Fundraising strategies

Discover 40 of the best silent auction items—experiences, keepsakes, and big-ticket prizes—that sell well and maximize bids for your fundraiser.

Asking for donations doesn’t have to be intimidating. Discover six proven steps, explore best practices, and see real examples of how to ask for donations.

Discover the benefits and drawbacks of nonprofit membership programs, and learn how to build a robust, engaging membership model to grow your supporter base.

A photo fundraiser is one of the simplest, most profitable ways to raise money while giving donors something they’ll truly value.

Celebrate National Nonprofit Day with 10 creative ideas to thank supporters, share your impact, and inspire action. Make August 17 your biggest day of impact yet.

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

From picking a theme to tracking pledges, we’ll guide you through every step of a successful walkathon. Plus, check out real campaigns that have raised thousands using free tools and creative ideas.

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.

Learn how to host a dance-a-thon fundraiser that gets people grooving (and giving!). From dance-a-thon ideas and rules to real-world examples, you’ll learn how to turn energy into impact—one step at a time.

Plan, promote, and pull off your next a-thon fundraiser with less stress—featuring proven ideas, real examples, and tools that make signups smoother for everyone.

Everything you need to know about P2P fundraising, including some of the best peer-to-peer fundraising ideas and examples from real changemakers like you.

Discover everything you need to know about silent auction bid sheets and how to maximize bids with QR codes for mobile bidding.

Learn the steps to planning a seamless silent auction fundraiser and discover the tools your nonprofit needs to make your in-person, hybrid, or online silent auction profitable and fun.

Wondering how to plan a fundraising event from start to finish? This nonprofit event planning template will help you get organized, stay on track, and create a game plan for success.

Discover the best ideas for silent auction gift baskets that will excite your bidders and help you host your most successful fundraising event yet.

Host a fun and smooth auction using clear silent auction rules. Download a free reusable silent auction rules sheet template to set your event up for success!

Every year, nonprofits miss out on billions in potential matching gift revenue. Discover how to close that gap with donation matching programs and download a whole spread of free templates for promoting them to your supporters.

Create your nonprofit fundraising calendar with these pro tips, simple steps, and free template.

Learn how to make recurring giving a core part of your fundraising strategy and bring in consistent donations all year round using this easy, step-by-step guide with monthly giving program examples and free templates to get you started.

Wondering how to host a golf tournament fundraiser? We’ve got everything you need to succeed in eight steps, plus five ways to raise more and spend less.

Learn the difference between pledging and donating, along with the pros, cons, and best practices for each.