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# RallyUp
> Online Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations
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## Pages
- [RallyUp Reviews](https://rallyup.com/reviews/): RallyUp reviews and success stories RallyUp distinguishes itself in fundraising activities by offering an all-inclusive platform that consolidates 10 distinct...
- [Homepage](https://rallyup.com/): Explore powerful fundraising solutions with RallyUp. Elevate your campaigns and achieve your goals with our innovative platform.
- [Peer-to-Peer](https://rallyup.com/schools/peer-to-peer/): Elevate your school fundraising with Peer-to-Peer support. Empower your community to connect and contribute, turning friends and family into dedicated donors.
- [Events & Ticketing](https://rallyup.com/schools/events/): Discover the magic of impactful fundraising events for schools. From galas to fun runs, our events are designed to inspire generosity.
- [A-thons](https://rallyup.com/schools/a-thons/): Fuel the passion for education with our School-A-Thon fundraiser! Experience the excitement of a fun-filled event.
- [Store (Sales)](https://rallyup.com/schools/sales/): Browse through our fundraising shop for a diverse range of products. Every purchase contributes to educational excellence.
- [Free online Raffle platform for nonprofits](https://rallyup.com/nonprofits/raffles/): RallyUp helps nonprofit organizations create fun, transparent, and successful fundraisers with user-friendly tools and standout features.
- [Create My Campaign](https://rallyup.com/create-my-campaign/): You need a professional fundraiser fast. But you don’t have time. .No matter the why, we’ll build your campaign for you. For free. Right now.
- [Custom Branding](https://rallyup.com/schools/custom-branding/): RallyUp’s custom branding options make white label fundraising easy. Get a platform that fits perfectly with your brand identity.
- [Crowdfunding](https://rallyup.com/schools/crowdfunding/): Unlock the potential of your school's dreams with our crowdfunding platform. Join a community passionate about education
- [Livestreaming](https://rallyup.com/schools/livestreaming/): Bring more donors to your event than ever before with our immersive Livestreaming fundraising experience. Spotlight your school's fundraiser.
- [Raffles](https://rallyup.com/schools/raffles/): Elevate your school's impact with exciting fundraising raffles and charity events. Join us in making a difference in education.
- [Donation Pages](https://rallyup.com/schools/donation-pages/): Create donation pages & widgets quickly and easily. Packed with useful features, our donation pages are free and completely customizable.
- [Sweepstakes](https://rallyup.com/schools/sweepstakes/): Accelerate your fundraising goals with an irresistible Sweepstakes perfect for your whole school community.
- [Auctions](https://rallyup.com/schools/auctions/): Run your professional fundraising and silent auctions with RallyUp. Inspire your donors to bid more and attract more bidders using RallyUp's fundraising auction platform.
- [Pricing](https://rallyup.com/pricing/): Kickstart your fundraising today with instant, no-commitment options. Fundraise for free with Donor Tipping or choose Flex and Enterprise plans!
- [Contact Us](https://rallyup.com/contact/): We’re committed to making sure that you have a seamless experience from start to finish. Contact our fundraising experts for help.
- [Artificial Intelligence Fundraising AI](https://rallyup.com/artificial-intelligence-fundraising-ai/): Download our free e-book, How to Use AI to Fundraise Faster! Learn AI tips to create impactful campaigns, reach new donors, and boost donations easily.
- [OTU - Hubspot Forms Test Page 1](https://rallyup.com/otu-hubspot-forms-test-page-1/): Contact Us
- [PayPal](https://rallyup.com/paypal/): RallyUp has teamed up with PayPal to give you and your donors an easy and reliable payment option.
- [Corporate Giving](https://rallyup.com/corporate-giving/): Empower the causes your employees care about by running diverse corporate fundraisers in minutes. Reaffirm and ignite your company's giving spirit.
- [50/50 Raffles](https://rallyup.com/lp/5050raffles/): A fast, fun & free way to raise funds. Half the total donation amount will go to your organization half will go to your Raffle winner.
- [Instant Fundraiser Templates](https://rallyup.com/instant-fundraiser-templates/): Simplify fundraising with instant templates from RallyUp. Create appealing campaigns effortlessly and start raising funds today.
- [Terms of Use](https://rallyup.com/terms-of-use/): Familiarize yourself with RallyUp's terms of use. Learn how to make the most of our platform while adhering to our guidelines.
- [Religious Organizations](https://rallyup.com/religious-organizations/): RallyUp's complete fundraising solutions make it easy for religious organizations to run fundraisers with a wide range of customized campaigns.
- [International Fundraising](https://rallyup.com/international-fundraising/): Expand your reach with international fundraising on RallyUp's platform. Connect with supporters worldwide.
- [Marketing Agencies](https://rallyup.com/marketing-agencies/): Marketing agencies, partner with RallyUp for effective fundraising solutions. Add value to your client relationships.
- [Outreach](https://rallyup.com/outreach/): There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
- [Wake up and smell the donations](https://rallyup.com/outreach/wake-up-and-smell-the-donations/): Launch your fundraiser in minutes with RallyUp. It’s so easy to boost engagement!
- [Raffles](https://rallyup.com/raffles/): Create a free online raffle to boost your fundraising efforts. Sell tickets, customize your raffle experience, and raise more with RallyUp’s easy-to-use platform.
- [Security](https://rallyup.com/security/): Trust in RallyUp's robust security measures. Rest assured that your data and transactions are protected.
- [Sports Teams](https://rallyup.com/sports-teams/): Discover effective online fundraising for sports teams with RallyUp. Our complete platform helps you achieve your sports fundraising goals.
- [Funding and Service Fee Policy](https://rallyup.com/funding-policy/): Understand RallyUp's funding policy. Learn about disbursements, fees, and how funds are managed.
- [Careers](https://rallyup.com/careers/): When you join the RallyUp team, you become part of something big. We’re working to change the way organizations raise money so they can focus more on what matters most to them.
- [Refund Policy](https://rallyup.com/refund-policy/): Familiarize yourself with RallyUp's refund policy. Know your options in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
- [Crowdfunding](https://rallyup.com/crowdfunding/): Build and run a charity crowdfunding campaign with RallyUp. Get access to a range of free crowdfunding tools. Sign up and raise more money.
- [Store (Sales)](https://rallyup.com/sales/): Drive sales and boost revenue with RallyUp. Our tools and strategies will help you reach new heights in your fundraising efforts.
- [A-thons](https://rallyup.com/a-thons/): Organize and participate in charity-a-thons with RallyUp. Rally support for your cause through exciting fundraising challenges.
- [Small & Grassroots](https://rallyup.com/small-grassroots/): RallyUp empowers small grassroots organizations to make a big impact. Discover how we can help you achieve your fundraising goals.
- [CRM Integrations](https://rallyup.com/crm/): Streamline donor relationships with RallyUp's CRM tools. Manage and nurture your supporter base effectively.
- [Events & Ticketing](https://rallyup.com/events/): Host successful fundraising events with RallyUp. Explore our event management tools and resources for nonprofits.
- [Email Marketing](https://rallyup.com/email-marketing/): Maximize the impact of your email marketing with RallyUp. Learn how to engage donors and drive donations effectively.
- [Donation Pages](https://rallyup.com/donation-pages/): Create effective donation pages with RallyUp. Optimize your fundraising efforts and make it easy for supporters to contribute.
- [About us](https://rallyup.com/about-us/): Learn about RallyUp and our mission. Join us in making a difference through innovative and impactful fundraising solutions.
- [Sweepstakes](https://rallyup.com/sweepstakes/): Run engaging sweepstakes with RallyUp. Elevate your marketing efforts and engage your audience with exciting contests.
- [Livestreaming](https://rallyup.com/livestreaming/): Harness the power of livestreaming for your fundraising events. RallyUp makes it easy to connect and raise funds in real-time.
- [RallyUp Preview](https://rallyup.com/product-demo-watch-now/): Watch the demoAre you ready to start creating incredible fundraising experiences? Get startedStill have questions? Contact us today
- [Schools](https://rallyup.com/schools/): RallyUp provides tailored solutions for schools. Elevate your fundraising efforts and support your educational institution.
- [Watch the Demo](https://rallyup.com/product-demo/): Understand the innovative platform that empowers nonprofits to create engaging, memorable fundraising experiences - with ease.
- [Platform](https://rallyup.com/platform/): Discover the ultimate fundraising solution tailored for you. Elevate your products initiatives with our user-friendly platforms.
- [Who We Serve](https://rallyup.com/who-we-serve/): The hardest part about fundraising…is knowing where to start. We have created an all-inclusive solution that lets you realize your fundraising ambitions.
- [Get Started](https://rallyup.com/pre-sign-up/): It takes just 60 seconds to get started with RallyUp!
- [Guidelines for Administrators](https://rallyup.com/organizer-administrators/): These Guidelines for Administrators are incorporated into our Terms of Use by reference and apply to the use of our website and Services.
- [Cookie Policy](https://rallyup.com/cookie-policy/): Review RallyUp's cookie policy to understand how we use cookies to enhance your browsing and fundraising experience.
- [Sweepstakes Official Rules](https://rallyup.com/sweepstakes-official-rules/): The official rules on this page apply to all sweepstakes on RallyUp except to those for which the sponsor has provided their own complete set of official rules.
- [Intellectual Property Policy](https://rallyup.com/intellectual-property-policy/): Review RallyUp's intellectual property policy. Understand how we protect our brand and yours.
- [Privacy Policy](https://rallyup.com/privacy-policy/): Your privacy matters to us. Review RallyUp's privacy policy to understand how we protect your data and information.
- [Blog](https://rallyup.com/blog/): Gain insights and drive success with our informative blog articles tailored to empower your journey.
- [Enterprise / Nonprofit Organizations](https://rallyup.com/enterprise-nonprofits/): RallyUp offers enterprise-level fundraising solutions for nonprofits. Empower your organization with our advanced tools and support.
- [Mid-Size Nonprofits](https://rallyup.com/mid-size-nonprofits/): RallyUp supports mid-size nonprofits in achieving their fundraising goals. Explore our tailored solutions for your organization.
- [Auctions](https://rallyup.com/auctions/): Join the excitement of giving back while acquiring one-of-a-kind items through our online auctions. Make a difference with every bid.
- [Donor Profiles](https://rallyup.com/donor-profiles/): Give your donors the attention they deserve. Access valuable data detailing the history of each supporter’s enthusiasm for your cause.
- [Peer-to-Peer](https://rallyup.com/peer-to-peer/): Engage supporters with peer-to-peer fundraising on RallyUp's platform. Harness the power of your network to raise funds.
- [Total Custom Branding](https://rallyup.com/custom-branding/): RallyUp’s custom branding options make white label fundraising easy. Get a platform that fits perfectly with your brand identity. Explore our custom fundraising features.
- [Premium Features](https://rallyup.com/features/): Find out if RallyUp has the exact functionality you are looking for by reviewing our complete list of features.
- [Integrations](https://rallyup.com/integrations/): Powerful integrations allow you to connect RallyUp to your favorite tools and give you the insights you need to make good decisions.
- [Accessibility Statement](https://rallyup.com/accessibility-statement/): RallyUp.com, Inc. strives to ensure that its services are accessible to people with disabilities.
## Posts
- [Cost-effectiveness in Fundraising: How to do a Cost-Benefit Analysis and Why it's Important](https://rallyup.com/blog/cost-effectiveness-in-fundraising/): Discover the power of cost-benefit analysis for nonprofits and startups. Make informed decisions, optimize resources, and enhance your fundraising efforts today!
- [Calculating the return on investment (ROI) in fundraising](https://rallyup.com/blog/fundraising-roi/): Are you looking to calculate the Return on Investment (ROI) in fundraising? This article details the formula on how to do it and includes a free calculator.
- [42 Fundraising KPIs and Metrics Everyone Should Measure](https://rallyup.com/blog/fundraising-kpis/): Master nonprofit fundraising metrics with our comprehensive guide. Learn to track KPIs and transform data into actionable insights for better results.
- [What is the conversion rate? How to calculate and use conversion rate](https://rallyup.com/blog/fundraising-metrics-conversion-rate/): Understand what is conversion rate and why it is essential for nonprofits to track potential donor actions online.
- [Personalized “thank-you for your donation” templates to make donors feel special ](https://rallyup.com/blog/personalized-donation-thank-you-note-templates/): Enhance donor relations with our donation thank you note template that encourages continued support and appreciation.
- [How Does Fundraising Work: A Complete Guide to Raising Money for Any Cause](https://rallyup.com/blog/how-to-raise-money/): Want to learn how to raise money for your cause? No matter what your goals are, we've got the complete guide that will put you on the path to success!
- [Calculating your cost-per-dollar raised: a guide for nonprofits ](https://rallyup.com/blog/fundraising-metrics-cost-per-dollar-raised/): Are you looking to calculate the cost per dollar raised in fundraising? This article details the formula for doing so!
- [Nonprofit ratios: considering your fundraising efficiency ](https://rallyup.com/blog/fundraising-efficiency-ratio/): In nonprofit fundraising, every dollar counts. Fundraising efficiency ratios help you figure out how effectively you’re raising and using funds. Learn more here!
- [Comprehensive fundraising strategy and plan with template for nonprofits ](https://rallyup.com/blog/fundraising-plan/): Discover how a fundraising plan can unify your team and set clear financial goals. Start your journey to successful fundraising.
- [Innovative revenue generation strategies for nonprofits ](https://rallyup.com/blog/innovative-revenue-generation-strategies-for-nonprofits/): Boost your earned income with innovative fundraising strategies. Unlock your organization's potential and make a lasting impact.
- [Corporate sponsorship: the complete guide for nonprofits ](https://rallyup.com/blog/corporate-sponsorships/): Tap into the benefits of corporate sponsorships. Boost your brand reputation, gain tax perks, and make a positive impact on the community.
- [Fundraising 101: A Comprehensive Guide for Nonprofits](https://rallyup.com/blog/fundraising-101/): Looking for fundraising 101 tips? Look no further. Unlock the secrets of nonprofit fundraising with practical fundraising 101 tips.
- [84 Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits](https://rallyup.com/blog/nonprofit-fundraising-ideas/): Uncover 84 creative fundraising ideas designed for nonprofits. Tailor your approach to maximize engagement and drive donations for your organization’s mission.
- [How to Run an Online 50/50 Raffle: The Definitive Guide ](https://rallyup.com/blog/virtual-50-50-raffle/): Online 50/50 Raffles are are simple to set up, easy to run, and perfect for raising funds fast with minimal hassle. Plus, everybody wants to win cash.
- [25 Christmas fundraising ideas for schools](https://rallyup.com/blog/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.
- [Read-A-Thons: How to Do Them Right](https://rallyup.com/blog/read-a-thons-how-to-do-them-right/): Read-a-thons are a tried and true method for raising money for the things your students need! Here’s everything you need to know.
- [Pledge & RallyUp Partner for a full-service donation experience!](https://rallyup.com/blog/pledge-rallyup-partner-for-a-full-service-donation-experience/): At RallyUp, we’re excited to announce our partnership with Pledge 💜🪄This powerful integration combines the strengths of both platforms to provide a seamless, full-service donation experience for nonprofits, businesses, and individuals.
- [Hiring a fundraising consultant: Steps to get started](https://rallyup.com/blog/hiring-a-fundraising-consultant-steps-to-get-started/): Unlock the potential of your nonprofit's fundraising efforts with expert guidance from a fundraising consultant.
- [Gift your supporters a golf day fundraiser, for free!](https://rallyup.com/blog/gift-your-supporters-a-golf-day-fundraiser-for-free/): Launch a successful golf day fundraiser with ease. Set up your event on RallyUp and enjoy a day on the course with fun activities for all.
- [Signing up to fundraise on RallyUp is actually free with no strings attached](https://rallyup.com/blog/signing-up-to-fundraise-on-rallyup-is-actually-free-with-no-strings-attached/): Discover the freedom of fundraising with RallyUp. No commitments, contracts, or sales calls. Create your fundraiser for free and enjoy a hassle-free experience.
- [Grow your fundraising friend circle with social media ](https://rallyup.com/blog/grow-your-fundraising-friend-circle-with-social-media/): Expand your fundraising network! Link your social media accounts to your Experience page to connect with supporters and boost donations effortlessly.
- [Top 2024 fundraising trends every fundraiser will be happy to discover](https://rallyup.com/blog/top-2024-fundraising-trends-every-fundraiser-will-be-happy-to-discover/): Discover the bright future of fundraising with these top trends and reports. Stay on top of your mission and attract Gen Z donors.
- [Hook your supporters with compelling Experience updates](https://rallyup.com/blog/hook-your-supporters-with-compelling-experience-updates/): Engage your supporters with exciting updates on your fundraiser! Share progress, competition leaderboards, and impacts to keep enthusiasm high.
- [Determining donor capacity: why it matters and how to use it ](https://rallyup.com/blog/determining-donor-capacity-why-it-matters-and-how-to-use-it/): Learn why determining donor capacity is crucial and how to effectively assess and utilize it to maximize fundraising potential.
- [New QR Code for Event Check-In Feature ](https://rallyup.com/blog/new-qr-code-for-event-check-in-feature/): Streamline your event check-in process with our new QR code feature. Quick, easy, and contactless entry for attendees.
- [Boost your Fun Runs with more donation-drawing Activities for sure wins](https://rallyup.com/blog/boost-your-fun-runs-with-more-donation-drawing-activities-for-sure-wins/): Enhance your Fun Runs with engaging activities that drive donations and guarantee success. Discover how to boost participation.
- [How to get Donations ](https://rallyup.com/blog/how-to-get-donations/): Learn the basics of fundraising and discover popular and effective strategies to get more donations for your cause with RallyUp
- [The duties of a successful nonprofit treasurer ](https://rallyup.com/blog/the-duties-of-a-successful-nonprofit-treasurer/): Discover the key duties of a successful nonprofit treasurer, from financial oversight to budget management, ensuring fiscal health and compliance.
- [Magnify donations by adding Peer-to-Peer to all kinds of fundraisers](https://rallyup.com/blog/magnify-donations-by-adding-peer-to-peer-to-all-kinds-of-fundraisers/): Boost donations by incorporating Peer-to-Peer strategies into any fundraiser, engaging supporters to amplify your contributions.
- [A guide to volunteerism: roles, significance, and impact ](https://rallyup.com/blog/a-guide-to-volunteerism-roles-significance-and-impact/): Explore the roles and impact of volunteerism with our comprehensive guide, how volunteers make a difference in communities worldwide.
- [Wealth screening for nonprofits: How to use it for effective fundraising ](https://rallyup.com/blog/wealth-screening-for-nonprofits-how-to-use-it-for-effective-fundraising/): Unlock your nonprofit’s fundraising potential with wealth screening. Discover how to leverage this powerful tool for effective donor engagement in 2024!
- [Free Donation Pages for all RallyUp customers](https://rallyup.com/blog/free-donation-pages-for-all-rallyup-customers/): Create free donation pages effortlessly with RallyUp. Boost your fundraising with customizable features and seamless setup,
- [7 Rules to help guide your non-profit fundraising ](https://rallyup.com/blog/7-rules-to-help-guide-your-non-profit-fundraising/): Discover essential rules to optimize your non-profit fundraising efforts. Learn proven strategies to maximize donations and support your cause effectively.
- [Your RallyUp AI Fundraising Guide](https://rallyup.com/blog/your-rallyup-ai-fundraising-guide/): Discover the ultimate AI fundraising guide with RallyUp. Learn effective tips, strategies, and tools to boost your fundraising.
- [A popular choice for an easy school fundraiser - Popcorn ](https://rallyup.com/blog/school-popcorn-fundraiser/): Popcorn is a popular choice for school fundraisers! Learn how easy it is to organize popcorn sales and raise funds for your school activities.
- [Top 5 fundraising trends to expect in 2024 ](https://rallyup.com/blog/top-5-fundraising-trends-to-expect-in-2024/): Discover the top 5 fundraising trends to expect in 2024. Stay ahead with insights on innovative strategies and emerging technologies.
- [Which RallyUp Fundraiser is right for your next campaign](https://rallyup.com/blog/which-rallyup-fundraiser-is-right-for-your-next-campaign/): Explore which RallyUp fundraiser fits your campaign goals best. Learn about different options to maximize your fundraising success.
- [Why you need school fundraising more now than ever](https://rallyup.com/blog/why-fundraising-is-important-for-schools/): Uncover the importance of school fundraising in today's educational landscape. Find out how your involvement can help overcome challenges and enrich student experiences.
- [Total Custom Branding](https://rallyup.com/blog/total-custom-branding/): Enhance your fundraising campaigns with Total Custom Branding, a free feature from RallyUp. Create completely branded campaigns that reflect your unique identity
- [The Cookie Dough Success Story: How Schools Made It a Hit ](https://rallyup.com/blog/the-cookie-dough-success-story-how-schools-made-it-a-hit/): Discover why cookie dough fundraisers are a sweet path to success. Learn how this popular fundraising method can boost your group's profits.
- [Strengthen your community with free Donor Profiles](https://rallyup.com/blog/strengthen-your-community-with-free-donor-profiles/): Discover how free donor profiles can help strengthen your community. Learn about the benefits, how to create engaging profiles.
- [Beyond the Basics: Innovative Crowdfunding Techniques for 2024 ](https://rallyup.com/blog/beyond-the-basics-innovative-crowdfunding-techniques-for-2024/): Explore cutting-edge crowdfunding techniques for 2024! Discover innovative strategies to boost your campaign.
- [Custom questions to help you get to know your donors even better](https://rallyup.com/blog/custom-questions-to-help-you-get-to-know-your-donors-even-better/): Discover custom questions to deepen your understanding of your donors, enhance engagement, with personalized insights.
- [NEW UX: Fast, Easy Donor Experience](https://rallyup.com/blog/new-ux-fast-easy-donor-experience/): Explore RallyUp's new UX, offering a faster, easier, and more intuitive donor experience. Enhance your fundraising with us
- [Excite donors with creative winner announcements](https://rallyup.com/blog/excite-donors-with-creative-winner-announcements/): Learn innovative ways to announce winners that excite your donors and enhance engagement in your next raffle or sweepstakes event.
- [Creative school fundraising: top items that sell fast ](https://rallyup.com/blog/creative-school-fundraising-top-items-that-sell-fast/): Discover top-selling items for your school fundraising efforts. Boost success with creative products that fly off the shelves.
- [How to generate revenue for nonprofit organizations ](https://rallyup.com/blog/how-to-generate-revenue-for-nonprofit-organizations/): Discover effective methods to boost revenue for your nonprofit. Learn about innovative fundraising strategies, donor engagement.
- [The psychology of giving: understanding donor motivations ](https://rallyup.com/blog/the-psychology-of-giving-understanding-donor-motivations/): Explore the psychology of giving and uncover donor motivations to enhance your fundraising strategies and boost support for your cause.
- [Innovative fundraising ideas for unforgettable school field trips ](https://rallyup.com/blog/fundraising-ideas-for-school-field-trips/): Discover creative fundraising strategies to make school field trips unforgettable. Get inspired with innovative ideas for engaging students.
- [Maximizing your impact: holiday appeal letters to inspire generosity](https://rallyup.com/blog/maximizing-your-impact-holiday-appeal-letters-to-inspire-generosity/): Create inspiring holiday appeal letters to maximize impact. Our guide offers tips for crafting messages that resonate generosity.
- [The ultimate guide to hosting a spelling bee fundraiser for your school](https://rallyup.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-hosting-a-spelling-bee-fundraiser-for-your-school/): Master the art of organizing a spelling bee fundraiser for your school. Our ultimate guide covers planning, promotion, and tips.
- [How to Run an Inclusive School Fundraiser](https://rallyup.com/blog/how-to-run-an-inclusive-school-fundraiser/): Learn how to organize a successful and inclusive school fundraiser with these expert tips and strategies. Make a positive impact for all.
- [Effective use of social media in school fundraising campaigns ](https://rallyup.com/blog/effective-use-of-social-media-in-school-fundraising-campaigns/): Discover how to leverage social media for school fundraising: engage your community with creative campaigns, share impactful stories.
- [Exciting and innovative strategies to captivate donors at your next Gala ](https://rallyup.com/blog/exciting-and-innovative-strategies-to-captivate-donors-at-your-next-gala/): Elevate your fundraising event with cutting-edge tactics! Explore innovative donor engagement strategies to make your next Gala unforgettable.
- [Draw mega donations with the Right Entry Price](https://rallyup.com/blog/draw-mega-donations-with-the-right-entry-price/): Increase donations with the ideal entry price. Learn the strategy to draw mega donations and boost your fundraising success.
- [How to start a free fundraising Livestream: it's easier than you think ](https://rallyup.com/blog/how-to-start-a-free-fundraising-livestream-its-easier-than-you-think/): Discover the simplicity of starting a free fundraising livestream. Uncover tips, tools, and steps to make your campaign a success.
- [Skyrocket donations by running your Fundraiser for the perfect duration](https://rallyup.com/blog/skyrocket-donations-by-running-your-fundraiser-for-the-perfect-duration/): Increase fundraising success! Discover the ideal duration to skyrocket donations. Optimize your fundraiser for maximum impact and support. Start now!
- [RallyUp's 2024 Giving Day Calendar](https://rallyup.com/blog/rallyups-2024-giving-day-calendar/): Get ready to elevate your fundraising in 2024 with our Giving Day Calendar! Plan impactful events on key dates to boost visibility and community support.
- [Heat up fundraising engagement with images that POP](https://rallyup.com/blog/heat-up-fundraising-engagement-with-images-that-pop/): Elevate fundraising engagement with 5 image tips! Capture authenticity, bold colors, and impactful stories. Optimize images for seamless pages.
- [Online fundraising made easy: tips to take your campaign from zero to hero ](https://rallyup.com/blog/online-fundraising-made-easy-tips-to-take-your-campaign-from-zero-to-hero/): Unlock the secrets to successful online fundraising with our expert tips and strategies. Learn how to boost your campaign's visibility.
- [9 reasons to integrate PayPal ](https://rallyup.com/blog/9-reasons-to-integrate-paypal/): RallyUp teams up with PayPal to help nonprofits and charities around the world reach their fundraising goals.
- [Sports fundraisers for schools: elevate your game, score big funds! ](https://rallyup.com/blog/sports-fundraisers-for-schools-elevate-your-game-score-big-funds/): Boost school spirit and funding with our sports fundraisers! Engage the community, empower students, and hit your financial goals.
- [RallyUp Adds PayPal to Expand Giving Options ](https://rallyup.com/blog/rallyup-adds-paypal-to-expand-giving-options/): RallyUp now integrates PayPal for donations, enhancing donor experience and boosting fundraising potential. Simplify giving for your nonprofit today!
- [Top Charity Grants Open for 2023 and 2024 Applications ](https://rallyup.com/blog/top-charity-grants-open-for-2023-and-2024-applications/): Discover essential charity grants for nonprofits in 2023 and 2024, plus tips to secure funding and fuel your mission effectively.
- [How to start a nonprofit organization with no money ](https://rallyup.com/blog/how-to-start-a-nonprofit-organization-with-no-money/): Learn how to start a nonprofit organization with little or no money! Discover essential steps to define your mission and turn your vision into reality.
- [30 Unique holiday fundraising ideas for schools ](https://rallyup.com/blog/30-unique-holiday-fundraising-ideas-for-schools/): The winter holiday season presents a special opportunity for schools to fundraise while promoting diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness
- [Score big with 25 football fundraising ideas for high schools ](https://rallyup.com/blog/score-big-with-25-football-fundraising-ideas-for-high-schools/): Football season kicks off a fresh opportunity for high schools to score extra fundraising wins. Keep school spirit soaring with fun football-themed fundraisers
- [30 Cheap online fundraising ideas to skyrocket your cause ](https://rallyup.com/blog/30-cheap-online-fundraising-ideas-to-skyrocket-your-cause/): Explore 30 budget-friendly online fundraising strategies to boost donations, engage your community, and create excitement for your cause—perfect for any group!
- [Fun Basket Raffle ideas for school fundraising](https://rallyup.com/blog/fun-basket-raffle-ideas-for-school-fundraising/): Basket Raffles are a popular way for schools to fundraise, engage supporters, and offer exciting prizes. With creative themes and enticing contents
- [Fall fundraising fun: 25 creative ideas for schools](https://rallyup.com/blog/fall-fundraising-fun-25-creative-ideas-for-schools/): With creative Events and Activities, schools can engage students, parents, and the community while meeting financial goals.
- [Elementary school fundraising ideas: easy, creative ways to raise funds](https://rallyup.com/blog/easy-fundraising-ideas-for-school/): Raising funds for an elementary school can be a challenging task, but with some creativity and the power of online fundraising, it doesn't have to be.
- [Unleashing the Power of 'A-Thons': Innovative Fundraising Ideas for Your Cause ](https://rallyup.com/blog/unleashing-the-power-of-a-thons-innovative-fundraising-ideas-for-your-cause/): Discover the power of A-Thon fundraisers! Engage your community in fun activities to raise money and boost participation for your cause.
- [Cancer Fundraising Ideas](https://rallyup.com/blog/cancer-fundraising-ideas/): Join the fight against cancer by initiating fundraising initiatives. Discover how your organization can support research and treatment with RallyUp today!
- [Community meets Cause: Impactful Pride Month Fundraiser Ideas](https://rallyup.com/blog/community-meets-cause-impactful-pride-month-fundraiser-ideas/): Explore the origins of Pride Month and learn how your organization can support the movement through impactful fundraisers that promote equality and acceptance
- [Instant Fundraiser Templates - just add cause! ](https://rallyup.com/blog/instant-fundraiser-templates-just-add-cause/): Launch your fundraising event in minutes with RallyUp’s Instant Fundraiser Templates! Easily customize and go live for free with Donor Tipping!
- [Easy, Face-to-Face Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits](https://rallyup.com/blog/easy-face-to-face-fundraising-ideas-for-nonprofits/): Reconnect with your community through in-person fundraising! Discover easy, face-to-face fundraising ideas to energize your nonprofit events once again.
- [Boost online Auction donations with Auction Gifts](https://rallyup.com/blog/boost-online-auction-donations-with-auction-gifts/): Boost donations with RallyUp’s new Auction Gifts feature! Make your next online auction more exciting, fun, and successful with this easy fundraising upgrade.
- [Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: How Your Nonprofit Can Get Involved](https://rallyup.com/blog/developmental-disabilities-awareness-month-how-your-nonprofit-can-get-involved/): March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Here, we share ways your team can help folks with disabilities while boosting awareness of your nonprofit.
- [How to host a Facebook birthday fundraiser](https://rallyup.com/blog/how-to-host-a-facebook-birthday-fundraiser/): We are breaking down how to host the perfect birthday fundraiser on RallyUp in 10 simple steps
- [8 Quirky Summer Fundraising Ideas for All Budgets and Ages](https://rallyup.com/blog/8-quirky-summer-fundraising-ideas-for-all-budgets-and-ages/): Nonprofits tend to see fewer donations in the warmer months. Beat the “summer slump” with unique summer fundraising ideas no matter your budget!
- [Nonprofit website design: 10 tips to make your site stand out!](https://rallyup.com/blog/nonprofit-website-design-10-tips-to-make-your-site-stand-out/): Successful nonprofits have beautiful, intuitive websites. We share tips for an effective nonprofit website design that your donors will really love.
- [Easy fundraising ideas anyone can pull off](https://rallyup.com/blog/easy-fundraising-ideas/): Fun fact: fundraising doesn't have to be hard. Especially with these easy fundraising ideas.
- [8 Powerful fundraising tips for nonprofits ](https://rallyup.com/blog/8-powerful-fundraising-tips-for-nonprofits/): Powerful fundraising tips that have proven to be successful for nonprofits of all sizes
- [10 Valentine’s Day fundraising tips you’ll fall in love with](https://rallyup.com/blog/10-valentines-day-fundraising-tips-youll-fall-in-love-with/): How to make sure your cause gets the most love and attention this Valentine’s Day
- [Nonprofit Bylaws 101: Everything You Need to Know](https://rallyup.com/blog/nonprofit-bylaws-101-everything-you-need-to-know/): If just thinking about nonprofit bylaws sounds scary, we’re here for you! With our easy-to-follow nonprofit bylaws checklist, you’ll quickly learn how to write your own.
- [RallyUp Rolls Out Enterprise-class Fundraising](https://rallyup.com/blog/rallyup-rolls-out-enterprise-class-fundraising/): RallyUp+ offers premium fundraising features to elevate your nonprofit’s efforts. Transform your fundraising with our enterprise-class solutions today!
- [#Giving Tuesday: Your Guide to a Last-Minute and Successful Campaign](https://rallyup.com/blog/giving-tuesday-22/): Running late for Giving Tuesday? We’ve got you covered! With our handy Giving Tuesday guide, your nonprofit will see the biggest #GT campaign yet!
- [Raffle Prize Ideas Your Donors Will Love](https://rallyup.com/blog/raffle-prize-ideas/): Ready for a thrilling raffle? We share dozens of raffle prize ideas, from budget to mid-range to splurge-worthy that your donors will love!
- [Political Fundraising: Ideas That Work](https://rallyup.com/blog/political-fundraising/): Whether you’re running for office or engaging in nonprofit advocacy work, political fundraising isn’t as hard as it sounds! We share ideas to get your policy goals off the ground.
- [The Psychology of Giving: Why do People Give to Charity?](https://rallyup.com/blog/the-psychology-of-giving-why-do-people-give-to-charity/): What’s really important to your donors? In this article, we explore the psychology of giving and how to make it work for your nonprofit.
- [Volunteer Recruitment Strategies for Nonprofits](https://rallyup.com/blog/volunteer-recruitment-strategies/): Boost your nonprofit with effective volunteer recruitment strategies. Learn how to attract and engage dedicated volunteers to support your mission!
- [Why Nonprofit Turnover is So High & What To Do About It](https://rallyup.com/blog/nonprofit-turnover/): The nonprofit turnover rate clocks in at just over 21% and is expected to increase significantly. Scary stuff. So, what can you do about it? A lot.
- [How Mobile Fundraising Can Benefit Your Nonprofit](https://rallyup.com/blog/mobile-fundraising/): Discover how mobile fundraising can boost donations for your nonprofit! Learn to provide a seamless donation experience for supporters on their devices.
- [Raffles: What are They & How Can You Run Your Own?](https://rallyup.com/blog/raffles/): Learn how to host a successful online raffle fundraiser! Discover tips for engaging donors and maximizing your nonprofit’s fundraising potential.
- [Donor Communication Strategy: Do’s and Don’ts ](https://rallyup.com/blog/donor-communication-strategy/): How are your communication skills? We tackle the do’s and don’ts that go into a solid donor communication strategy so your nonprofit can get it right, every time!
- [Grants for Nonprofits: All You Need to Know](https://rallyup.com/blog/grants-for-nonprofits/): Need extra cash? In this handy guide, we discuss different types of grants for nonprofits, why they’re awesome, and show you how to apply for grants step-by-step.
- [Alternative Spring Break Ideas: How You Can Make an Impact](https://rallyup.com/blog/alternative-spring-break-ideas/): Alternative spring break is for college students who don’t follow the crowd. We give you creative alternative spring break ideas so you can make your time off really count.
- [Elevate Your Nonprofit Logo to Reflect Your Values](https://rallyup.com/blog/nonprofit-logo/): Elevate your nonprofit’s logo to reflect your values! Discover design tips and inspiration to create a recognizable brand that boosts awareness and revenue.
- [Announcement: The Enhanced Experience Setup Is Here](https://rallyup.com/blog/announcement-the-enhanced-experience-setup-is-here/): Discover RallyUp’s improved Experience setup—now faster and easier! Enjoy seamless fundraising with new updates, all designed to enhance your experience.
- [How to Write a Grant Proposal: A Step by Step Guide](https://rallyup.com/blog/grant-proposals/): Unlock the mystery of grant writing with our step-by-step guide! Learn how to craft successful proposals and secure vital funding for your nonprofit.
- [Unique Spring Fundraiser Ideas Your Donors Will Love](https://rallyup.com/blog/spring-fundraising-ideas/): Spring into action with 12 unique fundraising ideas that will excite your donors and boost your nonprofit’s mission as the season warms up!
- [Fundraising Ideas for Ramadan](https://rallyup.com/blog/ramadan-fundraising-ideas/): Celebrate Ramadan with purpose! Discover 7 unique fundraising ideas to engage your community and promote reflection, service, and philanthropy.
- [Top Fundraising Trends for Nonprofits to Watch in 2022](https://rallyup.com/blog/top-fundraising-trends-for-nonprofits-to-watch-in-2022/): Explore the top nonprofit trends for 2022 to navigate the evolving landscape with confidence, from digital shifts to diversity and inclusion.
- [Fundraising Auctions: How to Run Your Own](https://rallyup.com/blog/fundraising-auctions-how-to-run-your-own/): Learn how to run a successful fundraising auction for your nonprofit! Discover tips for in-person or online events that boost revenue and exposure.
- [Board Diversity: Why It’s Important for Your Nonprofit](https://rallyup.com/blog/board-diversity/): Learn how to build a more inclusive nonprofit board. Discover steps to boost diversity in leadership, enhance advocacy, and strengthen your nonprofit’s impact.
- [A Guide to Food Drives: Hosting Your Own & What to Donate](https://rallyup.com/blog/a-guide-to-food-drives-hosting-your-own-what-to-donate/): Learn how to host a successful food drive, support food banks, and make a difference in fighting hunger. Discover what to donate and what to avoid.
- [14 Valentine’s Day Fundraiser Ideas](https://rallyup.com/blog/valentines-day-fundraiser-ideas/): Get ready for Valentine’s Day with 14 creative fundraiser ideas! Tap into the spirit of love to inspire donations for your nonprofit cause.
- [How to Build Your Nonprofit’s Culture](https://rallyup.com/blog/how-to-build-your-nonprofits-culture/): Discover how to build a strong culture for your nonprofit! Learn key concepts and innovative ideas to define and enhance your organization’s culture.
- [9 Winter Fundraising Ideas Every Nonprofit Should Try](https://rallyup.com/blog/winter-fundraising-ideas/): Embrace the winter spirit with 9 exciting fundraising ideas for nonprofits. Discover how to turn the season of giving into successful events!
- [Nonprofit Fundraising: The Complete Guide](https://rallyup.com/blog/nonprofit-fundraising/): Unlock the secrets to successful nonprofit fundraising with our complete guide! Whether a newbie or seasoned pro, get essential tips and strategies to thrive.
- [Giving Tuesday: How to Get Started + 4 Bonus Fundraising Ideas](https://rallyup.com/blog/giving-tuesday/): Get ready for Giving Tuesday! Discover essential tips and 4 bonus fundraising ideas to help your organization stand out and maximize participation this year!
- [Donation Pages: Why Nonprofits Need Them & How to Make Your Own](https://rallyup.com/blog/donation-pages/): There’s no doubt about it — if you’re a nonprofit organization, you need a donation page. And not just any donation page, a seamless one.
- [9 Christmas Fundraising Ideas to Bring on the Cheer](https://rallyup.com/blog/christmas-fundraising-ideas/): There’s nothing quite like raising money for a good cause during the holiday season. These Christmas fundraising ideas almost guarantee to bring on the cheer.
- [2021 Fundraising Survey Points to Meteoric Rise of GivingTuesday: 59% of Organizations Rely on Event, 76% of Individual Fundraisers Participating for First-Time](https://rallyup.com/blog/2021-fundraising-survey-points-to-meteoric-rise-of-givingtuesday-59-of-organizations-rely-on-event-76-of-individual-fundraisers-participating-for-first-time/): RallyUp reveals insights from its first GivingTuesday survey, highlighting growth, trends, and best practices from 400+ fundraising organizations worldwide.
- [Fundraising for Individuals: 5 Ideas & Tips to Get You Started](https://rallyup.com/blog/fundraising-for-individuals/): Explore how individuals can effectively fundraise for various causes—from emergencies to personal goals. Discover diverse strategies to raise support today!
- [Social Media Fundraising: All About The Path to More Funds](https://rallyup.com/blog/social-media-fundraising/): Dying to know exactly how to start a fundraiser on social media and absolutely crush it? We’ve got a few pointers for ultimate success.
- [8 Unique Fall Fundraisers That Will Never Get Old](https://rallyup.com/blog/fall-fundraising-ideas/): Just like the leaves change colors in fall, it’s also time to switch up your fundraising approach to fit the season. These fall fundraisers are timeless.
- [The Complete Guide to Nonprofit Marketing](https://rallyup.com/blog/the-complete-guide-to-nonprofit-marketing/): Boost your donations and visibility with our complete guide to nonprofit marketing, tailored to help you find the best strategies for your mission!
- [Church Fundraising: The Ultimate How-To Guide](https://rallyup.com/blog/church-fundraising/): There are many components that go into the planning and management of church fundraising. To help, we’ve created the ultimate guide to help you navigate it with ease.
