21 School Fundraising Ideas—Make Money & Have Fun Doing It
Structure your auction team by defining clear roles, creating a timeline, staggering coverage, and building in backups — helping to avoid chaos and burnout.
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.
Fundraising Ideas for Schools: How to Get Students Involved
This article provides creative fundraising strategies for schools—swag sales, virtual events, service auctions, sponsorship ties, and student challenges—to help you raise money with community support.
Online Backpack Donation Drive is Easier and Faster
The article explains how to shift backpack drives fully online—donors order or send backpacks digitally—so schools or nonprofits avoid clutter, simplify fulfillment, and increase participation.
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.
How To Write Product Description That Sell - With Examples
To make items sell: blend concise descriptions with emotional appeal, use “features → benefits,” include imagery/video, and ensure every detail needed to decide is clearly presented.
20 Cheap Fundraising Ideas
Want to fundraise on a shoestring? Try things like online auctions, sporting events, cleaning services, recycled collections, workshop seminars, pajama days, or catalog sales: minimal cost, maximum creative impact.
16 College Fundraising Ideas: Great Step-By-Step Guide
For student orgs: use fun, low-cost fundraisers (food sales, sports tournaments, spirit merch, contests, auctions), plan with a committee, promote early, and verify permissions.
8 Thanksgiving Fundraisers Ideas for Schools
Thanksgiving gives nonprofits a storytelling hook: combine gratitude messaging, donor spotlights, matching challenges, and community events (meals, drives) to boost giving and strengthen relationships.