Fundraising strategies

Track your progress in real time and reach your ultimate goal with these creative fundraising goal tracker ideas for every organization.

Learn how to set SMART fundraising goals that fuel your mission and help you raise more—plus fundraising goal examples to guide your strategy.

Turn your fundraiser into the most talked-about event of the year with raffle game ideas that spark real excitement (and serious generosity).

The best raffle prizes are the ones that get donors excited, like experiences, gift baskets, local favorites, and high-value items. Explore the most-loved prize ideas across every type of budget and audience.

Create a high-converting donation form with our free template—and get inspired by 10 real-world examples from nonprofits like yours.

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.

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.

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.

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.