The Givebutter Blog

How to create a volunteer management program that saves you tons of time

Success Story: 2,600 supporters rallied to Save Oasis through 12-hour live stream telethon on Givebutter

Why you need a donor database to scale your organization

[Webinar] How to build powerhouse partnerships for your nonprofit with companies and foundations

Success Story: TeenTix raised over $46k in its first-ever virtual spring gala on Givebutter

20 questions to ask during strategic planning for a nonprofit

Every tool you need to launch a successful capital campaign

4 strategies to bring donor-centric fundraising to your organization

Success Story: United Way of Mesa County raised $11k on Givebutter to support local nonprofits and give back to community restaurants

[Guest blog] How to guide your audience to support your mission

Fighting Zoom fatigue: 7 virtual event ideas to bring joy to supporters

7 issues your social media policy for nonprofits should address

[Guest blog] More than just words: 4 things you can do to back your organization’s DEI statement

Success Story: Knit for Food rallied 5,000+ supporters to raise over $265k for hunger relief

8 creative fundraising ideas during COVID-19 we witnessed first-hand

[Webinar] Fundraising from ground zero: cost-effective ways to listen to your audiences

The best of both worlds: Use a hybrid event to hit your campaign goal

[Guest blog] How to use video marketing for good causes

How to write a thank-you letter for a donation to increase retention rates

[Webinar] Step by Step: How to create a successful virtual event

Use these 9 steps to build your next sponsorship proposal

[Guest blog] How to craft your fundraising page like a copywriter

Success Story: Root Source raised over $15k with multisite Christian-Jewish Symposium on Givebutter

Ready, set, give: 5 steps for revamping your fundraising strategy

Givebutter reviews and testimonials

How to get sponsorships for a fundraising campaign in 5 steps

How to increase your margins for a profitable charity golf tournament

Success Story: Harry Chapin Food Bank surpasses $400k goal on Givebutter to provide 1 million meals

[Guest blog] How to market your virtual event with confidence and ease 

Success Story: Hospital foundation raised $92k through special live stream birthday celebration on Givebutter

[Webinar] How to increase donor retention through recognition, monthly giving, and more!

Giving in bloom: 11 spring fundraising ideas we can’t stop thinking about

3 drawbacks of Facebook birthday fundraisers and what to do instead

9 fundraising best practices: Take your campaigns to the next level

Success Story: Fenwick High School raised over $189k through day of giving on Givebutter

[Guest blog] 9 things you might not know about prospect development

8 fundraising email best practices to boost opens and clicks

How to recruit and inspire birthday fundraisers for your cause

[Guest blog] What every nonprofit should know about transcribing video and audio content

Unleash generosity: How to launch an amazing giving day in 5 steps

Guide to planning a charity run (virtual or in-person)

Success Story: Darlington School raised over $61k through independent school Giving Day on Givebutter

[Webinar] Small but mighty: How small organizations are raising BIG dollars on Givebutter

Fundraising gala invitations: Tips, templates, and designs

3 fundraising event invitation templates (and wording, design, promotion tips)

Success Story: Teton Adaptive Sports surpassed its $50k goal through COVID-proof virtual event on Givebutter

Blackbaud data breach: What nonprofits and fundraisers need to know

GoFundMe Charity is shutting down — here's what you need to know

Success Story: NAMI Nevada raised over $66k on Givebutter to support 400k+ Nevadans living with a mental health condition

[Guest blog] 5 tips to help you confidently navigate the “ask”

Guide to donation matching: Options, examples, and how to get started

Corporate philanthropy: The key to better fundraising campaigns

Social media fundraising: Tips and ideas for every platform

Success Story: The Bululu Well Project raised over $7k to provide clean, safe drinking water to Uganda

[Guest blog] 4 easy steps to optimize paid social ads for nonprofits

[Webinar] Interfaith fundraising

Success Story: Project Restore Us raised over $54k through COVID-19 relief team fundraising campaign on Givebutter

[Guest blog] The 4 pillars of creating impactful event programming

Raise more funds with this donation letter template and writing tips

How to start peer-to-peer fundraising like a pro

[Guest blog] Matching Gifts 101: Revolutionize your Campaign with Fundraising’s Best Kept Secret

Make your donate button work smarter with these tips

5 awesome silent auction ideas and tips to procure items

Givebutter's 2020 year in review

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

[Guest blog] Nonprofit startup training: 5 easy steps for your team

Success Story: THE PLACE surpasses its $30k goal in inspiring Givebutter Livestream event to ignite the spark in youth to exit homelessness

6 classic college fundraising ideas proven to work

PayPal Giving Fund: What nonprofits need to know 

Success Story: Cannonball Kids’ Cancer Foundation raises over $27k on Givebutter to defeat pediatric cancer

Corporate social responsibility: How to team up with companies to do good

[Webinar] 2021 fundraising workshop: craft your plan with other Givebutter fundraisers and experts

Success Story: G.W.C. Brown Legacy Education Fund surpasses its $30k goal on Givebutter to Build Blocks for Change

The step-by-step guide to getting donations from companies

Facebook fundraiser: How it works and 5 tips to raise more money

Success Story: COAF raised $4.5 MILLION in a televised benefit for the children of Armenia

Starting a monthly giving program: 6 steps to grow fast

Donor management software: 5 must-have features and 3 best options

Supercharge your year-end giving with these 7 tips

How does nonprofit consulting work, and which firms are best? 

Success Story: Family Reach raises $373k in Livestream cooking challenge to support cancer patients in need

The 5-step guide to winning a corporate sponsorship

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