The Givebutter Blog

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

Success Story: Trinity Habitat raises $100k+ with Givebutter Livestream, Team Fundraising

Success Story: Music City raised $103k in emergency relief aid in less than 24 hours on Givebutter

Success Story: RASA surpasses fundraising goal in less than 24 hours on Givebutter to provide 5,000 free meals to medical workers and school children

Success story: BBYO hosts LARGEST Jewish teen giving live stream in the world on Givebutter

How to get the most out of May 5th #GivingTuesdayNow on Givebutter

What is "Peer-to-Peer Fundraising"? [2020 update]

GoFundMe vs. GoFundMe charity fees

Best fundraising platforms to use during coronavirus for nonprofits, small businesses, and individuals

The ONE thing you need to have in your next online fundraising campaign

Combatting coronavirus: A nonprofit's guide to going digital on Givebutter - streaming events, online fundraising campaigns, website donations

30% fees - Is Snap-Raise worth it?

PayPal donate button – pros and cons

Putting the Appeal Back in Fundraising Appeals: a primer on how to craft fundraising letters

Our 2020 Vision 👀 Plus: Custom Fields are finally here! 📌

Giving Tuesday and a gift for you 🎁

We're hiring! Plus, five new features and Givebutter Pro ✨

Recurring donations, website embeds, integrations, automation, and what's next

Promo codes, nonprofit verification, speed enhancements, and more

Record offline and regular donations (cash, check, Venmo, etc,) to your fundraising campaigns right from your dashboard

10 new features coming to Givebutter in 2019

10 things we're proud of from 2018

Introducing: Events on Givebutter - Sell Tickets and Fundraise at the Same Time

Givebutter Reviews & Testimonials

We're Back, Baby: Here's everything new at Givebutter, your one-stop-shop for fundraising

Radiate Sustainability: How Bonnaroo Has Become More Than A Music Festival

4 Ways Small Businesses Can Help Your Nonprofit

Social Media Tips for Your Nonprofit

Marketing Tips for Nonprofits

Non-profit vs. For-profit Crowdfunding

5 LGBTQ Nonprofits Making a Difference

How to tell your nonprofit's story

Effective Altruism

Understanding Non-profit Entities

25 Creative and Engaging Fundraising Ideas For Your Nonprofit

600 students in Honduras can continue attending school thanks to this inspirational nonprofit

The Homeless Crisis: An American Nightmare

Creating Fundraising Opportunities Year-Round Is Easier Than You Think. Here’s How To Do It

Millennials don't care about your nonprofit

"Beyond Brilliance" author Lucas Miller explains some of the secrets to better learning

Five reasons why my organization should invest time and resources on younger donors