving into alternatives you could use for... READ MORE

Want to promote your brand? Well, there’s no better way to do it now than with Instagram Reels and TikTok videos! If you’re going to be where the trend-setters are, it’s on those platforms. And as more people realize that some social media’s become stale, they recognize the opportunity with other social platforms. Our marketing... READ MORE

Search engine optimization (SEO) is essential for nonprofit marketing and fundraising teams. As a result, we wanted to share with you this special Google SEO training webinar. Understanding SEO, even at a high level, is essential for every nonprofit leader. In short, digital marketing depends on it, and so does your fundraising revenue. If you... READ MORE

Recently, our V.P. of Marketing, Kristy, participated in a podcast called The Nonprofit Voice. It’s a podcast hosted by our friends at Nonprofit Pro, including Nhu Te, who hosted the discussion. Another guest on the show was Liz Madrigal, development manager at St. Baldrick’s Foundation. The topic of discussion was the basics of Facebook fundraising.... READ MORE