- [Brand New: Add Livestreaming to Any Fundraiser for Free](https://rallyup.com/blog/brand-new-add-livestreaming-to-any-fundraiser-for-free/): Enhance your fundraising with RallyUp’s integrated livestreaming! Discover how to create immersive donor experiences and engage your supporters more effectively.
- [Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Everything You Need to Know](https://rallyup.com/blog/peer-to-peer-fundraising/): Peer-to-peer fundraising is a fun, effective way for nonprofits to raise money, engage existing donors and recruit new donors.
- [Silent Auctions: Your Questions Answered from A-Z](https://rallyup.com/blog/silent-auctions/): What are silent auctions and how do they work? In this ultimate guide, we answer every question that you have about hosting and running a silent auction.
- [36 New Fundraising Ideas for Sports Teams [+Tips]](https://rallyup.com/blog/fundraising-ideas-sports-teams/): Explore the best fundraising ideas for sports teams in this up-to-the-minute list. These winning ideas will help your team raise the money that you need, fast.
- [Announcement: The New Experience Page Is Here](https://rallyup.com/blog/announcement-experience-page/): Our goal has always been to provide you with effective fundraising. We are proud to announce The Experience Page.
- [How to Host a Danceathon Fundraiser (That People Love)](https://rallyup.com/blog/danceathon-fundraiser/): Hosting a danceathon can be effective for nonprofits. Learn why danceathons are good fundraisers and how your organization can host one.
- [Crowdfunding: What it is and How to Get Started [Today]](https://rallyup.com/blog/crowdfunding/): Get simple answers to your crowdfunding questions. Find out what it is, how it works, what types exist, and how to run a successful campaign with this guide.
- [Walkathon Fundraiser: How to Host and Raise More](https://rallyup.com/blog/walkathon-fundraiser/): Hosting walkathon fundraisers can be effective for small and large nonprofits. Learn why walkathons are good fundraisers and how to host one.
- [How to Write a Donation Letter That Inspires Giving](https://rallyup.com/blog/donation-letter/): Learn how to write a donation letter that encourages donors to give. This post includes sample donation request letters and a template.
- [Mix-and-Match Fundraising FAQ](https://rallyup.com/blog/mix-and-match-fundraising-faq/): Get answers to your questions about the new mix-and-match fundraising feature on RallyUp! Learn how to enhance your campaigns for maximum impact.
- [The Ultimate How-to Guide for Running Your Virtual Gala](https://rallyup.com/blog/virtual-gala/): Running a virtual gala can feel challenging the first time around. Here's everything you need to run an effective and engaging virtual gala.
- [The Impact of Fundraising Thermometers (Bonus - Get One Free!)](https://rallyup.com/blog/fundraising-thermometer/): Use the power of a fundraising thermometer to motivate donors and boost campaign donations, as long as they're used in the right way.
- [A Beginner's Guide to Google for Nonprofits](https://rallyup.com/blog/google-for-nonprofits-guide/): The Google for Nonprofits program was exclusively created to support nonprofit organizations. Learn what it is and how to use it.
- [Everything You Need to Know About Mix-and-Match Fundraising](https://rallyup.com/blog/mix-and-match-fundraising-announcement/): Discover the power of mix-and-match fundraising launching April 20th! Create customized fundraising experiences using raffles, auctions, events, and more!
- [How to Start a Nonprofit - A Step by Step Guide](https://rallyup.com/blog/start-nonprofit-step-by-step-guide/): Starting a nonprofit doesn't have to be hard. Learn how to start a nonprofit organization in this step-by-step guide.
- [47+ Virtual Fundraising Ideas for 2021](https://rallyup.com/blog/virtual-fundraising-ideas/): Get inspired with this master-list of virtual fundraisers. Find the virtual fundraising event idea that gets more donations here.
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### RallyUp Reviews
- Published: 2025-03-14
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/reviews/
RallyUp reviews and success stories RallyUp distinguishes itself in fundraising activities by offering an all-inclusive platform that consolidates 10 distinct Fundraising Activities—including Raffles, Auctions, Sweepstakes, and Crowdfunding—into a single, user-friendly solution. This integration allows organizations to manage diverse fundraising campaigns harmoniously without the need to juggle multiple platforms. Is RallyUp legit? For those wondering, "Is RallyUp legit? " the answer lies in its proven track record of empowering nonprofits and providing secure, reliable fundraising tools trusted by organizations worldwide. Unlike competitors that may restrict access to certain features, RallyUp provides a free version with access to its full suite of fundraising tools. This allows organizations of all sizes to maximize their fundraising potential without additional costs. As countless RallyUp reviews highlight, our platform is designed to streamline philanthropy. Our "why" is simple: RallyUp’s mission is rooted in the belief that every individual has a desire to help and that collective efforts can lead to significant global change. We – straight up – EMPOWER nonprofits, MAXIMIZE impact, and SIMPLIFY giving. Kind words from our customers The customer service is phenomenal! When calling in, you speak to very knowledgeable employees who will go out of their way to help. They are very responsive, and they reply quickly. We have used RallyUp for several years, and with each update, the program gets better and better. RallyUp is the best value for the services and is definitely a step above the competition. Capterra LOVE LOVE LOVE. Fundraising can be so exhausting and...
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### Homepage
> Explore powerful fundraising solutions with RallyUp. Elevate your campaigns and achieve your goals with our innovative platform.
- Published: 2025-02-20
- Modified: 2025-05-12
- URL: https://rallyup.com/
Powerful fundraisingmade simple. Create gorgeous, feature-rich fundraisers in minutes. Or let our experts build one for you, at no cost. Start your campaign $1 Billion Fundraised 55,000 + Nonprofits Chooseyour pathto fundraising success Built for you Answer a few questions Experts build your campaign at no extra cost You review and launch Quick start Choose an Instant Fundraiser Template Customize it Launch Do it yourself Use our simple setup process Get expert help anytime Launch An easy to use high-performance leader. RallyUp is approved! So many powerful featuresonlyRallyUp gives you RallyUp exclusive Instant Fundraiser Templates RallyUp exclusive Peer-to-Peer for Raffles, Events, Store, and more RallyUp exclusive Free expert-led fundraising for the full campaign lifecycle RallyUp exclusive Combine many campaign types in a single fundraiser RallyUp exclusive Experts create your campaign for free RallyUp exclusive Experts review your campaign to optimize it RallyUp exclusive Experts plan your fundraiser with you Free expert-led fundraising We’re with you every step of your fundraising journey Create an account Plan Meet with a fundraiser specialist for expert campaign guidance tailored to you Create Relax while our experts build you a professional campaign that’s ready for launch Optimize Get an expert review of your campaign with optimization recommendations Promote Receive a complete marketing kit with ready-to-use email and social content Understand Gain insights from your campaign performance with detailed metrics and analytics Proven results that speak for themselves 38% Average increase in donations 68 NPS score Leading the industry in satisfaction Our platform, your success...
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### Peer-to-Peer
> Elevate your school fundraising with Peer-to-Peer support. Empower your community to connect and contribute, turning friends and family into dedicated donors.
- Published: 2025-01-20
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/schools/peer-to-peer/
Peer-to-Peer school fundraising because together you are stronger Your school fundraising just got super easy and mega fast with our mighty Peer-to-Peer. By adding Peer-to-Peer to your school fundraiser, you empower your supporters to convert their family, friends, and community into your newest donors. Your school's unity can harvest powerful purpose and infinite donations. Get started The fastest way to boost your school fundraiser Many fundraising solutions only offer isolated Peer-to-Peer. We cater to your school's needs with Peer-to-Peer fundraising that you can add to your fundraiser of choice. 1. Choose your Fundraising Experience2. Enable the Peer-to-Peerfunctionality3. Sit back and enjoy your school's increasing engagementIlluminate your fundraising potential with the light of togetherness Introducing the easiest way to get all eyes on your school's campaign. Our charming Peer-to-Peer features put your fundraiser into your supporters' pockets for them to share with the world. Personalized fundraising pages Mobile-friendly design Simple social sharingCustomized links Text-to-GiveLeverage that friendly competitive school spirit with gamification Leaderboards and prize incentives motivate your participants to spread the word and bring in donations for the added chance to win extra prizes. Our leaderboards raise the stakes with: Prize options for the most money raised by participants, and by teams Prize options for the most unique donors by participants, and by teams Special options for school A-Thons: Real-time updating as pledges come in Units completed (pushups, books, etc. ) prizes and leaderboards Multiple activities in a single Experience (Push-Up-A-Thon & Read-A-Thon) Peer into uncapped potential Ping! Donations coming in...
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### Events & Ticketing
> Discover the magic of impactful fundraising events for schools. From galas to fun runs, our events are designed to inspire generosity.
- Published: 2025-01-20
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/schools/events/
I spy unmatched Events & Ticketing for your school Hop on the most magical fundraising school bus in town. Whether you’re hosting an in-person graduation dinner or a virtual sports fundraiser, our Event management tools will have you singing your way through setup! Buckle up! It truly is a wonderful donation-filled ride. Start fundraisingTag! You're it. The simple fundraiser. Make Event management easier than a game of tic-tac-toe. Tic(k) off your guest list on one intuitive dashboard. Tac(tfully) set up impromptu school Events, and to(tally) sell tickets and tally registrations with a quick few clicks. Try it out It's an "oh so simple" kind of platformYour fundraising homeroom class You want all your Events, and all associated fundraising activities in one single URL your school will love. So we made it happen. Capture the fundraising flag We are here to make sure you secure the goods. You'll receive instant notifications when your school supporters register, so you'll stay on top off your growing guest list. Progressive software to match your smarts Hundreds of school kids hurrying to enter your Event? No problem! Your team can easily check in attendees on any desktop and mobile devices from one shared page. Your school fundraiser is Rock 'n Rolling Our virtual Event fundraising platform generates customizable Event pages, email communications, and auto-generated "Wow! Thank you" notes. And although it's our system - it's your school's look and feel. Because let's be honest, no one does you better than you! Draw in every crowd...
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### A-thons
> Fuel the passion for education with our School-A-Thon fundraiser! Experience the excitement of a fun-filled event.
- Published: 2025-01-20
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/schools/a-thons/
Your whole school wants you to run an A-Thon Launch your next school fundraising A-Thon in a matter of minutes and with a smile on your face from start to finish. Engagement - check. Donations - check. The most fun you've had in a while? Check! Start Fundraising Activate the triple-threat A-Thon The online overachiever Our online system is both fully automated and optimized for all your mobile devices. Desktop, mobile, tablet - you name it, this sharp (virtual) cookie has you covered. The school record holder Our platform is so simple to navigate, your fundraiser will be launched in no time. Go on - enjoy a head start on all your fundraising goals. The jet-setter Your community and donors span far and wide. Accept pledge donations and pledges on-the-go from your supporters anywhere and everywhere. If you can count it. You can "A-Thon" it. The popular A-Thon is truly friends with every student, parent, teacher, and supporter. The class bookworms - Read-A-Thon. The school athletes - Push-Up-A-Thon. The student creatives - Sketch-A-Thon. Run one or run them all from one single URL. Don’t settle for one A-Thon, run them all! Can’t decide which A-Thon Activity to run at your school? You don’t have to! Run multiple A-Thon Activities in a single Campaign. Launch a Read-A-Thon with a Surf-A-Thon and a Bake-A-Thon, and all at the same time! Inspire even more engagement with leaderboards and prizes for the most unique donors and the most activity units (waves surfed, cakes baked,...
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### Store (Sales)
> Browse through our fundraising shop for a diverse range of products. Every purchase contributes to educational excellence.
- Published: 2025-01-13
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/schools/sales/
Your school's one-stop fundraising shop In this age of digital fashionistas, we are equipping your school with a trendy virtual store to raise funds easily. Nothing will have your students online shopping faster than your school's sizzling merch they can rock around campus. Open your Store Design that's all the rage Style your school's Store with a unique URL (be creative! ). Then spiffy it up with your school's logo, images, and custom content. You can go as far as customizing the images and descriptions for everything on your digital “shelf. ” All you need to get the word out Satisfy your school shopaholics by making purchases simple with our Text-to-Give feature. We also have one-click social sharing to open your Store's doors to the world. Why stop there? Use our Email Marketing for automated communications to reach your entire school community... teachers, parents, students, PTA and happy shoppers far and wide. Happy donors in your checkout line! We take your school's online shopping experience very seriously. So we built in simple transactions, quick confirmations, and fast receipts. Then we took it a step further with an array of convenient payment options and support for international currencies. From cyber window shopping straight into the checkout cart! Your school's Store is bound to get endless online traffic. Stock and promote an unlimited number of items from delicious treats for your bake sale to tickets for your school fair. Keep your pupils excited and donations rolling in. The seams on your K-12...
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### Free online Raffle platform for nonprofits
> RallyUp helps nonprofit organizations create fun, transparent, and successful fundraisers with user-friendly tools and standout features.
- Published: 2025-01-10
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/nonprofits/raffles/
Free online Raffle platform for nonprofits RallyUp helps nonprofit organizations create fun, transparent, and successful fundraisers with user-friendly tools and standout features. Why RallyUp is the best online Raffle site for nonprofits Free of charge Free pricing! This ensures all nonprofits can access the platform's full range of tools regardless of budget. Easy to share Spread the word everywhere! Share your Raffle on social media with a unique, customized link. Even better, share it in real life (and online) with a QR code. On-the-go giving Catch donors anytime, anywhere! Your fundraiser is 100% mobile-friendly so supporters can donate instantly right from their phones. Text-to-Give lets donors access your Raffle from the palms of their hands! Team up with supporters Let your supporters get in on the action by bringing their friends and family to your cause! RallyUp Peer-to-Peer fundraising is a great way to get more donors and donations. Ten ways to raise funds RallyUp is the only fundraising platform offering ten ways to raise funds all at the same URL. Add a Store, an Auction, or any Fundraising Activity to your Raffle. Your campaign will stand out RallyUp lets you design your nonprofit Raffle pages to reflect your brand. Add your logo, custom colors, branded URL, and unique fonts for a polished look that builds trust! Hype up your Raffle game! Everyone's on RallyUp, are you? Fundraise for free Nonprofits have Raffle options! RallyUp offers various features and possibilities for hosting nonprofit Raffles online. Prize Raffles You know...
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### Create My Campaign
> You need a professional fundraiser fast. But you don’t have time. .No matter the why, we’ll build your campaign for you. For free. Right now.
- Published: 2024-12-31
- Modified: 2025-03-18
- URL: https://rallyup.com/create-my-campaign/
Let us create your campaign for you! You need a professional fundraiser fast. But you don't have time. Or maybe you're not sure where to start. No matter the why, we’ll build your campaign for you. For free. Right now. Build my campaign Answer a few questions, then sit back and relax Here's how our (human) experts build your campaign: You answer questions. We build your fundraiser. Launch when ready! What we do for you Eye-catching visuals If you have campaign, prize, or item (auction, store, etc. ) pictures, you can upload them. We’ll crop and resize them as needed. Or, we can design it from scratch — we'll source royalty-free images that fit your fundraiser perfectly. And we'd love to add your logo and branding! Compelling content We’ll use any descriptions and content you give us. We’ll edit based on what we’ve seen work for thousands of successful fundraisers. Or, you can just tell us what you’re doing, and we’ll write it from scratch. Masterful setup and configuration Whether you’re running a Raffle, Auction, Crowdfunding campaign, Peer-to-Peer, Event with Ticketing, A-Thon, online Store, or Sweepstakes, we’re on it. We’ll incorporate any directions you give us and use proven winning tactics for the rest. An easy-to-follow guide When your campaign is ready (typically in one business day), we’ll email you details and next steps. You’ll get a video showing how and where to make changes. Plus, we’ll give you a second video all about the fundraising Activity you’re running....
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### Custom Branding
> RallyUp’s custom branding options make white label fundraising easy. Get a platform that fits perfectly with your brand identity.
- Published: 2024-12-20
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/schools/custom-branding/
Give your school the recognition it deserves Your community trusts you. We want to keep it that way with our Total Custom Branding. Brand your entire fundraiser to ensure your supporters see their favorite school when they land on your experience. Get startedHave a field day designing your fundraiser Take your creative skills beyond your legendary classroom and onto the pages of your next fundraiser. You can design pages so complete, your school will feel as if they've stepped straight into their favorite homeroom. Your branded URL will instill confidence in your supporters that they’re in the right place. Go on, upload your unique:Logo Fonts Colors HeaderFooter Favicon Custom Domain Custom SubdomainGet startedYour email communication done your way You are here to see the customization options when it comes to reaching out to your school's network. The great news is, you can easily send emails with your school's logo, custom domain, look and feel. We can assure you, it will be your personality over all your communications. Need a little help from a friend? We're here! Hello there. We are here to help. Anything you need, our live support is ready to jump on a chat or call. Nothing makes us happier than helping you make your fundraiser flawless (well, except watching you exceed your fundraising goals). Reach outOur customers leave us feeling happy that's for sure “Great platform for white labeling” Hosting our online auction on RallyUp was such a win! We were able to customize the platform to...
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### Crowdfunding
> Unlock the potential of your school's dreams with our crowdfunding platform. Join a community passionate about education
- Published: 2024-12-20
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/schools/crowdfunding/
Your school's fundraising MVP: Crowdfunding You’ve got spirited donors, yes you do, we’ve got Crowdfunding, how about you? Get your community on their toes and cheering for your school's fundraiser with our simple yet powerful Crowdfunding platform. Create a Crowdfunding campaign Keep your school's eyes on your fundraising prize Drive more donations with attractive incentives like social media shoutouts or trending apparel everyone wants their hands on. Be number 1 and 2 and 3 and more We scale to any size fundraiser so your school's cause is limited by... absolutely nothing. Let us carry the team Check that to-do item off your list, we've got you covered with automated receipts. You deserve to enjoy this Splash your school's brand all over your campaign, then add all the fun flare and color you want. Beat ‘em, bust ‘em, that’s our custom! Customize your page with all the incentives your student, teacher and parent body desire. Our fundraising platform gives you as many incentive levels (and incentive prizes) as you and your school could possibly want. Shake, share, rattle and roll Our one-click social sharing and Text-to-Give invite instant mobile donations from virtually anywhere. Your supporters can share your fundraiser and donate as they boogie through town (any town, anywhere). We've got the platform, you bring the heat. Your school fundraiser can't be beat! Add any fundraiser to your Crowdfunding campaign and keep them all together at one branded online venue (one URL). Don't just take our word for it, hear what...
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### Livestreaming
> Bring more donors to your event than ever before with our immersive Livestreaming fundraising experience. Spotlight your school's fundraiser.
- Published: 2024-12-18
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/schools/livestreaming/
Your supporters are all waiting for your Livestream to begin Bring more donors to your event than ever before with our immersive Livestreaming fundraising experience. Spotlight your school's fundraiser for a live audience. Have your community on their toes and donating with the rest of the (virtual) crowd via engaging, donation-focused interactions. Start a fundraiserReach more donors with world-class Livestreaming RallyUp gives you industrial-strength streaming with all the bells and whistles, but makes it easy enough for a kindergartner to use. (Well, maybe a kindergarten teacher! )Leverage donation-focused activities to raise the bar for fun and donations. Take your event hybrid by integrating Livestreaming at your in-person event (live student action anyone? ). Start raising funds weeks or months before (and keep going after). It's easy because your fundraising activities, and your Livestream, live on the same web page! Take these interactive Fundraising Activities live Paddle raises Creating a paddle raise is simple. Set a fund-a-need donation amount and encourage participants to donate while the paddle raise is live. Trivia Raise more money through Pay-to-Play Trivia. Then use epic trivia games to get your audience excited, share key information about your school, and strengthen your community's bond. Surveys Find out key information about your supporters, with built in surveys you can customize. You can also raise more funds through Pay-to-Play Surveys. Activate: Donate Button What is a donation button you ask? It is a friendly customizable button that allows your attendees to instantly donate right on your Livestreaming page. This...
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### Raffles
> Elevate your school's impact with exciting fundraising raffles and charity events. Join us in making a difference in education.
- Published: 2024-12-17
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/schools/raffles/
Everyone will want a ticket to your school Raffle RallyUp Raffles are the easy, fast way to raise funds for your class project, school trip, new sports equipment, or anything your school needs! You’ll be drawing winners faster than a 9-second win on a 100m sprint. (Well, not exactly but you get the idea). Create a Raffle On your marks. Get set. Go! Free Forever Every feature is in in the palm of your hand. And is free - with donor tipping. We are here for you Need anything at all? No problem. Our Live Support is ready and happy to take your call or chat. You are the Raffle Principal Our sharp dashboard control center is the ultimate substitute teacher managing your Raffle flawlessly. The Impressive Raffle Quartet Run a prize-based Raffle. Split the pot with a 50/50 Raffle or bask in the latest RallyUp exclusive, the Enhanced 50/50 Raffle! Eyes on the mighty prize(s) Raffle off as many prizes as you please from one to infinity and... okay we’ll say it, beyond! Donors can enter to win a specific prize or any prize. It's so easy to make your donors light up (and enter)! Cash pot flexing In a 50/50 Raffle, your school gets half the cash pot, and your winner(s) get the other half. RallyUp's Enhanced 50/50 Raffles take it one step further! Split it 70/30, 80/20, or good old-fashioned 50/50. You can have multiple winners. Split the winnings two ways, three, or more. Build your cash...
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### Donation Pages
> Create donation pages & widgets quickly and easily. Packed with useful features, our donation pages are free and completely customizable.
- Published: 2024-12-17
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/schools/donation-pages/
Can we get a whoop-de-do for Donation Pages Your school community is so sweet, it deserves to be uplifted by everyone (in our opinion). Our free Donation pages will help you do just that while collecting donations all school year long. Learn moreYour students have stories - tell them with Donation StoryButtons! Welcome to Donation StoryButtons - the optimum place for engaging your school community. Do so with captivating images, fun titles, and enticing blurbs for each preset donation amount. In the spirit of inclusivity, your supporters can honor others with personal Donation Dedications. Your community wants to sing your praises with recurring donations Automatically invite loyal alumni, parents, faculty and beyond to contribute year-round to your school with recurring donations. Perhaps you have an eager supporter wanting to donate every month without lifting a finger. You can give them the power of choice with how much and how often they want to give to your institution. E. g. , 20% of their gift could be donated weekly, monthly, or even quarterly. The theater lights are dimmed and the spotlight is on your schoolThe time has come for your school’s branding to shine: background, logos, colors, fonts, images, footers, sizing, terminology, and moreHave fun decorating your page design with Donation StoryButtons and visual fund optionsSpread the word quickly with mobile-friendly pages that put your fundraiser in your school's literal handsWant to take it a step further? Share embeddable Donation Pages for your sponsors or different department websites (coming soon)It's pure...
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### Sweepstakes
> Accelerate your fundraising goals with an irresistible Sweepstakes perfect for your whole school community.
- Published: 2024-12-17
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/schools/sweepstakes/
Drive your school's fundraiser with a first-class Sweepstakes Accelerate your fundraising goals with an irresistible Sweepstakes perfect for your whole school community. If you can dream it, you can easily build it. Everyone will donate for a chance to win your spectacular Sweepstakes. Get started A perfect fit for your tiny or enormous school We cater to your school's large community with unlimited entries, donations, and prize options. Or, if your school is smaller, we cater to that too! Satisfy everyone's taste with multiple fundraising activities that you can add to the same web page as your Sweepstakes. Engage students and their families with fundraising variety that will warm their hearts. Auction Charity Livestream In-Person Event Store A-Thon Peer-to-Peer fundraising ... And more ways to give Set up your school's Sweepstakes todayCreate your giveawayCaptivating Sweepstakes that showcase your school’s brand It’s easy to design stunning fundraising pages that represent your school the way it deserves. Spotlight your awesomeness with your own design and style! Fly your colors and spirit whether you are a primary, middle, or high school, or a college/university. Your school supporters are busy. We know how to get their attention. Ticketing Tiers Ticketing tiers give your school supporters more entries for each dollar when they buy more. Wow! What a way to give your community even more. Impact levels Impact Levels get your school community excited to donate by showing them how it will help the real VIPs – students! For each donation amount, you can...
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### Auctions
> Run your professional fundraising and silent auctions with RallyUp. Inspire your donors to bid more and attract more bidders using RallyUp's fundraising auction platform.
- Published: 2024-12-17
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/schools/auctions/
A legendary school Auction in minutes? Yes, please! Welcome to easy Auctions that are nothing short of epic. Now you can fire up donations and your school's competitive spirit by auctioning off an item they'll be rushing to bid on. Create an Auction fundraiser School's out and the Auction's in! Online fundraising for schools never looked so good Setting up your school Auction should be fun - and creative! Our simple and breezy customization will have every virtual onlooker stop aghast at your page. Add your custom images, text fields, branding, and more. Good news travels fast Your school community is eagerly awaiting your next Auction. Don't keep them hanging - blast out links to your Experience page or individual Auction items. Then go the extra mile with Peer-to-Peer fundraising, smooth social sharing, and our Text-to-Give feature. Never miss a bid with pre-registration Make it super easy for donors to quickly join your Auction and start bidding as soon as it begins. Pre-registration empowers your donors to create an account and save their personal payment method before your Auction goes live. Free your donors up to focus on the bidding! Unlimited prize potential unlocked Your school is jam packed with personalities. Auction off one or many prizes to excite them all. And the best part - your seller fee is capped at $100 maximum—even if your Auction item sells for a billion dollars (hey, you never know ;)). No time? Set up an Instant Auction We know how busy you...
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### Pricing
> Kickstart your fundraising today with instant, no-commitment options. Fundraise for free with Donor Tipping or choose Flex and Enterprise plans!
- Published: 2024-10-10
- Modified: 2025-03-26
- URL: https://rallyup.com/pricing/
Fast, easy fundraising starts now Fundraise instantly. No commitment. Free with Donor Tipping Fundraise for free Unlimited access to all activities and features Raffles Auctions Sweepstakes Events & Ticketing Crowdfunding Peer-to-Peer A-Thons Store Livestreaming Donation Pages How Donor Tippingworks Donors are invited to tip at checkout. Tips on Raffles and Sweeps earn bonus entries. Tips go to RallyUp. Flex No Donor Tipping Start fundraising Unlimited access to all activities and features 2. 9% Events & Ticketing Store 4. 9% Auctions Crowdfunding A-Thons 6. 9% Raffles Sweepstakes Free Donation Pages Peer-to-Peer Livestreaming Flexible Platform Feecoverage Ask or require donors to pay the fee. Charge donors a convenience fee. Choose to have your org pay the fee. Enterprise Custom Pricing Contact us For larger organizations, RallyUp can provide customized pricing plans and personalized support. Both Free & Flex give you all features Campaign Types Free Flex Raffles Learn more Free Flex Raffles Learn more Multi-prize and multi-winner options Enhanced 50/50 Raffles Automated drawings Earlybird prizes Custom entry levels Auctions Learn more Free Flex Auctions Learn more Multiple bidding styles Outbid text alerts Auction Gifts (non-winner donations) Item QR codes Preregistration Sweepstakes Learn more Free Flex Sweepstakes Learn more Multi-prize and multi-winner options Automated drawings Auto-generated rules Events & Ticketing Learn more Free Flex Events & Ticketing Learn more Group Ticketing Pre-registration QR code check-in Crowdfunding Learn more Free Flex Crowdfunding Learn more Easy donations Donation presets Recurring donations Impact Levels (Perks) Peer-to-Peer Learn more Free Flex Peer-to-Peer Learn more Individuals Teams Personalized...
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### Contact Us
> We’re committed to making sure that you have a seamless experience from start to finish. Contact our fundraising experts for help.
- Published: 2024-09-05
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/contact/
Talk to Sales Interested in learning more? Click here to connect with our sales specialist. Talk to Sales Contact Support Have questions? Need help with your fundraiser? Chat with us live! We’re real people, not bots. Chat with Support Prefer to write us? Message Support Don’t risk your important mission to a weaker platform The only thing to do now is to run a RallyUp Fundraise for free
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### Artificial Intelligence Fundraising AI
> Download our free e-book, How to Use AI to Fundraise Faster! Learn AI tips to create impactful campaigns, reach new donors, and boost donations easily.
- Published: 2024-05-24
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/artificial-intelligence-fundraising-ai/
Practical AI for busy people who run fundraisers. New e-book: How to use AI to fundraise faster and better AI can save you so much time building out creative and successful fundraising campaigns. When used correctly, AI can help you acquire new donors, combat donor fatigue, and raise more! In this e-book we break down just how easy it is to use AI as your fundraising sidekick in building out: Fundraising campaigns Marketing materials Social media content Grant applications Appeals letters Campaign images And so much more! Fill out the form below to get the e-book What if your next fundraiser was so much more than just your next fundraiser? Run a RallyUp
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### OTU - Hubspot Forms Test Page 1
- Published: 2024-05-02
- Modified: 2024-05-02
- URL: https://rallyup.com/otu-hubspot-forms-test-page-1/
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### PayPal
> RallyUp has teamed up with PayPal to give you and your donors an easy and reliable payment option.
- Published: 2024-01-11
- Modified: 2024-01-25
- URL: https://rallyup.com/paypal/
Donations built on trust RallyUp has teamed up with PayPal to give you and your donors an easy and reliable payment option. PayPal’s brand recognition helps give customers the confidence to donate. Activate PayPalNew to RallyUp? Sign up in minutes! Start fundraising today Boost fundraising with PayPal Maximize your donation potential with PayPal at checkout. Did you know 38%1 of PayPal users abandon their donation when PayPal isn’t available? Keep your donors giving happily to your cause and enhance your donation conversions with PayPal. 37% of US donors surveyed donate more with PayPal. 2Get startedMore reasons for your nonprofit to offer PayPal at checkoutPayPal users are 3. 7X more likely to donate when PayPal is accepted355% of US donors surveyed are more likely to give4 to the same charity again93% of PayPal users surveyed are more likely to trust your organization5Get started today with a super simple setup How to connect to PayPal with RallyUp1Go to Payment Processing in your account Settings 2Connect to your existing PayPal business account or set up a new one 3Start accepting payments through PayPal Activate PayPalLog into RallyUp Payments designed to elevate the donor experienceThe payment solution you’ve been waiting for Credit and debit card payments processed right on your site PayPal is accepted in 200+ markets and 100+ currencies Funds credit immediately into your PayPal business account while payments process Trusted and for good reason PayPal helps you handle the risk of fraudulent purchases AI-powered technology monitors all transactions PayPal solutions help you meet global compliance...
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### Corporate Giving
> Empower the causes your employees care about by running diverse corporate fundraisers in minutes. Reaffirm and ignite your company's giving spirit.
- Published: 2024-01-04
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/corporate-giving/
Modern corporate giving made powerful and easy Empower the causes your employees care about by running diverse corporate fundraisers in minutes. Reaffirm and ignite your company's giving spirit. Sharp social responsibility for compassionate companies begins here. Start fundraising for free Who uses RallyUp’s Corporate Fundraising? Businesses Run spectacular fundraisers to benefit a charity or nonprofit. Employees Run a charity fundraiser on behalf of your employer or workplace - we celebrate the DIY fundraising generation. Charities Bring your corporate partners to run CSR campaigns to benefit your charity. Reach your giving goals with an unmatched platform It’s easy to succeed (and have fun doing it) when you wield total fundraising power. Competing fundraising solutions don’t come close to matching our 10 different ways to raise funds. Mix and match Fundraising Activities and run them all from a single branded URL. Donation PagesDonation PagesEnhance year-round fundraising and convert supporters into recurring donors. Learn more RafflesRafflesBuild enthusiasm and raise more funds with Raffles that make it fun to give. Learn more AuctionsAuctionsWow donors by creating stunning Auctions with customizable automation. Learn more Galas and EventsGalas and EventsBeat your fundraising goals with incredible, hassle-free Events. Learn more Peer-to-PeerPeer-to-PeerTurn your biggest supporters into your biggest fundraisers and attract new donors. Learn more A-ThonsA-ThonsEngage your donors by creating any A-Thon with an effortless setup. Learn more CrowdfundingCrowdfundingBuild a story-driven fundraiser that captivates and enlivens any size crowd. Learn more StoreStoreEnhance your fundraising portfolio with an online Store that donors can’t resist. Learn more LivestreamingLivestreamingBuild an...
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### 50/50 Raffles
> A fast, fun & free way to raise funds. Half the total donation amount will go to your organization half will go to your Raffle winner.
- Published: 2023-06-13
- Modified: 2024-06-10
- URL: https://rallyup.com/lp/5050raffles/
Powerhouse 50/50 Raffles – 100% Success! Welcome to your soon-to-be favorite fundraiser. Our famous simple setup is even simpler with Powerhouse 50/50 Raffles. They’re designed to do one thing: your 50/50 Raffle. That means you do less work while raising donations faster. And, just like RallyUp, they’re free! Launch your Raffle for free! Half the pot – twice the excitementYou’ve heard of the mighty Raffle but what is the 50/50 Raffle? This is simply a style of Raffle that splits your total donations into two. Half the total donation amount will go to your organization, and the other half will go to your Raffle winner. Enhanced 50/50 Raffles gift you the power of choice Enhanced 50/50 Raffles empower you to split your cash pot any way you like. Want to split the pot 60/40? 30/70? The world is your (fundraising) oyster. And you can have multiple winners, splitting your pot to give more prizes to more donors! Design your Enhanced 50/50 Raffle, your way. Pull your cash prize from donations from: All the fundraising Activities in the Experience All the Raffles in the Experience Only the Enhanced 50/50 Raffle You win, your supporters win, everybody wins! Join the winning streakInstant 50/50 Raffle. Instant Power. Welcome to fundraising’s first-ever Instant Raffle. Save time with pre-designed 50/50 Raffles ready to launch for your perfect experience. This dynamo template gives you a quick, easy start for your next 50/50 Raffle: A Raffle ready for your fine details A stunning page design that’s...
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### Instant Fundraiser Templates
> Simplify fundraising with instant templates from RallyUp. Create appealing campaigns effortlessly and start raising funds today.
- Published: 2023-03-30
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/instant-fundraiser-templates/
Instant Fundraisers -Just add cause! Your life as a fundraiser just got a whole lot easier with Instant Fundraiser Templates. With one click you can bake up entire fundraising Experiences your donors will love. Accept donations faster than you can say “I’m too busy to create a fundraising campaign”. Fundraise for free – instantly! Get started Serve pre-cooked fundraisers that taste like they're home made You’re busy, we get it! Instant Fundraiser Templates save you time and help you raise funds faster. The recipe is as easy as 1, 2, 3:1Pick the template that fits your needs2Make it your own3Launch your fundraiser to the world! Get cookingWe’ve added your favorite Instant Fundraiser ingredients Each fundraiser template will include special components designed for your perfect experience: Popular Fundraising Activities Stunning page design that’s customizable Predesigned Peer-to-Peer participant center (if applicable) Much more Customization Cook them to perfection – your way! If you like what you see, you don’t need to change a thing. If you’re inspired, you have the freedom to fully customize the entire template: Campaign title Organization name and description Event and prize descriptions and details Logos and fonts Images and videos (upload your own images or use royalty-free defaults) Thank you emails and receipts Checkout and payment options Never heard of anything like this on the market? Neither have we! Get cookingTaste test your template before dishing it out Before you launch your fundraiser, you can make sure it’s perfect. This is no ordinary preview. It’s a...
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### Terms of Use
> Familiarize yourself with RallyUp's terms of use. Learn how to make the most of our platform while adhering to our guidelines.
- Published: 2023-02-23
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/terms-of-use/
Terms of UseAdditional Policies Definitions What is the RallyUp Platform? Your Account and Obligations Creating and Running a Campaign Legal obligations of AdministratorsContributing to a CampaignRallyUp’s RoleFees and TaxesOur Intellectual PropertyYour Intellectual PropertyHow to report Copyright and other Intellectual Property issuesRallyUp’s Rights Concerning User Accounts; Termination Payment ServicesBeta Services System Outages and Maintenance Unsolicited Idea Submissions Indemnity No Warranty Disclaimer of Liability Raffle and Sweepstakes Campaign Indemnity and Waiver of Claims SMSDispute Resolution, Arbitration and Class Action Waiver Legal Disputes Not Subject to Arbitration Will Be Handled in Tucson, Arizona, United States and Subject to Arizona Law. Full Agreement Between You and Us MiscellaneousRallyUp. com, Inc. Last Updated/Effective Date September 1, 2024 Welcome to RallyUp! By using this Site and the Services, in addition to any Additional Policies applicable to specific features, content and functionality of the Services (incorporated into the Terms by reference) offered by RallyUp. com, Inc. , Users agree to be bound by these Terms. These Terms are important and affect your legal rights, so please read them carefully. AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATION. BY AGREEING TO THESE TERMS, USERS AGREE TO RESOLVE DISPUTES WITH RALLYUP THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION (AND WITH VERY FEW LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, NOT IN COURT), AND USERS WAIVE CERTAIN RIGHTS TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTIONS (AS DETAILED IN THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER IN THE ARBITRATION SECTION BELOW). RallyUp may amend the Terms at any time in our sole discretion by posting a revised version of the Terms. You can determine when we last updated these Terms by referring to the “Last Updated” legend at the...
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### Religious Organizations
> RallyUp's complete fundraising solutions make it easy for religious organizations to run fundraisers with a wide range of customized campaigns.
- Published: 2023-02-10
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/religious-organizations/
Religious fundraising perfect for your purpose Take your next fundraising mission to new heights. Create easy-to-run fundraisers for your congregation, community projects, or families in need. Energize donors with lively activities to keep your good work going strong. Start a fundraiser Diverse, reliable and at your disposal9 Ways to raise free Dot it all and keep all the funds raised: Events and Ticketing, Raffles, Sweepstakes, Auctions, A-Thons, Crowdfunding, Store, Charity Livestreaming, and Peer-to-Peer. Security you can trust Keep your religious organization’s information safe and secure with data encryption in transit and at rest. Device compatibility Our fundraisers run on all sizes of mobile devices from phone to tablets so you and your community can connect anytime, anywhere. Live support means you'll never go it alone Faith-based fundraising doesn’t have to be complex. RallyUp simplifies the process with our powerful platform and live on-call support ready to answer all your questions. Get started Peerless Peer-to-Peer fundraising Reach out to your congregation... and beyond. Encourage participants to share your fundraisers across their social networks, boosting donations. Fuel friendly competition with a leaderboard and prize incentives. Stay on Brand Stay true to your organization's voice and image. Customize your fundraiser with your own colors, fonts, and logo. Bundle Up Variety is the spice of life. Launch a Raffle, Auction, or Sweepstakes one at a time—or all at once for maximum impact. Spread the Good Word One-click social sharing makes it even easier for participants to reach out to friends, family, and anyone they...
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### International Fundraising
> Expand your reach with international fundraising on RallyUp's platform. Connect with supporters worldwide.
- Published: 2023-01-27
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/international-fundraising/
Your fundraiser doesn’t need a passport Let your mission travel by Wi-Fi. Take your fundraising Experiences to supporters everywhere — and empower them to give from anywhere. Fundraising without bordersExpand your reach to: everywhere Long-distance relationships are hard! We make it easy to discover and engage donors from Toronto to Tokyo by accepting donations from around the globe. Built to interact internationally RallyUp is currently being used by organizations in 47+ countries. Our platform supports 135+ currencies:View supported countriesUnited States Dollar Canadian Dollar Pound Sterling Austrailian Dollar Euro Brazilian Real Danish Krone Japanese Yen And so much moreYour cause can’t be confinedGo global today
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### Marketing Agencies
> Marketing agencies, partner with RallyUp for effective fundraising solutions. Add value to your client relationships.
- Published: 2023-01-20
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/marketing-agencies/
The fundraising platform your clients will boast about You’ve found it! Let clients know you're on the cutting-edge of fundraising innovation. RallyUp offers an easy-to-use solution to reliably meet - and exceed - your clients’ fundraising goals. Get StartedJoin 500,000+ nonprofit users raising funds on RallyUp! A cost-effective pitch It’s easy to make your case for the most advanced online fundraising platform when it’s the only platform with ten ways to raise funds. You and your client get full-featured access to RallyUp on sign-up. Plus, your clients get to keep 100% of the funds you raise for them – no strings attached! Deeper donor relationships Premium features Live customer support Complete data privacy and security Easy nonprofit client base growth Expand your nonprofit client base with high-impact fundraising software. It’s easy with a platform that can handle as many clients as you can sign up. Get StartedMarketing 101 Branding is everything Style your client’s fundraisers to perfectly match their brand identity: logos, colors, images, and more. No designers or developers needed. Learn moreSnappy software integration Don’t let compatibility issues slow you down. Quickly integrate with your processes and existing systems. View IntegrationsSmart analytics make your job easier Drill down into your clients’ donor data to learn what inspires them to give more. With native Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel(Meta) integrations, you can accurately track your data, draw valuable insights, and compile detailed reports on your fundraising campaigns. A first-of-its-kind fundraising platform for marketing professionalsEasy-to-use backend Our intuitive fundraising platform allows...
