Fundraising Ideas

Whatever your beliefs, we’re all united by our faith in the importance of doing good and giving back. It’s time for some miraculous faith-based fundraising—and here are the ideas you need to make it happen.

Today, we’re all about famous movie fundraisers—and the lessons they can teach us when it comes to meeting our fundraising goals.

Just as a baby lion and a little lamb are magic when cuddling together, unusual partnerships can yield a sum far greater than their individual parts. Get out there, shake some hands, and start working—together.

Everyone likes food! Food fundraisers are the tastiest fundraisers around, sure to bring in the crowds and bring in the dollars. So, here are our best fundraising ideas for clear eyes, full hearts, and full stomachs.

As a nonprofit, working day in and day out to support a worthy cause, you need to focus your fundraising campaigns on what matters: your mission.

If you need a special fundraiser, you need a scavenger hunt. And we’ve got everything you need to know to host the best darn scavenger hunt fundraising event east of the Mississippi. Or west of it! It’ll be that good.

We’re all about community service projects that truly add value for your nonprofit, no matter who’s doing the volunteering. We’ve got tips, tricks, examples, and, of course, we’ve got project ideas galore.

The best, awesome, easy & fun fundraising ideas for schools, incl. high, middle, elementary & pre schools, clubs, student councils & more!

Check out these cheap, easy, & free fundraising ideas. Ideal low cost fundraisers for kids, schools, & college with tips on what to sell for your fundraiser.

Congratulations, you’re doing great!! Getting started with Funraise takes just a few steps and then you're ready to launch successful fundraising campaigns with these must-take steps.

Anytime is the perfect time to uplift and amplify the important work of LGBTQ+ nonprofits advocating for equity and inclusion. Here are 27 unique fundraising ideas to support LGBTQ+ nonprofits—and 10 nonprofits raising the bar for LGBTQ+ advocacy.

If you’re pumped to get in on the text fundraising game, you might be wondering what to do. Here are some ideas to incorporate text engagement into your fundraising strategy for a connected, efficient, and inspired campaign.

In honor of the House of Mouse, here are our best Disney-inspired fundraising ideas, from the one-hit wonders to the deep tracks.

It’s a wild world out there, but that doesn’t mean you can’t plan for it. By diversifying your revenue streams, you’ll be prepared for what lies ahead, be it zombie apocalypse or robot takeover.

Check out these summer fundraising ideas for your nonprofit. Awesome outdoor fundraisers for June, July, August, and September + a water balloon event.

Check our ultimate nonprofit peer to peer (P2P) guide. "What is P2P fundraising?" definition, campaign examples, best practices, & eye-catching statistics!

Here’s everything you need to know to raise funds for your medical nonprofit organization—and to stay fit as a fiddle while doing so.

Passive income is always good idea for your nonprofit—there are countless ways to tap into low-effort, long-term revenue streams. Here are 12 passive income ideas plus a checklist to get you started.

Many of the most savvy nonprofiteers struggle to leverage social media in their nonprofit fundraising toolkits. (It's not just you.) But you've got the scoop on to quickly connect social media to your already-scheduled fundraising campaigns.✨

To help you dive into Spring fundraising, we’ve put together this list of unique, quick, and fresh fundraising ideas for Spring. Get inspired, get creative, and get ready to raise some money!

We’ve got oodles of ideas for nonprofits providing social services within their individual communities to fundraise and flourish!

As we celebrate another trip around the sun, here are 27 ideas to start your new year of fundraising off right.

The Honorable Harvest is all about living in harmony with the land around us, never taking too much, always seeking the balance. It’s a way of living that’s sustainable, adaptable, and mindful—and it has many salient lessons to offer anyone involved in nonprofit fundraising.

Nonprofits have more potential donors than ever before, but that requires greater cultural and experiential diversity as well. And that means you need to hone those cultural competence skills to effectively raise money worldwide.

Featuring 21 quick fundraising ideas to get you started, our Quick Fundraising Ideas playbook is your guide to using automation, social media, and creative problem-solving to fundraise fast for your nonprofit 🏁🏎

Human rights organizations fight for justice day in and day out. If you’re ready for liberty and justice for all, for real, read on.

​Pop quiz time! Which of the following statements is more meaningful to donors? A. “Your gift was able to feed 500 people in need,” or B. “Your gift made it possible for Karen to have a hot meal this week.”​

Give your pet an extra belly rub, turn on Sarah McLachlan’s iconic ASPCA commercial, and check out these purrfect animal-focused fundraising examples, ideas, tips, and tricks.

Fundraising shouldn't be a downer. Whether you want to feel empowered, distracted from the fray, or like you're making even more of a difference than you do every day, infuse your fundraising with care by using one of these ideas.

From lazy summer days to Giving Tuesdays, the fall months inspire more than pumpkin spice, haunted houses, and cozy hygge. Here are some eerie fall fundraising ideas to make your campaigns spookily successful!

From babies to kids to young adults, in schools, sports programs, camps, or youth mentoring, fundraising can make a world of difference, one child at a time. These fundraising ideas will keep you young at heart.

Reality TV-inspired fundraisers are all about creating buzz, so check out our real-awesome fundraising ideas below, and make it work, fundraisers!

Here are a buncha ways nonprofits can use Text Engagement to connect with supporters. Having a plan of action will help you make the most out of this exciting nonprofit fundraising technology.

Take a deep breath and host a fundraiser that'll make your supporters whistle a happy tune, forget their troubles, and, hopefully, feel a little extra generous.

