As a nonprofit professional, you’ve likely hosted—or at least considered hosting—a silent auction fundraiser. Silent auctions appeal to a broad audience, engage supporters through friendly competition, and are extremely flexible. They can be held in-person or virtually and pair well with other fundraising events like galas or golf ...


The primary purpose of your nonprofit’s annual fund campaign is to raise the money necessary to cover your organization’s operating expenses, like your facility’s utilities and your staff’s compensation packages. In other words, your annual fundraising campaign helps you keep your doors open and makes ...


How will you draw a crowd to your next gala, silent auction, golf tournament, or walk-a-thon? No matter what kind of event your nonprofit is hosting, one of the biggest challenges event planners face is simply getting people to attend the event. In order to meet your ...


As a nonprofit, your top priority is to provide value to your beneficiaries, but you can’t do it by word-of-mouth alone. The first step in effectively attracting new supporters to your cause is spreading the word about your nonprofit’s programs to interested prospects. That’s why ...


For nonprofit professionals, finding efficient and effective ways to raise funds is a constant challenge. When it comes to event fundraising, it’s about balancing return on investment, time demands, and positive outcomes. There’s one option that, when planned and executed properly, can not only bring ...


If you’re a PTA member, an elementary school event organizer, or otherwise affiliated with K-12 education or fundraising, you’ve probably already heard of read-a-thon fundraisers. After all, read-a-thons are one of the world’s fastest-growing school fundraisers—and for good reason. Read-a-thons not only have the potential ...


It always pays to learn more about the new ways to fundraise, manage your nonprofit, and steward its resources. Hiring a capital campaign consultant is the perfect example. These are major campaigns that take several years to conduct and come with all kinds of potential pitfalls, so ...


For your nonprofit to build a sustainable fundraising strategy, it’s best to have a variety of funding sources that work together to further your mission. From 2013 onward, many nonprofits established a steady stream of ongoing revenue by participating in AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile allowed shoppers to automatically ...


If you’ve ever been a student, teacher, or parent at a public school, you know that they’re notoriously underfunded. They depend on school fundraisers and community support to supplement their limited finances. So, if you work at a school, how do you successfully raise money ...


Peer-to-peer fundraising is an increasingly popular nonprofit campaign strategy that enlists dedicated supporters to fundraise on behalf of an organization. Recently, Top Nonprofits conducted a study of the highest-earning P2P fundraising events⁠—and the matching gift efforts they employ. This matching gift research report analyzes 30 ...


When you’re starting a nonprofit, your top priority is likely boosting your organization’s positive impact on the world. A nonprofit’s work is mission-centric, but to keep this essential work alive, founders and staff members must also think about the legal logistics of their organization’s operations. ...


Hosting fundraising events can energize your donors to give to your campaign and spread the word about your organization. But, your fundraising event requires thorough planning to be successful.  Proactive fundraising event planning helps you identify your priorities and prevent issues before they occur. Whether ...


Animal fundraisers are an opportunity for animal shelters, advocacy groups, and pet-affiliated businesses to create a memorable experience for supporters and improve the lives of animals in need. But to make a significant impact, you need a narrowly-focused campaign and access to ample resources. Luckily, there are ...


Besides the opportunities to meet life-long friends and acquire valuable life skills, one of the top reasons to join a sorority is the chance to engage in community service, especially through fundraising. That being said, you can strengthen your fundraising efforts by hosting engaging events. Fundraising ...


This was a guest post contributed by Debbie Salat at ABC Fundraising.  If you’re looking for the perfect year-end fundraiser for your organization, school, or church, look no further than product fundraising. Product fundraisers are staples for community organizations and schools because they provide a ...