What makes a nonprofit raffle successful? A step-by-step guide
Find out how to run a successful nonprofit raffle with proven strategies, legal tips, and engagement tactics that help increase donations.
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Only 19% of first-time donors come back — here's how to beat those odds this summer
Summer is stewardship season — audit donation friction (mobile, no forced logins), automate receipts and timely thanks, run a tight 3-part welcome cadence, and add low-pressure ways to engage (giveaways, impact updates, crowdfunding) before the fall push.
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Peer-to-peer fundraising: How walk-a-thons and read-a-thons drive more donations
Turn supporters into fundraisers—P2P expands reach through trusted asks, while walk-a-thons, read-a-thons, and activity challenges make participation obvious. Learn setup, tips to boost sign-ups, and mistakes to skip.
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How small nonprofit teams can run fundraisers without burning out
Lean teams shouldn’t mimic big-shop playbooks—focus one campaign per season, use low-lift formats, templates, automation, and a single campaign hub so fundraising stays repeatable, not draining.
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How donor appreciation events turn supporters into long-term donors
Discover how donor appreciation events build lasting relationships—impact storytelling, recognition, streamlined RSVPs and follow-up, plus mistakes to skip so gratitude stays relational, not transactional.
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How to promote and run a successful auction at your fundraising event
A strong auction starts before event day—learn how to promote items early, open early bidding, drive competition live with mobile bidding and storytelling, and follow up with winners and non-winners to maximize results and retention.
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Hybrid and virtual event ticketing: Best practices for modern fundraisers
Hybrid and virtual events are here to stay—discover ticketing best practices: dual pricing models, integrated ticketing and streaming, managing two audiences without doubling workload, and sponsor visibility across formats.
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What donors expect in 2026: Speed, simplicity, and transparency
Understand what donors expect in 2026—fast checkouts, modern payment options (digital wallets, one-click), clear impact and transparency, and zero-friction giving. Learn how to meet these expectations and reduce the 50–70% drop-off rate.
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When is the best time to launch a monthly giving program?
Find out why spring is the best time for nonprofits to launch a monthly giving program. Learn how seasonal giving patterns and donor behavior help organizations build strong recurring donation programs.
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Recurring giving in 2026: How to build predictable revenue without more staff
Build predictable revenue through recurring giving—discover how to attract and convert monthly donors, retain them with regular updates, and grow your program without adding staff or budget in 2026.
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How lean fundraising teams can do the work of five people in 2026
Lean fundraising teams can do the work of five—discover how automation (40% efficiency gain), templates, documented workflows, and smart time-saving practices help small teams operate at scale without burnout in 2026.
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How to raise 30% more funds in 2026 with a smaller team
Raise 30% more without growing your team—discover proven strategies: multi-touch donor journeys, recurring giving focus, friction removal, automation that saves 60–80 hours yearly, and a 90-day action plan for 2026.
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How to incorporate an auction into your fundraising event
Plan a successful fundraising auction—discover how to choose the right event type and format, source unique items from your network and local businesses, and align offerings with your donors for maximum engagement and revenue.
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Why fundraising events work better with auctions
Discover why fundraising events work better with auctions—learn how auctions turn passive attendees into active participants, add energy, create social proof, and increase engagement and revenue at your next event.
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Stop losing donors: 10 friction points that quietly kill online giving (and how to fix them)
Most nonprofits lose 80-90% of donors before they complete a gift—discover 10 friction points that cause drop-off (slow pages, long forms, hidden fees, poor mobile) and practical fixes to turn more clicks into donations.
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