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### Outreach
- Published: 2023-01-17
- Modified: 2023-02-10
- URL: https://rallyup.com/outreach/
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### Wake up and smell the donations
> Launch your fundraiser in minutes with RallyUp. It’s so easy to boost engagement!
- Published: 2023-01-15
- Modified: 2024-06-10
- URL: https://rallyup.com/outreach/wake-up-and-smell-the-donations/
The fast, easy way to raise funds Launch your fundraiser in minutes with RallyUp. It’s so easy to boost engagement! 1 Pick from a variety of irresistible fundraisers. 2 Launch your mission to the world. 3 Done! Fundraise for free9 ways to raise funds for free Only RallyUp combines so many power-packed fundraising activities in one place. Count them yourself – then count the competitions. Whoa! Nobody else comes close. Raffles Sweepstakes Auctions A-Thons Online Store Crowdfunding Events and Ticketing Charity Livestreaming Peer to Peer Fundraise for freeDon’t risk your important mission to a weaker platform “RallyUp is one of the most intuitive and easy sites I have had the pleasure of using. I couldn’t ask for a better experience! ” “We are SO excited to continue breaking fundraising records using RallyUp! ”Fundraise for freeExplore a better future Watch a demo Visit our website
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### Raffles
> Create a free online raffle to boost your fundraising efforts. Sell tickets, customize your raffle experience, and raise more with RallyUp’s easy-to-use platform.
- Published: 2022-11-18
- Modified: 2025-04-21
- URL: https://rallyup.com/raffles/
A free online Raffle so sharp, everybody wins. Running a Raffle shouldn't be a logistical nightmare. RallyUp streamlines your online Raffle fundraiser with our mighty Raffle app — effortlessly taking you from ticket sales to the final Raffle draw. Create a captivating, ready-to-rock Raffle in mere minutes. Create a RaffleVideo: Raffles in 90 seconds Our super-simple online Raffle is your winning ticket Free Forever No features are off-limits. Free with donor tipping. We’ve got your back With our Live Support you'll get all your questions answered. Fast. You’re in control Manage your Raffle with an intuitive dashboard control center. The Impressive Raffle Quartet Run a prize-based Raffle. Split the pot with a 50/50 Raffle or bask in the latest RallyUp exclusive, the Enhanced 50/50 Raffle! Eyes on the mighty prize(s) Raffle off as many prizes as you please from one to infinity and... okay we’ll say it, beyond! Donors can enter to win a specific prize or any prize. It's so easy to make your donors light up (and enter)! Cash pot flexing In a 50/50 Raffle, your organization gets half the cash pot, and your winner(s) get the other half. RallyUp’s Enhanced 50/50 Raffles take it one step further! Don’t want to split it 50/50? How about 70/30? 30/70? Or whatever your donors will love most. You can also have multiple winners- split the pot two ways or more. Build your cash prize from donations from your whole Experience, or from Raffle entries only (choose all Raffle entries, or...
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### Security
> Trust in RallyUp's robust security measures. Rest assured that your data and transactions are protected.
- Published: 2022-11-16
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/security/
Serious about your security You can count on us to keep your data securePCI Level 1 Compliance SOC2 Certification Dedication to PrivacySecurity Your company and donor data are safe with us. We encrypt your data and protect your credentials so you can feel secure about what’s happening to your information. RallyUp uses AWS for our infrastructure with multiple defense mechanisms, including: A WAF (web application firewall) to defend against attacks A private VPC infrastructure host with strict access control CloudTrail for activity monitoring and security risk identificationLearn more about AWS Reliability You can count on our platform to be reliable. We took extra care to ensure that localized failures don’t cause downtime, so you can do business without disruption. Platform hosting across multiple AWS availability zones with auto-scaling 99. 9% uptimecommitment Database mirroring and recovery Backups made daily and regionallyPrivacy and compliance We know how much privacy matters. That’s why we’re open and honest about how we ensure that all our users’ data stays private. PCI Level 1 Compliance through Stripe GDPR Compliance CCPA ComplianceWe never sell customers’ or users’ personal information. The data you collect belongs only to your organization and can be exported by your organization. RallyUp successfully completed its Service Organization Control 2 (SOC 2) Type I audit on February 23, 2023.
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### Sports Teams
> Discover effective online fundraising for sports teams with RallyUp. Our complete platform helps you achieve your sports fundraising goals.
- Published: 2022-11-14
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/sports-teams/
Rise to victory in sports team fundraising Speed your way to compelling fundraisers that'll score big whether you need new equipment or a trip to an out-of-town game. RallyUp has a powerful team of ready-to-use fundraising tools to help you achieve record-breaking results. Team up with a variety of online Fundraising Activities Can’t decide on just one way to fundraise? Play the field. Create a Raffle, Sweepstakes, or Crowdfunding page — individually, or all at once for ultimate reach. Donors visit a spirited, branded web page (one URL) for everything. A-thons Auctions Raffles Sweepstakes Peer-to-Peer Crowdfunding Store Events & Ticketing Charity Livestreaming Keep your fundraisers on track Run championship campaigns from a single dashboard. Our team fundraising platform makes it easy to monitor all your stats and players at a glance. Time for a team fundraising platform like never before. Sport your style Customize your fundraising pages with your own team logos, colors, fonts, and more. Teamwork works Draft Peer-to-Peer participants to recruit their own team of donors, such as family and friends. Pass it on Play to win with one-click social sharing everyone can use to spread the word. May the best team win When it comes to Peer-to-Peer fundraising, friendly competition is the name of the game. Each participant can customize their personal fundraising page to show off their winning style. Set prizes, perks, and milestones to motivate participants to drive donations higher. Score the ultimate fundraiserGo for it Up your game with live support No need to...
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### Funding and Service Fee Policy
> Understand RallyUp's funding policy. Learn about disbursements, fees, and how funds are managed.
- Published: 2022-11-01
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/funding-policy/
Funding and Service Fee Policy Funding Service FeesFunding As an Administrator who has access to an organization account on the RallyUp Platform, your use of the RallyUp Services (as defined in the RallyUp Terms of Use) is governed by this Funding and Service Fee Policy, the Terms of Use, the Privacy Policy, and all other applicable terms and conditions. You may choose to receive Contributions made to your Campaign(s) by using your own Stripe credit card processing or Paypal account (“Direct Funding”), or by using a Third Party Fund’s payment processing account (“Third Party Funds”). Direct Funding. If you elect to use Direct Funding, you will create and/or link a Stripe or Paypal account to your RallyUp account in your organization settings. Contributions received for your Campaign(s), net of any Service Fees and Costs as described in the Service Fees section below, will be received in this account as Contributions are made, and are subject to the Stripe Services Agreement as described in Section 14a or the Paypal Services Agreement as described in Section 14b of the Terms of Use. The funds in your Stripe or Paypal account will be provided to you on the basis defined between you and Stripe or Paypal by the settings in your Stripe or Paypal account and per the terms of the Stripe or Paypal Services Agreement. Third Party Funds. If you elect to use Third Party Funds, the Fund will collect and retain Contributions made to your Campaign(s) on your behalf, net of any Service Fees...
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### Careers
> When you join the RallyUp team, you become part of something big. We’re working to change the way organizations raise money so they can focus more on what matters most to them.
- Published: 2022-11-01
- Modified: 2022-11-01
- URL: https://rallyup.com/careers/
Ready to make a difference? When you join the RallyUp team, you become part of something big. We’re working to change the way organizations raise money so they can focus more on what matters most to them. A culture you can get behind We know that work is only one part of who you are. We’re excited by our employees’ passions and encourage them to pursue the things that matter most to them. Share ideas, learn, and grow Everyone’s ideas are equal at RallyUp. We like people who are willing to share their electric ideas, learn from the people around them, and get excited about the ways they can grow. A commitment to growth The sky’s the limit. We reward innovative thinking, boundary pushing and brainstorming, and create spaces where people can reach their goals.
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### Refund Policy
> Familiarize yourself with RallyUp's refund policy. Know your options in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
- Published: 2022-10-31
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/refund-policy/
Contributor Refund PolicyCan I get my money back? When are contributions not eligible for a refund? I’m eligible for a refund. How do I request one? I’m not eligible for a refund but I want one. What do I do? What happens if I canceled the credit card I used to make my original contribution? I haven’t seen the refund credited to my credit card, what should I do? I’m an Administrator. Can I refund Contributors when they ask? Can I get my money back? You may request the refund of your Contribution(s) to a Campaign by contacting the Campaign’s Administrator(s). All such refunds must be handled directly with the Campaign Administrator. If you are unable to reach the Campaign Administrator(s), you may contact RallyUp to request assistance. RallyUp may attempt to resolve the issue but has no obligation to provide refunds or become involved with any dispute between an Administrator and Contributor. For more information about RallyUp’s relationship with you, Campaign Administrators, and Campaigns, please see the RallyUp Terms of Use. When are contributions not eligible for a refund? Contributors may not be eligible for a refund when they have received an Item(s) in exchange for their Contribution and the Item is not eligible for return under the Campaign or Administrator’s refund policy. For example, entries into a raffle are not eligible for a refund if the refund request was made after the winner(s) are drawn or the Campaign end. I’m eligible for a refund. How do I request one?...
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### Crowdfunding
> Build and run a charity crowdfunding campaign with RallyUp. Get access to a range of free crowdfunding tools. Sign up and raise more money.
- Published: 2022-10-31
- Modified: 2025-05-08
- URL: https://rallyup.com/crowdfunding/
Crowdfunding that stands out from the crowd Don’t get lost in the crowd—rise above it. A crowdfunding platform that creates far-reaching campaigns getting you and your cause noticed. Create a Crowdfunding campaignVideo: Crowdfunding in 90 seconds Keep donors’ eyes on the prize A crowdfunding platform that will drive more donations with attention-getting incentives. Like social media shoutouts or crave-worthy wearables, inspiring donors to dig deep. Grow without pain We scale to any size so your cause is limited only by your imagination. Go on the record Take some worry off your donors’ plates, and some busywork off yours, with automated receipts. Get personal(ized) Splash your brand identity on your campaign, then add all the fashionable flare you want. Perk up donations with Crowdfunding Perks Customize your page with all the incentives your donors crave. RallyUp gives you as many donation levels (and corresponding Perks) as you want. Make it fun for donors to give more. Caring is sharing Make it easy for donors to spread the word far and wide. One-click social sharing and text-to-give spark instant mobile donations from virtually anywhere. Create a crowd of fundraisers Add an engaging live Event, a sweet Raffle, or any fundraiser to your Experience. Donors find it in at a single, branded online venue (one URL). Don't just take our word for it, hear what our users have to say “Based on our decade of experience dealing with online donation processing providers (including Razoo/MightyCause and Indiegogo), we can say without reservation that...
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### Store (Sales)
> Drive sales and boost revenue with RallyUp. Our tools and strategies will help you reach new heights in your fundraising efforts.
- Published: 2022-10-26
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/sales/
Retail therapy meets fundraising bliss Enchant donors with branded merchandise, niche items, and anything they’d like to buy. Quickly create an online store that will have them lining up outside your (virtual) door. Open your store Design a special place Style your store with a unique URL, your own logo, images, and custom content. Bring your vision to life by customizing visuals and descriptions for everything on the “shelf. ” Your donors will feel like they just stepped into your store's physical world. Promote and grow Attract new buyers with one-click sharing to social media for viral potential. Make it simple for supporters to buy when you reach out with Text-to-Give. Consider going to the next level with RallyUp Email Marketing for automated outreach. Fool-proof donations Help your donors feel safe spending money with simple transactions, quick confirmations, and fast receipts. Give your visitors a plethora of convenient payment options and support for international currencies. Sales up? Scale up! Spice up your store with glorious variety. Easily stock and promote an unlimited number of products. Sell more—and raise more—without being buried in busywork. Go big in everybody’s home Make your online store the entryway to a dazzling array of engaging ways to support your cause. Make it a shopping mall Add a Raffle, Auction, Livestream, or all three. Don’t stop there--Combine as many activities as you’d like. Do it all in one mighty venue Make your donors’ lives easier with a single URL that has everything. They will love finding...
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### A-thons
> Organize and participate in charity-a-thons with RallyUp. Rally support for your cause through exciting fundraising challenges.
- Published: 2022-10-19
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/a-thons/
Launch the ultimate Walk-A-Thon, Hula-Hoop-A-Thon, or ANY-A-Thon The secret to amping up engagement is in our power-packed platform, with more features and capabilities than any other solution. We make it a snap to add more Fundraising Activities to your A-Thon to dial up even more donations. Start Fundraising for FreeVideo: A-Thons in 90 seconds Power your A-Thon on upMassive mobility Our 100% fully automated online system is optimized for both desktop and mobileLight lift Get going fast with our oh so easy-to-use platformRevved-up reach Accept pledge donations from donors across the globeHosting an Ah-mazing A-Thon has never been easier A-Thon possibilities are endless. Anything you can count can be an A-Thon: laps, steps, pages. Once you choose, the rest is a cakewalk (Cakewalk-A-Thon anyone? ). Run multiple A-Thons, inspire multiple donations You have the power to run multiple A-Thon Activities in a single fundraising Campaign. Appeal to all your supporters with different A-Thons for them to participate in. Swim-A-Thon, Sketch-A-Thon, Sleep-A-Thon (hey, rest is important too). Run them all at the same time, at the same URL. Keep your participants on their toes with leaderboards and prizes for the most unique donors and the most activity units (hours slept, drawings sketched, etc. ) completed. Friendly competition – check! There’s more than one way to A-Thon Have a celebrity or individual who wants to raise funds, receiving donations for each hotdog they eat? Or do you want to organize a classic fun run? Easily launch a single or multiple participant A-Thon...
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### Small & Grassroots
> RallyUp empowers small grassroots organizations to make a big impact. Discover how we can help you achieve your fundraising goals.
- Published: 2022-10-10
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/small-grassroots/
A perfect fit for small and grassroots fundraisers We started by helping youth groups and sports teams, then powered growing nonprofits toward making a bigger impact. Today our platform hosts some of the world’s biggest charities but remains the ideal toolset for smaller fundraisers too. Get started We built RallyUp for fundraisers like youGrowing NonprofitsIndividualsCommunity GroupsRaise funds for free with full functionality Create breathtaking fundraising activities that you can run simultaneously all from a single URL. No financial commitment, no upfront costs. View all featuresA-thons Auctions Raffles Sweepstakes Crowdfunding Store Charity Livestreaming Ensure instant recognition with Total Custom Branding Don’t keep them guessing, make sure your supporters recognize you straight off the bat. With RallyUp’s full suite of customizable options, you can create campaigns that match your website and brand perfectly. We make it easy to seal your org’s stamp with custom colors, fonts, images, footer options and moreEquip your supporters with super-sharing powers We created a platform that will have your supporters wanting to participate more and more. Peer-to-peer Fundraising Embeddable Donation Pages (coming soon) Advocate Fundraising Social SharingLearn moreYou’re never alone RallyUp makes it easy for you to raise funds in fun, unique, and memorable ways. Our success team is here to help you brainstorm how to do just that! Seven days a week live support for organizers and donors Not just bots or search engines Actual live people who will listen to you, understand your situation, and help you succeedChat with a specialist todayConnect nowThere is major...
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### CRM Integrations
> Streamline donor relationships with RallyUp's CRM tools. Manage and nurture your supporter base effectively.
- Published: 2022-09-09
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/crm/
CRM Integrations Personal interactions your donors will love Engage the perfect donors just the right way at the ideal time. Leverage your CRM and RallyUp donor histories to build more profitable fundraisers, campaigns, and events. Featured CRM integrations Try RallyUp with your CRM todayStart fundraising nowBuild your audience by knowing your audience Your CRM provides donor data that can help you better understand your existing and potential donors. Build, test, and refine your fundraising using your most powerful asset—information. Speak directly to your donors When you know what makes someone tick, it’s easier to talk about how your cause supports it. Tailor your communications and interactions to target different donor groups using audience segments from your CRM. Run our CRM integration through its paces with RallyUp. Start fundraising todayGet people talking (and sharing) Use donor histories to grow your community by reaching out to niche segments. Reward donors, fans, and influencers with public shout-outs, special messages, insider invitations, and in a million other ways. Develop ultra-shareable fundraising pages and see your influence skyrocket. Harness the power of premium CRM integrations RallyUp connects deeply with the most popular CRMs using our premium integrations. Start fundraising
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### Events & Ticketing
> Host successful fundraising events with RallyUp. Explore our event management tools and resources for nonprofits.
- Published: 2022-09-06
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/events/
Donor-Gripping Events & A-List Ticketing RallyUp is the only platform where you can host a captivating Event boosted by other Fundraising Activities. This suite of fundraising building blocks will have new and existing donors running to your cause. Start fundraising for free You’ve got the ticket to a simplified fundraiser Make event management uneventful. Easily wrangle your guestlist on one intuitive dashboard. Set up events on-the-fly, sell tickets, and tally registrations—all with just a few quick clicks. Try it out Gorgeous. Instant. Easy. Smart Events Create a gorgeous home for your Event, and all associated fundraising activities. It’s a single URL your donors will love. Smart Management Get instant notifications when donors register, and stay up-to-date on your growing guest list. Smart Check-In Your team can easily check in guests on desktop and mobile devices, all from one convenient shared page. Let your brand shine through Create a customized user experience for your supporters with our virtual event fundraising platform. Generate event pages, email communications, and auto-generated thank you notes—all with your organization’s unique look and feel. Sell more tickets than ever before with Event Packages Give your donors the option to buy Event Packages with multiple tickets in each. For example, let your donors reserve a table for 6 to your annual gala or a group of 5 tickets to your street fair. Bring one, bring all, with group packages! Faster, smarter Event check-ins with QR codes Elevate your next Event with QR code check-ins. Your attendees will receive...
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### Email Marketing
> Maximize the impact of your email marketing with RallyUp. Learn how to engage donors and drive donations effectively.
- Published: 2022-08-05
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/email-marketing/
Warm Donor's hearts all year with email automation RallyUp Email Marketing Automation empowers you to boost engagement and donations every season of the year, making your donors feel treasured. Strengthen relationships with your supporters as you set up workflows and drip campaigns that trigger emails to be sent automatically to your community. Begin your fundraising today Deliver the right message to the right supporters at the right time Connect with each donor as a valued member of your vital community using tailored email automation. Get to know every supporter with contact profiles that will help you achieve your communication goals. Customize which donors will receive certain emails and when; during different times of active campaigns or throughout the year. Here are just a few ways to use email automation: Send customized emails and provide campaign updates to your donors. But wait... there's more: Share success stories and milestones Send detailed info on an item they just purchased Respond to a specific donation amount with a special message Reach out to donors in xx days after a donation Engage past or present Peer-to-Peer participantsLand your brand in your donors' inbox Give supporters the confidence they get from recognizing your familiar and unique brand with our Total Custom Branding. Quickly generate white-labeled email campaigns that reflect your tone and personality. Break new ground with RallyUp Email Marketing Seamlessly integrate all the moving parts of your email automation into one perfectly oiled machine. Our RallyUp Email Marketing is powered by ActiveCampaign. ActiveCampaign is...
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### Donation Pages
> Create effective donation pages with RallyUp. Optimize your fundraising efforts and make it easy for supporters to contribute.
- Published: 2022-08-02
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/donation-pages/
Free Donation Pages that inspire sensational giving Maximize donations. Convert one-time supporters into recurring donors. Get seen by countless communities. And do it all for free. You pay no platform fee (literally 0%). Donors are not asked to tip and cannot tip. It's 100% all about your cause! Start fundraising now Empower donors now and forever Entice visitors with Donation StoryButtons—a captivating image, title, and blurb for each preset donation amount. Let them honor others with a Donation Dedication. Invite supporters to contribute year-round with a recurring donation. Turn one-time gifts into recurring donations Automatically invite one-time donors to give monthly instead. Choose a custom percent (e. g. , 30% of the gift) to create the most attractive offer for your donors. They can easily change the amount and frequency (weekly, monthly, quarterly). Shine a branded light on your causeIncorporate your organization’s branding: background, colors, font, logo, images, sizing, footer, terminology, and morePaint a picture by arranging your Donation StoryButtons and visual Fund options however you likeReach everywhere with mobile-friendly pagesGive supporters Embeddable Donation Pages for their websites (coming soon)Attract new donors with gorgeous Donation Pages Draw your enthusiastic supporters to your cause while acquiring new ones. Raise Funds for FreeLet donors decide with Smart Funds Allocation Give donors the freedom to choose how you use their gift. Donors choose from a list of programs RallyUp evenly distributes funds between them The system emails receipts to thank happy donors Double the impact with corporate matching gifts Make it easy for...
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### About us
> Learn about RallyUp and our mission. Join us in making a difference through innovative and impactful fundraising solutions.
- Published: 2022-07-11
- Modified: 2023-12-03
- URL: https://rallyup.com/about-us/
We trust you to make the future brighterWhat we believe We believe that every human being has a desire to help. We believe that no one is truly alone. We believe in the life-changing power of people doing incredible work together across the globe. Here, at RallyUp, we believe in supporting your mission with cutting-edge fundraising tools. From making sure children have access to clean water, to saving sea turtles, we want to help you exceed your goals. What we do We built the world’s most advanced fundraising platform so you can build a better world. We provide the only platform with 10 ways to raise funds. The solution is beautifully designed, simple to use, and abundantly flexible. We assemble your entire fundraising puzzle while competing solutions struggle to fit a couple of pieces together. We provide a home base for all your fundraising needs. How we came to be In 2013, RallyUp’s founder, Steve, was serving as a volunteer with his local youth group. When it came time to raise funds for the kids to go to summer camp, he discovered just how difficult it was to fundraise online. Steve searched high and low, but he couldn’t find a platform that had the capabilities he was looking for. He wanted one that engaged donors, had lots of different fundraising options and was simple and fun to use. When he started to talk to people in the nonprofit world, he realized his problem wasn’t unique – no one had found...
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### Sweepstakes
> Run engaging sweepstakes with RallyUp. Elevate your marketing efforts and engage your audience with exciting contests.
- Published: 2022-07-07
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/sweepstakes/
Power your fundraiser with a stellar Sweepstakes Captivate global audiences with a magnetic Sweepstakes they won't be able to resist. Design your dream giveaway with endless opportunities, all from a single, easy-to-use landing page. Get startedVideo: Sweepstakes in 90 seconds Any size Sweepstakes for any size goals Your fundraiser deserves electric giveaways that have unlimited entries, donations, and prizes. Empower your donors with numerous ways to give by running multiple fundraising activities—all in the same Experience and web page as your Sweepstakes. Give the people what they want with our online Sweepstakes platform Auction Charity Livestream In-Person Event Store A-Thon Peer-to-Peer fundraising ... And more ways to give Set Up Your Irresistible Sweepstakes TodayCreate your giveawayProfessional Sweepstakes that showcase your brand Design stunning giveaway pages that represent your organization with easy customization. Upload your own design elements that spotlight your brand: Graphics Logos Fonts Colors Header sizingA giveaway that will get donors’ attention Engage your supporters while drawing new donors to your cause with customized incentives. Boost interest with our built-in prize promotion and adjustable giving levels. Impact levels Impact Levels give donors the “feel-goods” by showing them how they are helping your cause. Each donation amount has an associated Impact Level with a picture, title, and text. This fires supporters up to donate more, while reassuring even small donors they make a big difference. Your donors are running to grab your Merch If you thought your Sweepstakes couldn’t get bigger, think again! You can offer different levels of Merch...
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### Livestreaming
> Harness the power of livestreaming for your fundraising events. RallyUp makes it easy to connect and raise funds in real-time.
- Published: 2022-07-05
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/livestreaming/
Connect the world with Charity Livestreaming Bring more donors to your event and raise more funds with our immersive Livestreaming fundraising experience. Share your story with a live global audience and engage them with fun, donation-focused interactions. Start a livestreamLivestreaming designed for fundraising Unlock giving potential with Livestreaming that has built-in activities to create connections and donations. For hybrid events, Livestreaming seamlessly integrates in-person and virtual attendees with shared activities. Pre- and post-event fundraising activities such as Raffles and A-Thons are on the same page as Livestreams, all at the same convenient URL. Live, interactive Fundraising Activities Paddle raises Create a paddle raise by setting a fund-a-need donation amount and encouraging attendees to donate while the paddle raise is live. Trivia Excite donors, share key information about the organization, and build community with trivia games. You can also raise funds through Pay-to-Play Trivia. Surveys Engage donors, learn key information about the audience, and strengthen relationships with surveys. You can also raise funds through Pay-to-Play Surveys. Donate Button Allow attendees to instantly donate right on the live streaming page with the customizable Donate Button. Get more donations as donors are no longer forced to send attendees to another web page to donate. Spotlight items Build community and boost donations easily and quickly with our Spotlight items. Take fundraising activities such as Raffles, Sweepstakes, or Auctions and give them special “Spotlight” placement, encouraging attendees to donate. Live Activity Feed Thank donors personally in real-time, where everyone can see, with the Live Activity...
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### RallyUp Preview
- Published: 2022-06-16
- Modified: 2022-11-13
- URL: https://rallyup.com/product-demo-watch-now/
Watch the demoAre you ready to start creating incredible fundraising experiences? Get startedStill have questions? Contact us today
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### Schools
> RallyUp provides tailored solutions for schools. Elevate your fundraising efforts and support your educational institution.
- Published: 2022-06-16
- Modified: 2024-12-15
- URL: https://rallyup.com/schools/
School fundraising with A+ results Ring the school bell and bring that fundraiser you’ve been dreaming of to life. With RallyUp’s simple fundraising platform, you can set up that Spirit Night, Dance-A-Thon, or Pet Party you know will get your school and donors excited. Sign up now Don’t settle for one activity – run them all Students, staff, and school bodies inspire diversity. To accommodate your school's inclusivity, we’ve made it a cinch to run multiple activities all on one branded online venue. For example, do all three of these in a single Experience and URL: Raffle for the baseball team Sing-A-Thon for the choir Livestream for the drama club Sign up Now! With total flexibility on your side, we offer you the platform for all your school's needs. Get startedRaise funds for free We offer free pricing with the RallyUp Now plan. You don't even need a budget to start raising funds today and leveraging uncapped fundraising potential. Check out our pricing page to learn more. Keep your school brand flying high Your identity is what makes you unique, memorable, and worthy of generous support. Customize your exclusive page with your choice of logos, school branding, and design. Every fundraiser can be built to suit your learning institution, individual teams, or solo fundraisers from your student body. Platform privacy you can rely on When it comes to the worldwide web, sharing personal information is a scary endeavor. Keep student, teacher, and parent information private to protect user identities and...
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### Watch the Demo
> Understand the innovative platform that empowers nonprofits to create engaging, memorable fundraising experiences - with ease.
- Published: 2021-12-21
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/product-demo/
Product demo See our 10 ways to raise in action Learn how to delight donors and boost donations with one unifying venue. View our pre-recorded demo or sign up for our live demo. Pre-recorded demo Enter your email and get instant access to a pre-recorded demo. Just a few minutes long and available 24/7. It doesn’t get much simpler than that. Weekly Live Demo Join the conversation during an in-depth exploration of our features, guided by one of our experts. Live product demos take place each week via Zoom on Thursdays at 12p EST / 9a PST / 4p GMT. Sign up on ZoomThousands of amazing organizations use RallyUp for their fundraisers. Now it’s your turn!
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### Platform
> Discover the ultimate fundraising solution tailored for you. Elevate your products initiatives with our user-friendly platforms.
- Published: 2021-12-11
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/platform/
Platform Overview Launch beautiful, powerful fundraisers fast. Only RallyUp lets you combine multiple campaign types in a single fundraiser. Professional fundraisers Combo campaigns Gorgeous branding10 easy ways to wow donors and raise more RallyUp gives your donors awe-inspiring Campaigns every time! Transform the way your supporters connect with your cause. RafflesRealize your cause’s goals with timeless Raffles Thrill your donors with unique creative raffles that have them so excited, they keep entering. Launch your online raffle with ease, full customization, and total management. From tickets, to prizes to drawing options, we’ve got you covered—all from one single dashboard. Learn more Peer-to-Peer FriendlyAuctionsLeave them wanting more with compelling Auction experiences Empower your organization with a popular auction that will be the talk of the town. And don’t stop there, take it national without the hassle of bid sheets or manual payments. With the RallyUp platform, there is no limit when it comes to item value or quality. We believe in delivering a world-class service for your event, that you can easily share, everywhere. Learn moreSweepstakesGive your donors what they want with electric Sweepstakes Entice the world with sweepstakes that will have everyone rushing to your campaign. Design a dream giveaway with unlimited entries, donations, and prizes. With dazzling visual customization and donor incentives, the world truly is your oyster. Learn more Peer-to-Peer FriendlyEvents and TicketingExecute campaign perfection with Events and Ticketing We make it simple to reach out to old and new donors, take payments, deliver a memorable experience, and follow...
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### Who We Serve
> The hardest part about fundraising…is knowing where to start. We have created an all-inclusive solution that lets you realize your fundraising ambitions.
- Published: 2021-12-06
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/who-we-serve/
Unlocking the power of digital participation for organizations of all types The hardest part about fundraising... is knowing where to start. We have created an all-inclusive solution that lets you realize your fundraising ambitions. Get startedWe are the fundraising platform. You are the changemaker. Enterprise Nonprofits Engage donors year-round with an enterprise suite of Fundraising Activities, features, and integrations. Learn moreMid-Size Nonprofits Easily run powerhouse Fundraising Experiences that strengthen donor relationships every season of the year. Learn moreSmall and Grass Roots Fundraising Rapidly launch any Raffle, Auction, A-Thon, and other fun-to-run Fundraising Activities for free. Learn moreCorporate Giving Empower your company and your employee base to support your CSR mission and help make the world brighter. Learn moreThe do-it-all fundraising solution for any organization type Global Charities Keep your worldwide donor base active with year-round activities that can reach them wherever they are. Learn more Schools RallyUp has introduced RallyUp Schools - the single solution designed with a single purpose – your school fundraising. Learn more Marketing agencies Gain capacity with fast campaign set-ups for clients with our multi-tasking, timeless solution. Learn more Religious organizations Save money and fund the missions that matter most with our effortless, yet effective fundraising base. Learn more Sports teams Empower players and fans to raise more with our playing field of effortless sharing capabilities. Learn moreJoin our fast-growing fundraising communityGet started$145,400,000+ Processed in donations 1,230,000+ Unique donors 21,000+ Active campaignsGet started School Fundraising has never been cooler (or easier) Turbocharge your school's fundraising mission...
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### Get Started
> It takes just 60 seconds to get started with RallyUp!
- Published: 2021-04-15
- Modified: 2023-11-02
- URL: https://rallyup.com/pre-sign-up/
Get started in 60 seconds! When you click Continue, you’ll:Step 1Create a loginThis lets you save your progress as you go. Step 2Enter your organization’s nameThis lets you customize campaigns with your branding. Step 3Tell us who you areThis helps us know how to send the funds you raise. That’s it! You’ll have full access to the platform and can start fundraising. ContinueNo credit card required. 100% private. We never share your email.
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### Guidelines for Administrators
> These Guidelines for Administrators are incorporated into our Terms of Use by reference and apply to the use of our website and Services.
- Published: 2021-02-19
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/organizer-administrators/
Guidelines for AdministratorsProhibited Content and ItemsCampaign Expectations and RequirementsID VerificationFollow Branding GuidelinesPolicy ViolationsThese Guidelines for Administrators are incorporated into our Terms of Use by reference and apply to the use of our website and Services. Prohibited Content and Items The following content, activities, and Items are prohibited for use on our website or in connection with the RallyUp Services. Any decision that RallyUp makes concerning the prohibited content and Items, or any other policy compliance decision, will be made in RallyUp’s sole discretion and is final. Drugs or drug paraphernalia Drugs or drug paraphernalia cannot be marketed on a Campaign or offered as an Item. Investments and Profit Sharing Financial incentives, a return on investment, Securities Offering (as defined in the Securities Act of 1933), or participation in any profit sharing. Any type of Campaign that could be considered an initial coin offering (“ICO”) or a Campaign that offers cryptocurrency or other digital asset in token form that could be considered a Securities Offering. Harassment and Hate speech We consider harassment to include, but is not limited to, the following: Abusive videos, comments, or messages. Invasion of privacy. Promoting or representing any individual, group, or organization that promotes hate or uses hate symbols and/or hate terms on their website Sexual harassment. Any form of degradation, subjugation, discrimination or hatred against individuals or groups based on race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, gender, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Nudity and Sexually Explicit Content Nudity and sexually explicit content, which may include:...
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### Cookie Policy
> Review RallyUp's cookie policy to understand how we use cookies to enhance your browsing and fundraising experience.
- Published: 2021-02-09
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/cookie-policy/
Cookie PolicyThis policyWhat are Cookies? Browser CookiesWhat categories of cookies may be used? Necessary cookiesPreferences cookiesStatistics cookiesMarketing or advertising cookiesYour choices Third-party cookies Disabling/Enabling cookies via your browserDo Not Track SignalsContact us This policy RallyUp. com, Inc. (“RallyUp,” “we,” or “us”) uses and allows certain other companies to use cookies and other automated data collection tools (collectively, “cookies”) when you use the Service. “User”, “you” or “your” refers to Administrators, Contributors or any other visitor to the Site or users of the Services, either individually or collectively. “Administrators” refers to individuals who have administrative access to a Campaign(s), to those who have administrative access to an organization account on the RallyUp Platform, and, by reference, to the Organization(s) that those individuals may represent. “Contributors” refers to any user that makes a Contribution to a Campaign on the RallyUp Platform. This Cookie Policy explains the use of cookies on RallyUp’s website rallyup. com and the use of cookies on our other websites and related services operated by, or on behalf of, RallyUp (“Site”) and the Site, mobile applications or connected applications, and other products, offerings and services provided on or through the Site or by or on behalf of RallyUp (the “Service(s)”). We do this to understand your use of our Services; improve your User experience and enable personalized features and content; These technologies are used in analyzing trends, administering the Site, tracking users’ movements around the Site and to gather demographic information about our User base as a whole; and optimize our advertisements...
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### Sweepstakes Official Rules
> The official rules on this page apply to all sweepstakes on RallyUp except to those for which the sponsor has provided their own complete set of official rules.
- Published: 2021-02-09
- Modified: 2023-11-02
- URL: https://rallyup.com/sweepstakes-official-rules/
Sweepstakes Official RulesAbout Our Official Sweepstakes RulesThe Official RulesSweepstakes EligibilitySweepstakes Promotion PeriodHow to Enter a SweepstakesTo Make a DonationTo Enter for FreeSpecial Note About TaxesWinner selection and Odds of WinningPrizesVerification of Winners and Delivery of PrizesUse of Name and LikenessRelease; Limitations of Liability; General conditionsDisputesCautionEntrant's Personal InformationPrivacyWinners' List SponsorAbout Our Official Sweepstakes Rules RallyUp is a fundraising platform that charities and other nonprofit organizations use to promote charitable giving through innovative and exciting online fundraising campaigns. These campaigns include charity sweepstakes. The official rules on this page apply to all sweepstakes on RallyUp except to those for which the sponsor has provided their own complete set of official rules. Note that each sweepstakes sponsor also provides rules that are specific to their sweepstakes. Each sweepstakes page list the rules that are specific to that sweepstakes. The rules that the sponsor has posted on their campaign page supersede any similar rules that are provided on this page. Sponsors may offer certain guaranteed perks and incentives for donating. Perks and incentives are not part of any sweepstakes prize(s) and they are always based on donations. The Official Rules NO PURCHASE, DONATION OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A DONATION OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. By participating in a Sweepstakes on RallyUp, you agree to these Official Rules, to the website Terms of Use, and to all decisions by the Sponsor of the Sweepstakes (“Sponsor”), which are final and binding in...
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### Intellectual Property Policy
> Review RallyUp's intellectual property policy. Understand how we protect our brand and yours.
- Published: 2021-02-09
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/intellectual-property-policy/
Intellectual Property PolicyCopyright Infringement NoticeHow do I report a copyright violation? What happens after RallyUp receives the notice? I’m the RallyUp User and I want to dispute the infringement notice What happens next? TrademarksHow do I report a covered trademark violation? What happens after RallyUp receives the notice? PatentsEffective DateGoverning Law; Submission to JurisdictionRallyUp. com, Inc. (“RallyUp’) takes Intellectual Property (“IP”) rights very seriously. Your use of our services and our websites (the “RallyUp Services”) is subject to and governed by the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, this IP policy, which outlines how RallyUp addresses IP disputes for content on our platform, and all other applicable terms and conditions. Important Note: RallyUp cannot give you legal advice on these issues and this policy does not constitute legal advice. We recommend that you consult with an attorney before submitting any correspondence to us such as a demand letter or a take-down request, or if you have any questions about IP rights. Copyright Infringement Notice If you think someone is infringing your copyrighted content on the RallyUp Platform, under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (“DMCA”), you can contact us and send us a takedown notice for that content. Before you send us a takedown notice, be sure that it has all of the elements listed below, or your complaint will not be considered to be complete. We are not required to act on incomplete DMCA notices. In accordance with the Online Copyright Infringement Liability Limitation Act of the Digital Millennium Copyright...
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### Privacy Policy
> Your privacy matters to us. Review RallyUp's privacy policy to understand how we protect your data and information.
- Published: 2021-02-09
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/privacy-policy/
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### Blog
> Gain insights and drive success with our informative blog articles tailored to empower your journey.
- Published: 2021-02-09
- Modified: 2024-11-06
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/
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### Enterprise / Nonprofit Organizations
> RallyUp offers enterprise-level fundraising solutions for nonprofits. Empower your organization with our advanced tools and support.
- Published: 2021-02-09
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/enterprise-nonprofits/
Donor-centric fundraising for nonprofit enterprises Reach aggressive fundraising goals every quarter. RallyUp is the only platform that gives professionals 10 ways to raise funds. Our intelligent tools work together to give very large charities a unifying fundraising solution. Get started Join some of the world’s largest charities raising funds on RallyUp! Create a donation headquarters with Donation Pages Create evergreen, year-round fundraising with Donation Pages. Present intelligent upsell offers to convert one-time supporters into recurring donors. Donation StoryButtons Present a picture and tiny story with each donate buttonSmart Funds Allocation Allow donors to choose which programs to fundGlobal Contributions With payment support for over 135 global currenciesEmbeddable Donation Pages Customized to match your website (coming soon)Keep large donor bases engaged with multiple ways to give Delight your most generous donors with multiple unforgettable fundraising experiences that you can run simultaneously. Offer your multinational audiences a variety of Fundraising Activities encouraging them to stay active and to donate more often—all from a single branded online venue. Learn more An engaging charity fundraising site for large nonprofit organizationsStart now Ignite supporter empowerment Create campaigns and promotion tools your supporters are proud of and excited to share. Maximize the giving potential of your community with: Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Advocate Fundraising Simple Social Sharing Embeddable Donation Pages (coming soon) Build unbreakable donor relationships with RallyUp Email Marketing RallyUp Email Marketing is powered by ActiveCampaign and is a complete email marketing solution that will turn your donor data into human connections. ActiveCampaign is one of the...
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### Mid-Size Nonprofits
> RallyUp supports mid-size nonprofits in achieving their fundraising goals. Explore our tailored solutions for your organization.
- Published: 2021-02-09
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/mid-size-nonprofits/
Complete fundraising for your mid-size charity Drastically lighten your fundraising load with a platform designed to bring in donations all year long. RallyUp is the perfect solution for mid-size organizations because we scale to the high end (enterprise-class charities) as well as grassroots fundraisers. Get started Join 500,000+ nonprofit users raising funds on RallyUp! Blazing fast fundraisers your donors will love We know that time is short, and the pressure is on. Donation Pages form the foundation for a range of year-round fundraisers. Mix and match Fundraising Activities that attract community donors to your cause, in double-quick time. Don’t settle for running just one experience, run them all, even at the same time! A-thons Auctions Raffles Sweepstakes Peer-to-Peer Store Events & Ticketing Charity Livestreaming Strengthen your community and expand your donor base Make sure your community knows how much they mean to you. We have the tools to energize your engagement with your supporters. Email marketing automation Donor Profiles CRM IntegrationMake RallyUp your fundraising head office Secure your donors’ trust with one familiar online venue for all your fundraisers throughout the year. With seamless integrations, multiple activities, and full customization. We are your perfect flawless fundraising partner. Donation Pages Recurring Donations Time-saving integrationsThe easiest nonprofit management software for fundraising managersStart nowEffortless fundraising designed for you Don’t waste precious time learning how to use a complex fundraising platform. Our platform gives you a range of incredibly smart online tools, without the need for tedious training. Step-by-step, our system guides you through...
