Freebies for nonprofits
We’ve been churning out a whole spread of fundraising freebies to help you save time and raise more dough for your mission. Find all of our free nonprofit templates—planning guides, sample letters, checklists, and other practical tools—in one convenient place.
Silent auction bid sheets
Create your own bid sheets in minutes with these customizable templates for mobile and manual bidding.
Matching donation request letters
Access matching donation requests and thank-you templates that are ready to download, customize, and send via email or letter.
Monthly giving outreach templates
Bring in consistent donations all year round using free monthly giving outreach templates for direct mail, email, social media, and more.
Nonprofit communications plan
Boost your outreach with a nonprofit communications plan that walks you step-by-step through campaign creation.
Silent auction donation request letters
Streamline the process for requesting items for your silent auction with this customizable template.
School donation letters
Secure more donations and sponsorships for your school with three customizable letter templates.
Nonprofit development plan
Accelerate your nonprofit's growth with a free, all-inclusive development plan template.
Lapsed donor letter
Reengage LYBUNT and SYBUNT donors with our free, customizable lapsed donor letter template.
Silent auction rules and guidelines
This rules sheet template has sample language for laying out the do's and don'ts for your silent auction participants.
Fundraising event invitations
Save time writing invites with three templates that cover a wide range of fundraising events.
Fundraising gala invitations
We've thought of everything that you should include on your gala invite—so you don't have to!
Fundraising event planning checklist
Use this handy checklist to set your next fundraiser up for success and ensure sure you don't miss a single step in the event planning process.
Welcome email series
Build a strong foundation from the start with this template for welcoming new supporters, which includes sample language for three different emails.
Giving Tuesday emails
Get 7 customizable email templates to engage donors before, during, and after Giving Tuesday.
Giving Tuesday appeal letter
Need some inspiration for your Giving Tuesday appeals? Hit the ground running with two easy Giving Tuesday letter templates.
Moves management guide
This guide has all the moves for strong donor stewardship and retention (and customizable templates!).
DAF donor outreach email
Let your supporters know just how easy Givebutter makes it to give with donor-advised funds.
Donation request letters
Five freebies in one! These templates are your guide to writing solid donation requests of all kinds.
Giving Tuesday toolkit
All of the best Giving Tuesday templates and tools together in one epic guide, including sample emails, checklists, and more.
Giving Tuesday social media checklist & calendar
Map out your entire social media strategy for Giving Tuesday ahead of time with this planning checklist and content calendar template.
Nonprofit fundraising calendar
Create a visual timeline of your year ahead with this customizable fundraising calendar template.
Annual fundraising plan
Learn how to make an annual fundraising plan for your nonprofit that will help you reach your fundraising goals.
Year-end fundraising checklist
End your year on a high note and gear up for even better fundraising in the months to come.
Nonprofit budget template
What goes into a nonprofit budget? Use this editable sample budget to start building your own
Nonprofit business plan
Set yourself up for success with this quick template for creating a business plan for your nonprofit.
Peer-to-peer fundraising toolkit
Learn how to make the most of Givebutter's free tools and knock your next P2P campaign out of the park.
Summer fundraising checklist
Whether your fundraising heats up or cools off in the summer, there are tons of ways to set yourself up for a successful fundraising future.
Raise $1K in 30 days
A step-by-step guide to bringing in your first $1K in donations with Givebutter in just one month. You can do it!
Annual appeal letter template
Use these annual appeal letter templates for your next yearly ask to save time and bring in more donations than ever before.
Donor acknowledgment letter
Learn how to create a donor acknowledgment letter that creates a lasting connection and helps your nonprofit stand out from the crowd.
Nonprofit marketing plan
Streamline your nonprofit marketing strategy and keep your team aligned with this customizable nonprofit marketing plan template.
Nonprofit social media strategy plan
Use this template to create a social media strategy that will inspire new supporters, build on your existing follower base, and bring in some major donations.
The perfect nonprofit pitch
Craft a concise and compelling pitch for your organization or campaign with this fill-in-the-blank style worksheet.
Year-end appeal
Learn how to write an impactful year-end appeal letter and creative year-end appeal ideas for email, text, social media, and more.
Donation thank you letter
Fine-tune your follow-up with this free thank you for donation letter template. Plus, get inspired by two sample thank you letters from real nonprofits!
Nonprofit strategic planning
Start your strategic planning process off on the right foot with this straigtforward template download.
How to start a nonprofit
Follow this 10-step checklist for starting a nonprofit organization—even if you've got a limited budget.
Pledge reminder letter
Remind your supporters to follow up on their commitment to donate with this pledge reminder letter template for email or direct mail.
Nonprofit grant proposal
This straightforward, nine-step template for writing a grant proposal will help you stand out from the crowd and impress potential funders.
Pledge agreement
Customize this informal pledge agreement to easily communicate key details with your pledge donors.
Pledge cards
Get 9 customizable pledge card templates to secure additional funding for any fundraising campaign.
Leveraging your LinkedIn
Make the most of your LinkedIn with this quick and easy strategy guide, including 14 content prompts for time-strapped leaders!
Corporate sponsorship request letter
Impress prospective corporate sponsors using this sample language you can customize for your next nonprofit fundraiser.
Corporate sponsorship proposal
A step-by-step template your nonprofit can use to craft a winning sponsorship proposal for businesses big and small.
Corporate sponsorship thank you letter
Build connection with your corporate sponsors and express your gratitude using this easy thank you letter template.
Using the power of Habit Design
Fundraising expert Mallory Erickson walks you through how to use Givebutter to build and strengthen habits that enhance donor relationships
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