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5 Giving Tuesday Email Templates

This article offers nonprofits five ready-to-use email templates for Giving Tuesday — from warm-ups to urgent asks and thank-yous — plus best practices to boost opens, clicks, and donations using storytelling, personalization, and timing.

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Businesses That Will Donate to Fundraisers

A practical guide showing nonprofits how to partner with local businesses—grocery stores, restaurants, service providers—for in-kind donations, event sponsorship, or matching gifts to boost fundraising impact.

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Free Text-to-Give for Nonprofits: The Hidden Costs

The article warns nonprofits that “free” text giving isn’t without cost — fees are baked into transactions, advanced features cost extra, or donors absorb the burden, all undermining transparency and results.

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How to Ask for Donations During the Holiday Season

This guide shows how nonprofits can tap into holiday generosity: define clear targets, craft emotional storytelling, offer limited-time matching, reach donors via email & social media, and thank them with impact reports.

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Is Your Donation Page Ready for the Holidays?

To maximize holiday giving, makeover your donation page: use emotional images, set goal meters, offer gift in honor options, streamline donation flow, display suggested gifts, and leverage countdowns or matching offers.

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10 Ways to Make Giving Tuesday 2025 a Success

Keys to a strong Giving Tuesday: start planning now, make your campaign easy to find, tap collaboration & matches, craft compelling stories, push deadlines, reward giving, rally volunteers, and thank donors right away.

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Online Backpack Donation Drive is Easier and Faster

The article explains how to shift backpack drives fully online—donors order or send backpacks digitally—so schools or nonprofits avoid clutter, simplify fulfillment, and increase participation.

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Companies that Match Donations for Schools and Other Nonprofits

Many corporations match employee donations (often 1:1 or more). Schools should list common matchers (e.g. Microsoft, Home Depot, Bank of America), prompt donors to check employer policies, and use matching tools to double gifts.

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It Takes Money to Make Money

The article argues that while growing fundraising takes investment, anyone can begin with zero budget. Use creative, low-cost fundraisers using donations, community connections, and small projects.