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What Is a Unified Fundraising Platform and How Can It Help Your Nonprofit?

Fundraising doesn’t look anything like it did even five years ago. Donor pools are shrinking. Competition for attention is brutal. And supporters expect personalization, relevance, and real-time engagement in every interaction because that’s how the rest of their world works. If you’re feeling that pressure, you’re not alone. Nonprofit teams are trying to keep up […]

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Silent Auctions: Everything You Need to Know

If you’ve ever been to a gala or community fundraiser, you’ve probably seen a table (or a webpage) full of items waiting for bids, from weekend getaways to homemade pies. That’s the magic of a silent auction. Unlike a traditional live auction, where bids fly fast and a charismatic emcee keeps the crowd entertained, silent […]

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The Complete Guide to Fundraising Auctions

Running a fundraising auction shouldn’t feel like chaos. Scrambling for items, chasing sponsors, juggling bid sheets, and hoping your tech holds up. It’s a lot. But when done right, fundraising auctions can be one of the most joyful and profitable ways to generate revenue for your organization. Fundraising auctions turn giving into an experience. They […]

GivingTuesday Partnerships: 3 Opportunities To Enhance Your Campaign

If you work for a nonprofit, you understand the value of teamwork. When you combine the efforts of nonprofit organizations, donors, governments, businesses and other institutions, things really begin to get done. This efficacy is why we encourage nonprofits to think about utilizing GivingTuesday partnerships in their campaign. In fact, one of the primary reasons […]

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GivingTuesday: How to Choose a Fundraising Platform

GivingTuesday, which started in 2012, is a global giving day that inspires millions to support causes they care about. In 2024 alone, GivingTuesday raised $3.6 billion in the U.S., highlighting just how impactful this one day can be for nonprofits. It’s a chance to connect with supporters, reach new audiences, and make a big difference—all […]

8 Tips for GivingTuesday Social Media Posts

After the commercialism craze of Black Friday and Cyber Monday is over, GivingTuesday is a day to help us all refocus. So, what exactly is GivingTuesday? Well, quite simply, it’s a day dedicated to fostering a spirit of selflessness and philanthropy. Since its start in 2012, GivingTuesday—which occurs on the first Tuesday after the U.S. […]

How to Create a GivingTuesday 2025 Campaign

What Is GivingTuesday? What Is GivingTuesday? GivingTuesday 2025 is on December 2 and will be here before you know it. Doesn’t it seem like the major holiday season begins earlier and earlier every year? Thankfully, charitable giving rises alongside the holiday spirit. In fact, more charitable donations are made at the end of the year […]

6 Ways To Recruit Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers

You’ve decided to run a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign because you know it’s a great way to increase your prospective donor base, engage your supporters, and share your campaign beyond your current network. After finalizing the details, including your campaign theme, goal, and timeframe, you’ve created the main website and you’re ready to roll! But there’s […]