The Fourth of July is around the corner! Soon, fireworks will light up the sky from sea to shining sea. It’s a time for families to gather for park cookouts, waterside picnics, and backyard BBQs. Meanwhile, everyone’s feeling the festive summer vibes and enjoying the...
Fundraising
5 Community Engagement Strategies for Nonprofits
As a small, grassroots nonprofit organization, community engagement is crucial to achieving your mission and goals. By building relationships with people in your community, you’re increasing awareness of your mission. Engagement isn’t just important to those who’ve...
Fundraiser Marketing: How to Promote a Fundraiser on Social Media
Social media marketing remains one of the most powerful tools an organizer can use to promote their IRL and online fundraisers. You can inspire existing supporters to participate and give through social media, helping you reach your fundraising goals. It also enables...
Unlock Your Raffle Fundraiser’s Potential
The world has witnessed a digital transformation, and raffles are no exception. While online raffles are highly effective in sheer reach, they can't replace the tangible excitement of holding a printed ticket. The good news is you don't have to give up the benefits of...
Summer Solstice Fundraising Ideas: Celebrate the Longest Day with Purpose
You've probably noticed the sun's rays have been lighting up the sky later and later each evening. Soon, the longest day and shortest night of the year—also known as the summer solstice—will be here! This year, it occurs on June 21, 2024, and, for many, it marks the...
Charity Sweepstakes Drawings vs. Raffles—Which is the Better Nonprofit Fundraiser?
Sweepstakes are easier than raffles. There. We said it. Not that raffles aren’t terrific fundraising tools—the problem is that, due to raffle laws, they aren’t accessible to all nonprofits. When you think of a sweepstakes or giveaway, big, nationwide for-profit brands...
Peer-to-Peer Youth Sports Fundraising Ideas + Best Practices
Youth sports programs need to raise a lot of money, whether to purchase new team uniforms or cover travel expenses or facility fees. How do you keep the fundraising fresh and engaging while reaching as many potential donors as possible? Peer-to-peer fundraising...
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Key Strategies and Ideas
Peer-to-peer fundraising continues to be a vital strategy for nonprofits looking to expand their network and increase donations. Below, we’ll explore why peer-to-peer (p2p) is so effective, how to use it, and provide campaign ideas to inspire your efforts. So, put on...
Mother’s Day Event Ideas with Fundraising Elements
Mother's Day is a chance to show our appreciation for the remarkable women in our lives. Whether they're our biological moms or mother figures, they deserve to be celebrated in a big way. Mother's Day falls on May 12th this year, and it's the perfect opportunity to do...