What are Planned Gifts?
Planned gifts include bequests, charitable remainder or lead trusts, and naming nonprofits as beneficiaries of life insurance. They let donors support causes long term with tax & estate planning benefits.
Is Your Donation Page Ready for the Holidays?
To maximize holiday giving, makeover your donation page: use emotional images, set goal meters, offer gift in honor options, streamline donation flow, display suggested gifts, and leverage countdowns or matching offers.
Creative Food Drive Ideas
This article gives fresh food drive ideas: decorate your donation box, run a scavenger hunt or neighborhood block party, set up virtual or Amazon wish lists, partner with business drop-offs, and add friendly team competitions.
10 Ways to Make Giving Tuesday 2025 a Success
Keys to a strong Giving Tuesday: start planning now, make your campaign easy to find, tap collaboration & matches, craft compelling stories, push deadlines, reward giving, rally volunteers, and thank donors right away.
Chain Restaurants That Do Fundraisers
A go-to list of chain restaurants that support fundraising by offering to share revenue when groups host events at their locations—great options for schools and nonprofits.
Get More Bids With These Auction Item Ideas
Auction success comes from offering “wow” items (celebrity meet-ups, exotic trips, themed dinners), layering everyday service packages, and aligning with your audience’s tastes—while starting bids at ~30–40% of fair market value.
5 Easy Ways to Get More Bidders
More bidders = more bids. Invite your network, use email + social, offer items people actually want, and give your auction a strong visual identity.
Fundraising Podcasts: Secret Weapon for Nonprofits
A curated list of top podcasts for fundraisers—like The Accidental Fundraiser, Hey Fundraiser!, Nonprofits Are Messy, Bright Spots, Fundraising Secrets, and more—offering real stories, actionable tips, and fresh ideas.
Mother’s Day Fundraisers: We’re Not Gonna Take It
Use Mother’s Day as a giving opportunity: run tributes, “in honor of mom” campaigns, matching gifts, and themed storytelling to engage donors and boost support.