3 Emails to Turn Auction Bidders into Monthly Donors
After an auction, send a heartfelt thank-you, introduce your monthly giving program with clear impact options, and then follow up with ongoing updates, recognition, and upgrade opportunities to deepen donor commitment.
Mobile Fundraising 101
Mobile fundraising = seamless giving on devices. Text-to-give, mobile checkout, and in-app campaigns help conversions skyrocket.
How to Ask for a Donation: 9 Best Practices
Ask strategically: pick who to ask (individuals, businesses, foundations), define what you need (money, in-kind, time), choose the right channel, use research to set smart amounts, be ready for “no,” offer alternate ways to help, use online tools, run peer fundraising, and always follow up & thank.
Silent Auction Flyer Examples
Use ready-made flyer templates (from Canva, Word, Google Docs) to advertise your fundraiser—add your branding, date, purpose, and donation link—and share them online and in high-traffic community spots.
Mobile Giving Solutions
These tools let donors give with minimal friction—just a tap or scan—across SMS, responsive pages, and apps. Great for campaigns, events, and spontaneous giving.
Keeping Volunteers Happy
Retain volunteers by giving clear roles, offering support & training, recognizing contributions, checking in regularly, and matching tasks to their strengths. When volunteers feel valued and empowered, they keep coming back.
Low Cost Fundraising Ideas
Low-cost fundraisers include raffles (buy cheap ticket rolls), revolved items via rummage sales, bake sales, auctions (especially with no upfront fees), or hosting “restaurant for a day” events using donated food & service.
Why do We Give to Charity?
Charity emerges from empathy, compassion, and a desire to improve collective welfare — and giving benefits both recipients and givers by fostering connection and well-being.