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### Auctions
> Join the excitement of giving back while acquiring one-of-a-kind items through our online auctions. Make a difference with every bid.
- Published: 2021-02-09
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/auctions/
An online Auction in minutes? Sold! Hyper-engage your community with the thrill of online bidding. Amp up donations with the only platform offering Auction Gifts - where supporters can donate even if they don't win an Auction item! Secure donor retention and more donations with one epic solution. Create an Auction fundraiserVideo: Auctions in 90 seconds Win the popularity contest Create Auction fundraisers with stunning good looks Create a beautiful auction and launch it in just minutes. Catch everybody’s eye with custom images, text fields, and branding. Amplify online donations with Auction Gifts With Auction Gifts, you can receive donations from any and every bidder – not just the winner! When bidding, donors can optionally choose to make a donation in the event they don’t win the item. Auction Gifts are a RallyUp innovation that nobody else offers. Learn more Empower your donors to buy it now! Let donors purchase an item instead of bidding for it. Want to list more than one Auction item? You can Auction off multiples of the same item and sort items into categories so your supporters can easily find them. Instant donor gratification? Check! Spread the news Tell the world with links to your Experience page or individual items. Multiply your message with Peer-to-Peer fundraising, easy social sharing, and Text-to-Give. Never miss a bid with pre-registration Make it super easy for donors to quickly join your Auction and start bidding as soon as it begins. Pre-registration empowers your donors to create an account...
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### Donor Profiles
> Give your donors the attention they deserve. Access valuable data detailing the history of each supporter’s enthusiasm for your cause.
- Published: 2021-02-09
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/donor-profiles/
Your donors will love how well you know them Give your donors the attention they deserve. Access valuable data detailing the history of each supporter's enthusiasm for your cause. Start fundraising today Access secure profiles that include all user and campaign information The better you know your donors, the better you can communicate your cause with them and pull in stronger donations. This valuable donor data gives you powerful community insights, allowing you to stay current and boost engagement. Organizational level view of all donor information Each supporter’s activity over time Records of Peer-to-Peer registrations made and promoter sign-ups Know your donors like the back of your hand Donor name Supporter type When donor was first/last seen Donors’ total donation history Donors first Experience Donors total Experiences Profiles for all types of supporters Donor Profiles Anyone who has donated to your campaign A complete overview of each donor and every interaction with your causePeer-to-Peer Profiles Anyone who has participated as an individual participant or part of a team on the Peer-to-Peer promotion of your campaign A total outline of each Peer-to-Peer participant and their activity around your causeLearn more Sharing Rewards Promoter Profiles Anyone who has signed up as a Promoter through the Sharing Rewards feature on the Experience A thorough rundown of every Promoter from the RallyUp Sharing Rewards programLearn moreLet your donors know how much you care There’s an ad-hoc email option built into the Donor Profiles. You can send personalized emails to one person or a group...
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### Peer-to-Peer
> Engage supporters with peer-to-peer fundraising on RallyUp's platform. Harness the power of your network to raise funds.
- Published: 2021-02-09
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/peer-to-peer/
Peer-to-Peer fundraise like a boss Only RallyUp’s Peer-to-Peer can be used with multiple campaign types, including Raffles, Events, Stores, and more! We make it easy to power up your fan base to generate more donations, converting their friends, family, coworkers—or even their local barista—into your newest donors. Get StartedVideo: Peer-to-Peer in 90 seconds Peer-to-Peer and RallyUp are a dynamic duo Flex your supporters' superpowers. Unlike competitors who offer isolated Peer-to-peer, RallyUp's Peer-to-Peer fundraising platform for non-profits works with every way you can raise. 1. Choose your Experience2. Enable our Peer-to-Peerfunctionality3. Watch your organization’s engagement reach new heightsCast a wide net(work) and boost your organization’s social cred Break down barriers to getting new donors. Your supporters already know people who would love to help your cause. All you need to do is help them connect. Personalized fundraising page Mobile-friendly design Easy social sharingCustom link Text-to-giveGamify your fundraising game Keep the Peer-to-Peer momentum building. RallyUp leaderboards fuel friendly competition. Promoter incentives give high-performing supporters the chance to score awesome prizes. Peer into awesomeness Donations at a glance Track your fundraising progress at a dedicated dashboard with easy-to-access, up-to-the-minute insights. Participant portal Give Peer-to-Peer participants access to their own dashboard to keep tabs on their progress and other key info. Super-flexible settings Keep your Peer-to-Peer exclusive by activating the invitation-only setting or enabling the public setting to allow anyone to raise funds. Take Peer-to-Peer for a spinStart a FundraiserFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is Peer-to-Peer fundraising? Peer-to-Peer fundraising is a method where individuals create personal...
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### Total Custom Branding
> RallyUp’s custom branding options make white label fundraising easy. Get a platform that fits perfectly with your brand identity. Explore our custom fundraising features.
- Published: 2021-02-09
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/custom-branding/
Your brand deserves total recognition Our Total Custom Branding builds trust. Ensure your donors have a gorgeous, familiar experience from start to finish. Get startedDonors know they’re giving right to you At RallyUp, our customization options are so complete that your donors won’t question for a second where their money is going. Design pages to resemble your website. Give donors confidence that they’re in the right place by setting up your:Logo Fonts Colors HeaderFooter Favicon Custom Domain Custom SubdomainGet startedCommunicate with your donors, your way The customization doesn’t stop when your donors give. Send emails with your personal logo and custom domain (coming soon). When donors receive email communications about their fundraising experience, your branding will be clear and consistent. They’ll immediately know that it is you reaching out. Need help designing your page? Reach out! At RallyUp, we are here to help you create flawless fundraisers. That is why we offer you live support. Our team is ready and eager to help you brand your campaign perfectly. Reach outSee what people have to say about RallyUp“Great platform for white labeling” Hosting our online auction on RallyUp was such a win! We were able to customize the platform to showcase not only the items up for auction but our cause and mission with ease and the customer service couldn’t be beat. We will definitely turn to RallyUp again in the future! G2 Review Small-Business in EntertainmentTime to get creativeGet started
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### Premium Features
> Find out if RallyUp has the exact functionality you are looking for by reviewing our complete list of features.
- Published: 2021-02-09
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/features/
Maximize donations by leveraging free power features others charge for Donation Pages Inspire spectacular giving every day of every season RallyUp’s intelligent Donation Pages are the key to your year-round fundraising success. Donation StoryButtons Tell a captivating story with a custom image and text for each donation button. Let donors share an important piece of their story with Donation Dedications. Learn moreOnetime to Lifetime Encourage donors to switch their one-time gift to a monthly donation. Make it easy for your donors to say yes by offering a monthly amount based on a custom percentage. Learn moreSmart Funds Allocation Give donors the power to select one or more programs to fund. RallyUp will automatically distribute the donation evenly between them. Learn moreTotal Custom Branding so good, your supporters will instantly know it’s you Make every impression as powerful as your firstSpark the joy of recognition with a full pallet of: Colors Fonts Images Footer options Custom domain Remove RallyUp branding And so much more Strengthen donor friendships with fully branded Donation Pages, Experience pages, marketing emails, system emails, and even your personal thank you notes. Learn more A beautiful way to let your donors know you care Instantly know everything about a donor’s contributions to your organization with Donor Profiles. Keep track of every communication you’ve sent to members of your community Get alerts of all your supporter's activity on your campaign with donor activity notifications Automatically send messages to special groups with specific information and updates Thank first-time donors or...
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### Integrations
> Powerful integrations allow you to connect RallyUp to your favorite tools and give you the insights you need to make good decisions.
- Published: 2021-02-09
- Modified: 2025-05-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/integrations/
Powerful apps that play well together Level up your charity by pairing your existing solutions with RallyUp. Build bridges that put your data where you need it most. Start fundraising Work intimately with your CRM You know your donors best. Get to know them even better. Create smarter outreach when you integrate RallyUp with your CRM’s donor database. Expand donor analytics with: Salesforce Microsoft Dynamics HubSpot ActiveCampaign Virtuous CRM NeonCRM Monday. com Pipedrive ZohoCRM Act! CRMAnd many more! More on CRM IntegrationCrush email marketing automation your way From current campaigns to automated drip emails, RallyUp works with your solution. Build, grow, and galvanize your donor base when you integrate with RallyUp. Learn more Mailchimp ActiveCampaign SendGrid Marketing Campaigns Moosend Zoho Campaigns iContact Campaign Monitor Aweber Robly And many more! And many more! Learn moreAutomate almost anything with Zapier Shrink your busywork with Zapier and RallyUp by automating repetitive tasks. Whether you’re promoting your Store (Sales) listings via email or announcing Raffle winners on Twitter, there’s a Zap for that. Zapier can also connect your RallyUp fundraisers with over 5,000 of the most popular business and productivity apps. Supersize your marketing smarts with analytics integration Track and analyze donor behavior with Google Analytics Fuel your fundraiser with Meta (Facebook) Pixel advertising and digital marketingSee how quickly and easily RallyUp snaps into your apps and processesGet started Double your fundraising profits with Double the Donation (coming soon) Make it easy for your donors to get matching employer funds to your organization. Donors...
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### Accessibility Statement
> RallyUp.com, Inc. strives to ensure that its services are accessible to people with disabilities.
- Published: 2019-09-19
- Modified: 2023-10-29
- URL: https://rallyup.com/accessibility-statement/
General Accessibility on RallyUp. com Enabling the Accessibility Menu Disclaimer Here For You Contact UsRallyUp. com, Inc. Accessibility Statement Updated: January 2022. General RallyUp. com, Inc. strives to ensure that its services are accessible to people with disabilities. RallyUp. com, Inc. has invested a significant amount of resources to help ensure that its website is made easier to use and more accessible for people with disabilities, with the strong belief that every person has the right to live with dignity, equality, comfort and independence. Accessibility on RallyUp. com RallyUp. com makes available the UserWay Website Accessibility Widget that is powered by a dedicated accessibility server. The software allows RallyUp. com to improve its compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2. 1). Enabling the Accessibility Menu The RallyUp. com accessibility menu can be enabled either by hitting the tab key when the page first loads or by clicking the accessibility menu icon that appears on the corner of the page. After triggering the accessibility menu, please wait a moment for the accessibility menu to load in its entirety. Disclaimer RallyUp. com, Inc. continues its efforts to constantly improve the accessibility of its site and services in the belief that it is our collective moral obligation to allow seamless, accessible and unhindered use also for those of us with disabilities. In an ongoing effort to continually improve and remediate accessibility issues, we also regularly scan RallyUp. com with UserWay's Accessibility Scanner to identify and fix every possible accessibility barrier on...
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## Posts
### Cost-effectiveness in Fundraising: How to do a Cost-Benefit Analysis and Why it's Important
> Discover the power of cost-benefit analysis for nonprofits and startups. Make informed decisions, optimize resources, and enhance your fundraising efforts today!
- Published: 2025-05-07
- Modified: 2025-05-12
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/cost-effectiveness-in-fundraising/
- Categories: Fundraising, Fundraising Metrics
- Tags: conversion rate, online fundraising
Discover the power of cost-benefit analysis for nonprofits and startups. Make informed decisions, optimize resources, and enhance your fundraising efforts today!
What is a cost-benefit analysis? Cost-benefit analysis is a handy tool to help you get the most out of your fundraising efforts, and it’s essential for nonprofits, startups, or anyone trying to maximize impact without wasting resources. It helps you to evaluate whether a campaign or event is worth the investment. A cost-benefit analysis (CBA) helps you make smart moves with every dollar and hour you’ve got. Doing a CBA at the right times—think before a big event, during your annual planning, or when you’re tightening the budget—means you’re not just throwing spaghetti at the wall. You’re building campaigns that hit hard, keep donors happy, and stay true to your mission. Plus, it’s a great way to plan for the long haul! What are the key components of a fundraising cost-benefit analysis? Purpose-driven focus What’s the goal? Every CBA starts with a big, bold mission. Example: A charity wants to host a gala dinner to raise $100K for kids’ education. PurposeKey questionExample (Gala dinner)Raise funds "How much net revenue can we make? ""$100K target after costs"Grow the donor base"How many new donors will join? ""50+ new long-term supporters"Boost visibility"Will the media cover this? ""Local news & social buzz" Holistic cost evaluation Leave no dollar untracked! Example: That gala needs a venue (10K), catering(10K), catering(8K), staff hours (5K), and opportunity cost: $15K (what you’d lose by not doing an online auction instead). Cost typeWhat’s included? Gala exampleDirect costs Venue, food, marketing10K+8K + 3K=21KIndirect costsStaff time, overheads$5KOpportunity costsOther...
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### Calculating the return on investment (ROI) in fundraising
> Are you looking to calculate the Return on Investment (ROI) in fundraising? This article details the formula on how to do it and includes a free calculator.
- Published: 2025-05-07
- Modified: 2025-05-12
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/fundraising-roi/
- Categories: Fundraising, Fundraising Metrics
- Tags: conversion rate, online fundraising
This is your ultimate guide to fundraising ROI! Learn how to calculate it, how to boost it, and how to know when you need more info to make those big, bold, strategic moves.
This is your ultimate guide to fundraising ROI! We’re talking about how to calculate it, how to boost it, and how to know when you need more info to make those big, bold, strategic moves. What is the return on investment (ROI) in fundraising? Alright, let’s talk about fundraising ROI—your resource for crushing it in the fundraising game! This isn’t just some boring metric. And guess what? It’s super simple to figure out. Let’s break it down, step by step, so you can own this like a pro. Fundraising ROI is all about comparing what you spent to what you earned. Think of it as your fundraising report card. Did you ace it? Or is there room to level up? Sure, gross revenue numbers might look flashy, but ROI is the real “most valuable player” when it comes to measuring your campaign’s success. Why? Because it’s not just the money you raise—it’s the money you keep after costs. And hey, if you’re not tracking ROI, you’re basically flying blind. Until you factor in the costs of your fundraising efforts and think about where else that money could’ve gone, you can’t really say if your campaign crushed it or just... fizzled. Now, some folks think ROI is just a “business thing” that doesn’t apply to nonprofits. Wrong! Others say they care about ROI, but then they keep doing the same old underperforming events or mailing letters to people who’ll never donate....
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### 42 Fundraising KPIs and Metrics Everyone Should Measure
> Master nonprofit fundraising metrics with our comprehensive guide. Learn to track KPIs and transform data into actionable insights for better results.
- Published: 2025-04-21
- Modified: 2025-05-07
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/fundraising-kpis/
- Categories: Fundraising, Fundraising Metrics
- Tags: conversion rate, online fundraising
Master nonprofit fundraising metrics with our comprehensive guide. Learn to track KPIs and transform data into actionable insights for better results.
As a nonprofit pro, you’re all in. You research fundraising software, find donors, market your mission, plan events, follow up, and more. But how do you know it’s all paying off? Enter nonprofit fundraising metrics—also known as KPIs. These little numbers are your strength! Track them and you can improve your strategies, fine-tune your programs, and up your fundraising results overall. But don’t just collect data for the fun of it—use it! Too many nonprofits gather info and do nothing with it. That’s a waste! If you're not using the data, skip the reports. Start small—personalize your messages or refresh your donation form. Every little bit counts. KPIs can be financial or non-financial and span across your whole organization. In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know to start tracking and winning big with your fundraising metrics. The best fundraising leaders are pros at understanding their performance metrics and proving how every dollar invested brings in more. When you really get your ROI, it’s way easier to pitch for more investment because you know it’ll pay off big time. What are nonprofit fundraising metrics? Nonprofit fundraising metrics, or key performance indicators (KPIs), are all about showing how well your nonprofit is hitting its key goals. Data isn’t the issue. More data won’t fix anything. What matters is HOW you use it—smartly and purposefully! Nonprofits use metrics on two levels. "High-level" KPIs give you the big picture, tracking overall performance....
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### What is the conversion rate? How to calculate and use conversion rate
> Understand what is conversion rate and why it is essential for nonprofits to track potential donor actions online.
- Published: 2025-03-24
- Modified: 2025-05-07
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/fundraising-metrics-conversion-rate/
- Categories: Fundraising, Fundraising Metrics
- Tags: conversion rate, Conversion rate definition and meaning, conversion rate meaning, CR, definition of conversion rate, What does CR stand for
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!
Online donors come from everywhere—social media, email, events, you name it. And guess what? Some folks might even use other methods (hello, checks or stock donations! ) to make bigger gifts. But do you know how many potential donors visit your website each month? And—gasp! —how many leave without donating? (We can fix that! ) Your page conversion rate is the trick metric showing how many visitors become donors. What is conversion rate in fundraising? Conversion rate = the number of people who finished the process or who took action like donating or signing up during a specific time ÷ by the number of people who started it. Just like that! Simple math, big insights. For most nonprofits, a good conversion rate falls between 1% and 4%, depending on your sector and methods. Think of it like this: For a donation form, it’s how many people filled it out ÷ by how many people saw it. Why does conversion rate matter? It’s an ace up your sleeve to see what’s working (or not)! Is your donation form crushing it? Your conversion rate will tell you. Conversion is just one piece of the donor journey: attract, engage, convert. Think of it like a three-step dance! Attract: Maybe they found you on social media (thanks, digital strategy! ) or at an epic fundraising event. Engage: They’re checking out your website, reading your stories, or learning about your mission. Convert: They donate, sign up, or...
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### Personalized “thank-you for your donation” templates to make donors feel special
> Enhance donor relations with our donation thank you note template that encourages continued support and appreciation.
- Published: 2025-03-24
- Modified: 2025-05-06
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/personalized-donation-thank-you-note-templates/
- Categories: Fundraising
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Want to make donors feel truly appreciated? Our thank you note template doesn't just express gratitude—it builds lasting relationships that inspire continued giving!
Want to know how to make your thank-you letter for donations pop so much that your donor might actually seek you out at an event, cross the room, and gush about how much they loved it? Now, that’s our target. Because when you can write a letter that moves people like that, your donors won’t just stick around—they’ll stay for the long haul. Surely, longer than other donors! Why do donors stop giving? Donors stop giving for a few reasons. But what did IMPACTS Research find out? Based on responses from 98,000 previous donors who gave between $250-$2,500 annually but didn’t make another gift to the same nonprofit organization, what is the #1 reason donors stop giving? #1 No acknowledgment from nonprofits. Penelope Burk, author of Donor-Centered Fundraising, has spent nearly 20 years uncovering what donors want most—and it’s simple: Thank you. Confirmation that their gift is working as intended. Measurable proof that their gift is making a difference. That’s it. Just genuine appreciation. With great donor management software like RallyUp, sending thank-you letters becomes effortless. They’re sent right away—automatically—after every single donation. What are other reasons donors STOP GIVING, you may ask? #2. Not asked again #3. Lack of communication about the impact of gift #4. Failed intent (donor forgot) #5. Gave to another organization instead Why thank-you letters for donations matter Let’s take a quick trip down memory lane—think about the last thank-you note you got. Was...
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### How Does Fundraising Work: A Complete Guide to Raising Money for Any Cause
> Want to learn how to raise money for your cause? No matter what your goals are, we've got the complete guide that will put you on the path to success!
- Published: 2025-03-21
- Modified: 2025-05-07
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/how-to-raise-money/
- Categories: Fundraising
- Tags: how can i raise money for a cause, how can i raise money for a good cause, how to fundraise money, how to raise money, how to raise money fast, how to raise money for a cause, how to start a fundraiser for a cause, how to start raising money for a cause, raise money for a cause
Want to learn how to raise money for your cause? No matter what your goals are, we've got the complete guide that will put you on the path to success!
Whether you’re a nonprofit raising money for a nation-wide cause or a local school raising money for classroom supplies and field trips, the entire fundraising experience has the same foundational principles. This means that no matter who’s fundraising or what you’re fundraising for, you’re just a few steps away from crushing your goals! So, let’s get right into showing you how to raise money for any cause. The basics of fundraising Fundraising is passion, purpose, and people coming together to make a difference! Whether you’re supporting a local charity, funding a school project, or backing groundbreaking research, fundraising lets you be part of something bigger. It’s your chance to contribute to a cause you care about, even if you can’t be on the front lines. Before you start, check your local laws—some fundraisers need permits or registrations. Keep it ethical, too: be honest about your cause and avoid guilt-tripping donors. Trust starts with integrity! Fundraising key players: meet the team! Every great fundraiser has a dream team behind it. Here’s who’s who: Organizations & Nonprofits These are the heart and soul of fundraising. They’re the ones with the big ideas and the big goals. Their job? To inspire, connect, and show the world why their cause matters. Donors Donors are the people, businesses, or foundations who give their time, money, or resources to make things happen. They’re motivated by passion, purpose, or sometimes just the joy of giving. Volunteers The ultimate cheerleaders! Volunteers roll up their...
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### Calculating your cost-per-dollar raised: a guide for nonprofits
> Are you looking to calculate the cost per dollar raised in fundraising? This article details the formula for doing so!
- Published: 2025-03-14
- Modified: 2025-05-07
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/fundraising-metrics-cost-per-dollar-raised/
- Categories: Fundraising
- Tags: calculate cost per dollar raised, cost per dollar raised, cost per dollar raised benchmarks, cost per dollar raised calculator, cost per dollar raised formula, fundraising cost per dollar raised, how to calculate cost per dollar raised, what is a good cost per dollar raised
Mastering the fundraising game is about to get easier with our deep dive into calculating your cost per dollar raised; the essential metric savvy fundraisers call the fundraising ratio. Trust us when we say this simple calculation will revolutionize how you plan, execute, and evaluate every fundraising campaign from this day forward.
Naturally, you want your fundraising strategies to be as effective as possible. That’s where fundraising metrics come in. Once you get to know them, they’ll unlock the most valuable insights. In this article, you’ll learn how to calculate and use your cost per dollar raised (CPDR), also known as the fundraising ratio. Spoiler: It’s a game-changer. “It Takes Money to Make Money” You’ve probably heard this saying from the business world, right? Well, it applies to nonprofits, too! Fundraising isn’t free—it costs money to bring in money. That’s why it’s pivotal to track your spending and return on investment (ROI). You need to know if your programs are pulling their weight and making back their budget. What are the KPIs? Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are the leads of metrics—they help you measure progress. And guess what? CPDR is a KPI big name. It answers one simple but powerful question: What value are you getting from the money you spend on fundraising? What is the cost-per-dollar raised (CPDR) CPDR—cost per dollar raised—sounds fancy, but it’s super simple. It tells you exactly how much your nonprofit spends to bring in one dollar in donations. Think of it as your efficiency scorecard—are you spending too much, too little, or just the right amount to hit your goals? Your fundraising might look amazing—six-figure events, revenue soaring—but hold up! When you dig into CPDR, you might find some sneaky spending leaks. Yikes, right? Why CPDR matters? CPDR (Cost Per Dollar Raised) is the ...
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### 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!
- Published: 2025-03-14
- Modified: 2025-04-21
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/fundraising-efficiency-ratio/
- Categories: Fundraising
In nonprofit fundraising, every dollar counts. Fundraising efficiency ratios help you figure out how effectively you’re raising and using funds. Learn more here!
What is the fundraising efficiency ratio? Fundraising efficiency ratio is the number that shows how much it costs your nonprofit organization to raise funds. Think of it as a "cost-to-raise" meter. If you spend 0. 50 cents to raise 1 dollar, you’re absolutely killing it! That means you’re super-efficient—more money is going toward your cause, not just covering costs. The lower the ratio, the better. Higher numbers? That’s your fundraising strategy showing off how efficient it is. (But watch out—if it’s too high, it might mean you’re spending too much to get those donations. ) Why does the fundraising efficiency ratio matter? Donor love: Donors want to know their money’s making a real impact. A low ratio screams, “We’re smart with your cash! ” Sustainability: A high ratio might mean you’re spending too much to raise funds. Not cool for long-term survival. Benchmarking: Compare your ratio to similar organizations. It’s like a friendly competition to see who’s best at fundraising efforts. Who’s watching? Big names like Guidestar and Charity Navigator use this ratio to rate nonprofits. So yeah, it’s kind of a big deal. Why should you care? It’s your report card for fundraising success. It builds trust with donors—transparency is basic! It helps you level up by catching where you can improve. Bottom line? Nail this ratio, and you’re not just raising funds—you’re building confidence, sustainability, and a rock-solid reputation. How to calculate your fundraising efficiency ratio?...
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### Comprehensive fundraising strategy and plan with template for nonprofits
> Discover how a fundraising plan can unify your team and set clear financial goals. Start your journey to successful fundraising.
- Published: 2025-03-14
- Modified: 2025-04-17
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/fundraising-plan/
- Categories: Fundraising
- Tags: fundraising plan
Unlock the power of a fundraising plan for your nonprofit. With our free templates, you can set goals and outline steps for effective nonprofit strategies!
Table of contentsUnderstanding the importance of a strategic fundraising plan 4 basic types of nonprofit strategic plan models Key components of a comprehensive fundraising strategy 1. Executive summary 2. Mission statement 3. Vision statement 4. Values 5. Goals or priorities 6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Examples of a nonprofit strategic plan Making your fundraising plan Goals or priorities Set new goals Creating a budget Evaluate past finances & fundraising plans Create a calendar Creating the case for support in implementing your fundraising plan Tips for implementing and executing your fundraising plan SWOT analysis Assign and delegate How you’ll be raising those funds Consider new trends for your fundraising plan Go into all the details Use the right fundraising platform! Download our fundraising plan template for nonprofits Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about fundraising plans Understanding the importance of a strategic fundraising plan When departments aren’t on the same page, things can spiral quickly. A fundraising strategy gets everyone moving in the same direction, ensuring straightforward communication between your team. A nonprofit strategic plan gives your organization clear direction—setting goals and deciding how to get there. It typically covers 1-5 years. Whether it’s for the next year or longer, it breaks down the steps you’ll take. It lays out both your financial goals and the marketing strategies to make them happen. But how do you kick it off? What strategies should you choose? 4 basic types of nonprofit strategic plan models 1. Standard This one’s simple. Set your goal (or goals), then outline the steps to crush them. Add in a timeline to keep things on track. This model is the go-to because it works...
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### Innovative revenue generation strategies for nonprofits
> Boost your earned income with innovative fundraising strategies. Unlock your organization's potential and make a lasting impact.
- Published: 2025-02-20
- Modified: 2025-04-17
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/innovative-revenue-generation-strategies-for-nonprofits/
- Categories: Fundraising
- Tags: example of a fundraising strategy, fundraising strategies, fundraising strategy, fundraising strategy example
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.
A shortcut to finding potential in your nonprofit Ready to discover new ways to increase your earned income? Start by looking at your NPO through a fresh lens. Step outside the daily grind and get a new perspective. Here’s where to begin: What gaps are holding you back? What roadblocks are your customers, members, or beneficiaries hitting? What’s your unfair advantage? What do you do better than anyone else out there? What valuable assets do you have? Think intellectual property, curriculum, systems, or even physical space. What kind of support does an organization, community, or individual really need? It's all about customizing the help to fit the giver’s goals. Here are some basic queries to think about as you figure out the best kind of assistance. What impact do you want to make? Are you aiming to change a single life or spark a bigger movement? It all comes down to your donor goal: Do you want to help someone directly or make an impact on many? Or, why not both? How can people trust the cause? What is the #1 reason donors stop giving? They don’t trust that their money is being spent wisely. Right behind that, donors feel disconnected from the nonprofit they once supported. This shows that nonprofits must prove their trustworthiness. After all, actions speak louder than words! What is mutual aid? Mutual aid is all about neighbors coming together to help each...
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### Corporate sponsorship: the complete guide for nonprofits
> Tap into the benefits of corporate sponsorships. Boost your brand reputation, gain tax perks, and make a positive impact on the community.
- Published: 2025-01-31
- Modified: 2025-04-17
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/corporate-sponsorships/
- Categories: Fundraising
- Tags: charities and sponsorship, charity sponsorship, corporate sponsors, corporate sponsorship, how to ask for sponsorship, how to get sponsors, how to get sponsorship
Uncover the power of corporate sponsorships. See how businesses can support causes, enhance their brand image, and gain public recognition.
Corporate sponsorships are a win-win solution! Corporate sponsorships are a fantastic way businesses can make a difference; nonprofits get the support they need to keep doing their good work, while companies get tax perks and a promotion of their brand image. Companies step up with support, whether that’s through funding a huge event like an annual 5K or donating awesome products for an auction. But it’s not just about giving. It's also about visibility! Why is corporate philanthropy a big thing right now? When companies align themselves with a cause, they not only show they care, but they also get public recognition for it. This partnership often leads to the “halo effect” — where the goodwill from the nonprofit rubs off on the business, hyping its reputation and drawing in new customers. Did you know? Over 77% of American consumers are more likely to buy from businesses that are committed to making the world a better place! And 25% won’t touch companies with shady business practices. Handbook for responsible P-philanthropy Choosing the right corporate sponsors With the spotlight on both your nonprofit and the companies you team up with, it’s clear why choosing the right corporate sponsor matters so much. As partnerships between nonprofits, government agencies, and for-profits grow, having solid policies in place is key. Here are some questions to consider before jumping into a partnership: Would we be proud to be publicly associated with this partner? Do they share our...
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### Fundraising 101: A Comprehensive Guide for Nonprofits
> Looking for fundraising 101 tips? Look no further. Unlock the secrets of nonprofit fundraising with practical fundraising 101 tips.
- Published: 2024-12-20
- Modified: 2025-04-17
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/fundraising-101/
- Categories: Fundraising
Over the last decade, I’ve had the chance to work with organizations of all sizes and with some amazing nonprofits, learning the ins and outs of fundraising along the way. It’s not always easy, experiencing everything from grassroots campaigns to large-scale fundraising strategies, but it’s incredibly rewarding when everything clicks.
Over the last decade, I’ve had the chance to work with organizations of all sizes and with some amazing nonprofits, learning the ins and outs of fundraising along the way. It’s not always easy, experiencing everything from grassroots campaigns to large-scale fundraising strategies, but it’s incredibly rewarding when everything clicks. Whether it’s building the campaign or simply figuring out how to make “the ask” without feeling awkward, I’ve seen (and made) plenty of mistakes—and found solutions for every problem I encountered. In this article, I’m sharing some of those tried-and-true fundraising 101 tips. I'll guide you through the essentials of nonprofit fundraising, from writing a compelling ask to leveraging technology and donor relationships. Think of it as a guide for helping you keep the focus. If you’ve ever wondered where to start or how to level up, you’re in the right place. Over the years, I’ve seen so many misconceptions about fundraising, and I think clearing these up can make a huge difference in how nonprofits approach their work. Let me share a few I’ve come across: Fundraising is Just Asking for Money. It’s easy to think this, but no—fundraising is so much more. It’s about building relationships, originating stories that move people, and sparking a real emotional connection to your mission. It’s not just a transaction. Once a Donor Gives, They’ll Keep Giving. Oh, I wish it were that simple! Keeping donors engaged is all about showing them love. Say thank you, let them know what their gift accomplished, and...
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### 84 Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits
> Uncover 84 creative fundraising ideas designed for nonprofits. Tailor your approach to maximize engagement and drive donations for your organization’s mission.
- Published: 2024-12-18
- Modified: 2025-05-06
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/nonprofit-fundraising-ideas/
- Categories: Fundraising
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.
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. Of course, not all fundraising ideas work equally well for all nonprofits. The strategy that attracts generous donations for a preschool might backfire if you’re raising cash for a food bank or an environmental charity. In this article, we look at 78 creative online fundraising ideas for nonprofits geared toward different types of nonprofits so you can plan a fundraiser that resonates deeply with YOUR unique constituency. These fundraising ideas for nonprofit campaigns are all vetted, proven, and popular. We’ve gone ahead and sorted them by the type of charity they would suit best, though any idea can be adapted if you see potential in it. Fundraising Ideas For Preschools Caring for and educating little ones isn’t cheap! Preschools often have to reach out to generous parents, volunteers, and supporters to help fund events like field trips or purchasing essentials, such as books, art supplies, and other resources. Here are a few fundraising ideas to get inspired. 1. Spelling bee Fundraiser: A-Thon, Event, Livestreaming Cost: 1/5 Effort: 1/5 Result: 4/5 A spelling bee is a fun way to sharpen children’s minds while raising some cash! It’s super easy to host the Event online using platforms like...
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### How to Run an Online 50/50 Raffle: The Definitive Guide
> Online 50/50 Raffles are are simple to set up, easy to run, and perfect for raising funds fast with minimal hassle. Plus, everybody wants to win cash.
- Published: 2024-12-05
- Modified: 2025-05-06
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/virtual-50-50-raffle/
- Categories: Fundraising
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.
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. The big difference between a prize Raffle and a 50/50 Raffle? It’s all about the prize! Prize Raffles mean picking the perfect prize, paying for it or getting it donated, and handling the shipping logistics. With online 50/50 Raffles, it’s all cash—no prize to worry about. That makes them quicker and easier to set up. Both Raffles still need good planning and promotion to make them a success, but online 50/50 Raffles keep it user-friendly and stress-free! A digital 50/50 Raffle, which takes minimal planning and effort and has no upfront costs, can be an effective and simple fundraising solution for nonprofits of any size. Read on to find out more about what a 50/50 Raffle software is, how an online 50/50 Raffle works, what makes digital 50/50 Raffle so great, and how you can create a virtual 50/50 Raffle with ease using the RallyUp platform. What is an online 50/50 Raffle? A 50/50 online Raffle is much like other Raffles; donors buy an entry for a chance to win a prize if their name or entry is drawn. The primary difference between a traditional Raffle and a 50/50 Raffle is...
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### 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.
- Published: 2024-12-02
- Modified: 2025-05-06
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/25-christmas-fundraising-ideas-for-schools/
- Categories: 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.
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. This blog will provide 25 engaging 4. Photos with Santa Organize a visit with Santa for keepsake holiday photoshoots. Sell prints and digital downloads. 5. Holiday shopping Events Host local small businesses at a holiday shopping bazaar. Earn proceeds from vendor rental fees and sales commissions. 6. Christmas cookie decorating kits Sell kits with cookie dough, icing and decorations for festive holiday fun. 7. Hot chocolate stand Set up a hot chocolate stand at holiday Events and performances. 8. Christmas caroling Organize groups of carolers available for booking holiday performances. 9. Holiday Raffle fundraising Raffle off holiday gift baskets, prizes and treats for extra fundraising. 10. Breakfast with Santa Organize a pancake breakfast with Santa’s visit. Sell tickets and photos. 11. Holiday bake Sale Sell any homemade cakes, cookies, pies and treats for holiday feasts. 12. Christmas craft fair Rent vendor booths at a Christmas craft fair. Earn commission on all sales by artisan crafters. 13. Wreath making workshops Host festive wreath-making workshops using greenery and decor. Charge workshop fees. 14. Holiday grams Students buy candy canes and holiday notes delivered to friends during school. 15. Holiday movie night Screen a holiday movie after school and sell tickets, snacks and drinks. 16. Reindeer food kits Assemble and sell reindeer food kits,...
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### Read-A-Thons: How to Do Them Right
> Read-a-thons are a tried and true method for raising money for the things your students need! Here’s everything you need to know.
- Published: 2024-11-22
- Modified: 2024-11-22
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/read-a-thons-how-to-do-them-right/
- Categories: Fundraising, Schools
Read-a-thons are a tried and true method for raising money for the things your students need! Here’s everything you need to know.
If you’re in the field of education, then you’re most likely no stranger to a read-a-thon. This type of fundraiser has been a staple for schools all over the country for a long time! Especially in elementary schools where kids are just learning to read. With the constant challenge of lacking funds, schools are no stranger to fundraisers. They have to be as student achievement is directly linked to the amount of money schools have to help them learn. Until there is more movement in the education sector that spurs policy change, your school can at least put on fundraisers, like read-a-thons, to raise money for the things your students need! What is a Read-a-Thon Fundraiser? A read-a-thon challenges students to read as many books as they can during an allotted period of time. It can be made into a fundraising event by allowing friends and family to pledge a dollar amount for the amount of pages or books read. For example: Carey is a 4th grade student at Desert Willow Elementary School who’s participating in their annual read-a-thon fundraiser. Carey’s mom, dad, sister and aunt all pledge that they’ll donate $10 for every 100 pages Carey reads. At the end of the read-a-thon, Carey has read 500 pages. Since Carey’s mom, dad, sister and aunt all pledged $10 for every 100 pages read, they must each donate $50 to the school. With Carey’s family alone, she raised $200 for her school in one month. If you...
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### Pledge & RallyUp Partner for a full-service donation experience!
> At RallyUp, we’re excited to announce our partnership with Pledge 💜🪄This powerful integration combines the strengths of both platforms to provide a seamless, full-service donation experience for nonprofits, businesses, and individuals.
- Published: 2024-11-12
- Modified: 2024-11-13
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/pledge-rallyup-partner-for-a-full-service-donation-experience/
- Categories: Fundraising
At RallyUp, we’re excited to announce our partnership with Pledge. Nonprofits and businesses that cannot use Stripe or PayPal to receive donations can leverage seamless integration with Pledge's world-class services.
At RallyUp, we’re excited to announce our partnership with Pledge 💜🪄This powerful integration combines the strengths of both platforms. Nonprofits and businesses that cannot use Stripe or PayPal to receive donations can leverage seamless integration with Pledge's world-class services. It also works for individuals who are fundraising on RallyUp with the donations going directly to a nonprofit. Whether you're hosting a raffle 🎟️, running a crowdfunding campaign, managing an event 🎤, or selling tickets 🎫, you can now enjoy RallyUp's full suite of features with the ease of choosing Pledge as your donation processor! "RallyUp is thrilled to partner with Pledge to help more customers do more good in the world. It's a great solution for RallyUp Corporate Giving and other campaigns that require an alternative funding solution. RallyUp’s seamless integration with Pledge makes it simple, so you can focus on fundraising. " Steve Bernat, CEO, RallyUp RallyUp's Full-Service Fundraising Platform now works with Pledge Real-Time Tax Receipts 📧RallyUp can automatically provide tax-deductible donation receipts to your donors—no manual process is needed, and everything is handled in real-time for easy tracking and compliance. Frictionless Donations 💳With Pledge, your RallyUp fundraiser can accept donations instantly! Pledge manages the entire disbursement process, ensuring that funds reach the intended nonprofit quickly and securely. Trust & Safety Commitment 🔐Pledge, along with their donor-advised fund, the Pledgeling Foundation, ensures full legal and regulatory compliance for all donations. “We’re thrilled to launch our partnership with RallyUp just in time for the giving season, offering...
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### Hiring a fundraising consultant: Steps to get started
> Unlock the potential of your nonprofit's fundraising efforts with expert guidance from a fundraising consultant.
- Published: 2024-11-06
- Modified: 2025-02-03
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/hiring-a-fundraising-consultant-steps-to-get-started/
- Categories: Fundraising
Fundraising can be a daunting task for many nonprofits and organizations. With the right strategies and expert guidance, however, it can become a smooth and rewarding experience. One way to ensure your fundraising efforts are on point is by hiring a fundraising consultant.
Fundraising can be a daunting task for many nonprofits and organizations. With the right strategies and expert guidance, however, it can become a smooth and rewarding experience. One way to ensure your fundraising efforts are on point is by hiring a fundraising consultant. This is not a necessary hire that your organization needs to make to succeed, and fundraising consultants aren’t for everyone. You can still fulfill your fundraising mission and reach your goals without a fundraising consultant. If you are part of a small nonprofit struggling to meet your fundraising goals, with a mid-size organization looking to scale your fundraising efforts or are a large nonprofit aiming to optimize and refine your current strategies, this could be a great approach for you. In this blog, we'll guide you through the world of fundraising consultants. You'll discover what these experts do, how they can benefit your organization, and why investing in their services can lead to remarkable improvements in your fundraising outcomes. We’ve also included a list of top resources and websites to help you find the best fundraising consultant firms, tailored to organizations of every size. If your organization is facing stagnant growth, if you're launching a new campaign, or if you simply want to ensure that your current efforts are as effective as possible, now is the perfect time to consider hiring a fundraising consultant. The earlier you bring in expert guidance, the better positioned you'll be to succeed. Whether you are a...
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### Gift your supporters a golf day fundraiser, for free!
> Launch a successful golf day fundraiser with ease. Set up your event on RallyUp and enjoy a day on the course with fun activities for all.
- Published: 2024-11-05
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/gift-your-supporters-a-golf-day-fundraiser-for-free/
- Categories: Fundraising
Setting up a Golf Day fundraiser on RallyUp is fast, fun and always a hole-in-one.
