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Fundraising Podcasts: Secret Weapon for Nonprofits

A curated list of top podcasts for fundraisers—like The Accidental Fundraiser, Hey Fundraiser!, Nonprofits Are Messy, Bright Spots, Fundraising Secrets, and more—offering real stories, actionable tips, and fresh ideas.

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Fundraising Ideas for Schools: How to Get Students Involved

This article provides creative fundraising strategies for schools—swag sales, virtual events, service auctions, sponsorship ties, and student challenges—to help you raise money with community support.

Donations

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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Mother’s Day Fundraisers: We’re Not Gonna Take It

Use Mother’s Day as a giving opportunity: run tributes, “in honor of mom” campaigns, matching gifts, and themed storytelling to engage donors and boost support.

How To

How To Write Product Description That Sell - With Examples

To make items sell: blend concise descriptions with emotional appeal, use “features → benefits,” include imagery/video, and ensure every detail needed to decide is clearly presented.

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20 Cheap Fundraising Ideas

Want to fundraise on a shoestring? Try things like online auctions, sporting events, cleaning services, recycled collections, workshop seminars, pajama days, or catalog sales: minimal cost, maximum creative impact.

Guides

16 College Fundraising Ideas: Great Step-By-Step Guide

For student orgs: use fun, low-cost fundraisers (food sales, sports tournaments, spirit merch, contests, auctions), plan with a committee, promote early, and verify permissions.

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8 Thanksgiving Fundraisers Ideas for Schools

Thanksgiving gives nonprofits a storytelling hook: combine gratitude messaging, donor spotlights, matching challenges, and community events (meals, drives) to boost giving and strengthen relationships.

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School Fundraising Ideas

This article offers school-friendly event ideas—from carnivals and auctions to read-a-thons and food festivals—that engage students, families, and communities to raise funds.