Fundraising & Grants

How To Thank Donors Every Month Of The Year

Donors are crucial to the success of nonprofit organizations, so make it a priority to thank them!…

Thanking Donors in Today’s World

[caption id="attachment_11585" align="alignright" width="450"] Traditional thank you cards are great, but there are other ways to thank…

How to Maximize Booster Club Fundraising

Booster Clubs can be tremendously supportive of their activities, programs or sports. That said, there are a…

Fundraising ROI: How to Measure Success, Not Just According to the Books

While fundraisers are about making money, there can be other successes besides the bottom line. Here we…

10 Hot Silent Auction Items that Sell

You want to have the hottest auction in town. After all, a great fundraiser is not only…

5 Timeless and 5 New Rotary Club Fundraising Events

Rotary Club fundraising is an important function of the organization. Fundraising not only supports the valuable programs…

Craft a Last Minute End-of-Year Fundraising Appeal that Works

If you haven’t done an end-of-year fundraising appeal, now is a really great time to start. A…

Booster Clubs & PTAs Can Raise Money with These School Rewards Programs

As parents, we want the best for our students and if that means an extra piece of…

5 Ways Your Booster Club Can Kick Off the New School Year

Your Booster Club can drum up excitement for the new school year with these fun activities. Celebrate…

Creative Fundraising Ideas for Sports Teams

The same old fundraiser might bring in money, but it can also get a little boring for…

PTA Fundraising Chair Responsibilities

PTAs are important providers of school support and a vital role within the organization is the Fundraising…

Beyond the Lemonade Stand: 5 Spring Fundraising Ideas

Spring is a great time to fundraise. The birds are chirping, the grass is growing (or hopefully…

The Overlooked Holiday: Why Valentine’s Day Fundraisers Work

Valentine’s Day Fundraisers are a great idea for many reasons. The timing is perfect as the busy…

Donor Appreciation No Matter How Small the Donation

Donor appreciation is a part of every nonprofit organization. No gift is too small to be unappreciated;…

PTA Fundraising Rules & Guidelines

Fundraisers can account for a large portion of parent group activities. Though fundraising is a major undertaking it…

Sports Team Fundraising: Maximizing Effectiveness

One of the benefits of being involved in sports is sports team fundraising. Done right, fundraising can…

Ten Quick Ways to Thank Your Donors

It is critical for success to thank your donors. Donations typically make up a large part of…

Unique Nonprofit Fundraising Ideas for Each Month

Each month of the year is an opportunity to raise money. Here are our favorite nonprofit fundraising…

The Differences Between Cash and In-Kind Donations

Donations can be a major source of support for an organization. If donations are important to your…

How to Encourage End of Year Giving

End of year giving can mean big dollars for your organization. It may be that this is…

Halloween FUNdraising for PTAs, Booster & School Clubs

Halloween is a great season to drum up funds -and fun- for your important cause. It is…

20 Summer Fundraisers that will Melt your Popsicle

Summer time is the right time for great fundraising events. Whether you're raising money for sports teams, PTAs,…

DIY Donor Walls

An important part of any project is to convey gratitude to those who aided in your success.…

7 Easy Fundraising Ideas for Your Baseball Team

Fundraising for your child’s baseball team is a great way to save money while teaching your youngsters…

How to Raise Money for Schools with Box Tops for Education

What school doesn’t need extra cash? The Box Tops For Education is one of the nation’s most…

How to Leverage Social Media in Nonprofit Fundraisers

Social media can be a fun, inexpensive way to promote your next fundraising event. By following a…

How to Handle Nonprofit Donations

How should the nonprofit treasurer handle donations? All nonprofit gift acknowledgements should contain: A statement that the…

10 More Quick Fundraising Ideas

Raise fun and funds this summer! Even though school is out and many families are on vacation,…

Sample Fundraising Forms & Letters for Nonprofits

If you're reading this, you're probably part of a non-profit organization which relies on donations to make…

14 Team Fundraising Ideas

Generating Money to Get You through the Season It's the time of year where Saturdays are spent…

25 Top Environmental Non-Profits

There are hundreds of environmental non-profits in existence, each dedicated to protecting, researching, and affecting change when…

Quick Fundraising Ideas for Non-Profits

Fundraising is the life blood of every non-profit organization. It is important for non-profits to keep coming…

What is "Giving Tuesday"?

There's Thanksgiving, a day for thanks. There's Black Friday, the day where crazy people camp out at…

25 Holiday Fundraising Ideas for Non-Profits

Holiday Parties No matter the denomination, everyone loves a good holiday celebration. Why not organize one this…

Hosting Inexpensive Events to Thank Non-Profit Donors

Organizations that operate as a non-profit depend on the generosity of those who contribute their time and…

Developing a NonProfit Budget

How does your organization decide where to spend its money? The decisions you make are a reflection…

Ten Hot PTA Fundraising Ideas

A Parent Teachers Association (PTA) is a formal organization of parents, teachers and school staff who prides…