If you are thinking of launching a golf day fundraiser, this is your shot! Any time is the perfect time to plan your golf day fundraiser on RallyUp! Golf day fundraisers are always mega successful and a donor favorite - perfect for both pros and beginners (mini golf anyone? ). Setting up a Golf Day fundraiser on RallyUp is fast, fun and always a hole-in-one. You are not limited to one fundraising activity! Run your Golf Day fundraiser with Peer-to-Peer, a Raffle, Auction and an online Store, all under one branded URL Your supporters can buy Event Packages with multiple tickets in each so whole families and friend groups can enjoy a day on the course Your organization can enjoy breezy event management from a single dashboard You can easily check-in your attendees with quick and easy QR codes and offer event pre-registration to get ahead of your guestlist Who doesn’t love a fun day on the course, where families and friends come together to play their favorite sport while supporting their favorite cause. Check out this demo campaign showcasing just how sweet your golf day fundraiser can be. Here's How Go to Experience Setup and select Live event + online activities, then click on the toggle to enable Paid Admission: To add Peer-to-Peer or other fundraising Activities, scroll down to Select which fundraising activities you want to include in your Experience and select your preferred Activities: To enable QR code check-in, go to Ticketing in the timeline...
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### Signing up to fundraise on RallyUp is actually free with no strings attached
> Discover the freedom of fundraising with RallyUp. No commitments, contracts, or sales calls. Create your fundraiser for free and enjoy a hassle-free experience.
- Published: 2024-11-05
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/signing-up-to-fundraise-on-rallyup-is-actually-free-with-no-strings-attached/
- Categories: Fundraising
At RallyUp, we stand firmly against crashing-into-brick-walls! That’s why getting started on RallyUp is 100% free – with no contracts, salespeople breathing down your neck or hidden strings tying you down. Stop by anytime and raise funds for free, hassle-free!
Start fundraising with - no lie - no commitments Have you ever tried to use a fundraising platform, only to crash into a solid brick wall? A wall made of mandatory one-on-one demos, sales calls, monthly or yearly billing, contracts, and commitments? At RallyUp, we stand firmly against crashing-into-brick-walls! That’s why getting started on RallyUp is 100% free – with no contracts, salespeople breathing down your neck or hidden strings tying you down. Stop by anytime and raise funds for free, hassle-free! All you do is: Head to your RallyUp account or create one Set up your fundraiser (Raffle, Auction, Crowdfunding, A-Thon, etc. ) in no time using an Instant Fundraiser Template Have a blast exploring our entire platform and putting your branded fundraiser together You can set up your fundraiser in draft mode and test how it runs to see if you like it. You can even have one of our fundraising experts review it for you and give you tips to raise more -- before you go live. Easy fundraising, that’s actually easy! No upfront costs, no hidden fees – only transparency here people! Here's How Go to https://go. rallyup. com/start and enter your personal information: Enter your organization information and select Start Fundraising: Select Finish account setup: Connect an existing Stripe or PayPal account, or create a new one: Learn More Fundraising on other solutions gets messy with hidden ties. Keep it simple and straightforward – run a RallyUp.
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### Grow your fundraising friend circle with social media
> Expand your fundraising network! Link your social media accounts to your Experience page to connect with supporters and boost donations effortlessly.
- Published: 2024-08-08
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/grow-your-fundraising-friend-circle-with-social-media/
- Categories: Fundraising
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!
Bring old and new friends to your cause by adding your social media to your Experience page You can link your social media accounts, including Facebook, X, and Instagram, to your Experience page to help build, grow and connect your community. When your supporters land on your Experience page, your socials can easily be accessed via icons that they can quickly click and follow. More followers mean more supporters and more donations! You can include links to your social media accounts when you set up your page design, along with your organization description, logos, videos and more. Let your fundraising friends be there for you, and your cause! Here's How Go to Experience Setup and select Page Design from the timeline at the top: Scroll down to Organization Social Media Links and add your organization’s social media accounts: Your social media links will be displayed in your organization description: Learn more Head to RallyUp, share your social media accounts on your Experience page and grow your fundraising friend circle!
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### Top 2024 fundraising trends every fundraiser will be happy to discover
> Discover the bright future of fundraising with these top trends and reports. Stay on top of your mission and attract Gen Z donors.
- Published: 2024-08-08
- Modified: 2024-08-08
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/top-2024-fundraising-trends-every-fundraiser-will-be-happy-to-discover/
- Categories: Fundraising
We are breaking down the 2024 fundraising trends inspiring hope for nonprofits and organizations. These latest trends and reports show a bright future for fundraising, so stay motivated and on top of your mission with these promising insights.
The world of fundraising can be a challenging road, often leaving nonprofits feeling discouraged. We're popping in with some good news for your important cause. These top trends and reports reveal that the future of fundraising is bright and promising. Put an extra skip in your fundraising step and stay on top of your mission with these latest fundraising trends. Gen Z prioritizes giving more than previous generations Gen Z givers are making more donations on average per year and are more likely to account for giving in their financial planning. Learn more in the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy’s 11 TRENDS IN PHILANTHROPY FOR 2024 report. Attracting Gen Z donors is as trendy as finding innovative ways to keep them. RallyUp boosts creativity with uniquely engaging fundraisers that show donors the impact of their contributions. The number of donors is growing 2023 saw a drop in donors, -10. 3% to be exact (yikes! ) The good news? Trends are now suggesting the number of donors is potentially increasing year-over-year. Don’t take our word for it – visit the Fundraising Effectiveness Project at https://data. givingtuesday. org/fep-report/ and learn more. This quarterly report from the Giving Tuesday Data Commons project is an excellent resource. Global Giving is amping up Giving Pulse's report indicates that although we see a trend of national giving going down, international giving is going up! Whether you are fundraising in the US or internationally, RallyUp currently supports 135+ currencies and organizations...
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### Hook your supporters with compelling Experience updates
> Engage your supporters with exciting updates on your fundraiser! Share progress, competition leaderboards, and impacts to keep enthusiasm high.
- Published: 2024-07-25
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/hook-your-supporters-with-compelling-experience-updates/
- Categories: Fundraising
Keep donors coming back to your fundraiser for more with live updates! Share updates with your supporters about your progress, prizes, donation impacts and so much more.
Keep donor enthusiasm up with updates on the greatest adventure of all – your fundraiser. Keep your donors coming back by making them feel like the heroes they are! It’s so easy to share updates via email, on your Experience page and in your Peer-to-Peer participant center about: your amazing progress how close you are to reaching your goal leaderboard positions for Peer-to-Peer competition prize incentives donation impacts and more! Don’t stop there – add color to your updates with photos, videos, and links. Donors who have opted in to receive emails with updates about your fundraiser will automatically be emailed your Experience update! Anyone who donates or registers to participate as a Peer-to-Peer participant is automatically opted into updates, and they can opt out from their confirmation and/or receipt! Experience updates for everyone & Peer-to-Peer participant center update Here's How Go to your Experience Page or Participant Center and select the Updates tab: Select Create update: Type your update into the text box and optionally use the toolbar to add photos, videos, links, and more: Learn more Your Experience is sure to take off with fundraising updates keeping donors hooked. Head to RallyUp and begin the fundraising adventure of a lifetime!
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### Determining donor capacity: why it matters and how to use it
> Learn why determining donor capacity is crucial and how to effectively assess and utilize it to maximize fundraising potential.
- Published: 2024-07-24
- Modified: 2024-07-25
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/determining-donor-capacity-why-it-matters-and-how-to-use-it/
- Categories: Fundraising
If you are a large organization with a large donor base, this blog is for you! Let's dive into the world of donor capacity - what it means, how to determine it, and how it can help you boost your fundraising efforts.
In the ever-evolving landscape of nonprofit fundraising, understanding your donors is key to maximizing your efforts and achieving your goals. One crucial aspect that often gets overlooked is donor capacity. In this blog, we'll dive into what donor capacity analysis means, how to determine it, and why it matters so much to a well-established nonprofit or organization. Plus, we'll explore strategies and tools that can help you make the most of this valuable information. If you are a large organization with a large donor base, looking for ways to encourage significant donations, then this blog is for you! What do we mean by donor capacity analysis? Donor capacity analysis is the process of evaluating the financial ability of a potential or existing donor to make significant contributions to your organization. It involves assessing various factors, such as income, assets, real estate holdings, business affiliations, and philanthropic history, to estimate how much a donor can potentially give. This analysis provides a comprehensive view of a donor's wealth and helps in tailoring your fundraising strategies to align with their capacity. How to determine donor capacity Determining donor capacity involves a combination of research methods and tools designed to gather relevant financial and demographic data about your donors. Here are some steps to get you started: Data collection: Gather information from publicly available sources such as real estate records, SEC filings, and business ownership databases. This data helps paint a picture of a donor's financial situation. ...
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### New QR Code for Event Check-In Feature
> Streamline your event check-in process with our new QR code feature. Quick, easy, and contactless entry for attendees.
- Published: 2024-07-15
- Modified: 2024-07-23
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/new-qr-code-for-event-check-in-feature/
- Categories: Fundraising
RallyUp's latest feature - QR Codes for Event Check-In, has just made your next Event a breeze. Now you can enjoy smarter, faster, easier check-ins for flawless Event management.
The future is now with QR Codes for lightning speed Event check-ins Beam me up, Scotty! We have an exciting new Event feature – QR codes. At your next fundraising Event, your management should be easy and hassle-free. Make it so with QR Codes for smarter, faster check-ins. Your attendees will be emailed their QR Code when they purchase a ticket to your Event. Simply scan your supporters’ QR Codes when they arrive and bam, they’re in! You can enable your QR Code check-in at any time when you set up your Experience on RallyUp. You can even enable it if your Event is already live. Anyone that has already purchased Event tickets won't have a QR code, but you can easily send it to them. To boldly go where no fundraising solution has gone before, we bravely go towards QR Codes for check-in. Here's How: Go to Experience Setup and select Ticketing from the timeline at the top: Scroll down to Enable QR code check-in and click on the toggle to move it to the right: If you like, customize the instructions that will be included in the email with their QR codes: Learn more Launch your Event with RallyUp and experience the delight of QR codes for check-ins.
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### Boost your Fun Runs with more donation-drawing Activities for sure wins
> Enhance your Fun Runs with engaging activities that drive donations and guarantee success. Discover how to boost participation.
- Published: 2024-07-15
- Modified: 2024-07-23
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/boost-your-fun-runs-with-more-donation-drawing-activities-for-sure-wins/
- Categories: Fundraising
Time to run your next Fun Run with RallyUp with extra Fundraising Activities for extra donations and fun. Learn more about how to amplify engagement and raise more with your next Fun Run.
Your supporters will go Looney Tunes over your next Fun Run with RallyUp Beep-Beep, what’s up fundraisers! Launching your next Fun Run with added Fundraising Activities is the easiest, fastest way to get donations up and running and across the finish line (excuse all the puns it's just too easy). And that’s not all folks! RallyUp is the easy, speedy way to raise more! RallyUp is the only platform where you can host a captivating Fun Run boosted by other Fundraising Activities like an Online Store, Livestreaming, Raffles and so much more (all at the same URL of course). You can make your Fun Run an A-Thon with Peer-to-Peer, letting your community draw their people to your Fun Run with their own personal fundraising pages, with each participant receiving donations per mile run (or whatever metric suits you best). You can alternatively choose to make your Fun Run a simple Event with Ticketing. Your supporters can buy Event Packages with multiple tickets in each for those who want to run or walk in a group (A-Thon package for 4, anyone? ). You can then easily manage your Fun Run check-ins with QR Codes from any desktop or mobile device. Hit the ground running on the right foot with your next Fun Run (too far with the running puns? ). Here's How Go to Experience Setup and select Basics from the timeline at the top: Scroll down to Select which fundraising activities you want to include in your...
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### How to get Donations
> Learn the basics of fundraising and discover popular and effective strategies to get more donations for your cause with RallyUp
- Published: 2024-07-09
- Modified: 2025-04-16
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/how-to-get-donations/
- Categories: Fundraising
New to fundraising or looking for fresh ideas? This blog covers the basics, shares innovative fundraising ideas, and offers tips on engaging donors to boost your success. Dive in and discover ways to make your efforts shine!
Fundraising is the lifeblood of many nonprofits, schools, and community organizations. It enables these entities to carry out their missions, support their causes, and make a difference in the world. But how do you go about getting those crucial donations? Whether you’re new to the fundraising world or a seasoned pro looking for new ideas, understanding the basics and exploring various fundraising activities can significantly boost your efforts. In this blog, we’ll dive into essential donation strategies, innovative fundraising ideas, and effective donor engagement tactics to help you succeed. Popular Fundraising Ideas & Activities A successful fundraising campaign often combines multiple activities to reach a wider audience and maximize donations. Here are some popular fundraising activities that you can use both online and in-person: Raffles: Hosting a raffle involves selling tickets for a chance to win a prize. It’s an excellent way to raise funds because people love the excitement of possibly winning something valuable. Sweepstakes: Similar to raffles, sweepstakes allow participants to enter for free or donate for a chance to win big. They can be particularly effective when partnered with attractive prizes. Auctions: Whether silent or live, auctions are a dynamic way to engage donors. Items up for bid can range from art pieces to vacation packages, generating significant interest and revenue. Events and Ticketing: Organizing events like galas, concerts, or dinners can attract many donors. Selling tickets for these events helps raise funds while providing entertainment and networking opportunities. A-Thons: Walk-a-thons, bike-a-thons,...
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### The duties of a successful nonprofit treasurer
> Discover the key duties of a successful nonprofit treasurer, from financial oversight to budget management, ensuring fiscal health and compliance.
- Published: 2024-07-08
- Modified: 2024-07-23
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/the-duties-of-a-successful-nonprofit-treasurer/
- Categories: Fundraising
If you are a nonprofit treasurer, considering becoming one or simply curious about all it entails, this blog is for you. Read on to uncover the responsibilities of a nonprofit treasurer and why it is an important role within any nonprofit.
The role of a nonprofit treasurer is pivotal in ensuring the financial health and stability of a philanthropic organization. In this blog, we'll dive deep into the responsibilities and characteristics that make a nonprofit treasurer successful and explore various fundraising activities that can help bring a nonprofit’s mission to life. So, whether you're considering taking up this role or simply curious about what it entails, read on to uncover the vital duties and responsibilities of a nonprofit treasurer. What is a nonprofit treasurer? A nonprofit treasurer is the financial steward of the organization. They manage the funds, oversee financial planning, and ensure that the nonprofit remains financially healthy. But what's a treasurer really like? Imagine a guardian angel for finances, balancing books, keeping records, and ensuring every penny is well spent to support the organization's mission. The treasurer's role is crucial for the nonprofit's success and sustainability, making it one of the most responsible and rewarding positions within the organization. What role does a nonprofit treasurer play in the philanthropic organization? The role of a treasurer in a nonprofit organization extends far beyond mere bookkeeping. They are strategic partners in guiding the financial direction of the nonprofit. Here are some key aspects of their role: Financial oversight: Ensuring the organization’s financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely. Budget management: Developing and monitoring budgets to align with the organization’s goals. Compliance: Ensuring the nonprofit adheres to all financial regulations and reporting requirements. Advisory:...
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### Magnify donations by adding Peer-to-Peer to all kinds of fundraisers
> Boost donations by incorporating Peer-to-Peer strategies into any fundraiser, engaging supporters to amplify your contributions.
- Published: 2024-07-01
- Modified: 2024-07-02
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/magnify-donations-by-adding-peer-to-peer-to-all-kinds-of-fundraisers/
- Categories: Fundraising
Looking to run your next fundraising Event? Adding Peer-to-Peer to your fundraiser will boost engagement, donations and help you acquire new donors! Learn more about Peer-to-Peer in this blog.
It’s time to snap your Peer-to-Peer success into sharp focus! Nobody else lets you use Peer-to-Peer with so many different kinds of Fundraising Activities. Acquiring new donors has never been easier! Here are a few ways RallyUp helps you set your Peer-to-Peer participants up for success: Only RallyUp Peer-to-Peer works with so many different Fundraisers – get new donors and more donations with Peer-to-Peer powering your Raffle, Sweepstakes, A-Thon, Crowdfunding Campaign, Online Store, Livestream or Event! Prize incentives – offer supporters prizes for different amounts raised as motivation Leaderboards - inspire friendly competition to turn up the heat on your fundraiser Personal Fundraising Promo Page - make it easy for participants to create and share their own custom fundraising pages. Each participant can create custom descriptions, titles, and banner images on their personal page. Individual/team participants – let your community sign up as individuals or as a team Live updates- easily keep participants informed with regular updates about the campaign’s progress and upcoming events Privacy and security - Let any Participant or Team sign up from the Experience Page or only allow gated Participants and Teams. Option to hide participant information such as names etc. Check out the power of RallyUp’s Peer-to-Peer in this Personal Fundraising Page:Lifting Little Hands Here’s How! Go to Experience Setup and select Basics from the timeline at the top: Scroll down to Select any optional features you’d like to add to your Experience and click on the toggle to...
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### A guide to volunteerism: roles, significance, and impact
> Explore the roles and impact of volunteerism with our comprehensive guide, how volunteers make a difference in communities worldwide.
- Published: 2024-07-01
- Modified: 2024-07-02
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/a-guide-to-volunteerism-roles-significance-and-impact/
- Categories: Fundraising
Are you a new or seasoned volunteer seeking ways to make a difference? This blog explores everything you need to know about your role, significance, and impact of being a volunteer!
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on volunteerism! Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or just starting to explore how you can make a difference, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about the roles, significance, and impact of volunteering in 2024. Let's dive in! A beginner's guide to volunteerism Volunteering is a powerful way to give back to the community, support causes you care about, and even develop new skills. But where do you start? For beginners, the world of volunteerism can seem vast and a bit overwhelming. First, identify your passions and interests. Do you love working with children, animals, or the environment? Maybe you have a knack for organizing events or a talent for teaching. Understanding what you enjoy will help you find the perfect volunteer role. Next, consider your availability. Are you looking for a one-time opportunity or a long-term commitment? Many organizations need volunteers for specific events, while others rely on ongoing support. Finally, research local organizations or use online platforms to find opportunities. Many nonprofits have detailed information on their websites about how you can get involved. Significance of philanthropy in 2024 Philanthropy has always been vital, but in 2024, its significance is more pronounced than ever. The challenges we face globally—from climate change to social inequality—require collective action and innovative solutions. Fundraising trends in 2024 highlight a shift towards more sustainable and impactful giving. Donors are more informed and want to see measurable results from...
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### Wealth screening for nonprofits: How to use it for effective fundraising
> Unlock your nonprofit’s fundraising potential with wealth screening. Discover how to leverage this powerful tool for effective donor engagement in 2024!
- Published: 2024-06-24
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/wealth-screening-for-nonprofits-how-to-use-it-for-effective-fundraising/
- Categories: Fundraising
Wealth screening is a tool your nonprofit or organization can use to tailor your fundraising towards certain donors and maximize donations. Read on to learn about wealth screening and its potential to transform your fundraising strategy.
In the ever-evolving landscape of nonprofit fundraising, staying ahead of the curve is essential for success. One tool that has gained significant traction in recent years is something called wealth screening. But what exactly is wealth screening, and how can it revolutionize your nonprofit's fundraising efforts in 2024? Let's dive into the world of wealth screening and uncover its potential to transform your fundraising strategy. What is wealth screening? Wealth screening is the process of evaluating potential donors to assess their financial capacity and propensity to give. This technique involves gathering and analyzing data from various sources to identify high-net-worth individuals who are likely to contribute significant donations to your nonprofit organization. By understanding a potential donor's wealth, giving history, and philanthropic interests, nonprofits can tailor their fundraising approaches to maximize donations and build lasting relationships. What role does wealth screening play for nonprofits and philanthropic organizations? For nonprofits and philanthropic organizations, wealth screening is a game-changer. It allows you to focus your efforts on individuals who have the capacity to make substantial contributions, rather than spreading your resources thinly across a broad donor base. By pinpointing high-potential donors, wealth screening helps organizations: Prioritize fundraising efforts: Focus on prospects who are most likely to give large donations, optimizing the use of limited resources. Personalize outreach: Craft personalized messages and engagement strategies based on a donor's wealth profile and philanthropic interests. Increase donation amounts: By targeting wealthy individuals, nonprofits can secure larger...
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### Free Donation Pages for all RallyUp customers
> Create free donation pages effortlessly with RallyUp. Boost your fundraising with customizable features and seamless setup,
- Published: 2024-06-24
- Modified: 2024-06-24
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/free-donation-pages-for-all-rallyup-customers/
- Categories: Fundraising
Calling all RallyUp fundraisers! You can start fundraising for free right now with our gorgeous Donation Pages. 0% Donation Pages? Yes, please!
In a world where fundraising Donation Pages are held captive by fees – RallyUp has made Donation Pages free! RallyUp has just set Donation Pages free! Yup, you read that right folks. Ship your gorgeous Donation Pages to everyone, getting your supporters excited about your cause and making it easy for them to donate. And do all this, for free. 0% Donation Pages, 100% gain! Easy Donation Pages with all the bells and whistles: Free Donation Pages on any RallyUp pricing plan, including Free Donors are not asked to tip (no donor tipping) The platform fee is 0% (no platform fee) Invite one-time donors to give monthly with recurring donations Tell your story using Donation Storybuttons (upload custom images, titles and blurbs) Donors can dedicate their donations to someone Donors can choose where their money goes using fund allocation Here is an example of what your next Donation Page could look like: Standard Donation PageDonation Page with Impact Levels Here's How Log into your RallyUp account and select Donation Pages from the left menu: Select Create Donation Page: When you’re finished setting up your Donation Page, select Save at the top of the screen: Learn more Head to RallyUp today and start fundraising with free Donation Pages!
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### 7 Rules to help guide your non-profit fundraising
> Discover essential rules to optimize your non-profit fundraising efforts. Learn proven strategies to maximize donations and support your cause effectively.
- Published: 2024-06-17
- Modified: 2024-06-22
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/7-rules-to-help-guide-your-non-profit-fundraising/
- Categories: Fundraising
Are you a nonprofit or organization looking to start your fundraising journey? Look no further than this blog as we explore 7 easy rules that you can use to help guide your new fundraising drive and get you started!
Are you ready to embark on a thrilling non-profit fundraising journey? Whether you're rolling up your sleeves to support a beloved local cause or launching an ambitious initiative with global reach, understanding the landscape of non-profit fundraising is essential. In the ever-evolving world of charitable giving, knowing the ins and outs of non-profit fundraising rules can truly amplify your impact. From legal compliance to engaging storytelling and innovative campaign strategies, these rules are not just guidelines but powerful tools that can propel your efforts to new heights. Dive into this guide to unlock the secrets of successful fundraising, tailored to help both novices and seasoned professionals elevate their campaigns and achieve their missions with confidence and flair. 1. Know your legal basics When it comes to non-profit fundraising, compliance is key. Familiarize yourself with federal regulations by consulting IRS guidelines for charitable organizations. Pay special attention to state-specific regulations, such as the Texas non-profit fundraising rules, which might have unique requirements regarding raffles, charity auctions, or donor acknowledgment. It’s crucial to maintain transparency with registrations and annual filings to keep your organization in good standing and maintain public trust. 2. Craft a compelling story Your cause might have numbers to back its urgency, but numbers rarely spark passion. Transform statistics into narratives by telling the stories of individuals or communities your organization has helped. For instance, instead of merely stating that donations will go towards educational resources, share a testimonial from a beneficiary whose life was...
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### Your RallyUp AI Fundraising Guide
> Discover the ultimate AI fundraising guide with RallyUp. Learn effective tips, strategies, and tools to boost your fundraising.
- Published: 2024-06-17
- Modified: 2025-02-27
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/your-rallyup-ai-fundraising-guide/
- Categories: Fundraising
AI - the two letters that are sweeping the world as we speak. You might be wondering how, as a fundraiser, AI can help you in your efforts. In this blog, we are diving into how nonprofits and organizations can use AI to fundraise faster, better and smarter.
AI: Your ultimate fundraising sidekick Hello fundraisers! As you probably know, the age of Artificial Intelligence is upon us, and we are here to help you put it to good fundraising use! And what better way to do that, than to have AI optimize your next online fundraiser to be the most successful it can be? AI can save you so much time building out creative and successful fundraising campaigns Download our free e-book AI might seem daunting to some, and we get it – there is a lot to learn. So, we want to take the scary out of this new technology and break down easy ways to use AI solutions to help you launch successful fundraisers. Imagine AI as your fun-loving buddy who's here to jazz up your fundraising pages and make fundraising easier. Have you heard of Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant? Picture these as your helpful pals reminding you of your to-dos while cracking a joke or two. Think of using Google Maps, not just to find the best coffee spot but also to avoid traffic like a pro. Ever noticed how Netflix seems to know just the right movie for your mood? That's AI being your helpful buddy! So, what about fundraising? How can AI help you as a fundraiser? You might think of fundraising and feel like it sounds like a lot of work. Well, that is where AI engines can help! 10 Ways AI can help...
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### A popular choice for an easy school fundraiser - Popcorn
> Popcorn is a popular choice for school fundraisers! Learn how easy it is to organize popcorn sales and raise funds for your school activities.
- Published: 2024-06-17
- Modified: 2025-01-17
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/school-popcorn-fundraiser/
- Categories: Schools
Is your school on the hunt for easy, fun, and delicious ways to raise money? We have you covered! Explore these popcorn fundraisers and why they are excellent (and scrumptious) choices for your next school fundraiser!
Looking for an easy, fun, and delicious way to raise money for your school? Look no further! Popcorn fundraisers for schools are the perfect solution. Affordable, universally loved, and oh-so-versatile, popcorn is the ultimate fundraising treat. Let's dive into why popcorn fundraisers are an excellent choice for your next school fundraiser! Why popcorn fundraisers are popular Affordability and universal appeal Popcorn is a pocket-friendly snack that everyone adores. Whether munching on it during movie night, cheering at a sports game, or just snacking at home, popcorn is a hit with kids and adults alike. This broad appeal means you'll have a huge customer base ready to support your school. Versatility compared to other fundraising options Forget about boring fundraising products! Popcorn comes in so many exciting flavors that there's something for everyone. From classic butter to gourmet varieties like caramel, spicy cheddar, and chocolate drizzle, popcorn's versatility ensures you can cater to every taste bud. More flavors mean more sales and more funds for your school! What sets popcorn apart? Gourmet flavors and high-quality ingredients Say goodbye to plain snacks and hello to a world of gourmet popcorn - a variety of delicious flavors made with top-notch ingredients. Think of rich caramel, tangy cheese, sweet chocolate, and even exotic spices. High-quality ingredients mean each bite is a delightful treat, keeping customers coming back for more. Health-conscious options Worried about health-conscious supporters? No problem! Popcorn is a whole-grain, low-calorie snack that can be a healthy choice....
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### Top 5 fundraising trends to expect in 2024
> Discover the top 5 fundraising trends to expect in 2024. Stay ahead with insights on innovative strategies and emerging technologies.
- Published: 2024-06-10
- Modified: 2024-06-10
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/top-5-fundraising-trends-to-expect-in-2024/
- Categories: Fundraising
When building out your next fundraising campaign, you might want to explore these top 5 2024 fundraising trends. These strategies could help you make a bigger impact and raise more!
Welcome to your go-to guide for navigating the evolving landscape of fundraising in 2024! As the world shifts more towards digital and sustainable practices, understanding these upcoming trends is crucial for any fundraiser looking to make a significant impact. Let's dive into the top trends expected in 2024 and explore how you can integrate them into your strategies for more engaging and successful fundraising campaigns. 1. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Peer-to-Peer (P2P) fundraising is set to become an even more prominent trend in 2024, harnessing the power of individual networks to expand reach and impact. This approach leverages supporters to fundraise on behalf of your organization, utilizing their personal connections through social media and other digital channels. P2P campaigns effectively turn supporters into advocates, creating a more engaging and personalized fundraising experience. In 2024, innovative tools and platforms will enhance P2P fundraising by making it easier for participants to set up their own fundraising pages, share their stories, and track their progress. These platforms not only provide the technical support needed but also integrate seamlessly with social media, enhancing visibility and engagement. This trend is particularly powerful because it taps into the trust and authenticity of personal relationships, driving donations through a sense of community and shared purpose. Organizations can maximize the effectiveness of P2P fundraising by providing participants with all the resources they need to succeed. This includes training materials, fundraising tips, customizable web pages, and real-time support. Additionally, recognizing and rewarding top fundraisers can motivate participants...
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### Which RallyUp Fundraiser is right for your next campaign
> Explore which RallyUp fundraiser fits your campaign goals best. Learn about different options to maximize your fundraising success.
- Published: 2024-06-10
- Modified: 2025-02-27
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/which-rallyup-fundraiser-is-right-for-your-next-campaign/
- Categories: Fundraising
Looking to run your next fundraising campaign on RallyUp? In this blog, we break down which one of our 10 creative ways to fundraise is right for your next fundraiser and why!
Feeling like your fundraising efforts are stuck in a rut? Wondering if there's more you could be doing to boost your results and acquire new donors while exciting your existing supporters? If the thought of organizing a fundraiser seems daunting due to time constraints or lack of know-how, you're in good company—and you've stumbled upon the perfect resource. We have entered an age of giving where donors are fatigued! And fundraisers are struggling to acquire new donors by running the same ordinary fundraisers repeatedly. If you find yourself relating to any of this, breathe easy. You've landed on the goldmine of fundraising: RallyUp. RallyUp is the fundraiser’s solution to beat donor burnout, save time, bypass hassle and have fun doing it! The competition doesn’t come close to RallyUp’s 10 creative ways to fundraise. These dynamic options help nonprofits and organizations grow fast with irresistible Fundraisers and the only Peer-to-Peer that works everywhere. The best part of these Fundraising Activities is that if you already have a platform that you know and love, you don’t need to change it. You can just run a RallyUp when you need an extra boost to reenergize your supporters and expand your donor base. Let's dive into each fundraising avenue available to you at RallyUp, exploring the "what," "why," and "how" to ensure you're fully equipped to launch your most extraordinary fundraiser - today. 1. Raffles: Your chance to shine Setup Time: Instant with RallyUp's Instant Raffles Templates Setup Time (if you...
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### Why you need school fundraising more now than ever
> Uncover the importance of school fundraising in today's educational landscape. Find out how your involvement can help overcome challenges and enrich student experiences.
- Published: 2024-06-10
- Modified: 2025-02-03
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/why-fundraising-is-important-for-schools/
- Categories: Schools
From outdated textbooks to not-so-fancy tech gear, our schools need a boost to keep the learning journey exciting and top-notch. But fear not, because here's where the magic of fundraising swoops in to help save the day!
Hey there, school supporters! Fundraising for schools is not just awesome but super crucial right now. This blog is all about why and how! So, picture this: our education system is like a fantastic adventure, but sometimes, we hit a few bumps along the way. From outdated textbooks to not-so-fancy tech gear, our schools need a boost to keep the learning journey exciting and top-notch. But fear not, because here's where the magic of fundraising swoops in to help save the day! Let's zoom into some of the challenges our schools face and how we can sprinkle some fundraising magic to make everything better: Navigating educational challenges As we navigate the educational landscape, we must acknowledge the obstacles that educators and administrators face daily. Limited budgets restrict access to essential resources, making it difficult to provide students with the tools they need to succeed. Let's look into some of these challenges and explore how strategic fundraising efforts can mitigate their impact: Outdated textbooks and learning materials: Okay, so imagine trying to learn about the latest discoveries in science from a textbook that's as old as your grandma's favorite sweater. Not cool, right? But fear not! With some epic fundraising initiatives, we can wave goodbye to those ancient textbooks and hello to shiny new ones! How about hosting a textbook drive or organizing a super fun Read-A-Thon? Let's make learning an adventure again. Inadequate technology infrastructure: In a world where emojis rule supreme, having access to cool tech stuff is...
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### Total Custom Branding
> Enhance your fundraising campaigns with Total Custom Branding, a free feature from RallyUp. Create completely branded campaigns that reflect your unique identity
- Published: 2024-06-04
- Modified: 2024-06-04
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/total-custom-branding/
- Categories: Fundraising
We have exciting news to share for all RallyUp customers! You can now enjoy free Total Custom Branding for any kind of fundraiser you run with RallyUp! That means you can brand your entire fundraising campaign to match your organization's look and feel, for free!
Total Custom Branding is a free RallyUp fundraising feature for completely branded fundraising campaigns Total Custom Branding capabilities means you have the power to completely brand your fundraisers to your organization (your voice, your brand, your unique look). Your donors land on your fundraisers and it is important that they are branded exactly like your emails, website, social media, previous fundraisers, and everything they know and love about you! Fundraising with RallyUp means you can enjoy free Total Custom Branding options for any kind of fundraiser including: Subdomains Favicons Fonts Color schemes QR codes Buttons Images and videos Page and item links Here's how Account Branding: Subdomain, Favicon, Font, and Color Schemes Log into your RallyUp account and go to Branding in the Settings menu: Use the settings provided to customize your account subdomain, favicon, font, and/or color scheme. Learn more All other customization settings can be added or updated in Experience Setup: Learn more Fundraise with RallyUp today and enjoy Total Custom Branding for free!
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### The Cookie Dough Success Story: How Schools Made It a Hit
> Discover why cookie dough fundraisers are a sweet path to success. Learn how this popular fundraising method can boost your group's profits.
- Published: 2024-06-04
- Modified: 2024-12-20
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/the-cookie-dough-success-story-how-schools-made-it-a-hit/
- Categories: Schools
Ever thought about running a cookie dough fundraiser? Sounds both fun and delicious! In this blog, we explore how your school can raise money through these tasty fundraisers.
Cookie dough fundraisers are a delightful way to raise money for schools and other organizations. Not only are they fun and tasty, but they are also highly profitable, easy to execute, and a great way to engage the community. In this blog post, we'll dive into the many benefits of running a cookie dough fundraiser for schools. 1. Profitability: sweet returns with low upfront costs One of the biggest advantages of a cookie dough fundraiser is its profitability. With low upfront costs, you can generate significant profits. Here's why: High demand: Who doesn't love cookies? Cookie dough is a universally loved product that appeals to all age groups, making it an easy sell. Bulk buying discounts: Purchasing cookie dough in bulk often comes with significant discounts, increasing your profit margins. Affordable pricing: Cookie dough can be priced affordably for buyers while still ensuring a good profit for your organization. Minimal overhead: There's no need for expensive equipment or large venues, keeping overhead costs low. Fun ways to raise funds through cookie dough fundraisers There are countless creative ways to raise funds through cookie dough fundraisers. Here are some detailed ideas to get you started and maximize your fundraising efforts: Pre-order sales: secure your sales Pre-order sales are a fantastic way to ensure you don't end up with leftover inventory. Here's how to do it: Spread the word early: Announce your school fundraiser cookie dough well in advance using flyers, social media, and school newsletters....
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### Strengthen your community with free Donor Profiles
> Discover how free donor profiles can help strengthen your community. Learn about the benefits, how to create engaging profiles.
- Published: 2024-06-03
- Modified: 2024-06-04
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/strengthen-your-community-with-free-donor-profiles/
- Categories: Fundraising
Imagine you could access valuable donor data detailing the history of each donors interaction with your cause? With RallyUp's free Donor Profiles, you get full insights into each supporter and can tailor your communications accordingly!
RallyUp has had Donor Profiles for years as a premium feature, but as of last month, we've made them free to all RallyUp users! The word on the street is... first, you get the Donor Profiles, then you get the power, then you get the fundraising success. Donor Profiles offer detailed insights into each donors data, history and interaction with your cause. So, you can understand your donors better than ever before. Instant access to detailed donor data gifts you with crucial insights into your community. This knowledge lets you tailor your communications with each supporter. Or reach out to groups of supporters who have interacted with you in similar ways. And you’re in good hands with RallyUp because we offer email options built into your Donor Profiles.
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### Beyond the Basics: Innovative Crowdfunding Techniques for 2024
> Explore cutting-edge crowdfunding techniques for 2024! Discover innovative strategies to boost your campaign.
- Published: 2024-05-16
- Modified: 2025-02-03
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/beyond-the-basics-innovative-crowdfunding-techniques-for-2024/
- Categories: Fundraising
Crowdfunding is a fundraising powerhouse that can help you reach your organization's goals. Join us as we explore innovative and effective Crowdfunding techniques for 2024!
In an era where digital connectivity reigns supreme, the landscape of fundraising is witnessing revolutionary changes. Crowdfunding, once a niche strategy, has morphed into a mainstream fundraising powerhouse. For nonprofits and charities, leveraging the latest and most effective online crowdfunding techniques is not just beneficial; it's essential. In 2024, these organizations must go beyond traditional methods to captivate and engage a global audience eager to support meaningful causes. This blog explores cutting-edge crowdfunding strategies, providing a roadmap for success in the digital age. Why Crowdfund? The benefits for nonprofits Crowdfunding isn't just about raising money; it’s a dynamic approach to community building and storytelling that resonates deeply with people around the world. It enables nonprofits to transcend geographical boundaries, connecting with a global network of supporters who are eager to help. Beyond its reach, crowdfunding is known for its cost-effectiveness and its ability to foster real-time interactions with donors. These interactions help donors feel a meaningful connection to the cause they support, making each contribution more than just the monetary value. Here are ten compelling reasons why nonprofits should consider crowdfunding: Global reach: Crowdfunding platforms make it possible for nonprofits to connect with supporters around the world, extending their campaigns beyond local or national boundaries. This global reach helps diversify the donor base, which can lead to more stable and sustainable funding. Enhanced engagement: Through updates, comment sections, and direct messages, donors can engage with the campaign and its organizers. This real-time interaction enhances the...
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### Custom questions to help you get to know your donors even better
> Discover custom questions to deepen your understanding of your donors, enhance engagement, with personalized insights.
- Published: 2024-05-14
- Modified: 2024-05-18
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/custom-questions-to-help-you-get-to-know-your-donors-even-better/
- Categories: Fundraising
- Tags: online fundraising, Online Fundraising Platform
Are you missing a chance to get to know your legendary donors better? You can collect information from your donors during their checkout process, on Donation Pages, Event tickets and Peer-to-Peer registration forms, by creating custom questions! Check out how you can create custom questions on your RallyUp fundraisers in this blog!
Are you missing a chance to get to know your donors better? You can collect information from your donors during their checkout process, on Donation Pages, Event tickets and Peer-to-Peer registration forms, by creating custom fields! This could help you get to know your donors even better and collect invaluable data that could help you in your fundraising efforts (true story). You could create custom fields like: What’s your age group? What person (teacher/coach/employee) referred to you? What is your employee ID? What state do you live in? How did you hear about us? How much do you give annually? This is an example of what your donors will see when they check out with custom fields: Ready to try this for yourself? It is so easy, here is a step-by-step guide on how to do this for your next fundraiser! Scroll down to see how to: Add custom fields to your Experience Checkout Add custom fields to Donation Pages Add custom fields to Event Tickets Add custom fields to Peer-to-Peer Registrations Here’s How! Add to Experience Checkout Go to Options in Setup and click on the plus sign next to Checkout Options: Scroll down to Add custom fields to collect donor information and click on CREATE A CUSTOM FIELD: Enter the question or custom field title and select a response type: (Optional) Select the checkbox next to Require donors to complete this field to make this custom question required: Add...
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### NEW UX: Fast, Easy Donor Experience
> Explore RallyUp's new UX, offering a faster, easier, and more intuitive donor experience. Enhance your fundraising with us
- Published: 2024-04-12
- Modified: 2024-04-14
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/new-ux-fast-easy-donor-experience/
- Categories: Fundraising
- Tags: online fundraising, online fundraising ideas, Online Fundraising Platform
RallyUp has launched an new UX for a faster, easier donor experience! Check out this blog for this powerful update our superhero product team flawlessly executed.
RallyUp launched a new UX, designed to create flawless Experiences for your donors, so together you can change the world. Imagine a world where your donors land on your Fundraiser and experience a smoother, faster and easier navigation than ever before (we know, it is already top dog, but it just got better). Our superhero product team has been working day and night, fighting for the perfect user experience from usability to design to checkout. Your supporters can now interact even more effortlessly with your fundraising campaigns, cruise between the different Activities, easily learn about your cause and donate without a glitch. This powerful update only applies to new Experiences. All current Campaigns and drafts will remain unchanged (which is still first class we assure you). Donor View Instead of scrolling, donors can now seamlessly navigate through your Experience with the press of a button. Call-to-Action Button When donors click on the call-to-action button in your Experience Page banner, a pop-up will appear that allows them to select which fundraising Activity they're interested in (options displayed will depend on Experience settings): Activity Buttons Donors can also go to different fundraising Activities using buttons at the top of the page (options displayed will depend on Experience settings): Navigating from Activity to Activity If donors want to participate in multiple fundraising Activities, they can navigate from one Activity to another using the Activities menu on the left side of the screen (options displayed will depend on...
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### Excite donors with creative winner announcements
> Learn innovative ways to announce winners that excite your donors and enhance engagement in your next raffle or sweepstakes event.
