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Nonprofit trends & insights

The permanent universal deduction: What it means for nonprofits

The new tax law brings greater challenges for changemakers, but it also unlocks the potential for nonprofits to grow their small-dollar donor base. Here’s how to turn that opportunity into strategy.

Max Friedman

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Brooke Sullivan

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Fundraising strategies

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10 of the most profitable fundraisers for nonprofits

Discover which fundraisers bring in the most money, backed by insights from nonprofit leaders and fundraising experts.

10 of the most profitable fundraisers for nonprofits

Discover which fundraisers bring in the most money, backed by insights from nonprofit leaders and fundraising experts.

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How to write a raffle prize donation request (free template!)

Find out how to secure raffle prize donations in just a few easy steps. Plus, use our free template for a raffle donation request letter to get started!

How to write a raffle prize donation request (free template!)

Find out how to secure raffle prize donations in just a few easy steps. Plus, use our free template for a raffle donation request letter to get started!

The ultimate list of companies that donate raffle prizes

Learn which companies donate raffle prizes for nonprofits and how to get started asking for their support.

The ultimate list of companies that donate raffle prizes

Learn which companies donate raffle prizes for nonprofits and how to get started asking for their support.

13 online raffle ideas to drive donations

Want to make your online raffle irresistible? Check out our top thirteen charity raffle ideas that will have supporters buzzing and bidding!

13 online raffle ideas to drive donations

Want to make your online raffle irresistible? Check out our top thirteen charity raffle ideas that will have supporters buzzing and bidding!

Marketing & engagement strategies

How to run a read-a-thon (according to real parents on Reddit)

This guide shows you how to plan and launch a high-impact read-a-thon step by step. You’ll get proven strategies, expert tips, and real examples from schools that raised $10K or more, using only than books, energy, and the right tools.

Chinwoke Nnamani

How to run a read-a-thon (according to real parents on Reddit)

Chinwoke Nnamani

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Build your membership application form (with examples)

How to create a membership form your supporters will love—including real-life examples that fit every type of nonprofit and membership program.

Build your membership application form (with examples)

How to create a membership form your supporters will love—including real-life examples that fit every type of nonprofit and membership program.

15 membership website examples & how to create one

Learn how membership websites work, why they’re so effective for nonprofits, and how to create your own—including inspiring examples you can easily replicate.

15 membership website examples & how to create one

Learn how membership websites work, why they’re so effective for nonprofits, and how to create your own—including inspiring examples you can easily replicate.

Build your own new member welcome packet (template and examples)

Learn why a warm welcome matters, the best way to welcome new members, and how to make a lasting impression that keeps supporters coming back.

Build your own new member welcome packet (template and examples)

Learn why a warm welcome matters, the best way to welcome new members, and how to make a lasting impression that keeps supporters coming back.

Nonprofit trends & insights

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3 ways resilient nonprofits are navigating fundraising headwinds

Nonprofit donations on some fundraising platforms are down, but Givebutter’s are up 60%. Here’s why and how nonprofits can chart a course for growth—even in choppy waters.

3 ways resilient nonprofits are navigating fundraising headwinds

Nonprofit donations on some fundraising platforms are down, but Givebutter’s are up 60%. Here’s why and how nonprofits can chart a course for growth—even in choppy waters.

Quiz: How pro is your donation experience?

Is your online donation experience helping or hurting your fundraising? Take this quick quiz to evaluate your online giving experience and get tips to boost donations.

Quiz: How pro is your donation experience?

Is your online donation experience helping or hurting your fundraising? Take this quick quiz to evaluate your online giving experience and get tips to boost donations.

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10 Largest companies that match donations in 2025

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

10 Largest companies that match donations in 2025

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

Woman holding a grant for nonprofit application

15 best grants for nonprofits to apply for today

Learn how to find grants for nonprofits and explore popular grant opportunities from big businesses—what they fund, who’s eligible, and when to apply.

15 best grants for nonprofits to apply for today

Learn how to find grants for nonprofits and explore popular grant opportunities from big businesses—what they fund, who’s eligible, and when to apply.

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Nonprofit operations

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How to build your dream fundraising team (without the burnout)

How to create your superstar team and assign the right Givebutter roles to unlock your team’s full potential—without risking donor data or burnout.

How to build your dream fundraising team (without the burnout)

How to create your superstar team and assign the right Givebutter roles to unlock your team’s full potential—without risking donor data or burnout.

7 ways to strengthen nonprofit collaboration

Tired of chasing spreadsheets and missing donor follow-ups? Discover seven powerful collaboration tools that transform chaotic nonprofit teamwork into streamlined fundraising success—helping you raise more while stressing less.

7 ways to strengthen nonprofit collaboration

Not-for-profit vs nonprofit: Which is right for you?

Is not-for-profit the same as nonprofit? We’ll teach you about all the differences so you can finally understand both—and choose the right one for you.

Kylie Davis

Not-for-profit vs nonprofit: Which is right for you?

Is not-for-profit the same as nonprofit? We’ll teach you about all the differences so you can finally understand both—and choose the right one for you.

Kylie Davis

How to recruit volunteers for your nonprofit: 3 top tips

It’s the topic on every nonprofit’s mind: How can we recruit volunteers and grow support for our organization? There are so many benefits to boosting your people power. Explore these volunteer recruitment ideas to learn how.

Madison Mikhail Bush

How to recruit volunteers for your nonprofit: 3 top tips

Madison Mikhail Bush

Givebutter news

Givebutter celebrates $5B donation milestone

"We're just getting started," says CEO Max Friedman, as Givebutter celebrates its role in powering $5B in donations on the top-rated nonprofit fundraising and CRM platform.

Givebutter celebrates $5B donation milestone

"We're just getting started," says CEO Max Friedman, as Givebutter celebrates its role in powering $5B in donations on the top-rated nonprofit fundraising and CRM platform.

Givebutter wrapped: 15,472 votes. 180 features. 1 year.

You asked. We listened. Take a look at Givebutter’s epic year of churning out new features and product improvements for our truly awesome community of changemakers.

Givebutter wrapped: 15,472 votes. 180 features. 1 year.

You asked. We listened. Take a look at Givebutter’s epic year of churning out new features and product improvements for our truly awesome community of changemakers.

Giving Tuesday 2024: $16M+ raised for good causes

Get the full spread on the impact our community of changemakers made for good causes this Giving Tuesday. Plus, meet the five nonprofits that got a slice of $25K in matching donations from Givebutter to boost their momentum through the year-end giving season.

Giving Tuesday 2024: $16M+ raised for good causes

Check out everything we churned out at The Spread, including Givebutter Plus ⚡

Relive the best moments from Givebutter’s first-ever product launch event and discover the full spread of game-changing new features and improvements to the most-loved fundraising platform, including our biggest product release to date—Givebutter Plus.

Check out everything we churned out at The Spread, including Givebutter Plus ⚡