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5 Smart Ways to Use Fundraising Technology in Your Campaign

Upgrade fundraising with tech: optimize your online donation page, enable mobile giving (like text-to-give), run auctions digitally, promote matching gifts, and open a merch storefront.

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Mobile Bidding at Live Event to Increase Revenue

Mobile bidding upgrades live events: instant bids, push notifications, less friction, and more bids—especially useful for increasing fundraising revenue per item.

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Mobile Fundraising 101

Mobile fundraising = seamless giving on devices. Text-to-give, mobile checkout, and in-app campaigns help conversions skyrocket.

How To

How to Ask for a Donation: 9 Best Practices

Ask strategically: pick who to ask (individuals, businesses, foundations), define what you need (money, in-kind, time), choose the right channel, use research to set smart amounts, be ready for “no,” offer alternate ways to help, use online tools, run peer fundraising, and always follow up & thank.

Promote

Silent Auction Flyer Examples

Use ready-made flyer templates (from Canva, Word, Google Docs) to advertise your fundraiser—add your branding, date, purpose, and donation link—and share them online and in high-traffic community spots.

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Mobile Giving Solutions

These tools let donors give with minimal friction—just a tap or scan—across SMS, responsive pages, and apps. Great for campaigns, events, and spontaneous giving.

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The Best Fundraising Websites for Schools

A guide to school-oriented fundraising platforms, showing which software fits classroom fundraisers, auctions, and peer campaigns—evaluating which give you the best ROI and usability.

Volunteers

Keeping Volunteers Happy

Retain volunteers by giving clear roles, offering support & training, recognizing contributions, checking in regularly, and matching tasks to their strengths. When volunteers feel valued and empowered, they keep coming back.

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Low Cost Fundraising Ideas

Low-cost fundraisers include raffles (buy cheap ticket rolls), revolved items via rummage sales, bake sales, auctions (especially with no upfront fees), or hosting “restaurant for a day” events using donated food & service.