It's time to wine, dine, and celebrate! Fundraising galas are a well-entrenched fundraising event for nonprofits everywhere. Keep people involved, engaged, and donating to your cause with a rockin' fundraising gala.

Awesome, fun & easy virtual fundraising ideas & online events for schools, Zoom, social media, Facebook, raffles, clubs, nonprofits & more!

An economic crisis isn't an easy storm to weather for your donors, your organization, or for you personally. Here are some practical steps you can take to be better prepared for any financial downturn.

After years of pandemic fatigue, chances are we’re all a little short on socially-distanced fundraiser inspiration. We got you: here are a bajillion and one COVID-approved fundraising ideas and events.

It takes planning and strategy to run a successful year-end giving campaign. Whether your nonprofit raises $5,000 or $500,000 in December, here are essential strategies to boost year-end giving this year.

Action Against Hunger has seen awesome results from a long conversion rate optimization test that compares donation pages with pop-up donation forms—one of many experiments that Action Against Hunger regularly performs. Read on for guidance and examples from their Digital Lead, Andrew Chappell.

With the pressure nonprofits are under these days, you’re probably gathering as many ideas as possible to help your nonprofit surpass its fundraising goals. Here’s a list of 10 fundraising hacks worth trying.

If you're thinking of hosting an outdoor fundraising event, it may be a breath of fresh air, but it also may be nerve-wracking for you to plan and for your community to attend. Here's how to get back on that event-planning horse.

Your digital presence is the backbone of successful fundraising campaigns and donation management. That digital presence works for you—even when you’re not working—by engaging, informing, and broadening your organization’s audience. Let's Get Digital!

We know tackling the website project requires staff time and money, but the long-term payoff for maintaining a modern, accessible website justifies the investment. With a few simple changes, you’ll start describing your nonprofit’s site as easy, successful, and profitable! Let's Get Digital!

If you decide to make a game out of raising the money your nonprofit needs to operate and achieve its mission, there’s a good chance your donors won't be the only ones having fun!

Let’s take a look at five nonprofit trends for 2021 and how you can utilize them to the fullest.

Social fundraising allows your nonprofit to tap into your community members’ networks to acquire new donors and raise more $$. Here are some social fundraising ideas to help you get started.

Check out some successful fundraising examples of nonprofits that are using Funraise technology to make donating to world-changing nonprofits easy.

Here are most-asked nonprofit virtual event questions with answers from experienced event fundraisers, the result of brainstorming and fundraising nerves.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses social fundraising.

Successful online nonprofit fundraising campaign examples during COVID-19. These best charity fundraising campaigns took on the pandemic and won!

Tactics for finding the right Twitch, YouTube, or Mixer streamers to fundraise for your nonprofit. You can transfer these steps to any streaming platform.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses charity streaming with Twitch Diversity and Charity Program Manager, Alyssa Sweetman.

2019 was a banner year for The Cupcake Girls, resulting in successes that make The Cupcake Girls' fight against sex trafficking worth every moment.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, sits with World Champion Auctioneer, Bobby D. Ehlert, to discuss achieving the Golden Goosebump Moment.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, sits with Rise Above the Disorder (RAD) CEO, Jason Docton, to discuss Force Multipliers.

Take your event from transactional to transformational, and you'll find that your donors will give with enthusiasm.

All the best quotes from RAD's knowledge-packed chat about livestream fundraising. Understand how livestreaming fundraising is just like traditional fundraising.

Nonprofiteers, you deserve a giggle. Check out these daydream doodles and don't you dare stifle that chuckle!

Delight donors with holiday-themed stewardship ideas. Nonprofits know that with big thanks come big donations—and authenticity is key.

Making it to December 31st can feel like a major accomplishment for a nonprofit fundraiser! We hope you find some time this year to celebrate your accomplishments and treat yo’ self to some self-care. You majorly deserve it.

Start preparing early and make sure you're giving donors the best experience possible. Together, social media, your website, and your online giving form create a super-powered trifecta that'll give your nonprofit its best Giving Tuesday yet. 

Donor cultivation events are different from any other fundraising event, so if you're thinking of planning one, now is a good a time as any! Good luck, nonprofit friends.

Social media has become one of the best ways to share your message and get your ask in front of new audiences. Here are seven ideas to make you a bonafide social media video maven.

Fundraising automation for nonprofits gives you more personalization and better relationship building with less work so you can work smarter, not harder.

Fundraisers like you go to work building donor relationships and raising money every day, but what’s really the best way to fundraise for your nonprofit?

How to use the power of storytelling at your next nonprofit fundraising event to maximize donations. Ready, set, go!

Take a break and get your LOL on with these 11 GIFS that perfectly personify what it's like to work as a nonprofit fundraiser.

You're Invited! Funraise is hosting Collaborative Giving Days with our friends at Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF). And because Giving Days play such an important part in the fundraising efforts of many nonprofits, we'll be contributing $100,000 in matching funds. #boom.

While each donation is important, the donor relationship is one of the most valuable assets your organization has. A well-nurtured donor can continue to make increasing gifts year after year.

When you empower your supporters to collect donations and share their passion, the result is hundreds of people spreading your mission. This is the real power of peer-to-peer campaigns.

We help you understand what the difference between crowdfunding and fundraising is. Let's get into the details!

Organizing a 5K run is a great way to raise money for a good cause. Here is a guide to show you how to organize a 5K from for charity.

These five proven nonprofit fundraising strategies can help you succeed no matter your size, location, or mission. Let’s dive right into the ways in which you can make nonprofit fundraising a breeze!