- Published: 2024-04-12
- Modified: 2025-02-27
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/excite-donors-with-creative-winner-announcements/
- Categories: Fundraising
- Tags: online fundraising, Online Fundraising Platform, Raffles, Sweepstakes, winnerannouncements
Are you running a Raffle or Sweepstakes and want to make your winner announcement one to remember? In this blog we explore the many ways RallyUp helps you do just that!
Your donors are eager to win your Raffle or Sweepstakes prize; make your winner announcement one to remember. Imagine this: you just ran a Raffle or Sweepstakes with the most irresistible prize(s) that had donors flocking to your fundraiser. Now it is the time everyone has been waiting for – the drawing of the lucky winner(s)! On RallyUp there are many ways you can creatively draw your prize winners: You can use the RallyUp randomization algorithm to draw your winners for you (we like to call this the fair and ethical approach). You can pre-set a drawing date or do it when you’re ready. You can draw your winners manually. This approach can only be used for Raffles and not Sweepstakes (sorry! Our hands are tied by the Sweepstakes rules and regulations). You can jump on a Livestream and announce your winner(s) live! Add a fun countdown clock, an online spinning wheel, get your winner(s) on the phone, print and pull the winning names out of a hat, even blast confetti everywhere while you do it (hey, confetti is always a good idea)! Now let’s talk creative ways to determine your winner(s) at your Event. There are many out-of-the-box ideas when it comes to how you can determine your winner(s) (and yes, these are all real examples if you can believe it): In this Avon Grove Lacrosse Cow Plop | RallyUp, actual cows graze around until one of them plops down on the lucky...
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### Creative school fundraising: top items that sell fast
> Discover top-selling items for your school fundraising efforts. Boost success with creative products that fly off the shelves.
- Published: 2024-03-27
- Modified: 2025-01-13
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/creative-school-fundraising-top-items-that-sell-fast/
- Categories: Schools
- Tags: Online Fundraising Platform, online school fundraising, school fundraising
School fundraising sales are sure to be a hit, especially when you have top items that sell fast! Boost your school's next fundraising sale with these creative ideas for items in demand.
When it comes to organizing a school fundraiser, finding the right items to sell for fundraising at school can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. ! That is why we're here to guide you through a huge collection of innovative, effective, and, most importantly, fast-selling items that will not only boost your fundraiser's success but also add a dash of fun and creativity to the mix. 1. Customized merchandise: wear your pride First up, let's talk about customized merchandise. T-shirts, hats, water bottles, and tote bags featuring your school logo, or a witty, school-related design can become walking advertisements for your cause. These items have a dual benefit: they promote school spirit and contribute to your fundraising goals. To maximize sales, involve students in the design process and create limited edition items that drive a sense of urgency. 2. Eco-friendly products: green and great In today's eco-conscious world, selling eco-friendly products can be a huge hit. Think reusable straws, bamboo cutlery sets, and biodegradable plant pots. These items not only resonate with a growing demographic concerned about the environment but also convey your school's commitment to sustainability. Market these with catchy, earth-loving slogans and watch them fly off the table. 3. Crafty corner: handmade and heartfelt Handmade crafts have a charm of their own. From knitted scarves to hand-painted mugs, these items bring a personal touch to your fundraiser. Organizing workshops where students can create these crafts adds an educational element to your Event....
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### How to generate revenue for nonprofit organizations
> Discover effective methods to boost revenue for your nonprofit. Learn about innovative fundraising strategies, donor engagement.
- Published: 2024-03-26
- Modified: 2025-03-03
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/how-to-generate-revenue-for-nonprofit-organizations/
- Categories: Fundraising
- Tags: generate revenue for nonprofits, online fundraising, online fundraising ideas, Online Fundraising Platform
Are you a nonprofit organization looking for ways to generate revenue for your cause? In this blog, we explore different ways for small, medium and larger nonprofits to become profitable!
In the world of nonprofits, where every dollar counts and the mission is king, the question of "how do nonprofits make money" often bubbles up in strategy meetings, fundraising galas, and boardroom chats. Whether you're running a small community-based organization, a medium-sized advocacy group, or a large charity with a global footprint, generating revenue is key to sustaining and expanding your impact. So, buckle up as we dive into the fun and informative world of making "profitable nonprofits" a reality, complete with practical examples and a spotlight on a top online fundraising solution that's changing the game. Small nonprofits: the community heroes Small nonprofits are the backbone of local communities, often operating on shoestring budgets but fueled by passion and the support of their community. Let's dive deeper into how these organizations can harness the power of Crowdfunding and membership programs to sustain and grow their impact. Crowdfunding: the digital bake sale Crowdfunding has revolutionized fundraising for small nonprofits. It's akin to hosting a bake sale in the digital age, where your goodies are the stories, dreams, and aspirations of your organization. The beauty of Crowdfunding lies in its simplicity and reach. By crafting a compelling narrative about your cause, you can connect with potential donors across the globe, not just in your local community. Why Crowdfunding works Emotional connection: People are moved by stories. A well-told tale of the challenges your nonprofit seeks to overcome can inspire generosity and support. Visibility: Platforms like...
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### The psychology of giving: understanding donor motivations
> Explore the psychology of giving and uncover donor motivations to enhance your fundraising strategies and boost support for your cause.
- Published: 2024-03-25
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/the-psychology-of-giving-understanding-donor-motivations/
- Categories: Fundraising
- Tags: donor motivations, online fundraising, online fundraising ideas, Online Fundraising Platform, psychology of giving
There is a lot to learn when it comes to the psychology of giving. Read more to understand your donors' motivations and how you can leverage these insights to fuel your fundraising ventures!
Welcome to the fascinating world of philanthropy, where generosity meets the science of the heart and mind. Have you ever paused to ponder what drives people to open their hearts and wallets to support a cause? Let's dive into the psychology of giving, peel back the layers of donor motivations, and discover how leveraging these insights can supercharge your fundraising efforts. The psychology of giving At the core of human interaction lies the profound act of giving. It's more than just an exchange of monetary value; it's a display of empathy, connection, and altruism. Psychological studies have shown that the act of giving activates the pleasure centers in the brain, suggesting that there's a deep-seated joy derived from helping others. This joy is a key player in the motivations behind donations, highlighting the psychological benefits of giving. Understanding donor motivations So, why do people donate to charity? Donor motivations can be as diverse as the human spectrum itself. From the emotional drivers of donations to the social psychology of charitable giving, understanding what nudges someone from intention to action is crucial. People are motivated by a mix of personal satisfaction, societal influence, and the desire to make a difference—each donor’s journey is unique yet universally tethered to the core human value of empathy. Why people donate to charity Exploring the factors influencing charitable giving unveils a tapestry of rational and emotional threads. The impact of generosity on donors goes beyond tax deductions; it's about being part of a...
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### Innovative fundraising ideas for unforgettable school field trips
> Discover creative fundraising strategies to make school field trips unforgettable. Get inspired with innovative ideas for engaging students.
- Published: 2024-03-22
- Modified: 2025-01-13
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/fundraising-ideas-for-school-field-trips/
- Categories: Schools
Transform your next school trip into fundraising gold! In this blog, we explore creative fundraising school trip ideas and how to bring them to life.
Planning unforgettable school field trips often comes with its own set of challenges, with funding often topping the list. Fear not, for there are innovative school fundraising ideas that can transform this daunting task into a fun-filled adventure, ensuring every child gets the opportunity to explore, learn, and create memories that last a lifetime. This blog will walk you through unique and engaging fundraising for school trips, emphasizing how RallyUp can be your go-to platform for bringing these ideas to life. Transform everyday activities into fundraising gold 1. Virtual talent show extravaganza Kickstart your innovative school fundraising with a virtual twist on the classic talent show. Invite students to showcase their talents online, from singing to magic tricks, and charge a small entrance fee for viewers. This not only promotes a sense of community but also adheres to social distancing guidelines if needed. It's a perfect example of how to fund school field trips while ensuring everyone has a blast! 2. Art Auction: creativity for a cause Unleash the inner artists in your students by organizing an art Auction. Children can create artwork as part of their class activities, which are then auctioned off to parents, teachers, and the local community. This not only encourages creativity but also allows students to contribute directly to their unforgettable school field trips. 3. Green thumb gala For a more eco-friendly approach, consider a plant sale or a gardening Event. Encourage students to grow plants, which can then be sold to raise funds. This not only generates...
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### Maximizing your impact: holiday appeal letters to inspire generosity
> Create inspiring holiday appeal letters to maximize impact. Our guide offers tips for crafting messages that resonate generosity.
- Published: 2024-03-21
- Modified: 2024-03-26
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/maximizing-your-impact-holiday-appeal-letters-to-inspire-generosity/
- Categories: Fundraising
- Tags: fundraising appeal letters, holiday appeal letters, online fundraising, Online Fundraising Platform
Appeal letters are powerful tools your organization can use to inspire generosity. In this blog, we explore what makes a successful appeal letter, and offer templates and examples to help get you started!
The holiday season is not only a time for festivities and joy but also an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others through generosity and giving. For organizations and nonprofits, holiday appeal letters serve as a powerful tool to inspire donations from supporters who are eager to make a difference. Crafting an effective appeal letter can significantly influence the success of your fundraising efforts. In this blog, we'll delve into the art of writing compelling holiday appeal letters, showcasing successful examples and providing insights on what makes them effective. Additionally, we'll explore how top online fundraising platforms can elevate your fundraising initiatives with exceptional features and a diverse array of fundraising activities. Understanding the power of appeal letters: Appeal letters are more than just a request for donations; they are a chance to connect with your audience emotionally, encouraging them to act and support your cause. When writing your appeal letter, it's crucial to understand your audience and tailor your message accordingly. Whether it's highlighting the impact of past donations, sharing personal stories, or illustrating the urgency of the cause, every element of your appeal letter should resonate with your supporters. Elements of a successful appeal letter: Personalization: Address your supporters by name and acknowledge their past contributions or involvement with your organization. Personalized appeal letters demonstrate that you value your supporters and strengthen the emotional connection. Compelling storytelling: Share stories that illustrate the impact of your organization's work. Whether...
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### The ultimate guide to hosting a spelling bee fundraiser for your school
> Master the art of organizing a spelling bee fundraiser for your school. Our ultimate guide covers planning, promotion, and tips.
- Published: 2024-03-21
- Modified: 2025-05-06
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-hosting-a-spelling-bee-fundraiser-for-your-school/
- Categories: Schools
- Tags: online fundraising, Online Fundraising Platform, online school fundraising, school fundraising
Ever thought of running a spelling bee contest for your school's next fundraiser? We have the ultimate guide to show you just how to do it!
Are you ready to spell success for your school's fundraising efforts? Look no further than the classic and oh-so-charming spelling bee fundraiser! Not only is this Event fun and exciting for everyone involved, but it's also a fantastic way to raise funds for your school's various needs. In this ultimate guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know to plan, organize, and execute a captivating spelling bee fundraiser that will leave your school community fascinated! Purpose of a spelling bee fundraiser: Why choose a spelling bee fundraiser, you ask? Well, besides being an absolute blast, it serves a noble purpose for your school. Firstly, it promotes academic excellence and literacy among students, as they eagerly prepare for the bee by studying word lists and improving their spelling skills. Secondly, it fosters a sense of community and friendship, bringing together students, teachers, parents, and even alumni in a shared celebration of learning. Last but certainly not least, it's a highly effective way to raise funds for your school's various programs, activities, and resources, ensuring that every student gets the support they need to succeed. Detailed guide on how to plan, organize, and execute a successful spelling bee fundraiser: Now, let's dive into the details of organizing your very own spelling bee fundraiser: Set a date and venue: Choose a date that works for your school community and secure a suitable venue with enough seating for participants and spectators. Form a planning committee: Recruit enthusiastic...
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### How to Run an Inclusive School Fundraiser
> Learn how to organize a successful and inclusive school fundraiser with these expert tips and strategies. Make a positive impact for all.
- Published: 2024-03-18
- Modified: 2025-01-07
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/how-to-run-an-inclusive-school-fundraiser/
- Categories: Schools
- Tags: Online Fundraising Platform, online school fundraising, school fundraising
When you’re a part of a public school, either as a teacher, administrator, parent, or community volunteer, you'll likely be tasked with providing fundraising support at one point or another.
When you’re a part of a public school, either as a teacher, administrator, parent, or community volunteer, you'll likely be tasked with providing fundraising support at one point or another. While public schools in the United States receive funding to cover basic costs like teacher salaries, some fundamental classroom supplies, and maintenance, most schools rely on fundraising to provide other essentials that public funding does not cover. This can include professional development for teachers, classroom supplies, clubs and after-school activities, special classes like gardening, robotics, or clay making, and field trip funds to ensure that all students can attend out-of-school learning events. While school fundraising might seem straightforward, it's essential to consider how your fundraising efforts will feel to all school community members: from those with a lot of disposable time and income to those with very little, if any, extra time or income. This article will highlight ways to ensure that your school fundraising efforts are inclusive to all school community members. Make room on the fundraising committee. One of the best ways to ensure that a school fundraiser is equitable and inclusive is to ensure that the school fundraising committee is representative of the larger school community. While PTO meetings are sometimes attended disproportionally by the parents with the most flexible schedules (often, the highest incomes), there are many ways to ensure access to PTO meetings. PTO meetings should be alternate between morning, afternoon, and evening times, should happen with real-time translation for every language represented at the school, should have virtual options that allow for genuine participation, and should be kicked off by a school official who is familiar with all communities represented and can welcome everyone to the meeting. Create lots of ways for parents to volunteer or get involved. Most parents want to be involved in their child's school community, but barriers like transportation, finances, and comfort in a school setting prevent some from having the chance to be as involved as they'd like. One way to knock down barriers is to create a variety of ways for parents to be involved as volunteers. While showing up at school at a specific time might be required for some volunteer positions,...
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### Effective use of social media in school fundraising campaigns
> Discover how to leverage social media for school fundraising: engage your community with creative campaigns, share impactful stories.
- Published: 2024-03-17
- Modified: 2025-01-13
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/effective-use-of-social-media-in-school-fundraising-campaigns/
- Categories: Schools
In today's digital age, leveraging social media platforms is an absolute game-changer when it comes to spreading the word about your fundraising campaigns.
Hey there, fellow fundraising champs! Are you ready to take your school's fundraising game to the next level? Well, buckle up because we're about to dive into the exciting world of online school fundraising through the power of social media! In today's digital age, leveraging social media platforms is an absolute game-changer when it comes to spreading the word about your fundraising campaigns. Whether you're raising funds for new playground equipment, classroom supplies, or that epic field trip everyone's been dreaming about, social media is your ultimate sidekick in the quest for success. Let's break it down – why exactly is social media the superhero of fundraising marketing? For starters, it's all about reach. With billions of active users worldwide, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter offer an unparalleled opportunity to connect with potential donors far and wide. So why limit yourself to your local community when you can cast your fundraising net across the entire digital universe? Now, let's get into the nitty-gritty of crafting a killer social media strategy for your next fundraising campaign: Create compelling content Think eye-catching visuals, heartwarming stories, and snappy captions that tug at the heartstrings. Share photos and videos showcasing the impact of past fundraisers or highlight the faces of the students who will directly benefit from the donations. Remember, emotions drive action, so aim to strike a chord with your audience! Engage, engage, engage Social media is a two-way street, so don't just shout into the void – start...
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### Exciting and innovative strategies to captivate donors at your next Gala
> Elevate your fundraising event with cutting-edge tactics! Explore innovative donor engagement strategies to make your next Gala unforgettable.
- Published: 2024-02-29
- Modified: 2024-11-04
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/exciting-and-innovative-strategies-to-captivate-donors-at-your-next-gala/
- Categories: Fundraising
- Tags: Fundraising gala, gala event, online fundraising, online fundraising ideas, Online Fundraising Platform
Ready to turn your next fundraising Gala into an unforgettable event that will have your donors buzzing? In this blog, we explore strategies that will help you do just that!
Welcome, Gala planners and fundraising enthusiasts! Are you ready to transform your next Gala into an unforgettable experience that not only dazzles your donors but also significantly boosts your fundraising efforts? Say goodbye to the same old routines and hello to a world of creativity and engagement with these innovative strategies designed to captivate your audience and supercharge your fundraising results. The pre-Gala buzz: building anticipation Create a digital Gala Experience: Start by crafting an immersive online experience for your Gala. Think of it as your Gala's digital twin, where attendees can get a taste of what's to come. From thematic sneak peeks to interactive elements, make your Gala's online presence a gateway to excitement and curiosity. Personalized invitations: Send out personalized digital invites that resonate with the theme of your Gala. Include intriguing teasers that hint at the unique experiences awaiting your guests. This personal touch not only makes your donors feel valued but also piques their interest in the event. Engage with polls and quizzes: Before the event, engage your audience with fun polls and quizzes related to your cause or the Gala's theme. Share these on your social media and event page to build a community vibe and keep the excitement brewing. During the Gala: A night to remember Interactive Fundraising Activities: Introduce interactive Fundraising Activities that align with your Gala's theme. Think beyond the traditional silent Auctions and consider adding a modern twist with VR experiences, interactive art installations, or live performances...
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### Draw mega donations with the Right Entry Price
> Increase donations with the ideal entry price. Learn the strategy to draw mega donations and boost your fundraising success.
- Published: 2024-02-26
- Modified: 2024-06-13
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/draw-mega-donations-with-the-right-entry-price/
- Categories: Fundraising
Running an online Raffle or Sweepstakes and need guidance on setting the Right Entry Price for your donors? We are here to help! Explore different winning tactics in this blog.
Time to spin the big wheel on your next Raffle or Sweepstakes and land on the Right Entry Price We are here to help you set the Right Entry Price for your Raffles and Sweepstakes. Setting the right Entry Price will help encourage your supporters to participate in the hopes of winning your prize. We cannot give you exact pricing recommendations, but we often see these tactics setting organizations up for success: 1. Tiered pricing Set higher Entry Levels with lower costs per entry, incentivizing supporters to enter more. For example, you can set 10 entries for $10 (which equals $1 per entry), and then set 30 entries for $25 (which equals $. 83 per entry), and so on! 2. Merchandising Offer different Merchandise at higher donation levels to help increase donations because everyone wants to buy your merch! For example, you can offer a custom key chain for $7, a signed poster for $14 and keep going! "What are they gonna bid on fellers? " - They’re gonna bid on your Merch! 3. Impact Levels Show your donors how their donations are making a difference with Impact Levels. For example, Level 1 could be: “fund a child's swimming lessons for a month”, Level 2: “provide disaster relief for a family” and Level 3: “fund a month of Alzheimer's research”. When donors see how they are helping, they want to join your superhero team and give more! 4. Limited quantities Limit how much Merchandise...
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### How to start a free fundraising Livestream: it's easier than you think
> Discover the simplicity of starting a free fundraising livestream. Uncover tips, tools, and steps to make your campaign a success.
- Published: 2024-02-21
- Modified: 2024-02-22
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/how-to-start-a-free-fundraising-livestream-its-easier-than-you-think/
- Categories: Fundraising
- Tags: cheap online fundraising ideas, Livestream, Livestreaming, online fundraising, online fundraising ideas, Online Fundraising Platform
Are you thinking about running an online fundraising Livestream, or are just curious? In this blog we explore Livestreaming as a strong Fundraising Activity and just how easy and fun it is!
Fundraising. Ugh, sometimes just the word itself makes some people think “where could I possibly find the time? ” But it doesn't have to be time consuming or complicated! With today's Livestreaming technology, raising money for your cause can be fun, easy and downright awesome. In this guide, we'll explore how ANYONE can create a killer free fundraising Livestream. We'll share real-life tips and examples that will inspire you to embrace Livestreaming and take your fundraising to record-breaking levels. Keep reading and let's do this! How to start an epic fundraising Livestream for your cause Livestreaming is like a superhero swooping in to save nonprofit or really any fundraising. Just turn on your phone or laptop and BOOM - you're connected with people across the globe who care about your mission. With exciting online fundraising platforms, Livestreaming Events are entertaining, engaging and make people want to hop on the fundraising train. Imagine hosting a comedy show, a virtual Dance-A-Thon, or even a puppy playdate - the possibilities are endless! How to plan a show-stopping fundraising Livestream Every great Livestream starts with a solid fundraising plan. Follow these 3 easy steps to create an unforgettable experience: 1. Hook supporters with your compelling purpose Make sure people understand WHY you need their support. Tug at their heartstrings by sharing who you help, and the tremendous impact their donations will make. 2. Define your donation goals and milestones Set an ambitious yet realistic primary goal, and smaller...
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### Skyrocket donations by running your Fundraiser for the perfect duration
> Increase fundraising success! Discover the ideal duration to skyrocket donations. Optimize your fundraiser for maximum impact and support. Start now!
- Published: 2024-02-20
- Modified: 2024-06-13
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/skyrocket-donations-by-running-your-fundraiser-for-the-perfect-duration/
- Categories: Fundraising
- Tags: donations for fundraising, online fundraising, Online Fundraising Platform
Looking to run an online fundraiser but not sure how long it should run for? Look no further! In this blog, we explore factors to consider when it comes to the perfect duration for your fundraiser.
Watch donations and engagement soar by running your fundraiser for the ideal number of days. Are you looking to run a fundraiser but are not exactly sure how long you should run it for? It is a little tricky to pick the perfect amount of time that will get your donor's attention and then keep it. If you run a shorter Campaign, it can be good for creating urgency and getting donations in. If it’s too short, you may lose out on donors who need more time to participate. If you run a longer Campaign, it could give you more marketing time. If it’s too long, it may lose momentum and your supporters might get (dare we say it) bored. Factors to consider when it comes to how long you should run your fundraiser for: The type of Fundraising Activity (or Activities) you are running How large your donor base is What kind of organization you are How established your organization and donor base is The average sweet spot of what our Fundraising Activities usually run for: Online Sale/Crowdfunding/Peer-to-Peer: 30-60 days Raffle/Sweepstakes/A-Thon/Peer-to-Peer: 30 days Auction/Events & Ticketing: 15 days Of course, you and your cause are unique so do what works best for you! Here’s How! Go to Basics in Experience setup and scroll down to Choose when to end fundraising activities: Select End my on the same date and time, then enter the date and time. If you’d prefer to end your Activities...
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### RallyUp's 2024 Giving Day Calendar
> Get ready to elevate your fundraising in 2024 with our Giving Day Calendar! Plan impactful events on key dates to boost visibility and community support.
- Published: 2024-02-15
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/rallyups-2024-giving-day-calendar/
- Categories: Fundraising
- Tags: 2024 Giving Day Calendar, Giving Days, online fundraising ideas, Online Fundraising Platform
RallyUp's 2024 Giving Day Calendar is here! Supercharge your 2024 fundraising with the opportunity to plan fundraisers around different Giving Days in 2024.
Hello fellow fundraisers! Ready to turbocharge your fundraising in 2024? Let's make it a year to remember with a sprinkle of fun and a dash of strategy, thanks to our awesome 2024 Giving Day Calendar! Think of this calendar as your secret weapon, your trusty sidekick in the world of fundraising. It's jam-packed with all the special Giving Days throughout the year, so you can plan your fundraising fiestas with a bit of flair and a lot of smarts. Whether you're a bustling nonprofit or a heartfelt organization, this calendar is your golden ticket to aligning your fundraising parties with days that resonate with your mission. It's all about catching those waves of generosity on days that are all about giving, boosting your cause's visibility, and hugging in that warm, fuzzy feeling of community support. So, are you ready to dive in and discover the magic dates that'll make your 2024 fundraising rock? Let's unwrap your 2024 Giving Days Calendar together! Click image to view the full calendar or click here. Ready to make your 2024 fundraising a breeze and a blast? This nifty calendar is like a treasure map, leading you to the golden days of giving that make your heart sing. Circle those dates, and let's get the fundraising party started - no more last-minute panic dances! Imagine having your fundraising shindigs so well-planned that they practically run themselves. With this calendar, you can craft messages and whip up eye-catching promos that'll have everyone buzzing with excitement on...
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### Heat up fundraising engagement with images that POP
> Elevate fundraising engagement with 5 image tips! Capture authenticity, bold colors, and impactful stories. Optimize images for seamless pages.
- Published: 2024-02-09
- Modified: 2024-06-13
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/heat-up-fundraising-engagement-with-images-that-pop/
- Categories: Fundraising
- Tags: online fundraising, online fundraising ideas, Online Fundraising Platform
Raise more funds for your cause with images that stand out! These 5 fast, effective ways to create compelling Campaign images will help spotlight your fundraiser!
Ready for a kernel of wisdom on how to hook donors through your fundraiser images? Raise more with these 5 fast, effective ways to create compelling Campaign images that spotlight your fundraising engagement: Focus on authentic images - Show real people, animals, environments (or anything) you are helping. Capturing candid, even (wait for it) corny, moments from your community will tug at heartstrings. Use bold colors - Vibrant, contrasting colors grab attention faster than that fresh, warm, buttery popcorn smell at the movies. Pick faces – Choose close-up photos showing people’s emotions to create connection. Expressive smiles, eyes, and genuine interactions with your community/cause will do the trick. Share stories – Pick images that capture your story and impact. Show donors how their donation helps. Optimize images – Reduce your image’s file size (without compromising the quality) for fast-loading fundraising engagement pages. https://tinypng. com/ and https://jpeg-optimizer. com/ are two great sites for this! Are you a RallyUp customer and want to learn how? Here’s How! Main page: Experience banner and description images To add an image to your Experience banner, go to Page Design in Experience Setup, scroll down to Add images and videos to your Experience Page and select ADD IMAGE: To add an image to your Experience description, go to Page Design in Experience Setup, scroll down to Share a compelling experience description and click on the image icon in the toolbar: Item (in an Auction, Raffle, etc. ) images To...
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### Online fundraising made easy: tips to take your campaign from zero to hero
> Unlock the secrets to successful online fundraising with our expert tips and strategies. Learn how to boost your campaign's visibility.
- Published: 2024-02-02
- Modified: 2024-02-03
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/online-fundraising-made-easy-tips-to-take-your-campaign-from-zero-to-hero/
- Categories: Fundraising
- Tags: online fundraising, Online Fundraising Platform
This online fundraising guide will give you advice on how to take your next fundraiser to new heights. Explore how to make the most of your online fundraising efforts.
Raising money online for your nonprofit just got a whole lot easier. Gone are the days of boring old bake sales and begging Mom to buy scented candles. The future is here, friends! In this handy guide, we'll share insider tips to take your online fundraising from “meh” to magnificent. This guide will give you advice on how to choose the best fundraising site for your campaign and how to make the most of your online fundraising. We'll talk about the pros and cons of online fundraising, how to pick the best site for your cause, how to make your site work better, how to get people to donate, and how to keep track of and analyze your online fundraising results. We hope that our expert guide gives you the information and ideas you need to make your online fundraising effort a success. From picking the perfect platform to promoting like a boss, let's do this! Online fundraising superpowers Imagine giving supporters from all over the world quick access to your fundraiser. Online fundraising makes this a reality! Here's why it's the nonprofit's secret weapon: Global reach - Say bye to geographic limits! Anyone can donate anytime. Cost-effective - No printing needs or postage costs. Cha-ching! Trackable - See real-time analytics on donations and what's working. Social - Share your campaign via email, social media, and text for viral success. Mobile-friendly - Donors can give on-the-go from their phone. More...
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### 9 reasons to integrate PayPal
> RallyUp teams up with PayPal to help nonprofits and charities around the world reach their fundraising goals.
- Published: 2024-02-01
- Modified: 2024-02-02
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/9-reasons-to-integrate-paypal/
- Categories: Fundraising
RallyUp and PayPal are here to help you raise more donations than ever before. In this blog we break down 9 reasons PayPal helps nonprofits and charities raise more funds for your cause!
Nothing beats a quick, easy, and secure way to help raise more funds. RallyUp has partnered with PayPal to expand giving options. This new collaboration allows RallyUp charities and nonprofit organizations to add PayPal as a donation option through the RallyUp platform. In fact, 76 million global customers used PayPal to donate more than $21 billion to support nonprofits and causes around the world in 2023. Here are 9 reasons why your organization should consider adding PayPal: 1. Boost fundraising with PayPal Organizers can maximize their donation potential on RallyUp, as PayPal users are 3. 7x more likely to donate when PayPal is accepted 1 and PayPal has shown to help increase donation conversion by an average of 32%2. 2. Donors trust PayPal 93% of PayPal users surveyed trust nonprofit organizations that offer PayPal 3. 3. Help reduce friction with faster, easier ways to donate 40% of US donors who use PayPal (vs. typical checkout) do so because this is the fastest way to donate/check-out 4. 4. Discounts for confirmed charities PayPal offers discounted transaction fees for confirmed charities and donation payments. Learn more about how to become a registered charity with PayPal. 5. Global reach Inspire and enable people to give with donation solutions that consumers around the world know and trust. With 400+ million active PayPal accounts globally, PayPal is supported in 200 markets and accepted in 100+ different currencies. 6. Multiple payment options PayPal provides flexibility for donors, allowing them...
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### Sports fundraisers for schools: elevate your game, score big funds!
> Boost school spirit and funding with our sports fundraisers! Engage the community, empower students, and hit your financial goals.
- Published: 2024-01-29
- Modified: 2025-01-20
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/sports-fundraisers-for-schools-elevate-your-game-score-big-funds/
- Categories: Schools
- Tags: online fundraising, online school fundraising, school fundraising, school sports
Whether it's for new uniforms, upgraded facilities, or traveling expenses for the team, launching sports fundraisers for schools is your winning strategy!
Are you looking to score big for your school's sports programs? Whether it's for new uniforms, upgraded facilities, or traveling expenses for the team, launching sports fundraisers for schools is your winning strategy! In this blog, we'll dive into the most innovative and successful sports fundraising ideas for elementary, middle, and high schools. Get ready to be inspired and learn how online fundraising can revolutionize your school's sports initiatives! Why sports fundraising? Sports play a crucial role in school life. They teach teamwork, discipline, and the joy of achievement. However, funding these programs can be a challenge. That's where sports fundraisers come in - they provide the necessary resources to keep these programs thriving. Fun and engaging fundraising ideas For elementary schools Mini Olympics: Host a fun day of varied sports activities. Parents can sponsor their child for each Event they participate in. Sports-themed art Auction: Have young students create sports-themed art and Auction it online. Fitness challenge: A sponsored run or obstacle course, tailored for young kids, can be both fun and profitable. For middle schools 3-on-3 Basketball tournament: Organize a tournament where teams pay to enter, and spectators can donate to watch. Virtual sports trivia night: A great way to engage families from home. Charge a small fee for participation. Sponsored sports clinic: Have local athletes or coaches run a clinic. Participants pay a fee, and the proceeds go to the school. For high schools Charity match against alumni: Host a game where current teams...
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### RallyUp Adds PayPal to Expand Giving Options
> RallyUp now integrates PayPal for donations, enhancing donor experience and boosting fundraising potential. Simplify giving for your nonprofit today!
- Published: 2024-01-11
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/rallyup-adds-paypal-to-expand-giving-options/
- Categories: Press Release
This new collaboration allows RallyUp charities and nonprofit organizations to add PayPal as a donation option through the RallyUp platform.
This new collaboration allows RallyUp charities and nonprofit organizations to add PayPal as a donation option through the RallyUp platform. Arizona, USA, January 11, 2023 – RallyUp, an industry-leading fundraising platform, is adding PayPal as a payment option for donors. This collaboration simplifies donations, enhances the donor experience, and offers a trusted and comprehensive solution for accepting payments online. Today, RallyUp customers can now add PayPal as a donation option for donors. This integration with PayPal is built into every aspect of the RallyUp platform and is available to all RallyUp customers. Organizers can now maximize their donation potential on RallyUp as PayPal users are 3. 7x more likely to donate when PayPal is accepted 1 and PayPal has shown to help increase checkout conversion of non-profits by 32% 2 . “As RallyUp’s rapid growth has made us the dominant fundraising platform, more customers are asking us to implement PayPal to make donating easy. With this PayPal integration, we look forward to helping more organizations globally realize their mission. ” - Steve Bernat, CEO of RallyUp. Together, RallyUp and PayPal are providing a solution that gives nonprofit organizations and charities the foundation for ongoing fundraising success. For more information on the PayPal solutions available to RallyUp customers or to learn more about this integration and how your nonprofit can use PayPal to drive donations, please visit Rally. com/PayPal. About RallyUp Founded in 2013, US-based RallyUp, Inc. has grown into a fundraising industry leader. This forward-thinking solution empowers...
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### Top Charity Grants Open for 2023 and 2024 Applications
> Discover essential charity grants for nonprofits in 2023 and 2024, plus tips to secure funding and fuel your mission effectively.
- Published: 2023-12-01
- Modified: 2025-02-03
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/top-charity-grants-open-for-2023-and-2024-applications/
- Categories: Fundraising
Charity Grants provide critical financial support for charities. See some top grants to put (or keep) on you radar for this year and next!
Charity Grants provide critical financial support for nonprofits to fuel their mission. That's why staying on top of open grant opportunities is so essential. This blog shares leading charity grants currently accepting applications in 2023 and leading 2024 charity grants accepting early applications, along with tips to secure funding. Open Charity Grants you still have time to apply for in 2023 TJX Foundation Grants Up to $50k for social service programs Quarterly deadlines Full eligibility and FAQs Adobe Creative Catalyst Grants $10k - $50k for using creativity to drive positive change Apply by February 1 Full details on eligibility and more KIND Foundation Grants $15k for organizations serving vulnerable populations Rolling applications Apply online Foundation for Contemporary Arts Grants Up to $10k supporting contemporary performing and visual arts Applications due January 15 FAQs and apply here Kaboom Community Playground Grants $15k grants plus playground equipment Apply by 2/16 Gucci Changemakers North America Grants $50k for social impact programs Rolling applications Captain Planet Foundation Eco Grants Between $500 and $2,500 Applications due by 1/15 Guidelines and online application Tips for Winning Charity Grants Start early - Give yourself ample time to put together quality proposals Align with funder priorities - Ensure eligibility and carefully follow guidelines Highlight impact - Use data and stories to vividly demonstrate your programs' effects Build relationships - Discuss plans with funders to get insight...
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### How to start a nonprofit organization with no money
> Learn how to start a nonprofit organization with little or no money! Discover essential steps to define your mission and turn your vision into reality.
- Published: 2023-11-28
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/how-to-start-a-nonprofit-organization-with-no-money/
- Categories: Fundraising
- Tags: online fundraising, Online Fundraising Platform, start a nonprofit
It is more than possible to start a nonprofit organization with no money. In this blog, we explore how you can bring your mission to life with little to no upfront costs!
If you have a passion for helping others and an idea for making a difference, you may dream of starting your own nonprofit organization. But the idea of all the legal paperwork and fundraising required can seem daunting. The good news is that it is possible to start a successful nonprofit with little or no money upfront. In this blog, we'll explore steps for turning your nonprofit idea into reality without breaking the bank. Define your mission The first step is to establish a clear mission that addresses a specific community need. Take time to research other nonprofits already working in your area of interest. Make sure your mission is unique and fills a gap. Come up with a name and brand that conveys your vision. You want your nonprofit name to be memorable and represent your values. Form a board Recruit a small team of passionate founders to form your nonprofit's inaugural board of directors. Look for committed individuals with skills in areas like legal, finance, fundraising, marketing and more. This board will help make big decisions and guide the direction of your budding nonprofit. Even if you can’t yet compensate board members, make sure to highlight the experience they’ll gain. File paperwork Next, you need to tackle all the legal documents required to establish and maintain tax-exempt nonprofit status. Here are the key items: Articles of Incorporation Bylaws IRS Form 1023 for 501(c)(3) tax exemption State and local business licenses IRS...
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### 30 Unique holiday fundraising ideas for schools
> The winter holiday season presents a special opportunity for schools to fundraise while promoting diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness
- Published: 2023-11-07
- Modified: 2025-02-03
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/30-unique-holiday-fundraising-ideas-for-schools/
- Categories: Schools
Your school celebrates a diverse community wherein many different holiday traditions are held. In this blog we explore 30 unique holiday fundraising ideas for everyone in your school!
The winter holiday season presents a special opportunity for schools to fundraise while promoting diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness. With creative Events tied to various religious and cultural holidays, schools can support important causes while fostering community. With creativity and cultural awareness, schools can organize holiday fundraisers that are meaningful, educational and bridge connections between diverse groups. In this blog, we will explore 30 unique holiday fundraising ideas perfect for schools seeking to spread joy and support great causes this season. Festive holiday shops and markets Hosting a holiday shop or market is a great way to showcase student and community talent while offering the chance to sell quality seasonal items. Consider setting up: Holiday gift shop Let students and teachers create gifts, treats, decorations and crafts to sell. Holiday cookies, ornaments, cards and more make perfect gifts for families looking to support the school. Winter craft fair Rent booths to local artists, crafters and artisans to sell their wares. The school earns proceeds from the vendor fees and sales commissions. Multicultural holiday market Work with immigrant and minority families to set up booths selling traditional handicrafts, clothing, art and foods from their cultures. A great way to promote inclusion! Spread cheer through performance Leverage the creative talents of students and faculty to put on festive performances that entertain while fundraising. Holiday concert or play Have the band, choir, orchestra and drama department perform holiday songs or adapt a heartwarming show. Charge admission tickets....
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### Score big with 25 football fundraising ideas for high schools
> Football season kicks off a fresh opportunity for high schools to score extra fundraising wins. Keep school spirit soaring with fun football-themed fundraisers
- Published: 2023-11-06
- Modified: 2025-02-27
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/score-big-with-25-football-fundraising-ideas-for-high-schools/
- Categories: Schools
Engage your entire school and football community and with these 25 football fundraising ideas perfect for high schools. Keep that game spirit going both on and off the field!
Football season kicks off a fresh opportunity for high schools to score extra fundraising wins. Keep school spirit soaring with fun football-themed fundraisers that rally the players, students, parents, and fans. Football season is a great opportunity to raise money for school programs, clubs, and activities. Football-themed fundraisers are a great way to get everyone involved and generate enthusiasm and financial support. This playbook covers 25 winning football fundraising ideas for high schools along with tips for a championship fundraising campaign. Let’s get started! 1. Friday night lights t-shirt Sales Selling special edition game day t-shirts students can wear to school on Fridays to pump up the spirit. 2. Season pass & reserved seats Offer discounted season tickets or reserved seat packages with premium seating at home games. 3. Pre-game tailgate parties Host tailgate parties at the field before games with food trucks, music, contests, and spirit gear sales. 4. Football program ads & sponsorships Sell print and digital ad space in your game day programs and livestreams to local businesses. 5. Football parking services Provide donor-sponsored valet parking and shuttle services on busy game nights. 6. Online team Stores Open a customized online team Store for fans near and far to buy spirit wear, swag, and gear. 7. Quarterback club memberships Offer exclusive memberships to provide insider access like reserved season tickets, apparel, and team Events. 8. 50/50 Raffle drawings Sell tickets for a 50/50 Raffle jackpot at home...
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### 30 Cheap online fundraising ideas to skyrocket your cause
> Explore 30 budget-friendly online fundraising strategies to boost donations, engage your community, and create excitement for your cause—perfect for any group!
- Published: 2023-10-25
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/30-cheap-online-fundraising-ideas-to-skyrocket-your-cause/
- Categories: Fundraising
- Tags: cheap online fundraising ideas, online fundraising, online fundraising ideas, Online Fundraising Platform
Online fundraising is accessible, cost-effective, and powerful. From Crowdfunding to Peer-to-Peer, Auctions, Raffles and beyond, we break down 30 cheap and creative fundraising ideas to help fuel your mission.
In today's digital age, fundraising has never been more accessible or cost-effective. With the power of online platforms, organizations of all sizes and types, including nonprofits, sports teams, academic institutions, and local charities, can amplify their fundraising efforts. This blog post will uncover 30 unique and budget-friendly online fundraising strategies that will not only help you raise funds but also engage your community and create excitement around your cause. Let's dive in! 1. Crowdfunding campaigns Start with a compelling story and launch a Crowdfunding campaign on popular platforms to attract donors. 2. Virtual charity Auctions Host an online Auction featuring donated items and experiences, turning it into an engaging Event. 3. Peer-to-Peer fundraising Empower your supporters to create their own fundraising pages and rally their networks behind your cause. 4. Virtual 5Ks and Walk-A-Thons Organize virtual races where participants can join from anywhere, and the proceeds go directly to your cause. 5. Online Raffles Offer exciting prizes and sell Raffle tickets online, making it easy for people to participate. 6. Donation matching Find donors willing to match contributions, effectively doubling the impact of every donation. 7. Social media challenges Create viral challenges that encourage participants to donate and challenge their friends to join in. 8. Digital cook-offs Host a cooking competition online, where participants share their culinary skills and collect donations. 9. Livestream fundraisers Leverage platforms like Twitch or Facebook Live to host virtual Events, from gaming marathons to talent...
