19 Donation Drive Ideas to Support Your Community in 2026
Top donation drive ideas: 1. Food and meal kits 2. Clothing 3. Hygiene kits 4. Pet care 5. School supplies 6. Books 7. Tech 8. Senior care 9. Disaster relief.

FundraisingDate: By Ashley Carroll |20 min read
Top donation drive ideas: 1. Food and meal kits 2. Clothing 3. Hygiene kits 4. Pet care 5. School supplies 6. Books 7. Tech 8. Senior care 9. Disaster relief.

FundraisingDate: By Katie Jordan |14 min read
Church fundraising ideas: 1. Giving ladder 2. Coffee & donut 3. Pancake breakfast 4. Hymn request jar 5. “Change for Good” coin drive.

FundraisingDate: By Ashley Carroll |13 min read
Explore top CMS platforms for fundraising: WordPress, HubSpot, Webflow, Squarespace, Wix, NationBuilder, Drupal, and Hygraph in 2025.

FundraisingDate: By Katie Jordan |14 min read
We reviewed seven leading online raffle platforms: RallyUp – the only end-to-end raffle platform for nonprofits, Zeffy, Raffall, GalaBid, PayBee, Raffle Rocket, and BetterWorld. Discover how to select the ideal one by considering pricing, setup, event type, and features that simplify and enhance fundraising.

FundraisingDate: By Ashley Carroll |16 min read
Check out the top 9 best peer-to-peer fundraising platforms for nonprofits: 1. RallyUp 2. GoFundMePro 3. Givebutter 4. Qgiv 5. CauseVox.

FundraisingDate: By Ashley Carroll |17 min read
Looking to host a stress-free silent auction? This guide breaks down the 10 best platforms for nonprofits, including RallyUp’s end-to-end platform. Compare pricing, features, pros, and cons to help you make an informed choice.

FundraisingDate: By Katie Jordan |13 min read
Recurring donations give your nonprofit a predictable monthly income without the constant hustle for funds. With 23% of online donors now opting for monthly giving, you can enjoy steady revenue, lower costs, and donors who remain loyal. Launch a recurring program using RallyUp (an end-to-end fundraising platform) and build a reliable funding stream and a community of committed supporters.

FundraisingDate: By Ashley Carroll |18 min read
Step-by-step guide to securing donor-advised fund grants for nonprofits. Learn DAF strategies, messaging & how to boost recurring donations.

FundraisingDate: By Katie Jordan |11 min read
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.

FundraisingDate: By Ashley Carroll |16 min read
Nonprofits look for Donorbox alternatives when fees, limited features, or scalability become issues. RallyUp – an end-to-end fundraising platform shines as the best choice with flexible pricing, full event and campaign support, and easy setup – making it ideal for both small and large organizations.

FundraisingDate: By Katie Jordan |21 min read
Compare 9 GoFundMe alternatives for nonprofits: 1. RallyUp 2. Givebutter 3. Donorbox 4. Fundly 5. Bonfire 6. JustGiving 7. Kickstarter 8. FundRazr 9. Indiegogo.

FundraisingDate: By Katie Jordan |15 min read
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.

FundraisingDate: By Katie Jordan |17 min read
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 15 online auction tools for NPOs.

FundraisingDate: By Katie Jordan |13 min read
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.

FundraisingDate: By Katie Jordan |14 min read
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?

FundraisingDate: By Katie Jordan |16 min read
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.