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Top 10 Corporate Sponsors for Nonprofits

Many of the biggest companies in the U.S. offer corporate sponsorships and grants to support nonprofit missions. Top sponsors like Walmart Foundation, Google.org, and Bank of America fund causes including hunger relief, education, health, and community development.

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Fundraising Thermometer Template: How to Boost Donations and Engagement

A fundraising thermometer is a powerful visual tool that motivates donors, creates urgency, and tracks campaign progress in real time. This guide covers how to set it up, customize it, and display it online or in person to boost engagement and maximize donations.

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Donation Request Letter Template + Guide for Fundraisers

A strong donation request letter blends mission, clarity, and reciprocity. Use a friendly greeting, articulate your cause, specify what you need, highlight benefits to donors, and make it easy to say “yes.” Below is a fillable template and examples to help you craft letters that raise support.

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Text-to-Give Software: The Easiest Way to Accept Donations from Any Phone

Text-to-give software lets donors give instantly from their phones by texting a keyword to a short code or phone number. It’s fast, secure, and friction-free—perfect for events, churches, and nonprofits that want to collect donations anywhere, anytime.

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Donation Software: The Complete Guide to Modern Fundraising

Donation software helps nonprofits and schools accept online gifts, automate receipts, track donors, and analyze giving trends. The best donation platforms offer mobile-friendly giving pages, recurring gift options, and integrations with CRM and email tools—helping you raise more in less time.

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5 Giving Tuesday Email Templates

This article offers nonprofits five ready-to-use email templates for Giving Tuesday — from warm-ups to urgent asks and thank-yous — plus best practices to boost opens, clicks, and donations using storytelling, personalization, and timing.

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Businesses That Help Fundraise: The Ultimate Guide for Nonprofits, Schools & Communities

Many businesses offer services that can help nonprofits, schools, and community groups raise more money through events, campaigns, and partnerships. From auction platforms and matching-gift programs to local sponsors and cause marketing partners, the right business partner can boost reach.

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Free Text-to-Give for Nonprofits: The Hidden Costs

The article warns nonprofits that “free” text giving isn’t without cost — fees are baked into transactions, advanced features cost extra, or donors absorb the burden, all undermining transparency and results.

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How to Ask for Donations During the Holiday Season

This guide shows how nonprofits can tap into holiday generosity: define clear targets, craft emotional storytelling, offer limited-time matching, reach donors via email & social media, and thank them with impact reports.