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Beyond the gala: What peer-to-peer challenge fundraising can do for your nonprofit
One climb, 20 hikers, 72 donors on a single campaign. Here's why a personal challenge reaches people a standard appeal never will.
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5 effective ways to increase attendance at your next fundraising event
A full room is rarely created by one social post or a last-minute email. Attendance grows when a nonprofit gives people a clear reason to come, removes registration friction, promotes the event over time, uses trusted community voices, and keeps registrants engaged until event day.
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How to create an emergency appeal page after a fire, crash, or community crisis
After a fire or community crisis, donors need clear facts and a trusted place to give. Here's how to build an emergency appeal page that raises funds fast.
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How can fire departments raise funds year-round through community safety events?
Smoke alarm drives and open houses aren't just one-day events—use them to launch campaigns that keep donors and sponsors giving all year.
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How small shelter nonprofits can raise more with fewer staff hours
Small shelter teams are stretched thin. Seven ways to simplify campaigns, automate donor work, and raise more without adding headcount.
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How to raise funds for housing and shelter projects in 2026
Shelters need more than one-time gifts. Seven practical ways to fund housing projects—from grants and major gifts to recurring giving and in-kind support.
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Monthly donor retention: How to keep recurring donors giving year after year
Getting someone to sign up for monthly giving is only the start. Here’s how to keep recurring donors engaged and giving year after year.
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How peer-to-peer and events fundraising drive unrestricted revenue
Grants leave little for overhead. Here's how P2P and events generate unrestricted revenue—and how to protect that flexibility end to end.
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Recurring donation statistics every nonprofit should know in 2026
From 79% retention to $7,288 lifetime value—the recurring donation stats nonprofits need to benchmark monthly giving in 2026.
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How to increase recurring donations: 12 strategies that work
Recurring donors stick around longer and give more. Here are 12 strategies to convert supporters, cut churn, and grow monthly giving.
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How to increase online donations: 15 proven strategies for nonprofits
More traffic won't fix a leaky donation page. These 15 conversion-focused tactics help nonprofits turn existing supporters into completed gifts.
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Text-to-give, auctions, and dedicated support: The nonprofit fundraising features that matter most
Your platform handled March donations fine—then auction night exposed the gaps. The fundraising features nonprofits miss until P2P season, gala week, or giving day hits.
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What is a monthly giving program?
One-time gifts reset every campaign. Monthly donors don't. Here's how recurring giving works, why it matters, and how to launch a program that actually sticks.
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Why your nonprofit CRM and fundraising software should be best friends (not strangers)
Your CRM knows the donor. Your fundraising platform knows the gift. When they don't sync, major signals and thank-yous fall through the cracks.
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Best free fundraising platforms for nonprofits: A complete comparison guide
"Free" fundraising platforms still cost you—through tips, processing fees, or locked features. We compare the top options and the tactics that actually grow online donations.
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Donor data decoded: How to turn your CRM into a fundraising engine
Most nonprofits use their CRM as a filing cabinet. This guide shows how to turn donor data into behavioral segments, giving signals, and RFM-driven asks that actually convert.
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How to set up an online donation campaign: A step-by-step guide for nonprofits
Most nonprofits know they should fundraise online—they're just stuck on the how. This guide covers goal-setting through post-campaign stewardship, step by step.
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Small but mighty: The best fundraising tools for small nonprofits on a tight budget
Twelve hats, tiny budget. We break down the fundraising tools that give small nonprofits the most impact for the least money—and what to look for first.
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BetterWorld vs Givebutter: Which nonprofit fundraising platform is right for you?
Both promise zero platform fees—but events, auctions, CRM depth, and real costs differ. A side-by-side look at BetterWorld vs Givebutter for nonprofits.
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7 best peer-to-peer fundraising platforms for nonprofits
Most P2P platform comparisons skip what matters: real costs, setup speed, and whether supporters will actually create pages. Here’s an honest 2026 ranking.
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How to keep donors engaged this summer: 5 simple stewardship strategies that work
Donors aren't drowning in appeals right now—use that. Five low-cost stewardship moves to keep supporters connected before your next campaign.
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Free fundraising software: What's really free (and what catches up with you later)
"Free" can mean three very different things. We break down what nonprofit fundraising software really costs—and what catches up with you as you grow.
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The all-in-one fundraising platform showdown: What nonprofits actually need in 2026
Too many tools, disconnected data, endless dashboards. We break down what a real all-in-one fundraising platform looks like in 2026—and which options deliver.
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Top nonprofit fundraising software alternatives to Donorbox in 2026
Donorbox is easy to start, but fees add up fast. We compare the best 2026 alternatives by cost, features, and which nonprofits each platform actually serves best.
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5 conversations to have at BBBSA 2026
Heading to BBBSA 2026? Discover five meaningful conversations nonprofit leaders should have about mentor retention, donor engagement, youth voice, fundraising sustainability, and community trust.
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How to organize & plan a successful charity gala event
While there are many ways to raise funds for your nonprofit, nothing beats the energy and excitement of a charity gala event. By planning a formal gathering as a fundraiser, you give donors something to look forward to, while...
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How to promote your fundraiser
Without any further ado, here are our five tips for how to promote your online fundraiser: 1. Start with Strong Imagery and Descriptions. The first step we recommend is making sure your fundraising campaign is...
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