fundraising

Fun run fundraisers

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,…

Cheerleading Fundraisers

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…

Sustainable Fundraising Without Grants

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…

Quick Fundraising Ideas

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.…

Volunteers running a bake sale offer a plate of pastries to a donor.

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Managing payments for your volunteer-run organization shouldn’t feel like herding cats—every payment coming from a different direction. Between membership dues, fundraiser sales, event tickets, and donations, keeping track of who paid for what can quickly become overwhelming. Without the right system, details slip through the cracks fast. Relief is here! Meet the MoneyMinder Store, a…

Digital Fundraising Trends

5 Digital Fundraising Trends for Small Nonprofits in 2025

Small nonprofits are ditching overwhelm and embracing smarter, more inclusive strategies in 2025. As technology evolves, digital fundraising continues to offer new and innovative ways to engage donors, streamline giving, and expand outreach—often with less overhead. Looking to grow your mission-driven efforts digitally this year? Here’s how to stay ahead: 1. Take It One Step…

Theme Fundraiser for Giving Tuesday

15 Quick & Easy Giving Tuesday Ideas for Nonprofits

Here at MoneyMinder, we’re passionate about supporting small and mid-sized nonprofits. We truly believe in the impact these organizations have on their communities and on the world around us. As the holiday season approaches, your nonprofit may find itself competing with the commercial buzz of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. How can you harness the…

Restaurants that do Fundraisers

50+ Restaurants that do Fundraisers without a Middleman in 2025

Looking to host a fundraiser for your local nonprofit, school, sports team or community group? Why not try a restaurant fundraiser? It’s truly a win-win-win: you raise money for your group, you support a local restaurant, and everyone gets to eat. And who doesn’t love to eat? Of course, many groups use a middleman for…

101 Holiday Fundraisers School

101 Holiday Fundraising Ideas for School Groups: PTOs, PTAs, Booster Clubs & Sports

The holiday season is a time of joy, giving and community. It is also a prime opportunity for PTAs, PTOs, Booster Clubs and other school groups to raise funds for their programs. With the festive atmosphere and generous spirit of the season, you can tap into a unique opportunity to boost your fundraising efforts. Why…

Spring Sports Fundraising Ideas

50 Spring Sports Fundraising Ideas

April showers bring new opportunities for fundraising for your spring sports team. As the chill of winter dissipates and the vibrant colors of spring begin to emerge, so too does the excitement for spring sports. For many young athletes and their coaches, spring marks the beginning of the season for baseball, softball, soccer, track and…