The Givebutter Blog

27 amazing raffle ticket prizes for every budget

7 creative charity event ideas and real-world examples

Success Story: Mia’s Miracles Foundation raised $83k in its first Givebutter campaign—one Saturday morning walk at a time

How to start a charity: 6 steps to success

Choosing a fundraising CRM: Tips, tricks, and best options

3 strategies for better donor stewardship (and loyal donors)

5 tips your nonprofit can learn from the world’s best brands

7 low-cost virtual fundraising event ideas

Success Story: C.A.S.E. raised over $86k in inspiring virtual gala event on Givebutter to help families cover the cost of therapy

Success Story: Sprout Social champions diversity, equity, and inclusion in five-day charity event on Givebutter

[Webinar] Givebutter's Verified Partners: Take your fundraising efforts to new heights

Planned giving programs: A guide for nonprofits

PayPal donations: The basics, pros and cons, and alternatives

8 pros and cons of Venmo fundraising

Success Story: Goodwill Industries of the Valleys pivots to a virtual fundraiser and raises over $34k to provide training and employment programs

Success Story: 3 Dollar Challenge and The Reflect Organization partner together to raise $75k to support college student wellness and suicide prevention

3 fundraising plan templates and 4 steps to make them work

Best CRM for nonprofits: 3 options and how to choose yours

How to start a nonprofit: 8 can’t-miss steps

Success Story: Aspire! Afterschool Learning raises over $140k in their first-ever Livestream fundraiser on Givebutter to unMASK students’ potential

19 types of nonprofits: Which one you should file under

Giving Tuesday: A nonprofit's guide to raising funds and unleashing generosity on Givebutter

7 wallet-friendly fundraising ideas for youth sports teams 

How to measure donor retention and 3 ways to improve it

[Webinar] Last-minute Giving Tuesday campaign building workshop

Invest in growing your impact, even when you’re young and scrappy

7 powerful fundraising ideas for animal shelters and rescue groups

Success Story: PEER Services steps up for substance use recovery and raises over $53k through virtual endurance event on Givebutter

12 fundraising flyer ideas to captivate your audience

8 simple, low-cost preschool fundraising ideas

Success Story: Illumination Foundation powers up with the help of Housing Heroes to raise over $100k on Givebutter and defeat homelessness

Raising the bar: How we evolved from in-person to fully digital event experiences

Success Story: Eula & Jeannie raise over $13k ($3k over their goal!) on Givebutter to launch new podcast, Everything’s On Fire

15+ elementary school fundraising ideas that work

6 creative and effective middle school fundraising ideas

Success Story: Studio Tenn Theater Company raises over $150k on Givebutter through an outstanding fundraising performance

11 small church fundraising ideas your community will love

10+ awesome fundraising ideas for teenagers

[Webinar] Virtual events pt. 3: #GivingTuesday and youth engagement

8 easy and creative sorority fundraising ideas

Success Story: STARability Foundation surpasses its fundraising goal on Givebutter THREE WEEKS before its virtual endurance event

8 cheerleading fundraising ideas that will wow your fans

13 virtual Parent Teacher Association fundraising ideas

Success Story: MAGFest raises over $112k through creative and hilarious MAGTelethon on Givebutter Livestream

Mission trip fundraising ideas for all ages and group sizes

Fundraiser planning: 9 steps for the perfect event launch

[Guest Blog] Navigating PR in the nonprofit sector

Success Story: Club Knitflix raises TWICE their goal on Givebutter during virtual Knitathon to support the Black Lives Matter movement

7 fun sorority and fraternity fundraising ideas (with virtual options)

Success Story: Camp Moshava of Wild Rose raises over $352k with 40+ team fundraisers in a single Givebutter campaign

12 food fundraising ideas your supporters will savor

9 unique and easy fundraising ideas for small groups

10 high school fundraising ideas that students will love

Success Story: Teachers’ Treasures raises $37k on Givebutter with a virtual supply drive, all-day Livestream, and corporate partners

How to start a fundraiser online in 4 easy steps

Venmo for nonprofits: How can nonprofits accept donations through Venmo?

Success Story: Faces in Between raises over $30k on Givebutter to feed families in need

Top 7 GoFundMe alternatives: Why you shouldn’t use GoFundMe

7 of the best crowdfunding sites for just about every cause, business, and purpose

[Guest blog] Fundraising during a pandemic: no need to panic!

PayPal for nonprofits: 7 major advantages and disadvantages

[Webinar] Virtual events pt. 2: How to get the most out of Livestream events on Givebutter

Success Story: Crittenton Services of Greater Washington advocates for teen voices AND surpasses $10k goal on Givebutter Livestream

[Guest blog] Learning livestream fundraising best practices in real-time

Win big with these 22 fundraising ideas for sports teams

Fundraising ideas for clubs, sports teams, and school groups

Success Story: Green City Market adapts in-person event and raises $22k (and counting!) using Givebutter Livestream

6 Giving Tuesday ideas and strategies that help you stand out

Success Story: Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation raises $71k on creative Givebutter Livestream

17 free fundraising ideas anyone can use

Givebutter is WAIVING platform fees for the rest of 2020 💛

Fundraising for nonprofits: 5 key strategies

Fundraising ideas for individuals: 12 surefire ways to raise money

Success Story: GetUsPPE raises $87k with Givebutter for healthcare heroes

[Webinar] Virtual events pt. 1: How Givebutter and Bloomerang provide seamless integration for livestream success

Success Story: B'nai Jeshurun pulls off a community-wide celebration for ALL generations on Givebutter Livestream

How to ask for donations: 6 steps to “yes” 

Success Story: 6AM City hits 1,000 supporters in a single day on Givebutter to keep local media alive

How to master crowdfunding for nonprofits

Get creative with these 15 fundraising ideas for kids

8 fundraising ideas for college groups (that aren’t a dance marathon)

Success Story: Harvard undergrads raise $34k with Freedom Fundraiser on Givebutter to combat racial injustice

Webinar: How Local Media Association raised $1.5M across 250+ outlets on Givebutter

11 quick fundraising ideas to raise money fast

Success Story: Monadnock Humane Society raised $107k with Givebutter

8 creative fundraising events that'll wow your supporters

10 fresh and unique church fundraisers

Success Story: Esusu raises 7 times its fundraising goal on Givebutter

What is Giving Tuesday? What you need to know and how to participate

How to raise money for a good cause: 9 tried-and-true methods

Success Story: Kitchen Rodeo pulls off 30+ successful fundraising events in 2 months

Success Story: Soaring Spirits International raises $85k during 24-hour Livestream with Givebutter

Unique fundraising ideas: 10 ways to make your mark

Donation request letter: How to write an attention-getting appeal

25+ elementary school fundraising ideas

Success story: Using Givebutter as a philanthropic consultant and combatting racial injustice through philanthropy

6 creative ideas for virtual fundraising events

15 easy virtual fundraiser ideas to stay connected with your audience

Success Story: JPII Newman raises $47k with Givebutter Team Fundraising

Success Story: Move 4 Masks raises $10k with 2-day virtual endurance event on Givebutter