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21 Fundraising Ideas for College

21 Fundraising Ideas for College

Fundraising in college works best when it’s fun, simple, and easy to join. Bake sales, raffles, crowdfunding, ticketed events, sponsorships, and peer-to-peer challenges are great ways to raise money fast. Keep the goals clear, make it social, and use both on-campus and digital tools.
How to Run a Silent Auction Fundraiser: A Complete Guide

How to Run a Silent Auction Fundraiser: A Complete Guide

This complete guide walks you through every step of running a successful silent auction—from item sourcing to checkout—whether you’re hosting a school fundraiser, nonprofit gala, or hybrid event. You’ll learn how to plan, promote, and manage your auction using best practices.
Top 10 Corporate Sponsors for Nonprofits

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.
Marketing Plan Template for Nonprofits & Charity Auctions

Marketing Plan Template for Nonprofits & Charity Auctions

This marketing plan template helps nonprofits structure winning campaigns from start to finish. It includes strategy, messaging, content, promotion channels, timelines, and conversion tracking. Use it to build consistent, scalable fundraising launches with less guesswork.
Donation Request Letter Template + Guide for Fundraisers

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.