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A $50M investment in the future of Givebutter

The all-in-one fundraising home for nonprofits has secured significant financial backing from Bessemer Venture Partners’ BVP Forge, the largest investment yet in Givebutter’s mission to power the next billion changemakers.

Max Friedman

April 22, 2024

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[Webinar] How to use your CRM to raise more: Build belonging, connection, and consistency with your donors

Grace Woodward

March 13, 2024

15 enticing auction packages for nonprofit fundraisers

The best sites for sourcing silent auction vacations for your nonprofit fundraiser—plus, 15 exciting ideas for charity auction packages to wow your bidders

Fundraising and donor relations expert Tammy Zonker shares how to transform your fudraising appeals into a true request for connection with your donors.

March 11, 2024

[Webinar] Transform the transaction: How to ask for donations with empathy and authenticity

Grace Woodward

February 14, 2024

[Webinar] Top 5 planned giving tips for 2024

In the first webinar of 2024, fundraising expert Tony Martignetti shares the top tips on how to raise more for your nonprofit with planned giving.

Grace Woodward

January 17, 2024

Compare the best WordPress donation plugins for nonprofits

Compare features, pricing, and reviews for the best donation plugins for WordPress, including Givebutter, GiveWP, WPforms, and more.

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Fundraising strategies

How a fundraising goal tracker can help you hit your target

A physical or virtual fundraising goal tracker lets you and your supporters tune in to your campaign progress. Find out its advantages and which one to choose.

April 29, 2024

March 15, 2022

How a fundraising goal tracker can help you hit your target

A physical or virtual fundraising goal tracker lets you and your supporters tune in to your campaign progress. Find out its advantages and which one to choose.

11 spring fundraising ideas we can’t stop thinking about

Winter’s over and it’s time to spring into giving! These spring fundraising ideas break the mold of typical events and will help you stand out this season.

Rachel Mills

January 17, 2023

March 31, 2021

11 spring fundraising ideas we can’t stop thinking about

Winter’s over and it’s time to spring into giving! These spring fundraising ideas break the mold of typical events and will help you stand out this season.

15 enticing auction packages for nonprofit fundraisers

Get inspired to go big at your next fundraising event with this list of exciting ideas for charity auction packages. Plus, learn about the best sites for procuring silent auction vacations and other irresistible items.

March 11, 2024

15 enticing auction packages for nonprofit fundraisers

March 11, 2024

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How to raise more funds with a matching gift program

Every year, nonprofits miss out on billions in potential matching gift revenue. Discover how to close that gap with donation matching programs.

February 24, 2021

How to raise more funds with a matching gift program

Every year, nonprofits miss out on billions in potential matching gift revenue. Discover how to close that gap with donation matching programs.

February 24, 2021

Marketing & engagement strategies

Transform your donation page with these 8 simple steps

Learn how to set up a donation page—or optimize existing donation pages—to bring in more donations than ever before.

April 29, 2024

May 10, 2023

Transform your donation page with these 8 simple steps

Learn how to set up a donation page—or optimize existing donation pages—to bring in more donations than ever before.

The beginner’s guide to email marketing for nonprofits

Learn several easy ways to nail email marketing for nonprofits of every size and bring in more donations than ever before.

September 4, 2023

July 27, 2021

The beginner’s guide to email marketing for nonprofits

Learn several easy ways to nail email marketing for nonprofits of every size and bring in more donations than ever before.

Text-to-give vs. text-to-donate: Which is better for fundraising?

Not sure if text-to-give or text-to-donate is the right choice for your nonprofit? We’ll explain the key differences between the two and help you raise more funds and reach more donors.

September 29, 2023

January 28, 2021

Text-to-give vs. text-to-donate: Which is better for fundraising?

Not sure if text-to-give or text-to-donate is the right choice for your nonprofit? We’ll explain the key differences between the two and help you raise more funds and reach more donors.

How to write a donation request letter (5 free templates!)

Solicit in style using a well-crafted letter to request donations. We'll walk you through how to write a donation request letter and share top tools and templates that can help you save time.

December 14, 2023

June 12, 2020

How to write a donation request letter (5 free templates!)

Solicit in style using a well-crafted letter to request donations. We'll walk you through how to write a donation request letter and share top tools and templates that can help you save time.

