Fundraising News & Trends
What's actually working in school, church, and nonprofit fundraising right now — reported in plain language, sourced from the data.
The 10-Day Rule: Why Fundraisers Launched With More Notice Raise More
New data suggests fundraisers planned roughly 10 days in advance significantly outperform those launched with minimal notice — a simple lever many groups overlook.
Read More →Why 'Dine-to-Donate' Nights Are Becoming a Go-To Low-Effort Fundraiser
Restaurant partnership fundraisers are gaining traction with volunteer-strapped groups because they require almost no labor or upfront cost to run.
Read More →Millions in Corporate Matching Gifts Go Unclaimed Every Year, Reports Find
A large share of donors whose employers offer matching gift programs never submit a match request, leaving free money on the table for the causes they already support.
Read More →Why 'Boring' Household Items Are Beating Candy in School Fundraisers
Trash bags, not chocolate bars, are emerging as a surprisingly strong performer for school product sales. The reasoning is simpler than it sounds.
Read More →Schools Are Quietly Ditching Catalog Sales for No-Product Giving
A growing share of PTAs are dropping wrapping-paper and candy catalogs in favor of QR-code donation drives and walk-a-thons. Here's what's driving the shift.
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