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The Value of School Fundraisers: Building Community, Sharing Christian Values, and Growing Enrollment

In the life of a Christian school, fundraising is often viewed as a necessary task—an obligation to help cover budget gaps, support extracurricular activities, or... Read More

14 Aug 2025

Maximizing Fundraising Success: 3 Prospect Research Tips

Whether you work for an independent school, a university, or a traditional 501(c)(3) nonprofit, major gifts are critical to your organization’s success. These large contributions... Read More

31 Jul 2025

Weathering Economic Uncertainty as a Nonprofit: 5 Tips

When the economy wavers, nonprofits often find themselves on the front lines, although they’re facing both increased community needs and tighter budgets. Recent government funding... Read More

24 Jul 2025

From Classroom to Campaign: How Teachers Can Leverage Fundraising Skills for Career Advancement

Being a teacher is not only about teaching – it often requires a great deal of creativity and utilizing all possible skills for a great... Read More

19 Jun 2025

7 Ways To Promote Your Fundraising Auction

You know what I hear all the time from organizations planning fundraising auctions? Read More

02 Jun 2025

Fundraising in Uncertain Times, Part One: 4 Essential Strategies

Today, nonprofits are navigating economic uncertainty and shifting political environments. Government funding has become unpredictable—policy changes, freezes, termination of federal grants, and budget cuts pose... Read More

01 May 2025

Kara Tambellini

Innovative Virtual Fundraising Events For Schools

What Is Virtual Fundraising? Read More

10 Apr 2025

Sudatta Das

5 Creative Auction Items to Increase Bids

Fundraising auctions are a great way for nonprofits of all sizes to raise money, spread awareness, and grow their donor base. They’re fun, an opportunity... Read More

06 Mar 2025

Roger Devine

When Is The Best Time to Host a School Fundraiser?

Your school has decided on the perfect fundraiser to host this coming year—but now what? Before you can put together a team and promote your... Read More