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Featured image How to Host an Animal Shelter Fundraiser
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FundraisingDate: November 7, 2025 By Katie Jordan |11 min read

How to Host an Animal Shelter Fundraiser: Step-by-Step Guide + 10 Ideas

Animal shelter fundraisers are events specifically for raising money and resources for animal shelters to cover operational costs like food, medical care, and supplies. Some creative animal shelter fundraising ideas include pet walk-a-thon, “Yappy Hour”, pet-o-ween, and more.

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FundraisingDate: November 7, 2025 By Katie Jordan |19 min read

GoFundMe Alternatives (2025): 8 Better Options for Nonprofit Organizations

Compare 8 GoFundMe alternatives for nonprofits: 1. RallyUp 2. Givebutter 3. Fundly 4. Bonfire 5. JustGiving 6. Kickstarter 7. FundRazr 8. Indiegogo.

How to Host a Golf Tournament Fundraiser

FundraisingDate: November 7, 2025 By Katie Jordan |15 min read

Golf Tournament Fundraiser (10 Ideas + 9-Step Guide + Free Checklist)

To host a successful golf tournament fundraiser, secure a venue early, recruit sponsors, create engaging on-course games such as hole-in-one contests, and offer extras like raffles or auctions. Combine strong marketing, clear timelines, and donor-focused experiences to raise money and build lasting relationships.

online auction websites

FundraisingDate: November 7, 2025 By Katie Jordan |16 min read

14 Best Online Auction Sites for Nonprofit Fundraising (Updated 2025)

The best nonprofit auction platforms combine easy item listings, mobile bidding, secure payments, and donor stewardship in one system. RallyUp is the best all-in-one online auction software. Check out the complete list of our top 14 online auction tools for NPOs.

How to Increase Donor Engagement for Nonprofits

FundraisingDate: November 7, 2025 By Katie Jordan |13 min read

How to Increase Donor Engagement for Nonprofits (+ Free Checklist)

Fundraising totals might look strong on paper, but the support base behind those dollars is thinning out. In Q1 2025, the number of individual donors slipped 1.3% year over year, and retention slid from 18.3% in 2024 to 18.1%.
The biggest decline came from small donors, who gave $1-$100 and made up 57% of the donor base, dropping by 11.1%.
The surest way to stop this slide is to invest in donor engagement.

Gala Fundraiser Ideas

FundraisingDate: November 7, 2025 By Katie Jordan |14 min read

15 Creative Fundraising Gala Ideas: 9-Step Plan To Host & Checklist

Fundraising galas can six to seven figures a night – hard to believe, right? Yet that’s the kind of untapped potential these events carry when they’re done well.
These fundraising events are often the perfect chance to connect with supporters, highlight your mission, and spark meaningful giving.
The challenge, of course, is standing out. How do you make yours unique when everyone’s doing the same old dinner-and-auction routine? What gala ideas actually work in today’s world?

OneCause Alternatives 2025

FundraisingDate: November 7, 2025 By Katie Jordan |16 min read

12 OneCause Alternatives You Need to Know About in 2025

Nonprofits might seek OneCause alternatives for fundraisers due to high fees, complicated features, and integration issues.
RallyUp stands out as the best choice for simpler, cost-effective, and end-to-end fundraising software.

Top 15 Fundraising Software Tools for Nonprofits

FundraisingDate: November 7, 2025 By Katie Jordan |16 min read

Top 15 Effective Fundraising Software Options for Nonprofits (2025)

Compare 15 fundraising software tools and their features, pros, and cons! 1. RallyUp 2. GoFundMe 3. Bloomerang 4. Givebutter 5. Fundly 6. 99Pledges and more.

Featured image What is conversion rate How to Calculate and Use CR

Fundraising, Fundraising MetricsDate: June 17, 2025 By Katie Jordan |17 min read

What is the conversion rate? How to calculate and use conversion rate

If you are a nonprofit wanting to understand conversion rates and why tracking potential donor actions online is essential, then this blog is for you!

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FundraisingDate: May 13, 2025 By Katie Jordan |11 min read

Nonprofit ratios: considering your fundraising efficiency  

In nonprofit fundraising, every dollar counts. Fundraising efficiency ratios help you figure out how effectively you’re raising and using funds. Learn more here!

Innovative revenue generation strategies for nonprofits

FundraisingDate: April 17, 2025 By Katie Jordan |12 min read

Innovative revenue generation strategies for nonprofits 

Are you looking to boost your fundraising efforts? In this blog, we explore effective strategies for increasing your earned income and making a meaningful impact.

78 Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits 80 plus

FundraisingDate: May 6, 2025 By Katie Jordan |61 min read

84 Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

Fundraising is the lifeblood of philanthropic organizations. More than half of nonprofit revenue in the United States comes from fees and sales, according to  stats. That means that if you’re not regularly hosting fundraising events and selling goods and services, your supporters won’t be as motivated to show up for your cause. 

How to Run an Online 50/50 Raffle The Definitive Guide

FundraisingDate: May 6, 2025 By Katie Jordan |15 min read

How to Run an Online 50/50 Raffle: The Definitive Guide 

A typical charity online 50/50 Raffle encourages donors to purchase entries for a chance to win a cash prize. While prize Raffles are crowd-pleasers and fundraisers, they can come with a bit of extra effort. Online 50/50 Raffles, on the other hand, are simple to set up, easy to run, and perfect for raising funds fast with minimal hassle. 

25 Christmas Fundraising Ideas for Schools

SchoolsDate: May 21, 2025 By Katie Jordan |5 min read

25 Christmas fundraising ideas for schools

The Christmas season provides a festive opportunity for schools to fundraise within their community. With creative Events and holiday cheer, schools can meet important financial goals.

Gift your supporters a golf day fundraiser, for free!

FundraisingDate: May 22, 2025 By Katie Jordan |2 min read

Gift your supporters a golf day fundraiser, for free!

Setting up a Golf Day fundraiser on RallyUp is fast, fun and always a hole-in-one.  

Grow your fundraising friend circle with social media

FundraisingDate: November 5, 2024 By Katie Jordan |1 min read

Grow your fundraising friend circle with social media 

Social media is the perfect way to expand your fundraising community. Fundraising with RallyUp means you can easily add your social media channels to your Experience page to help attract new donors and grow your supporters!

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