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### Fun Basket Raffle ideas for school fundraising
> Basket Raffles are a popular way for schools to fundraise, engage supporters, and offer exciting prizes. With creative themes and enticing contents
- Published: 2023-10-13
- Modified: 2025-02-03
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/fun-basket-raffle-ideas-for-school-fundraising/
- Categories: Schools
Everybody loves a great Basket Raffle! As they should - they are a great way to draw donors and donations. We are here to explore some fun Basket Raffle ideas for your next online school fundraiser.
Basket Raffles are a popular way for schools to fundraise, engage supporters, and offer exciting prizes. With creative themes and enticing contents, schools can create memorable Raffles that participants get excited about. One popular integration that helps schools maximize their Basket Raffle success is the use of digital platforms. Digital platforms such as websites, social media, and email can be used to advertise the Raffle, engage with supporters, and collect payments. This can also help streamline the process of collecting tickets and tracking winners. With digital integration, schools can provide an exciting and interactive experience for participants that will result in higher engagement and larger profits. This blog explores 30 fun Basket Raffle ideas perfect for school fundraisers with tips for organizing a successful Raffle event. Get ready to be inspired! Sports Fan Basket Fill with fan gear like team jerseys, logo balls and cups, autographed memorabilia, tickets and sports-themed snacks. Movie Night Basket Include DVDs of popular movies, theater gift cards, popcorn, candy, and comfy blankets for the perfect at-home movie experience. Spa Escape Basket Pamper with lotions, soaps, face masks, bath bombs, scented candles, spa headbands, slippers and robes. Italian Feast Basket Stack with favorite Italian food items like pasta, sauce, olive oil, biscotti, and wine for an at-home Italian dinner. Family Game Night Basket Provide hours of entertainment with board games, playing cards, snacks, and game night decorations. Backyard BBQ Basket Fire up the grill with BBQ sauces...
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### Fall fundraising fun: 25 creative ideas for schools
> With creative Events and Activities, schools can engage students, parents, and the community while meeting financial goals.
- Published: 2023-10-13
- Modified: 2025-02-03
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/fall-fundraising-fun-25-creative-ideas-for-schools/
- Categories: Schools
As we welcome the new cozy season of Fall, so we gear up for Fall fundraising! In this blog we are spicing and warming things up with 25 creative ideas for your schools next online Fall fundraiser.
The crisp air, changing leaves, and excitement of a new school year make fall the perfect season for schools to kickstart their fundraising efforts. With creative Events and Activities, schools can engage students, parents, and the community while meeting financial goals. In this blog, we’ll explore 25 fun and profitable fall fundraising ideas for schools of all types to make the most of this festive season. 1. Pumpkin decorating contest Students can get creative decorating pumpkins for a contest judged online. Charge entry fees and encourage votes through donations. 2. Virtual Halloween party Host a virtual Halloween party with games, costume contests, haunted house tours, and more for a ticket price. 3. Apple orchard field trips Coordinate with a local apple orchard to organize a community field trip with a portion of ticket sales donated. 4. Chili cook-offs Faculty and parents can enter their favorite chili into a cook-off event with taste testing and prizes. Charge entry fees. 5. Holiday shopping Events Organize a holiday shopping bazaar featuring gifts and crafts from local businesses. Earn a commission on sales. 6. Pie baking Auctions Auction off homemade pies and baked goods right before Thanksgiving. 7. Turkey Trot 5K run Organize a Turkey Trot 5K run/walk and charge registration fees to participate. 8. Football tailgate parties Host tailgate parties at home football games with food trucks, activities, and spirit gear for sale. 9. Fall festivals Organize a fall festival on campus with...
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### Elementary school fundraising ideas: easy, creative ways to raise funds
> Raising funds for an elementary school can be a challenging task, but with some creativity and the power of online fundraising, it doesn't have to be.
- Published: 2023-09-26
- Modified: 2025-01-03
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/easy-fundraising-ideas-for-school/
- Categories: Schools
Welcome to creative elementary school fundraising ideas you never knew you needed! Looking to run an online school fundraiser? Look no further! We are breaking down easy ways to raise funds for your elementary school.
Raising funds for an elementary school can be a challenging task, but with some creativity and the power of online fundraising, it doesn't have to be. There are many great options for elementary schools to raise money in fun and engaging ways while bringing the community together. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the top creative online fundraising ideas perfect for elementary schools. 5 Ideas to get your elementary school fundraiser off the ground To give your school ideas for creative elementary school fundraisers, here are some examples of ways your school can achieve real results: Read-A-Thon: Students got pledges for each book they read over a 2-week period. The school promotes it on social media and even has guest readers on during a Livestream. Bike-A-Thon: Students bike laps on the playground track and collect pledges online. Local bike shops can donate prizes for top fundraisers. School carnival: Move your school carnival online with games, activities and Auctions. This is a great way to potentially double profits from previous years. Teacher Crowdfunding campaign: Encourage your teachers to create online campaigns to fund your cause (like a new reading nook for a classroom). Community Auctions: Schools can auction off themed baskets, local experiences, tickets and more. Would you like more engaging fundraising ideas and creative fundraising strategies? Discover everything you need to know for your next elementary school fundraiser, here. Add some creativity to your next fundraiser As you can see, with a...
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### Unleashing the Power of 'A-Thons': Innovative Fundraising Ideas for Your Cause
> Discover the power of A-Thon fundraisers! Engage your community in fun activities to raise money and boost participation for your cause.
- Published: 2023-09-13
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/unleashing-the-power-of-a-thons-innovative-fundraising-ideas-for-your-cause/
- Categories: Fundraising
- Tags: A-Thon
Online fundraising is quick and easy with the power of A-Thons. Raise more money, get your whole community involved and boost donations. Let's break down creative and popular A-Thon ideas for your next fundraiser.
What Is an A-Thon Fundraiser? Hey there, awesome changemaker! Looking for a fun and innovative way to raise funds for your cause? Enter the world of "A-Thon" fundraisers! These are events where participants perform an activity (like dancing or biking) over a set period to raise money. And the secret sauce? They're a magnet for Peer-to-Peer and community fundraising, making it even easier to spread the word and get those generous donations pouring in. Raise More Money The magic of A-Thons is how they harness the power of the community. Everyone gets involved, from the participants to their friends and family, multiplying the reach of your fundraiser. Quick and Easy Setting up an A-Thon isn't rocket science. Once you've chosen your activity and set the date, all you need is a little marketing magic and the excitement of the community to kick things off. Popular A-Thon Ideas Dance-A-Thon What it is: Participants dance their hearts out for a set time. Considerations: Ideal for all ages and requires a spacious venue. Music, of course, is a must! Upfront Costs: Moderate – for the venue, DJ, and refreshments. Dog-Walk-A-Thon What it is: Dog owners walk their furry pals to raise funds. Considerations: Ensure a pet-friendly route and possibly a pet first-aid station. Upfront Costs: Low. Just consider permits and doggie treats. Read-A-Thon What it is: Participants pledge to read a certain number of books or pages. Considerations: Best for schools or libraries. Great incentives can be book...
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### Cancer Fundraising Ideas
> Join the fight against cancer by initiating fundraising initiatives. Discover how your organization can support research and treatment with RallyUp today!
- Published: 2023-08-03
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/cancer-fundraising-ideas/
- Categories: Fundraising
- Tags: Cancer Fundraising, Cancer Fundraising Ideas, Online Cancer Fundraising, Online Fundraising Platform
Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. You might find yourself wondering how your organization or nonprofit could possibly help in such a global crisis – it seems impossible. The good news is - you can help.
More than 1. 9 million new cancer diagnoses are expected in the United States in 2023 with an estimated expectancy of 609,820 deaths. This makes Cancer the second most common cause of death in the United States. What can your organization do to join the movement to find a cure? When it comes to Cancer, the number of individuals affected is staggering. It is heartbreaking that more people than not, know someone who has been diagnosed with this disease. Cancer is a life-threatening condition, and therefore needs immense support and drive toward Cancer research and cancer treatment initiatives. This may seem like an incredibly overwhelming movement to be a part of. You might find yourself wondering how your organization or nonprofit could possibly help such a world crisis – it seems impossible. The good news is - you can help. One of the best ways to be a part of the movement and help fund Cancer treatment and research is by initiating cancer fundraising initiatives. Fundraising solutions like RallyUp are the perfect place to set up a Cancer fundraiser and explore unique cancer fundraiser ideas. Cancer is a difficult subject, with so many of us, our family members or friends affected. In this blog, we are celebrating how incredible it is that, although this problem persists, we have the opportunity to help. With different creative cancer fundraising ideas, we can help save someone's life and contribute to this growing pandemic. RallyUp is here to help you with this...
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### Community meets Cause: Impactful Pride Month Fundraiser Ideas
> Explore the origins of Pride Month and learn how your organization can support the movement through impactful fundraisers that promote equality and acceptance
- Published: 2023-04-24
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/community-meets-cause-impactful-pride-month-fundraiser-ideas/
- Categories: Fundraising
Unearth the history of Pride Month and how your organization can join the movement with a dynamic fundraiser.
Unearth the history of Pride Month and how your organization can join the movement with a dynamic fundraiser. Pride Month Origins and Importance “Equality is won in the hearts and minds of the community, where it counts. ” – American activist, Barbara Gittings. The Pride Month movement emerged following the historical 1969 Stonewall riots - at the Stonewall Inn in New York City. Fighting what seemed to be endless sexual orientation discrimination, patrons and allies protested for six days for human rights and equality. The march was emblematic of pride in unity, diversity, and a deep desire for acceptance. On the one-year anniversary of the event, the community once again marched from the Stonewall Inn to the iconic New York City's, Central Park. This would ignite the movement of liberation, pride, and self-expression that we still celebrate today. "Gay & Lesbian Pride Month" was officially and originally declared by American President, Bill Clinton, in 1999. Where Community Meets Movement The American community emulates this important movement of equality as we come together annually to celebrate pride month in June. The month of June is derived from "Juno", the Roman Goddess of marriage. It is no coincidence that we come together at this time to commemorate the notion of togetherness and unity in love for the LGBTQ+ community. It's a time to celebrate divine love in all its forms and colors. In a world constantly fighting friction and conflict, we can acclaim those who are choosing love at the forefront. In...
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### Instant Fundraiser Templates - just add cause!
> Launch your fundraising event in minutes with RallyUp’s Instant Fundraiser Templates! Easily customize and go live for free with Donor Tipping!
- Published: 2023-04-03
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/instant-fundraiser-templates-just-add-cause/
- Categories: Fundraising
RallyUp just broke the fundraising internet with the best thing since instant noodles - Instant Fundraiser Templates! Get ready to launch entire fundraising events in just a few minutes.
Are you looking to run a fundraising event but don't think you have the time or energy to put it all together? At RallyUp - we get you. For this very purpose, we created Instant Fundraiser Templates that are all set up and ready for you to plug in some simple details and send live! Now we know what you're thinking - "is it truly possible to launch an entire fundraising event in a few minutes? " Why yes - yes it is. It is as simple as visiting rallyup. com and clicking on one of our time-saver fundraising templates. Whatever your fundraising needs, organization size, or event dreams, we have the perfect template ready for you to plug in and push "publish". Could it get any sweeter than that? Well, it just might. Because not only can you do this - but you can do it all for free! Yup, you read that right - pick your instant fundraiser and run it for free with Donor Tipping. Wow. Just one of the many reasons RallyUp is an unrivaled fundraising solution. Instant Fundraisers. You heard it here first. Let's get into the nitty gritty. What is an Instant Fundraiser? Do you (secretly) wish you were that person that had a bountiful morning routine, filled with meditation, breakfast smoothies, and a fresh pot of filtered coffee? But, like most of us, you barely have the time to brush those pearly whites before running out the door. So you grab...
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### Easy, Face-to-Face Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits
> Reconnect with your community through in-person fundraising! Discover easy, face-to-face fundraising ideas to energize your nonprofit events once again.
- Published: 2023-03-13
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/easy-face-to-face-fundraising-ideas-for-nonprofits/
- Categories: Fundraising
It's warming up and a great time to meet supporters in person to build connections and donations!
Oh! How we all remember the days of the dreaded historical “2020 lockdown” - where we were all forced to find human connection through technology and some kind of small screen. Well folks, those days are gladly behind us and we can finally get back to enjoying one another, #IRL (in real life). That means, in-person fundraising events are back! (We know that just put a smile on your face - as it did ours. ) Time to raise money, raise funds and throw the fundraising event of the year! Or maybe something small and simple. Whether your fundraising efforts are for nonprofit organizations, local businesses, or charities you care about, we have fundraising events that will knock your socks off! So grab every single local supporter you know and give the people what they want - meaningful connection while supporting a great cause! Think this sounds great but don’t have the money to put a lavish event together? Well, good news just keeps coming your way! Not every fundraiser has to be a fancy gala dinner. We've got some great ideas that you can whip up with very little effort and even less pocket change. Activate Peer to Peer fundraising Sell Raffle tickets Host a Silent Auction You name it... let's get into it! These creative fundraising ideas provide the fun and the bonding. Your guests provide the donations for a cause they all care about. And just because they are quick and easy doesn’t...
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### Boost online Auction donations with Auction Gifts
> Boost donations with RallyUp’s new Auction Gifts feature! Make your next online auction more exciting, fun, and successful with this easy fundraising upgrade.
- Published: 2023-02-28
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/boost-online-auction-donations-with-auction-gifts/
- Categories: Fundraising
How to boost online donations with a brand new feature you won't find anywhere else: Auction Gifts.
Auctions are one of the most popular fundraisers to run, and for good reason! Everyone loves how fun and thrilling they are. Now, with RallyUp, you can up the ante on your next auction with the latest in online fundraising: Auction Gifts! This innovative new feature will help you get more donations from online auctions without doing anything extra. Did you know? RallyUp is the ONLY fundraising solution that has this cutting-edge Auction Gifts technology. That means maximizing your bidding potential and incoming donations can only be done with the online auction software at RallyUp. com. In this blog we are auction gifting you (see what we did there 😉) with how to run perfect online auctions with RallyUp. We are breaking down both the donor experience and the organizer experience, so you will understand both your and your donor's journeys. Whether you are looking to run online auctions, It's so easy All you need to do is add the Auction Gifts feature to your online auction. Then, any auction bidders that don't win an auction item will still have the opportunity to donate to your cause. By enabling this auction software (which is an optional feature), you just gifted yourself with hundreds more potential donors in every online auction you run. Woah! We know – amazeballs, sensational, electrifying (and every other synonym for epic! ). This auction software feature is super simple for donors to use and a convenient option to add to their online fundraising profile. Your donors...
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### Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: How Your Nonprofit Can Get Involved
> March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Here, we share ways your team can help folks with disabilities while boosting awareness of your nonprofit.
- Published: 2023-02-21
- Modified: 2025-02-03
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/developmental-disabilities-awareness-month-how-your-nonprofit-can-get-involved/
- Categories: Fundraising
How your team can raise awareness to help people who live with developmental disabilities.
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and it's a great opportunity to raise awareness for this important cause as well as your own. First things first: what is Developmental Disabilities Month? Created by President Ronald Regan in 1987, the month gives Americans a chance to support, celebrate, and empower individuals with developmental disabilities. Developmental disabilities (DD) affect many people. The CDC shows that 1 in 6 children between the ages of 3 and 17 in the United States have at least one developmental disability. It might involve challenges with learning, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism. Or the challenges may relate to intellectual and physical functioning, such as Down syndrome and cerebral palsy. Whether your organization works with folks with DD or not, this March you can be an advocate for welcoming people with disabilities into the community. Research shows that most Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives sideline disability training and education. If your organization takes equity and inclusion seriously, March offers the perfect time to re-examine your commitment to embracing folks with DD. We share four thoughtful ways your team can get involved with making a positive change for folks with disabilities, all while increasing awareness of your nonprofit and boosting revenue. Communicate change Make it clear that everyone, including people with disabilities, has a valued place in your organization, whether as staff, volunteers, or supporters. Be deliberate about it. Ensure your nonprofit’s mission and values are deeply aligned with disability inclusion. Once you have...
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### How to host a Facebook birthday fundraiser
> We are breaking down how to host the perfect birthday fundraiser on RallyUp in 10 simple steps
- Published: 2023-02-16
- Modified: 2025-02-03
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/how-to-host-a-facebook-birthday-fundraiser/
- Categories: Fundraising
How to host the perfect birthday fundraiser on RallyUp in just a few minutes.
Are you the kind of person who likes to give on your birthday instead of receiving? Do you have a cause that you deeply care about, that is your “make a wish” before you blow your candles out? Birthdays are the one day a year you automatically get showered with love and admiration. Not everyone, however, loves to be the life and soul of the party. Hosting a birthday fundraiser is the perfect opportunity to divert all that attention and all those gifts you would receive and instead, have your family and friends gift it to a cause you truly care about. Now we all know about the #trending Facebook birthday fundraisers that we see lining our feeds as we scroll through the Meta verse with our morning cup of coffee. It may seem intimidating to try raising money through a birthday fundraiser - especially through such a popular social media platform like Facebook. We get it - it can be quite daunting to send a birthday fundraiser live to all your friends and family. That is why we are going to run you through how to set up and launch the perfect birthday fundraiser on RallyUp. com and then easily share it to your Facebook feed. The best part about this is that you don't need to stop at Facebook, you can share it across all your social media platforms with the utmost confidence. It is your birthday, after all, so we want to make...
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### 8 Quirky Summer Fundraising Ideas for All Budgets and Ages
> Nonprofits tend to see fewer donations in the warmer months. Beat the “summer slump” with unique summer fundraising ideas no matter your budget!
- Published: 2023-02-14
- Modified: 2023-12-13
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/8-quirky-summer-fundraising-ideas-for-all-budgets-and-ages/
- Categories: Fundraising
Beat the “summer slump” with unique summer fundraising ideas no matter your budget!
Summer is just around the corner and for most of us, the long summer days mean it’s time to relax around the pool, kick back with friends, and throw something delicious on the grill. For nonprofits, however, summer can inaugurate the dreaded "summer slump" . That’s when donors take off for exotic locales, contributions can be harder to come by, and volunteers are busy doing summer things. Sound familiar? We’re here to help you beat the slump and get ready for those sizzling Summer months that are fast approaching. These summer fundraising ideas are for all budgets and ages so that your nonprofit can maintain momentum through the warm months while your donors are enjoying all that glorious sunshine. Summer Fundraising Ideas on a Shoestring We get it—money’s tight. Thankfully, you don’t have to spend a lot to expand your coffers! Some of the best fundraisers cost pennies and yield big rewards. Here are a few of our faves: Summer Fundraising Ideas #1: Pool Party Nothing says summer like hanging by the swimming pool, and a pool party is one of the top summer fundraising ideas for kids. The good news is that many neighborhoods have community pools that you can book for free if someone on your staff lives in the area. If you don’t have access to a neighborhood pool, do a little sleuthing on gyms in the region and team up with the local YMCA, community recreation center, or hotel. Advertise the date and time...
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### Nonprofit website design: 10 tips to make your site stand out!
> Successful nonprofits have beautiful, intuitive websites. We share tips for an effective nonprofit website design that your donors will really love.
- Published: 2023-02-09
- Modified: 2023-12-13
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/nonprofit-website-design-10-tips-to-make-your-site-stand-out/
- Categories: Fundraising
How to derive maximum credibility and effectiveness from your charity's website.
Nonprofit leaders know that a website is an integral part of any successful philanthropic organization. The most effective sites increase education and awareness while also being the easiest way to create and maintain your nonprofit’s brand. Why? Because your audience takes your nonprofit website design very seriously. Most people will check out an organization’s online presence long before encountering it in person, and research shows that users form their opinion of your page within 50 milliseconds. In other words, your nonprofit’s credibility and effectiveness is derived in great part from the quality of your website, which means that lightning-fast first impression had better be memorable! So, what should a nonprofit website include? In this article, we address nonprofit website design best practices so that your site stands out for all the right reasons. 1. Easy to navigate Perhaps the most critical part of nonprofit website design is navigability, or how easy it is for your site visitors to browse your page and find what they’re looking for. If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling a site unable to figure out what the organization does or how to get to a different page, you already know how frustrating poor navigation can be. High-quality sites feature intuitive, seamless navigation and a well-balanced, harmonious hierarchy so that exploring them is both easy and fun. 2. Speedy Most users have little patience for a website that takes a long time to load. In fact, studies show that if your website—or videos or any...
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### Easy fundraising ideas anyone can pull off
> Fun fact: fundraising doesn't have to be hard. Especially with these easy fundraising ideas.
- Published: 2023-02-07
- Modified: 2023-12-13
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/easy-fundraising-ideas/
- Categories: Fundraising
How to fundraise successfully when you're way too busy for complicated solutions.
When it comes to organizing a fundraiser, sometimes you just want it to be, well, easy. Between juggling work, kids, and picking up Fido from the groomers, there isn’t enough time in the day to plan a fancy schmancy event with all the trimmings. And that’s okay! The good news: fundraisers don’t have to be elaborate to be effective. The humble bake sale is a classic for a reason. It brings in the dough (pun intended) because it’s easy to set up, and who doesn’t love a sweet treat? That said, just because a fundraiser is easy doesn’t mean it’s doomed to be boring or predictable. In this post, we cover easy fundraising ideas that come with a quirky twist. These events are unique, fun, and darn near effortless! 1. All the A-Thons The classic A-Thon pairs an event with donations from supporters, whether individuals or big sponsors, who pledge to contribute a certain amount of money for each segment of an activity. Whether it’s a dollar per block walked or a chapter read, a well-executed A-Thon can really bring in the big bucks. These event fundraisers are an effective way to boost your mission’s visibility and help the community put names to faces. Best of all, they’re super fun! Of course, there’s no need to make excuses to get out and move in the fresh air with a Walk-A-Thon or Bike-A-Thon, and a Read-A-Thon poses a satisfying intellectual challenge. However, there are other–and, frankly,...
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### 8 Powerful fundraising tips for nonprofits
> Powerful fundraising tips that have proven to be successful for nonprofits of all sizes
- Published: 2023-02-02
- Modified: 2023-12-13
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/8-powerful-fundraising-tips-for-nonprofits/
- Categories: Fundraising
Powerful fundraising tips that have proven to be successful for nonprofits of all sizes.
In the spirit of the new year, welcome to 2023, we are breaking down the top ways to raise funds. RallyUp is an innovative, forward-thinking fundraising platform where you can do just that. We are focused on the future and how to make it without running the risk of sounding cliché: brighter. Having said that, we believe there is much value in reflection, and that is why we are looking at what worked in raising funds successfully in 2022. If it's not broken, don't fix it and all that jazz. So, let’s get into it! No. 1: Remember your why Fundraising can be overwhelming, with long task lists and high expectations for the goals you’ve set for your organization. A great way to approach your fundraising new year is to write down the inspiration behind your cause. Once you have your personal message reminding yourself why you are raising funds and how it will make this world a better place, include it with your first fundraising email to your community. This will motivate your supporters, reminding them why they care about your cause. It is easier to tackle all that needs to be done when we remember the why. No. 2: Get personal We live in the age of the online world where your supporters and potential donors are checking their inboxes by the hour. This is why email marketing is a powerful tool, not to be overlooked. But how do you stand out in an oversaturated market where...
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### 10 Valentine’s Day fundraising tips you’ll fall in love with
> How to make sure your cause gets the most love and attention this Valentine’s Day
- Published: 2023-01-31
- Modified: 2025-05-06
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/10-valentines-day-fundraising-tips-youll-fall-in-love-with/
- Categories: Fundraising
How to make sure your cause gets the most love and attention this Valentine’s Day.
Valentine's day is, as you know, all about love. It is the one day of the year when the whole world stops and makes sure their loved ones feel as loved as they are. We think your nonprofit and important cause deserves all the love in this world. These 10 heart-wrenching fundraising tips will have Cupid sending your cause the biggest, brightest bow! The world wakes on February 14th to expressions of warmth and love with cards, roses, grand and small gestures, and gifts: all gifted in the name of the divine St. Valentine. The exact history of this romantic holiday—and the story of St. Valentine himself—is veiled in mystery. Some are under the impression that its origins contain remnants of both ancient Roman and Christian traditions. Others believe we have the glorious English poet, Geoffrey Chaucer, to thank for this day of love. Whatever the exact origin, there is much to be giddy about on this day. As we all prepare to express our love, Valentine's Day thrones as one of the top consumer-spending holidays in the world. Valentine’s Day 2022 in the United States saw an estimated $23. 9B spent on gifts for loved ones, friends, pets, family members, teachers, colleagues, and more. Such luscious spending is the perfect opportunity for your community to send some of that love to your charity and cause of choice. These creative fundraising tips will have your supporters and the world fall (even more) in love with your...
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### Nonprofit Bylaws 101: Everything You Need to Know
> If just thinking about nonprofit bylaws sounds scary, we’re here for you! With our easy-to-follow nonprofit bylaws checklist, you’ll quickly learn how to write your own.
- Published: 2023-01-26
- Modified: 2023-12-13
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/nonprofit-bylaws-101-everything-you-need-to-know/
- Categories: Fundraising
Creating nonprofit bylaws for your organization is not nearly as hard as it sounds! This handy guide to help you outline your bylaws even includes a checklist.
Although it sounds complicated, creating nonprofit bylaws for your organization is a fairly straightforward process. Bylaws are a helpful tool to manage expectations and keep everyone in the loop about how your nonprofit should be run. To help you stay on track as you outline your own bylaws, we wrote this handy guide, including a nonprofit bylaws checklist, so that you know exactly what to include. So, grab a cuppa and let’s begin! What are Nonprofit Bylaws? Nonprofit bylaws outline the rules and practices of the nonprofit organization, so that everyone knows the expectations. In case of confusion or disagreement, or if your organization encounters any problems, staff are able to consult their nonprofit bylaws for guidance. Furthermore, The IRS defines nonprofit bylaws as “the internal operating rules of an organization. ” Are nonprofit bylaws public record? That depends. If you file with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization—a charitable organization approved by the IRS to be tax-exempt—then anyone who wishes to view your nonprofit’s bylaws can request to do so. Consult State Laws and City Regulations Every nonprofit has its own bylaws, and that’s partly because every state has different regulations for nonprofits, so you can expect to see a lot of variation state to state. Prior to drafting nonprofit bylaws for your organization, consult the applicable laws in your state to ensure that they’re in compliance. It’s also important to check whether your city has specific regulations for nonprofits (the city’s attorney’s office is a good place...
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### RallyUp Rolls Out Enterprise-class Fundraising
> RallyUp+ offers premium fundraising features to elevate your nonprofit’s efforts. Transform your fundraising with our enterprise-class solutions today!
- Published: 2022-10-14
- Modified: 2025-01-13
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/rallyup-rolls-out-enterprise-class-fundraising/
- Categories: Fundraising
Last year we made the Inc. 500 by shaking up the industry with an unrivalled nine ways to raise funds. This year, we’re obliterating the status quo again.
Last year we made the Inc. 500 by shaking up the industry with an unrivalled nine ways to raise funds. This year, we’re obliterating the status quo again. Introducing RallyUp+, an easy-to-use suite of premium fundraising features that you can easily add to your existing RallyUp platform to take your fundraising game to new heights. These additional features are for organizations that rely on fundraising year-round to accomplish their important missions. This premium offering unites enterprise-class features and integrations in a single, gorgeous online venue your donors will love. It’s a home base for all your fundraising. And that’s just the beginning! More ways to raise than any competing solution Professional fundraisers use several different fundraising websites throughout the year. One for auctions, another for sweepstakes, a third for peer-to-peer, and so on. And our competitors act like it’s normal. We 100% disagree. Using a bunch of different websites to fundraise is downright unnatural. Get three donation pages in one Delight donors and boost donations all day long every day of the year. We handle basic donations and recurring donations with all the expected bells and whistles. And then... we go further. Our Donation Pages have a 0% platform fee. No Donor Tipping is needed on Donation Pages, either. Raise as much money as you like without wondering if you could get a better rate. Nobody beats 0%! It's easy to inspire donors with three advanced features that make your organization’s brains and beauty...
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### #Giving Tuesday: Your Guide to a Last-Minute and Successful Campaign
> Running late for Giving Tuesday? We’ve got you covered! With our handy Giving Tuesday guide, your nonprofit will see the biggest #GT campaign yet!
- Published: 2022-10-06
- Modified: 2025-02-27
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/giving-tuesday-22/
- Categories: Fundraising
If you’re running behind for Giving Tuesday—and let’s face it, who isn’t?—don’t worry, the RallyUp team has you covered.
Giving Tuesday: A Little Bit of Background 10 Ways to Raise this Giving Tuesday Quick Marketing Insights Email Marketing Tips and Resources Social Media Marketing Tips and Resources Don’t Forget to Follow Up! Putting it All Together If you’re running behind for Giving Tuesday—and let’s face it, who isn’t? —don’t worry, the RallyUp team has you covered. The uber-important day of global generosity that’s driven by social media and digital fundraising platforms can turbo-charge awareness of your cause and boost the funds in your coffers, which is exactly why we’re here. In this article, our fundraising experts cover the background of Giving Tuesday and why it’s important for nonprofits to get on board. Then we’ll show you how to raise funds like a pro. We’ll share handy marketing tips and campaign-ready resources that you can just plug in and go! Giving Tuesday: A Little Bit of Background Some traditions are thousands of years old, while others are much more recent. Giving Tuesday was born in 2012 at the 92nd Street Y, or 92Y, a local nonprofit and cultural center in New York City. The intention was to create a way for people to give back to their communities. They chose the Tuesday just after Thanksgiving to encourage charity after consumption-fueled Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The idea was spearheaded by 92Y staffers who built the Giving Tuesday program step-by-step with a small budget and almost no institutional support. They reached out to other philanthropic organizations for collaboration. It worked!...
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### Raffle Prize Ideas Your Donors Will Love
> Ready for a thrilling raffle? We share dozens of raffle prize ideas, from budget to mid-range to splurge-worthy that your donors will love!
- Published: 2022-07-21
- Modified: 2025-03-24
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/raffle-prize-ideas/
- Categories: Fundraising
Ready for a thrilling raffle? We share dozens of raffle prize ideas, from budget to mid-range to splurge-worthy that your donors will love!
Raffles are a fun, buzzy fundraising strategy that inspires donors to compete for tantalizing prizes. While in-person raffles have a truly unique energy, virtual raffles are all the rage, too! Whether a raffle will be held in-person or virtually, nonprofit teams can get stumped during the early planning stage about what gifts to offer their supporters. After all, when raffle prizes are fresh and exciting, you’re more likely to generate tons of enthusiasm at a well-attended event, which translates into more revenue toward your special cause. In this article, we share creative raffle prize ideas, from budget gifts all the way to a major splurge, that work across all ages and tastes. Your next raffle is sure to be unforgettable! Budget Raffle Prizes Sometimes, big, showy donations aren’t forthcoming, and money is tight. Then it’s time to shake things up with budget raffle prize ideas that everyone will be thrilled to win. 1. Ice cream date If you’re holding your raffle in the warmer months, there’s nothing better than a sweet ice cream date for 2 at the local ice cream parlor. If the weather is cooler, just make it a coffee date! Either way, you’re looking at less than $15 for a cute, intimate experience. 2. Baked treats When budgets are really tight, just enlist your volunteers to whip up some tasty desserts at home, and then raffle ‘em off on an online fundraising platform! Delicious AND free? Yes, please! 3. Headphones Here’s the thing about...
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### Political Fundraising: Ideas That Work
> Whether you’re running for office or engaging in nonprofit advocacy work, political fundraising isn’t as hard as it sounds! We share ideas to get your policy goals off the ground.
- Published: 2022-07-15
- Modified: 2025-02-03
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/political-fundraising/
- Categories: Fundraising
Whether you’re running for office or engaging in nonprofit advocacy work, political fundraising isn’t as hard as it sounds! We share ideas to get your policy goals off the ground.
No matter where we are in the election cycle, the truth is, preparing for elections is a year-round effort. The round-the-clock nature of political fundraising applies to nonprofits that engage in advocacy work, too, including fundraising for refugees, social policies, and education around specific legislation. We share political fundraising ideas for campaigns and for nonprofits engaging in advocacy so that you and your organization can be the change you want to see! Fundraising Ideas For Political Campaigns If you’re an individual, entrepreneur, startup, or established business that wants to fund a particular candidate’s run for office, or if you’re the candidate yourself, there are plenty of excellent strategies that can help you get there. Running a successful campaign costs a pretty penny for everything from staff to advertising to communications. While major candidates can expect to raise billions of dollars to support their political bids, grassroots candidates often run on less than a million. Even the majority of individual contributions to Bernie Sanders’ campaign totaled less than $200 dollars. Before you get started on your fundraising efforts, sit down with your team and discuss the following essentials: Funding goals. How much do you hope to raise? Be realistic. While it would be nice if 100% of people donated something to your campaign, the truth is, you’ll get a lot of no’s, so budget accordingly. Timing. While any campaign fundraiser has a hard deadline that hits every election season, it’s smart to set milestones for yourself to measure your efforts and...
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### The Psychology of Giving: Why do People Give to Charity?
> What’s really important to your donors? In this article, we explore the psychology of giving and how to make it work for your nonprofit.
- Published: 2022-07-12
- Modified: 2023-12-13
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/the-psychology-of-giving-why-do-people-give-to-charity/
- Categories: Fundraising
What’s really important to your donors? In this article, we explore the psychology of giving and how to make it work for your nonprofit.
Every day, leaders in the nonprofit sector invest valuable time, energy, and money into educating and spreading awareness of their mission in the hopes that this will increase support for their nonprofit. They assume that if only more people knew about a school’s budget cuts, for example, or about the rapidly accelerating environmental catastrophe, then they would surely donate! So, they bombard potential supporters with grim statistics or complex arguments. However, that’s not how the human mind works. People give money to nonprofits for a variety of reasons, from personal to political, but tapping into the psychological motivations of your constituency sheds light on how your donors think. Understanding what’s really important to your supporters helps you create better fundraising events, improve your donor communication strategy, and raise more cash. In this article, we explore the psychology of giving and how to make it work for your nonprofit. We Give Because it Makes Us Happy Why do people donate to charity? While it’s true that donors and volunteers are motivated to make the world a better place because it’s the right thing to do, that’s not the entire—or even the primary—reason for their generosity. Research shows that the number one motivator for charitable giving is the all-too-human quest for reward and social attachment. In other words, we give because it feels good and that good feeling connects us to others in ways that we find satisfying. While that might sound selfish, all it really means is that people are...
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### Volunteer Recruitment Strategies for Nonprofits
> Boost your nonprofit with effective volunteer recruitment strategies. Learn how to attract and engage dedicated volunteers to support your mission!
- Published: 2022-06-20
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/volunteer-recruitment-strategies/
- Categories: Operations
With volunteer rates declining, your nonprofit may be struggling to attract and retain volunteers. Learn the most effective volunteer recruitment strategies to inspire volunteers today!
A nonprofit organization can’t grow and thrive without volunteers. Volunteers are the beating heart of most charities and philanthropic organizations, giving generously of their time and expertise. While these kind souls are essential to your mission’s success, volunteer rates have been dropping for the past several years. In other words, if you catch yourself thinking, “I just can’t find volunteers for my organization anywhere,” you’re not alone! Thankfully, there’s a lot you can do to turn things around and recruit volunteers who will be enthusiastic and committed to your mission. In this article, we discuss the most successful volunteer recruitment strategies and show you how to attract volunteers and keep them engaged! What is Volunteer Recruitment and Why Is it Important? Volunteer recruitment is all about inspiring qualified, committed candidates to contribute their time, talent, and energy to your organization. It’s an essential component of a nonprofit’s overall fundraising strategy because organizations rely on volunteers to carry out essential operating tasks, from answering phones to serving on boards to coming up with creative nonprofit fundraising ideas. In fact, there are plenty of organizations that don’t employ any paid staff at all, which means they’re run entirely by volunteers! Without effective volunteer recruitment strategies, many nonprofits wouldn’t be able to serve their communities at all. Why Don’t More People Volunteer? Before we talk strategy, it’s important to address the causes that prevent folks from signing up to volunteer for philanthropic organizations in the first place. The Stanford Center...
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### Why Nonprofit Turnover is So High & What To Do About It
> The nonprofit turnover rate clocks in at just over 21% and is expected to increase significantly. Scary stuff. So, what can you do about it? A lot.
- Published: 2022-06-13
- Modified: 2025-02-03
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/nonprofit-turnover/
- Categories: Operations
The nonprofit turnover rate clocks in at just over 21% and is expected to increase significantly. Scary stuff. So, what can you do about it? A lot.
What makes a nonprofit organization successful? A lot of things. An engaged donor base, for example. Sufficient income. Creative fundraisers. Those are all great. But most important? People. It’s your team–from the Executive Director to the intern who makes the coffee–that makes your mission possible in the first place. It probably won’t come as a surprise to you that nonprofits suffer higher turnover than any other sector. The nonprofit turnover rate clocks in at just over 21% and the overwhelming majority of that is voluntary. Surveys show that nearly half of nonprofit employees will seek other jobs by 2025. Scary stuff. So, what can you do about it? A lot. This is where a successful employee retention strategy comes in. After all, it’s not enough to hire incredible talent if they’re not in it for the long haul. First, we break down why nonprofit turnover is so high. Then, we tackle the steps you can take to ensure that your people stick around. What is High Nonprofit Employee Turnover and Why is it a Problem? When it comes to selling raffle tickets at your annual sweepstakes, you want a sky-high turnover rate. When it comes to team members, however, a high turnover rate means something is seriously wrong. Why is high turnover a big deal? It’s expensive. Research shows that an organization will spend more than half of an employee’s annual salary to find and train someone new to replace them. It wastes time. Just think...
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### How Mobile Fundraising Can Benefit Your Nonprofit
> Discover how mobile fundraising can boost donations for your nonprofit! Learn to provide a seamless donation experience for supporters on their devices.
- Published: 2022-06-08
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/mobile-fundraising/
- Categories: Fundraising
Mobile giving is on the rise. We discuss how mobile giving benefits your nonprofit and share best practices to make it work for you!
Think back to the last time you searched online for a product, researched a business, or just checked the time. Chances are, you were using a mobile device, like a smartphone, since more than 60% of all online searches are made on mobile devices. How does this relate to mobile fundraising? Think about it: if the use of mobile devices is on the rise, then more and more of your supporters will expect to donate to your cause on their phones or tablets. If you don’t give your constituency the option to support you via mobile, you risk losing out on revenue. Let’s say someone sees an ad for your organization in-person on a community bulletin board at their local grocery store, or online while they’re standing in line at the bank and browsing the web on their tablet. In both cases, if they don’t have the option to give right there and then on their mobile device, it means they have to go home, open their laptops, search online for your organization, and figure out where and how they can contribute. Let’s face it: they’ll have forgotten all about your ad before they even get home! With mobile giving, they can see your ad and donate right away no matter where they are simply by tapping a few buttons on their smartphone. It's also a matter of delivering a memorable donor experience: donating to your cause on a mobile device should be a smooth, intuitive process. Read...
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### Raffles: What are They & How Can You Run Your Own?
> Learn how to host a successful online raffle fundraiser! Discover tips for engaging donors and maximizing your nonprofit’s fundraising potential.
- Published: 2022-05-31
- Modified: 2025-02-27
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/raffles/
- Categories: Fundraising
Raffles are a popular way to generate enthusiasm and income, and online raffles are especially fun! We walk you through how to run a raffle step-by-step!
A surefire way to raise extra funds while boosting awareness of your nonprofit is to host a raffle fundraiser. Raffles are thrilling for donors who compete for memorable prizes, and an online raffle is especially easy to pull off—we promise! While online raffles are one of the most popular virtual fundraising ideas, there are still steps to take to make sure it’s an engaging experience for your donors and a successful fundraiser for your organization. In this article, we walk you through everything you need to know about raffles and how you can run your own, step by step! What are raffles and how do they work? Raffles are chance-based contests in which participants compete to win exciting prizes. All you need to participate is a ticket with a number on it. After all the tickets are sold, a drawing is held during which tickets are randomly selected. If you happen to have the lucky ticket, then you get the prize! Simple as that. Online raffle fundraisers streamline the process, eliminating the need for paper tickets or booking a venue for the drawing, since it takes place online! What are the benefits of raffles? Nonprofits see great success with hosting raffles for the following reasons: High engagement. People love to participate in games of chance, especially when they stand to win a big prize, so raffles generate a lot of excitement and support. High revenue. If engagement is high, your organization has a good chance of raising some serious...
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### Donor Communication Strategy: Do’s and Don’ts
> How are your communication skills? We tackle the do’s and don’ts that go into a solid donor communication strategy so your nonprofit can get it right, every time!
