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Corporate Giving for Schools: Grants, In-Kind Gifts, & More

Schools everywhere often face the same difficult challenge of balancing a tight budget while providing the best education possible for their students. From new textbooks... Read More

19 Dec 2025

Adam Weinger

4 Steps to Create an Effective Budget for Your Church

When you consider everything necessary for your church to make the greatest possible impact, bringing in sufficient revenue is probably on your list. However, another... Read More

08 Dec 2025

Jon Osterburg

What's Your Nonprofit's Fundraising Style? Take Our Quiz!

In the nonprofit sector, every organization has its own fundraising “DNA”: a unique blend of strategy, mission alignment, and community engagement that shapes how it... Read More

11 Nov 2025

Katie Nickels

Where to Find Great Live Auction Items for School and Nonprofit Events

Procuring items for your nonprofit’s fundraising auction can seem daunting at first—especially when you’re trying to come up with good auction item ideas or figure... Read More

07 Oct 2025

Roger Devine

Why Nonprofits Miss Out on Corporate Grants (& How to Fix It)

Corporate grants represent one of the most powerful yet underutilized sources of funding for nonprofits. However, despite their availability, many nonprofits miss out on these... Read More

03 Oct 2025

Adam Weinger

Understanding Raffle Rules for School and Nonprofit Fundraisers

Raffles can be a fun and effective way to raise money—but they’re also subject to specific rules and regulations. Here’s what you need to know... Read More

25 Aug 2025

Vanessa Beyers

The article’s title, 'Ways Your Nonprofit Can Strengthen Community Relationships.'

3 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Strengthen Community Relationships

Community relationships are the backbone of effective nonprofit work. Read More

25 Aug 2025

Cait Abernethy

Budgeting for Your Nonprofit's Next Event: Top 5 Tips

Events are lucrative fundraising and relationship-building opportunities for nonprofits. However, they have a lot of moving parts, from securing a venue to marketing to preparing... Read More

25 Aug 2025

Vanessa Beyers

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

Kara Tambellini

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