December 14, 2023

June 12, 2020

Nonprofit trends & insights

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10 corporate grants for nonprofits you can apply for today

Discover how to find grants for nonprofits and some of the most popular grant opportunities from big businesses—what they fund, who’s eligible, and when to apply.

December 30, 2023

December 14, 2022

10 corporate grants for nonprofits you can apply for today

Discover how to find grants for nonprofits and some of the most popular grant opportunities from big businesses—what they fund, who’s eligible, and when to apply.

Venmo for nonprofits: The complete guide to Venmo fundraising

Everything nonprofits need to know about fundraising with Venmo, including the latest information on Venmo's new charity profiles.

December 27, 2023

August 27, 2020

Venmo for nonprofits: The complete guide to Venmo fundraising

Everything nonprofits need to know about fundraising with Venmo, including the latest information on Venmo's new charity profiles.

Nonprofit software roundup: 7+ must-have tools

Savvy changemakers need the right tools to reach their goals and make the world a better place. Assemble your toolkit with these best-in-class nonprofit software tools.

Nicola Scoon

September 4, 2023

Nonprofit software roundup: 7+ must-have tools

Savvy changemakers need the right tools to reach their goals and make the world a better place. Assemble your toolkit with these best-in-class nonprofit software tools.

Nicola Scoon

September 4, 2023

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Top 7 most generous companies that match donations

Did you know that over 26 million people work for matching gift companies? Make sure you and your donors know about these seven corporations that generously match employee donations.

May 20, 2023

Top 7 most generous companies that match donations

Did you know that over 26 million people work for matching gift companies? Make sure you and your donors know about these seven corporations that generously match employee donations.

May 20, 2023

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Nonprofit operations

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How to start a nonprofit organization with no money

Follow these 10 steps for starting a nonprofit—even if you have a limited budget. You'll discover handy tips and tools for getting your nonprofit off the ground without breaking the bank.

December 28, 2023

January 25, 2022

How to start a nonprofit organization with no money

Follow these 10 steps for starting a nonprofit—even if you have a limited budget. You'll discover handy tips and tools for getting your nonprofit off the ground without breaking the bank.

Nonprofit budget template: 5 key sections to include

Staying on budget is key to your success as a nonprofit. Follow these guidelines for creating a nonprofit budget template to help you meet your goals.

December 31, 2023

March 23, 2022

Nonprofit budget template: 5 key sections to include

Staying on budget is key to your success as a nonprofit. Follow these guidelines for creating a nonprofit budget template to help you meet your goals.

How to write a grant proposal for nonprofits (free template!)

Explore the benefits of grants, an overview of the application process, and some helpful tips on how to write a grant proposal.

June 22, 2022

How to write a grant proposal for nonprofits (free template!)

Explore the benefits of grants, an overview of the application process, and some helpful tips on how to write a grant proposal.

Create your next nonprofit strategic plan with these 7 steps (free template!)

This seven-step guide to strategic planning for nonprofits will prepare you and your team up for smooth, worthwhile process.

May 19, 2021

Create your next nonprofit strategic plan with these 7 steps (free template!)

This seven-step guide to strategic planning for nonprofits will prepare you and your team up for smooth, worthwhile process.

May 19, 2021

Givebutter news

A $50M investment in the future of Givebutter

April 22, 2024

A $50M investment in the future of Givebutter

April 22, 2024

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March Matchness: Why Givebutter is giving back $20K to nonprofits

Learn all about Givebutter’s matching gift initiative and meet the four most engaging campaigns that got a slice of $20K to double their fundraising impact this spring.

April 4, 2024

March Matchness: Why Givebutter is giving back $20K to nonprofits

Learn all about Givebutter’s matching gift initiative and meet the four most engaging campaigns that got a slice of $20K to double their fundraising impact this spring.

April 4, 2024

Raise 15% more with your new favorite donation form

November 2, 2023

Raise 15% more with your new favorite donation form

November 2, 2023

Giving Tuesday 2023 recap—this calls for a toast!

We’ve got the full spread on the most legen-dairy Giving Tuesday yet, including our record-breaking 2023 totals and the breadwinning campaigns that received a slice of $35K from Givebutter Gives Back.