Fundraising & Grants
25 School Fundraisers for Fall
Fall is the ideal time to organize a fundraiser for a PTO, PTA, booster club, or other parent organization. School is back in session, and after a busy summer, many families are eager to reconnect with the community and support the students and schools that matter most to them. There are plenty of creative ways…
How Modern PTOs and PTAs Manage Teacher Grants
Teacher grants don’t have to mean paper forms, chased-down signatures and a spreadsheet nobody trusts. For many PTA and PTO leaders, teacher grants and classroom allocations are some of the most appreciated programs they manage. These funds help teachers purchase books, supplies, learning tools, and other classroom resources that directly benefit students. The goal behind…
25 Best Nonprofits to Donate to (Over 95 Percent Charitable Commitment)
Every year, Forbes publishes its list of America’s Top 100 Charities, ranking organizations by private donations and evaluating them for financial efficiency, charitable commitment, and transparency. We reviewed that list and pulled out the organizations with a charitable commitment of 95% or higher — the ones where nearly every dollar you give goes directly to…
Choosing the best nonprofit payment platform in 2026
Trying to pick the best way for your group to collect payments or donations? You’ve probably seen a ton of options. Cash, checks, Venmo, Stripe, PayPal, Cheddar Up—it can get confusing. Not every platform works the same, especially for nonprofits that need to track every dollar and stay compliant. Here’s a simple guide, updated for…
Giving Tuesday Made Easy: Sample Messages and Tips for Small Groups
In recent years, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving has become known as “Giving Tuesday” — a movement to encourage people to do good through volunteering or charitable donations. It’s a terrific opportunity for PTOs, booster clubs, sports, community groups, and other small nonprofits to fundraise while giving is on many people’s minds. Because Giving Tuesday started…
50 Fun Run Themes That Go the Extra Mile
Fun runs are one of the most popular ways to raise money, and it’s easy to see why. They’re healthy, community-focused, and fairly straightforward to organize. But let’s be real: after you’ve seen a few fun run fundraisers, they can all start to blur together. A great fun run theme changes all that. In fact,…
20 Cheerleading Fundraisers That Actually Raise Money
Cheerleading is all about teamwork, spirit, and representing your school or community with pride. But as any squad member, cheer coach, or parent knows, that spirit can come with a hefty price tag. From uniforms and camps to competition and travel fees, a single season can easily run between $700 and $1,000 for new members…
10 Fun Halloween Fundraisers for Schools, Teams, and Clubs
Autumn is here, bringing with it pumpkins, costumes, and spooky fun. Fall also ushers in one of the most festive seasons your school, team, or club can tap into: Halloween. With the community already in the spirit of celebrating, a Halloween fundraiser is a great way to bring people together and boost support. The good…
How to Create a Sustainable Fundraising Model Without Grants
With grant funding becoming increasingly uncertain, now might be the time for organizations that rely on them to rethink their fundraising model. Sustainable fundraising means developing multiple, reliable sources of income rather than relying on a single funder, whether that’s a grant, an individual, or some other source. For a small nonprofit, that means using…
8 Quick Fundraising Ideas for Volunteer Groups
Running a nonprofit can be hard at the best of times, but recent trends have made some things extra challenging. Membership numbers are dropping in many organizations, and grants have become much harder to secure. For volunteer teams who are already stretched thin, the thought of organizing an elaborate fundraiser might be hard to stomach.…