Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

What Types of Fundraisers are Most Popular Among Schools Blog Summary: This blog explores popular fundraising options, including catalog fundraisers, online storefronts, direct sales campaigns, and seasonal themes, each offering unique advantages for engaging supporters and meeting financial goals.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2025

The new feature makes it dramatically easier for nonprofits to raise more money, expand reach, and save time by sharing fundraising campaigns directly into social feeds, all with built-in donate buttons and real-time tracking. With Bonterra DonorDrive, nonprofits already see a 154% increase in funds raised per campaign.

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The Grantsmanship Center

APRIL 16, 2025

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking In an earlier blog, I discussed how to strengthen your proposal by adding context to the Problem Discussion with descriptive detail. Its purpose it to provide richer detail about the demographic and geographic contextyour city or state or neighborhoodwhere that problem takes place.

Demographics

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

Nonprofits across the U.S. Fortunately, nonprofits don’t have to keep operating this way. Fortunately, nonprofits don’t have to keep operating this way. It’s long past time for technology to work for nonprofits instead of burdening them with added complexity. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 5, 2025

hide(); }});--> MatchNice, a plug-and-play social donation matching solution, has partnered with Chariot, a provider of seamless Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) payments, to launch a DAF matching solution for nonprofits. Also in partnership is Change, which provides the critical infrastructure for disbursing matched funds to the nonprofits.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

More than 500 local nonprofits will be selected to receive grants up to $10,000. “At Sprouts, our purpose is to help people live and eat better, and we’re proud to support the incredible work of local nonprofits who are doing just that,” said Jack Sinclair, chief executive officer of Sprouts Farmers Market.

Award

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

Built for the unique needs of nonprofits, Journey Automation empowers teams to create meaningful, personalized, data-driven experiences at every stage of the donor lifecycle without adding operational strain. The Bloomerang Giving Platform latest innovation enables nonprofits to: Scale fundraising with confidence. rail-container).hide();

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

I’ve seen the same pattern again and again: Nonprofits are missing one of the easiest and most meaningful opportunities to deepen donor relationships — a real thank-you. That’s how you stand out in a sector where most nonprofits are just checking the box. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad.

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DonorSnap

AUGUST 7, 2025

Guest Post from Double the Donation In today’s hyper-connected world, data is the fuel that drives smart decisions, and employment data is one of the most underutilized resources in nonprofit fundraising. Much of this is due to a lack of awareness, both from donors and the nonprofits they support.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 7, 2025

Most nonprofits collect donor data, but few actually use it to shape strategy. Besides just demographics, it’s about motivations, behavior and how someone prefers to connect with your cause. Donor personas are fictional but data-driven profiles that represent key types of supporters within your nonprofit’s audience.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

The report also includes a DAF-specific fundraising cycle outlining how the funds change nonprofit organizations’ fundraising management, while also highlighting the challenges and opportunities for nonprofits. The views expressed within may not directly reflect the thoughts or opinions of the staff of NonProfit PRO.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

Whether youre just getting started or seeking a refresher, these 10 simple tips will help your nonprofit improve its visibility on search engines like Google. Start by listing the key topics on which your nonprofit focuses. The views expressed within may not directly reflect the thoughts or opinions of the staff of NonProfit PRO.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

According to the Global Trends in Giving report , 33% of nonprofit supporters in the United States and Canada say email is the communication tool that inspires them most to give. By personalizing your donation letters, your nonprofit can increase fundraising revenue and develop long-lasting supporter relationships.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 11, 2025

Not That Theres Anything Wrong with Run-Walk-Bike Events Traditional run-walk-bike events remain popular with nonprofits because theyre still very popular with fundraisers and the communities that donate to their causes. However, we do know that donor demographics and fundraising methods are always changing. Lets get to it!

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

The study, conducted across eight nonprofits, used Donor IQ’s behavior-based AI to predict donor giving patterns and optimize fundraising strategy. “Our mission has always been to help nonprofits maximize their net donations,” said Brian Anderson, Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Fund Raising Strategies.

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Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2025

Strong data management is a necessity for nonprofits juggling multiple programs, fundraisers , and outreach campaigns. Data should inform all of your nonprofit’s decisions, whether you’re determining which programs to focus on, how to scale your nonprofit, or which major giving prospects are the most promising.

Management

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

Source: The Bridgespan Group The preceding press release was provided by a company unaffiliated with NonProfit PRO. The views expressed within may not directly reflect the thoughts or opinions of the staff of NonProfit PRO. The views expressed within may not directly reflect the thoughts or opinions of the staff of NonProfit PRO.

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Bonterra

AUGUST 5, 2025

On average, nonprofit organizations raise 17-33% of their annual fundraising revenue in December and Giving Tuesday drives billions in donations. Define your target audience Having a clearly defined target audience allows your nonprofit to focus its communication efforts and resources on the people who are most likely to donate.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 7, 2025

For example, strong reports allow you to: Monitor key performance metrics for an accurate overview of your nonprofit’s health. With these benefits in mind, let’s look at some ways you can use technology for more accurate and insightful reports for your nonprofit. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 4, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2025

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Funding

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 17, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 1, 2025

hide(); }});--> GivenGain , the global nonprofit fundraising platform, today announced a technology integration with The Giving Block , a Shift4 Company, the leading crypto philanthropy solution, enabling charities and fundraisers on GivenGain to seamlessly accept cryptocurrency donations. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2025

Despite widespread concerns for potential federal budget cuts and funding instability, 63% of nonprofit professionals remain optimistic about their organizations future. Nearly half of nonprofits grew revenue last year, but early-tech adopters had more revenue streams than other nonprofits — with an average of 5.14.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

This is about democratizing access to the donor intelligence nonprofits need to secure transformational support and thrive in increasingly uncertain times,” said Paris. Source: Dataro The preceding press release was provided by a company unaffiliated with NonProfit PRO. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 20, 2025

This blog post is a summary of our takeaways from the webinar. Weve now moved on from that basis of contact and demographic information to a larger segmentation of both wealth and employment, trying to uncover new prospects who can further elevate the outcomes of the institution. What are organizations looking for in a CRM?

CRM

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 4, 2025

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Funding

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 8, 2025

For nonprofits, the most powerful way to inspire giving is with a story — a real, emotional, human story that moves the reader to act. Make the Donor the Hero One of the most common mistakes is making the nonprofit the center of the story. The preceding content was provided by a contributor unaffiliated with NonProfit PRO.

Donation

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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Blackbaud

JULY 16, 2025

A donor cultivation cycle is a systematic process that helps nonprofits build lifelong relationships with their donors through five key stages: identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Despite the length of time it takes to acquire a donor, many nonprofits struggle with donor retention.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 13, 2025

School Nurse Day Fundraiser Ideas in2025 Blog Summary: School Nurse Day, observed in May of each year, provides a perfect opportunity to show appreciation for school nurses by raising funds to improve their work environment and resources. Consider your school communitys demographics, available volunteers, and the time commitment involved.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JULY 25, 2025

Nonprofits are no exception. Nonprofit Workforce Outlook Nonprofits employ over 12.8 To stay competitive, nonprofits must offer more than wages. Effective Nonprofit Recruitment Strategies Modern job seekers want more than a paycheck. Then study successful nonprofits. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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DoJiggy

MARCH 25, 2025

This blog is written for businesses considering corporate golf sponsorship opportunities. It’s essential to assess the demographics of the participants and spectators to ensure alignment with the sponsor’s target market.

Goals

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 19, 2025

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