Fundraising strategies

Learn how to write a nonprofit grant proposal in 9 key steps, plus practical tips and a free template.

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.

Learn how to set up a donation page that drives results with practical steps, optimization tips, and top examples from real nonprofits.

A fund-a-need appeal is the most mission-aligned—and often highest-earning—moment of your fundraising event. Here's how to make it count.

Need raffle basket ideas that actually sell tickets? From sports fans to spa lovers, here are 25+ themed baskets with real nonprofit examples to inspire your next fundraiser.

Stop guessing at how to price raffle tickets. Calculate the right price with a simple formula, common price points by raffle type, and bundle pricing strategies that help you raise more.

Silent auctions and raffles are both popular fundraisers, but they’re not interchangeable. Below, we compare revenue potential, planning effort, legal considerations, and more. 

Discover how 50/50 raffles work, why they're a low-cost fundraising option, and the steps to running your own—plus real nonprofit examples.

Learn how to host an engaging and profitable tricky tray raffle, from securing prizes and setting ticket prices to promoting your event—plus real nonprofit examples.

Learn how reverse raffles work, when to use them, and how to run an engaging and profitable reverse raffle with examples from real nonprofits.

Discover how to host a raffle online in 11 simple steps, from staying compliant to securing your prizes and stewarding donors—including real nonprofit online raffle examples.

Learn how nonprofits make money through top revenue sources—and how to stabilize income and do more with the funds you raise.

Take control of your fundraising year with a proven calendar framework, key giving dates, 7 must-have sections, and a free template to get started.

Everything you need to know about silent auction bid sheets, plus proven tips to increase bids and maximize revenue.

Plan a fundraising event from start to finish with this free nonprofit event planning template. Get organized, stay on track, and create a clear roadmap for success.

Donor-centric fundraising puts your supporters at the center of everything. Here's what it means and how to make it work for your nonprofit.

Find 10 free, customizable raffle ticket templates for nonprofits, plus a breakdown of what to include to make every ticket compliant before you print.

Discover 30+ donation drive ideas to engage donors, raise more, and make giving fun.

Build a monthly giving program from scratch or strengthen an existing one with this step-by-step guide and free outreach templates for email, text, and social media.

Excite your supporters with these charity auction package ideas, along with practical tips for pricing, displaying, and promoting them to maximize bids.

Paddle raises are a high-energy, high-impact way to raise funds, but they can be tricky to master. Use this step-by-step guide to learn how to nail your next paddle raise and make it a key part of your fundraising strategy.