- Published: 2022-05-06
- Modified: 2023-12-13
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/donor-communication-strategy/
- Categories: Fundraising
How are your communication skills? We tackle the do’s and don’ts that go into a solid donor communication strategy so your nonprofit can get it right, every time!
What’s the most vital element of a successful nonprofit organization? Donors. Donors fuel your mission with loyalty and passion. They’re the ground of your entire operation. They keep you accountable. Most important of all, donors are the ones that fund your nonprofit! No donors, no cause. Period. And yet, too many organizations aren’t prioritizing a donor communication strategy that keeps their contributors happy, engaged, and excited to give. Here’s a truth: it always takes a lot less effort and money to keep the donors you have than work to acquire new ones. While expanding your network of supporters is always a good idea, it pays not to take your existing contributors for granted. In this article, we tackle the primary do’s and don’ts that go into a solid donor communication plan to help you identify what you’re doing right and where there might be room for improvement. #1: Say Thank You You’re busy and your to-do list is a mile long, right? Nevertheless, if you don’t find time to express gratitude to your contributors on the regular, they’re going to find another cause to get behind. Why? Studies such as that of Engage show that one of the main reasons donors leave is a lack of gratitude. In other words, when people part with their hard-earned cash for a good cause and get little thanks, they see no reason to stick around. Solution: say thank you to your contributors every time they give (yes, every time!...
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### Grants for Nonprofits: All You Need to Know
> Need extra cash? In this handy guide, we discuss different types of grants for nonprofits, why they’re awesome, and show you how to apply for grants step-by-step.
- Published: 2022-05-05
- Modified: 2023-12-13
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/grants-for-nonprofits/
- Categories: Fundraising
Need extra cash? In this handy guide, we discuss different types of grants for nonprofits, why they’re awesome, and show you how to apply for grants step-by-step.
Leaders in the nonprofit sector know that getting extra funding is not an easy feat even in the best of times. Add two pandemic-fueled years of closed doors and limited opportunities, and it’s obvious that you’ll have to get creative about expanding your revenue stream. While asking for donations and teaming up with corporate sponsors is probably already at the top of your to-do list, if you’re not applying for grants, you’re missing out. For most organizations, only 14 percent of funds come from charitable donations (i. e. donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations). The rest? More than 80 percent of nonprofit revenue comes from fees, sales, and—you guessed it—government grants and contracts. Despite these impressive numbers, nonprofits rarely prioritize grant applications, and fail to track new grants and grant-related trends. Don’t let this be you! In this guide, we’ll break down the different types of grants available to nonprofits, why they’re awesome, and show you how to apply for them step-by-step. There’s never been a better time to learn about obtaining grants for nonprofits to get some much-needed cash! What Are Grants for Nonprofits? Grants are funds awarded on a competitive basis to nonprofits by governments, foundations, or corporations. The funds vary from a few hundred dollars to millions, with the understanding that the funds are to be used for a very specific purpose, like building a library, running an educational program, or setting up a relief shelter. Unlike individual donations, grants usually come from...
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### Alternative Spring Break Ideas: How You Can Make an Impact
> Alternative spring break is for college students who don’t follow the crowd. We give you creative alternative spring break ideas so you can make your time off really count.
- Published: 2022-04-27
- Modified: 2025-02-03
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/alternative-spring-break-ideas/
- Categories: Fundraising
Alternative spring break is for college students who don’t follow the crowd. We give you creative alternative spring break ideas so you can make your time off really count.
Spring break is just around the corner, and university students all around the world will welcome spring with a well-deserved break from studying. Most will take off for a sun-soaked vacation on the beach or spend their free time partying. There’s a growing contingent of young people, however, who take an alternative spring break. That just means that they approach the time off as an opportunity to make an impact on the world around them. Whether you’ve always dreamed of volunteering in a different country or want to make your mark closer to home, we look at the top fun, creative ways you can make spring break count. Why take an alternative spring break? An alternative spring break (ASB) is a pretty unusual thing for a college-aged population to do. When your friends are all clamoring for you to join them on the beach, why bother saying no? Turns out, there are plenty of solid reasons for not following the herd this spring: Polishing your resume. Whether you’re working with local communities or volunteering in far-flung locations, ASBs give you the opportunity to learn and develop new skills. You’ll expand your professional knowledge with language and leadership training, along with more hands-on experience, like building homes or teaching children. Meeting people. Sure, you can meet people at a party. When you’re part of a volunteer team, however, the connections you make are more impactful and professional. Networking during an ASB can lead to future career, travel,...
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### Elevate Your Nonprofit Logo to Reflect Your Values
> Elevate your nonprofit’s logo to reflect your values! Discover design tips and inspiration to create a recognizable brand that boosts awareness and revenue.
- Published: 2022-04-26
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/nonprofit-logo/
- Categories: Fundraising
Are you ready to create or update your nonprofit logo? We break down the different types of logos and share inspo to help you boost your visibility!
A successful nonprofit leader knows that recognizability is the key to building awareness and increasing revenue. But what does it mean to be recognizable? It means that people have heard of your organization, the community supports you, and there’s a general consensus that your nonprofit does good, important work that really matters. For example, when you think of organizations like The Red Cross, Unicef, or the YMCA, you get an immediate sense of familiarity and respect. A big part of what makes those nonprofits so iconic is that, over the years, they have built up a trusted brand. And a major part of their brand is their logo: that little red cross, that familiar Y, and the perfectly-spaced blue letters of “Unicef” are unforgettable symbols that speak louder than words. A well-designed nonprofit logo identifies your organization, communicates your mission, and sticks in the minds of your supporters. If it’s time to craft or update your nonprofit logo, we’re here to break down the different types of logos and share tips and inspiration to help you boost the visibility of your cause and raise more cash! What is a Nonprofit Logo? Let’s begin at the beginning: a logo is the visual representation of an organization’s brand. It brings together everything that your nonprofit stands for and values in one catchy, unique package. The best logos are memorable, recognizable, and are seamlessly aligned with your philanthropic work, so that your logo becomes synonymous with your brand identity....
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### Announcement: The Enhanced Experience Setup Is Here
> Discover RallyUp’s improved Experience setup—now faster and easier! Enjoy seamless fundraising with new updates, all designed to enhance your experience.
- Published: 2022-03-30
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/announcement-the-enhanced-experience-setup-is-here/
- Categories: Fundraising
We’ve made the RallyUp Experience setup easier, faster, and more intuitive! These new improvements are the direct result of learning how you use RallyUp to raise funds. As always, you don’t need to do a thing. All your fundraising Experiences, activities, and events will work exactly the same as they have before.
We’ve made the RallyUp Experience setup easier, faster, and more intuitive! These new improvements are the direct result of learning how you use RallyUp to raise funds. As always, you don’t need to do a thing. All your fundraising Experiences, activities, and events will work exactly the same as they have before. If you’re new to RallyUp, you can skip this article and start creating your next Experience. If you’ve been using RallyUp and you’d like a quick overview of the new Experience setup, keep reading. Event or Campaign When setting up an Experience, the first thing you’ll be asked is whether you’re setting up an Event or a Campaign. Events are live and happen at a specific day and time, like a gala dinner or a livestream. If people might need to buy a ticket or get attendance details, it’s an event. You should choose Campaign for ongoing fundraising activities that people can participate in whenever they like. Examples of this include Raffles, Sweepstakes, Auctions, Crowdfunding, Sales (Store), and A-Thons. Ticketing When and Where You Need It You now have the option to turn on Ticketing as soon as you begin setting up your Experience. Then when you're setting up your event, you’ll have full control of all details exactly where you need them. Livestreaming and Peer-to -Peer, Front and Center Immediately add Livestreaming and Peer-to-Peer (aka Team Fundraising) to your Experience and transform your fundraiser to be more collaborative and engaging for...
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### How to Write a Grant Proposal: A Step by Step Guide
> Unlock the mystery of grant writing with our step-by-step guide! Learn how to craft successful proposals and secure vital funding for your nonprofit.
- Published: 2022-03-21
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/grant-proposals/
- Categories: Fundraising
Grant writing is not some arcane art, we promise! We show you how to write a grant proposal in 4 doable steps.
For some nonprofit leaders, grant writing seems like a big, scary mystery. Guess what? It’s not. While grants don’t always have the quickest turnaround time and take some effort to obtain, they’re still a solid source of revenue for your organization. Stats show that, as of 2020, about 20% of nonprofit funding comes from grants. That’s an impressive chunk of change! So, can your organization get its hands on some grant-based cash? Absolutely! Grant writing is not some arcane art. As we go through the step-by-step process of how to write a grant proposal, you’ll see that applying for grants is totally doable. Why apply for grants? Extra revenue is always a good idea. No doubt that nonprofit fundraising and setting up donation pages are already crucial components of your strategy. Having a grant or two in the pipes, however, not only means more cash in the bank but also diversifies your revenue stream so you’re not overly reliant on one funding source. Additionally, grants look good, period. If your cause can attract big pots of money, the reputation of your nonprofit gets a major boost. Partly because everyone knows that grants are awarded competitively, other donors take your mission more seriously when you land governmental, foundational, or corporate support. Plus, it has a snowball effect: once you’re awarded one grant, it’s easier to get more down the road. Do you need a grant writer? You can hire a professional grant writer who will do all the...
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### Unique Spring Fundraiser Ideas Your Donors Will Love
> Spring into action with 12 unique fundraising ideas that will excite your donors and boost your nonprofit’s mission as the season warms up!
- Published: 2022-03-17
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/spring-fundraising-ideas/
- Categories: Fundraising
Warmer days mean it’s time to get moving on your spring fundraiser. Here are 12 creative spring fundraising ideas to get your donors excited about the season AND your mission.
The days are finally getting longer and temps are rising. Spring is in the air! It’s time to start planning your spring fundraiser. 2022 is shaping up to be a great year for fundraising efforts since statistics show that charitable giving has increased slowly but surely since 2020. Thanks in part to the pandemic, people are staying home and have more time and resources to devote to their favorite causes. What this means for your nonprofit: all that generous spirit coupled with the warmer weather means it’s the perfect time to roll up your sleeves and get moving on your next exciting event. Here are 12 creative spring fundraising ideas to get your donors excited about the season AND your mission. Spring Fundraising Ideas for the Awesome Women in Your Life #1: International Women’s Day Donations March 8th is International Women’s Day, created to applaud and encourage women and girls all across the world. For a unique and meaningful gift idea, celebrate the fearless females in your organization, friend circle, and wider community by encouraging donations in their name. You can set up a donation page on a fundraising platform. Along with the donation, ask for a personalized message directed at the special woman in the donor’s life. For every gift, post a shoutout on your social media account with a hashtag like: “Thank you, Susan, for always being a strong role model! #intlwomensdayforchange22. ” Your supporters will be excited to share the post on their...
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### Fundraising Ideas for Ramadan
> Celebrate Ramadan with purpose! Discover 7 unique fundraising ideas to engage your community and promote reflection, service, and philanthropy.
- Published: 2022-03-15
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/ramadan-fundraising-ideas/
- Categories: Fundraising
Ramadan is a time for charity and service. We share 7 fundraising ideas for Ramadan to help your organization celebrate the holy month.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, beginning on April 2 in 2022. The holy month is a deeply spiritual time for adherents. To mark the first revelation of the holy book of Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad, Muslims across the globe dedicate the month to fasting, worship, and philanthropy. A Ramadan charity event offers an invaluable opportunity for reflection, service, and community engagement. In this article, we share 7 unique fundraising ideas for Ramadan to help your organization celebrate this important month. #1: Kindness-A-Thon One of the purposes of Ramadan is to deepen your connection to God by prioritizing the needs and experiences of others. A wonderful way to encourage considerateness and service is to organize a Kindness-A-Thon fundraiser! It’ll be an especially big hit with kids and will help teach young children how to be generous, thoughtful, and gentle. Here’s how to pull it off: Invite the children in your community to make weekly or monthly calendars of kind acts. A kind act can be as simple as giving someone a compliment, offering to walk the neighbor’s dog, or baking cookies to take to class. Alternatively, you can encourage your child to round up all their used clothing or toys to donate to a clothes or toy drive. There are lots of ways to be kind! Help kids or students find sponsors who pledge to support them throughout the holy month. For example, sponsors can pledge $5 per kind act, or $10...
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### Top Fundraising Trends for Nonprofits to Watch in 2022
> Explore the top nonprofit trends for 2022 to navigate the evolving landscape with confidence, from digital shifts to diversity and inclusion.
- Published: 2022-03-08
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/top-fundraising-trends-for-nonprofits-to-watch-in-2022/
- Categories: Fundraising
We’re here to share the top fundraising trends for 2022 to empower your nonprofit to navigate the changing landscape with grace. Buckle up for a rewarding year!
Now that 2022 is fully underway, it’s time to look ahead to exciting new changes. The pandemic has transformed a lot of work processes, habits, and schedules, and the nonprofit sector is no exception. Predictably, following social distancing and lockdown measures, many organizations had to go fully digital or at least experiment with hybrid approaches in order to get things done. Evolving ideas about diversity and inclusion are shaking things up, as well. We’re here to share the top trends for 2022 so that your nonprofit is empowered to navigate the changing landscape with grace. Buckle up for a rewarding year! #1: Automated donations In a lot of ways, the future is already here. Constant technological change affects the 21st century workforce in all industries. Across the globe, the average person spends nearly 7 hours a day looking at screens, with most of that time spent on mobile devices. Organizations that can’t stay relevant in a digital world are going to lose their supporters fast. If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to move your donation and payment processes online. Now that digital wallets, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and payment applications like Venmo and Zelle are here to stay, it’s essential to give your constituency the flexibility to use their favorite apps and devices to contribute to your cause. The best part is that the easier you make it for your donors to give, the more money you’ll see in the bank. Add a donation...
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### Fundraising Auctions: How to Run Your Own
> Learn how to run a successful fundraising auction for your nonprofit! Discover tips for in-person or online events that boost revenue and exposure.
- Published: 2022-03-08
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/fundraising-auctions-how-to-run-your-own/
- Categories: Fundraising
Whether you’re new or seasoned when it comes to fundraising auctions, we break down how to win at fundraising auctions every time.
If you’re searching for a fun, spirited way to generate some impressive revenue for your nonprofit, look no further than hosting a fundraising auction. Auctions are popular for a reason. Not only do they boost cash flow, but they have the potential to give your organization and your cause major exposure. Plus, they’re versatile: hold your auction in person or online, in open or silent format. Whatever you go for, it can be tailored to align with your nonprofit’s needs and resources. Whether you’re the new kid on the block when it comes to auctions, or you’ve hosted plenty of similar events and are looking for fresh ideas, we break down how to win at fundraising auctions every time. What is an auction? Before we get into the nitty gritty of fundraising auctions, let’s define exactly what we’re talking about here. Basically, an auction is a big sale where buyers place bids on products, gifts, or services. The cheerful and competitive atmosphere keeps everyone on their toes and makes for a memorable, high-energy fundraiser. Types of auctions Live Auction During a live fundraising auction, an audience of potential buyers will gather in a venue to bid on donated products and services in real time. Each item available for sale has a number and description associated with it, often displayed in a catalog or in a mobile application. A professional auctioneer then presents the items and announces bids, starting with the lowest one. Live fundraising auctions tend to be both...
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### Board Diversity: Why It’s Important for Your Nonprofit
> Learn how to build a more inclusive nonprofit board. Discover steps to boost diversity in leadership, enhance advocacy, and strengthen your nonprofit’s impact.
- Published: 2022-02-23
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/board-diversity/
- Categories: Operations
Diversity is a complicated topic, but your organization can take concrete steps to become more inclusive. Find out how diversity makes your nonprofit stronger!
Times, they are a-changin. Across the globe, the workforce is evolving and becoming more diverse in for-profit and non-profit sectors. For example, in the United States, Hispanic and Asian-American populations are anticipated to double by 2060, while the African American population is set to rise from 13. 1 to 14. 7 percent of the overall population in the same time frame. If your organization is far from diverse, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Especially at the leadership level, nonprofits are prone to being stuck in their ways. Research shows that most board members at nonprofits are white, older, and male. While gender parity has been improving significantly in recent years, racial and ethnic diversity is lagging, and so are age demographics. On average, nonprofit boards are 78. 6% white, and well over 80% are older than 40. If your own nonprofit board can relate to these grim stats, we feel you. So, what can you do about it? Lots! While equity and diversity are complicated topics, your nonprofit can take concrete steps to become more inclusive. Diversifying your leadership team makes your nonprofit more imaginative and boosts advocacy and fundraising. Let’s dig in and see what that looks like. What is diversity? Let’s start with the basics. Diversity differentiates people and groups, whether in terms of ethnicity, gender, economic background, religion, age, or sexual orientation. Expanding equity and diversity goes way beyond tolerance. It’s about honoring all those differences in inclusive and supportive ways, so that your...
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### A Guide to Food Drives: Hosting Your Own & What to Donate
> Learn how to host a successful food drive, support food banks, and make a difference in fighting hunger. Discover what to donate and what to avoid.
- Published: 2022-02-10
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/a-guide-to-food-drives-hosting-your-own-what-to-donate/
- Categories: Fundraising
Food drives are a great way to help the community. We break down how to host a food drive and what to donate to food banks.
Millions of people in America, including 12 million children, face food insecurity. These tragic numbers have only been exacerbated by the pandemic. But it’s not all doom and gloom! Food banks and food pantries help deliver essential items to those in need. They lift spirits and send the message that no matter who you are or where you’re from, you deserve access to good nutrition. Hunger affects all of us. That’s why hosting food drives and learning exactly what to donate to food banks is so important. Whether your nonprofit works with vulnerable folks or not, your organization has the opportunity to make major headlines in your community while lending a helping hand. First, we break down how to run a food drive at your nonprofit. Then, we look at what to donate to food banks, and what NOT to donate. Ready to make a big difference? Let’s dive in. How to Host a Food Drive While donating to food banks and shelters is wonderful, a nonprofit can really make a name for itself in the wider community by hosting a food drive. You don’t need any special skills or fancy equipment, either. All it takes is a solid team and a good dose of holiday spirit! What is a food drive? Food drives help stock local food banks and soup kitchens with much-needed items. Instead of just dropping off a bag of groceries, local nonprofits, schools, and businesses collect large amounts of non-perishable items on...
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### 14 Valentine’s Day Fundraiser Ideas
> Get ready for Valentine’s Day with 14 creative fundraiser ideas! Tap into the spirit of love to inspire donations for your nonprofit cause.
- Published: 2022-02-07
- Modified: 2025-03-03
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/valentines-day-fundraiser-ideas/
- Categories: Fundraising
We share 14 sweet Valentine’s Day fundraiser ideas just in time for February 14th. So, get out those glittery sticker hearts and start planning!
Red hearts and boxes of chocolate are taking over the supermarket shelves, which means that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. The day of love and romance inspires Americans to shell out billions of dollars every February 14th. In 2021, US consumers spent $2 billion on flower deliveries alone, and studies show that folks between the ages of 25 and 44 drop more than $200 on V-day each year. What does this mean for your nonprofit? Well, a lot. Organizing a Valentine’s Day fundraiser gives you the perfect opportunity to tap into the romance market and channel that lovey-dovey spirit toward a noble cause. Here, we share 14 sweet Valentine’s Day fundraiser ideas just in time for February 14th. So, get out those glittery sticker hearts and start planning! Idea #1: Dance the night away Hosting a Valentine’s Day Dance is a charmingly old-school idea that can suit any organization’s budget. You can keep it ultra-small in a volunteer’s living room or rent an event venue for a major blowout. It’s especially fun for a faith-based or school fundraiser, since a Valentine’s Day Dance is a great opportunity for kids to mingle outside of class while bringing in revenue to support their education. Sell tickets online and livestream the whole thing, so supporters can listen to the music and watch the fun from home. Don’t forget to provide light refreshments for the dancers. Think heart-shaped cookies and candy hearts. To make it extra special,...
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### How to Build Your Nonprofit’s Culture
> Discover how to build a strong culture for your nonprofit! Learn key concepts and innovative ideas to define and enhance your organization’s culture.
- Published: 2022-02-01
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/how-to-build-your-nonprofits-culture/
- Categories: Fundraising
Here, we break down what organizational structure means and give you novel ideas about defining and building your own culture from the ground up.
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast. ” – Peter Drucker, management guru If you think that defining an organizational culture is only for startups, think again. Strategy is one thing, but culture is another. Your nonprofit’s culture is absolutely critical to your success. But what, exactly, does that mean? Whether culture-related buzzwords are an everyday part of your vocabulary or you’re a total newbie, a concept refresh is always a good idea. We’re here to break down what organizational structure means and give you novel ideas about defining and building your own culture from the ground up. What Is Nonprofit Culture? First, let’s get on the same page about exactly what we mean when we say “culture. ” Entrepreneur. com has a pretty straightforward definition: culture indicates a blend of the values, taboos, symbols, rituals and myths all organizations develop over time. You know how every group has a way of doing things? And also a way of NOT doing things? For example, in some organizations, it’s totally not okay to send messages after working hours. In other groups, everyone is chatting about an upcoming project and happily sharing gifs even after dinner. Details like that make your group unique and, once you’re in, you learn the ropes. In a nutshell, that’s culture. It’s your nonprofit’s atmosphere. It’s your M. O. Culture guides actions, expectations, habits, and decisions at every level, from the executive director to the volunteer who answers the phone. It can operate beneath...
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### 9 Winter Fundraising Ideas Every Nonprofit Should Try
> Embrace the winter spirit with 9 exciting fundraising ideas for nonprofits. Discover how to turn the season of giving into successful events!
- Published: 2022-01-12
- Modified: 2025-05-06
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/winter-fundraising-ideas/
- Categories: Fundraising
Winter is coming, and we've compiled a bunch of winter fundraising ideas for you and your team to try!
Ah, winter. Crisp air, snowy afternoons, twinkling lights. As the holiday whirlwind sweeps us along, we find ourselves with an endless list of planning, shopping, and decorating activities, and the idea of organizing a winter fundraiser can seem overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be! ‘Tis the season for giving and sharing good things, after all, and all that winter magic can be harnessed to generate some serious excitement about your organization’s goals and message. Whether you want your fundraiser to be a cozy indoor event or a massive glittery shindig, we have plenty of winter fundraising ideas to inspire you! #1: Photo Op with Santa Whether you’re 5 or 65, there’s just something about Santa Claus that makes your heart beat a little faster. Both Santa and presents are huge subjects with kids during the holidays, and dear old St. Nick can teach little ones that giving to others is important and fun. Here’s how to make it happen: Partner with your neighborhood community center or school to host an evening with Santa, where the local children can finally meet and be photographed with their hero. Christmas markets are also an awesome place to set up your photo station. If you want to keep it super easy, all you need is a big armchair for the big guy and a few plastic trees (don’t forget lights! ). Want to go all out? Bring on the artificial snow, an inflatable snow globe, elves, reindeer–the works. Since Mr. Claus is too...
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### Nonprofit Fundraising: The Complete Guide
> Unlock the secrets to successful nonprofit fundraising with our complete guide! Whether a newbie or seasoned pro, get essential tips and strategies to thrive.
- Published: 2021-12-14
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/nonprofit-fundraising/
- Categories: Fundraising
Nonprofit fundraising is one of the most fun things you’ll ever do for your organization! With this info in your back pocket, you’ll always see success.
Everyone knows that nonprofit organizations don’t exist to make money (ie ‘nonprofit’). They exist purely to benefit the greater good in some way. But, that doesn’t mean they don’t need money to do so. Which is exactly why collecting donations, receiving grants, and fundraising play such a huge role in their success. Whether you’ve been fundraising for years, need a little refresh, or you’re brand new to nonprofit fundraising altogether, this must-know info is just a lil’ something you’ll want to keep in your back pocket. The next time you gear up to fundraise, you’ll have everything in your corner to be successful! What Is Nonprofit Fundraising & How Does It Work? The key to fundraising is understanding what it’s all about. At its very core, nonprofit fundraising is the process of collecting money to support a charitable cause or organization. Essentially, you’re planning and executing a strategy to raise as many funds as you can for a particular goal that benefits your nonprofit or your overall cause! It’s important to note that nonprofit fundraising isn’t the same as traditional fundraising — as in for a for-profit business. Traditional fundraising has a different end goal, typically to execute an idea or further business operations. This obviously isn’t what nonprofits set out to do! Why is nonprofit fundraising important? It’s important to know the difference between non- and for-profit fundraising because the donor’s motivation matters. For example, donating through a traditional fundraiser...
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### Giving Tuesday: How to Get Started + 4 Bonus Fundraising Ideas
> Get ready for Giving Tuesday! Discover essential tips and 4 bonus fundraising ideas to help your organization stand out and maximize participation this year!
- Published: 2021-11-29
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/giving-tuesday/
- Categories: Fundraising
Learn how your nonprofit can leverage the popularity of Giving Tuesday and what to do to garner the most donations.
It’s hard to believe Giving Tuesday is just around the corner! And because of the overwhelming global participation in the Giving Tuesday campaign every year, it’s crucial that you start planning now. The goal? Throwing unforgettable fundraisers that help you stand out and reach a large-scale audience. We’ve got all the Giving Tuesday fundraising details – what it is, how to prepare for it, and what free resources there are – so you can have over-the-top success! What is Giving Tuesday? If you’re not familiar already, Giving Tuesday is a philanthropic movement that takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving every year. It first took center stage in 2012 as #givingtuesday when the Belfer Center for Innovation and Social Impact in New York City leveraged the power of social media to encourage a day for people to donate their money, time, talent, or resources to whatever nonprofit they were most passionate about. It was originally meant to counter the heavy spending of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and instead change the focus to giving back. Unsurprisingly, it quickly trended globally. In 2020, despite the uncertainty brought on by the pandemic, US nonprofits alone raised $2. 47 billion on Giving Tuesday. From 2016 until last year, the movement has grown 29%! Not to mention, nonprofits raise the most donations in the last two months of the year. Basically, if your nonprofit isn’t participating in Giving Tuesday yet, this is the sign you’ve been waiting for. Preparing for Giving...
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### Donation Pages: Why Nonprofits Need Them & How to Make Your Own
> There’s no doubt about it — if you’re a nonprofit organization, you need a donation page. And not just any donation page, a seamless one.
- Published: 2021-11-26
- Modified: 2024-11-04
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/donation-pages/
- Categories: Marketing
There’s no doubt about it — if you’re a nonprofit organization, you need a donation page. And not just any donation page, a seamless one.
Isn’t it crazy to think that there are more than 1. 5 million nonprofit organizations in the US alone? While it’s comforting to know that there are so many people working to raise money for good causes, it’s also overwhelming to try to stand out in such a saturated market as a nonprofit yourself. One way to help? A solid and seamless donation page. With two-thirds of donors researching a nonprofit before giving, a key component is making the process of getting information and donating as easy as possible. Bottom line: your nonprofit should have a donation page and creating one is easier than you might think! What is a Donation Page? A donation page is a dedicated web page connected to your nonprofit organization that informs donors about your cause, your mission, and goals, and provides a place for people to donate digitally. They can be used as a stand-alone way for people to donate to your cause at any time or in conjunction with an active fundraiser! What are the Benefits of a Donation Page? Donation pages are honestly a necessity. Every nonprofit should have one because they come with a laundry list of benefits. If you’re thinking, do I really need a donation page? The answer is always yes. Here’s why: They provide a simple place for online donations Traditionally, donors usually give to their favorite causes when they’re at an event in person or they receive something in the mail and send a check...
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### 9 Christmas Fundraising Ideas to Bring on the Cheer
> There’s nothing quite like raising money for a good cause during the holiday season. These Christmas fundraising ideas almost guarantee to bring on the cheer.
- Published: 2021-11-25
- Modified: 2023-12-13
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/christmas-fundraising-ideas/
- Categories: Fundraising
There’s nothing quite like raising money for a good cause during the holiday season. These Christmas fundraising ideas almost guarantee to bring on the cheer.
With the holiday season on the horizon, it’s time to start planning and promoting your Christmas fundraisers! As we’re sure you already know, Christmas time is one of the best times to raise funds because of the sheer fact that people are just in the mood to give back. Nearly one third of annual giving actually happens in December alone. Not only that, but 28% of nonprofits raise between 26%-50% of their annual funds from their year-end ask. Yes, you read that right — up to 50%! If that doesn’t make you want to seriously up your Christmas fundraising game, we’re not sure what will. Don’t let that pressure get to you though, let it motivate you. Holiday fundraising is a blast! To give you a little inspiration, our RallyUp team put our brains together to come up with 9 unique Christmas fundraising ideas that can almost guarantee to bring on the cheer... and the donations. Christmas Fundraising Idea #1: Christmas Cookie Eating A-Thon We all know that cookies are synonymous with the holidays. We can definitely thank Santa for that one! But, it’s not all chocolate chip cookies. Christmas time is when the shortbread, gingerbread, peppermint patties, peanut butter blossoms, and holiday-shaped sugar cookies make their grand entrance. Consider leveraging all this baking for a Christmas fundraiser. We know what you’re thinking... a bake sale, right? Think again. We’re leaning more towards something more competitive–cookie eating a-thon! Bring the whole community together for...
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### 2021 Fundraising Survey Points to Meteoric Rise of GivingTuesday: 59% of Organizations Rely on Event, 76% of Individual Fundraisers Participating for First-Time
> RallyUp reveals insights from its first GivingTuesday survey, highlighting growth, trends, and best practices from 400+ fundraising organizations worldwide.
- Published: 2021-11-17
- Modified: 2025-01-13
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/2021-fundraising-survey-points-to-meteoric-rise-of-givingtuesday-59-of-organizations-rely-on-event-76-of-individual-fundraisers-participating-for-first-time/
- Categories: Press Release
Rally Up, a leading virtual fundraising platform, today announced results from its first annual survey, Fundraising Best Practices for GivingTuesday, which highlights the day's rapid growth as a global giving event.
Report Outlines Best Practices for Online Fundraising During GivingTuesday; Identifies Raffles as Most Effective Activity TUCSON, Ariz. , Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rally Up, a leading virtual fundraising platform, today announced results from its first annual survey, Fundraising Best Practices for GivingTuesday, which highlights the day's rapid growth as a global giving event. After surveying more than 400 fundraising organizations, including individual or small group fundraisers (18%), nonprofit organizations (78%), and enterprise CSR programs (3%), RallyUp's report also outlines what's working, what's not, and other emerging fundraising trends around GivingTuesday. #GivingTuesday momentum continues to grow Nearly two-thirds (59%) of surveyed fundraisers reported GivingTuesday as a significant part of their annual efforts. Underscoring just how valuable the day is for big and small fundraising organizations, 37% of nonprofits, 60% of corporate CSRs and 76% of individuals surveyed said 2021 would be their first year fundraising on GivingTuesday. Now in its tenth year, GivingTuesday was created as a simple idea - a global movement that unleashes the power of radical generosity and encourages people to do good. Since then, the event has grown internationally, inspiring hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate and celebrate generosity. "Over the last six years, RallyUp has been growing alongside GivingTuesday by helping fundraising organizations of all sizes raise more donations online," said Steve Bernat, founder and CEO, RallyUp. "This report's findings that organizations count on GivingTuesday to reach new donors is a strong validation of our most recent innovations. We've added live fundraising activities to our virtual and hybrid...
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### Fundraising for Individuals: 5 Ideas & Tips to Get You Started
> Explore how individuals can effectively fundraise for various causes—from emergencies to personal goals. Discover diverse strategies to raise support today!
- Published: 2021-11-09
- Modified: 2025-05-06
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/fundraising-for-individuals/
- Categories: Fundraising
Fundraising for individual causes continues to grow in popularity. Whether it’s for a personal reason, helping someone else, or supporting a charity, there are secrets to a fundraisers success.
We all know life can sometimes throw us unforeseen curveballs–a medical emergency, unexpected death, a damaging storm. No matter what the situation may be, fundraising is always a great option to consider when you need help! Fun fact: It’s not just for nonprofit organizations. Of course, fundraising for individuals is a little bit different, but the goal is ultimately the same—to raise as much money as you can for a specific cause. What Do People Fundraise For? We know what you’re thinking... that people typically only fundraise when bad things happen and they weren’t prepared financially. Wrong! In addition to the ‘bad things,’ people fundraise on an individual level for all kinds of reasons, such as: When people want to support a charity they’re passionate forA student’s college/school fundAn upcoming big trip Wedding or honeymoon costs The list goes on and on! There are always good reasons to fundraise. The best part is that sky’s the limit when it comes to what you can do. 5 Fundraising Ideas for Individuals Once you know what you want to fundraise for, now it’s time to decide how you’re going to reach that goal. Some easy fundraiser ideas for individuals includes: #1: Crowdfunding Arguably, crowdfunding is one of the most popular personal fundraising methods to take. It involves raising a lot of money through small, individual contributions. Why this works: donors love to put faces to names, and when you tell your personal story on your crowdfunding site, they feel...
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### Social Media Fundraising: All About The Path to More Funds
> Dying to know exactly how to start a fundraiser on social media and absolutely crush it? We’ve got a few pointers for ultimate success.
- Published: 2021-10-13
- Modified: 2023-12-13
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/social-media-fundraising/
- Categories: Fundraising
Dying to know exactly how to start a fundraiser on social media and absolutely crush it? We’ve got a few pointers for ultimate success.
If you haven’t considered starting a fundraiser on social media, you’d be in the minority. The beauty of social media is that it offers the ability to exponentially expand your reach, doesn’t pigeonhole you to a specific date or time, and unlocks a network of potential volunteers who are willing to spread the word. Matter of fact, a recent study found that 55% of people that engage with charities take action and nearly 60% of those users donate! How to Start a Fundraiser on Social Media Much like with anything, social media fundraising campaigns aren’t born overnight. Which is exactly why we’re here to show you how to start a fundraiser on social media (effectively). Step 1: Choose Your Platforms Wisely We’ll be real, there are a lot of social media platforms out there. The good news is you don’t have to use all of them to be successful. Just focus on choosing the best options that will most likely reach your target audience. Here are some things to think about with each platform: Instagram - As you probably know, Instagram is very visual. Videos and attractive graphics always do well. If your fundraiser has a lot to show off visually – whether it’s items you’re selling, volunteers working, or the overall cause you’re serving – Instagram is likely the place to be. It’s worth noting that Instagram’s users tend to be younger, with 40% under the age of 22. They even have a live donations feature that makes it...
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### 8 Unique Fall Fundraisers That Will Never Get Old
> Just like the leaves change colors in fall, it’s also time to switch up your fundraising approach to fit the season. These fall fundraisers are timeless.
- Published: 2021-10-04
- Modified: 2025-05-06
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/fall-fundraising-ideas/
- Categories: Fundraising
Just like the leaves change colors in fall, it’s also time to switch up your fundraising approach to fit the season. These fall fundraisers are timeless.
As soon as those fall months start rolling in, everything changes–the weather gets cooler, the trees transform, and everything is pumpkin spice flavored. We think it’s safe to say that fall is one of the most beloved seasons of the year. So, take advantage and host some one-of-a-kind fall fundraisers that will have everyone feeling festive! Keep reading for unforgettable fall fundraising ideas that those around you will look forward to year after year. Fall Fundraising Idea #1: All Things Pumpkin Bake-Off When most people think ‘fall’, they think pumpkins. Not only are they fun to hand pick at a patch with the family, but they taste phenomenal in just about every fall dish. There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh pumpkin pie or that first bite of a fresh pumpkin cookie! With all the delicious pumpkin-flavored everything coming out of the woodwork, why not turn it into the perfect fall fundraiser – all things pumpkin bake off! Here’s how to pull it off: Let people enter: Open up the bake-off to the entire community and charge a fee (e. g. $50/person) to enter. This is one of the ways you’ll When putting on an event like this, online fundraising platforms like RallyUp really make it easy to sell different kinds of tickets and manage registrations all from one place. Having a digital component to an in-person fundraiser is never a bad idea! Fall Fundraising Idea #3: DIY Autumn Wreath Sale Feeling crafty? So does everyone...
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### The Complete Guide to Nonprofit Marketing
> Boost your donations and visibility with our complete guide to nonprofit marketing, tailored to help you find the best strategies for your mission!
- Published: 2021-09-23
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/the-complete-guide-to-nonprofit-marketing/
- Categories: Marketing
From understanding what nonprofit marketing is to putting a killer marketing plan together, consider this nonprofit marketing guide your new BFF.
Let’s face the facts, if you’re really looking to scale up and maintain a solid flow of donations year after year, one thing is for certain—your nonprofit marketing initiatives have to be on point. Whether that’s to drive more donations, attract volunteers, or put your mission in the spotlight. Of course, there’s no one size fits all approach. Every nonprofit is unique, which influences the way that you market yourself. By getting a good grasp on nonprofit marketing, you can pinpoint what works best for your organization and your audience! The good news? We’re here to help. From understanding what nonprofit marketing is to putting a killer marketing plan together, consider this nonprofit marketing guide your new BFF. In this article, you will read about the following: What is Nonprofit Marketing? Alright, so let’s start off with the basics. What is nonprofit marketing? Simple, it’s the different activities that you, as a nonprofit, partake in to successfully market your organization in an effort to hit your goals and achieve your mission. Nonprofit marketing is ultimately aimed at things like: Reaching the masses with awareness If no one knows about your cause, how are people supposed to support it? Awareness is everything. Ever heard the term ‘brand awareness’? That’s what we’re talking about. You need to shout your nonprofit from every rooftop, and nonprofit marketing will help you do exactly that. The more people know about the good you’re doing, the higher the chances of gaining more...
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### Church Fundraising: The Ultimate How-To Guide
> There are many components that go into the planning and management of church fundraising. To help, we’ve created the ultimate guide to help you navigate it with ease.
- Published: 2021-09-21
- Modified: 2023-12-13
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/church-fundraising/
- Categories: Fundraising
There are many components that go into the planning and management of church fundraising. To help, we’ve created the ultimate guide to help you navigate it with ease.
It’s no secret that a church's survival relies on donations. For many, this can come in the form of weekly offerings and tithing from members. But often, that’s just not enough. That’s where church fundraising comes into play! The benefits of church fundraisers are two-fold. They offer a way to engage the community and are also an avenue for added income. With so many church fundraising ideas, however, how do you choose the best one? Not to mention, once you’ve invested in a fundraiser, how do you ensure it’s a success? There are so many components that go into the planning and management of church fundraising. We know first-hand that it can quickly get overwhelming. Because of that, we’ve created the ultimate guide to help you navigate it with ease. What is a Church Fundraiser? Simply put, a church fundraiser is an event that raises money to increase a church’s funds. As you know, churches are completely self-funded! That means the upkeep of the building must be paid for by donations – the landscaping, utilities, or any additional costs when something needs to be replaced. With few employees, and an even smaller budget, church fundraisers can be tricky to execute. But, by taking the right steps, you can pull off a really awesome event. Sky's the limit when it comes to all the church fundraising ideas you can run with and we’ll get into that too! The first step? A mission. The first step to...
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### Brand New: Add Livestreaming to Any Fundraiser for Free
> Enhance your fundraising with RallyUp’s integrated livestreaming! Discover how to create immersive donor experiences and engage your supporters more effectively.
- Published: 2021-08-12
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/brand-new-add-livestreaming-to-any-fundraiser-for-free/
- Categories: Fundraising
We have some exciting news: as a RallyUp customer you can now delight your donors with the only livestreaming solution featuring fundraising specific games, activities, and more!
RallyUp users know how to create high-quality fundraising campaigns that engage donors and fuel giving. With the addition of fully integrated livestreaming, now you can look forward to an even more immersive and exciting donor giving experience. This blog post will share some basic information about livestreaming, answer common questions, and provide instructions for adding livestreaming to your next fundraiser! What is livestreaming? Livestreaming allows you (or anyone you invite) to stream live video directly to your fundraising page. When donors go to your page, they’ll have immediate access to your livestream without having to click around or navigate to a different page. From concerts to academic lectures to cooking classes to raffle drawings, you can stream anything! An activity feed lets your donors leave a public comment What livestreaming features are included? RallyUp’s livestreaming capabilities are truly unmatched among fundraising platforms. With RallyUp livestreaming you can: Host up to 2 million concurrent viewers Invite up to 25 presenters onstage at a time Invite up to 100 presenters backstage at a time, with individualized invitations to come onstage Share your screen while presenting live Select your camera and microphone prior to going live Survey your audience and see and announce the results live Create a trivia game for your audience members, with selected answers, correct answers, and results shown live on screen Feature specific prizes or items from any ongoing raffle, sweepstakes, or auction to drive ticket sales or bids Feature a desired donation level on your “donate now” button See donations, purchases, and donor comments in real-time in the Activity Feed Go live whenever and however many times they want for their experience Allow donors to browse and buy tickets/items/prizes/etc. During the livestream Create private events but...
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### Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Everything You Need to Know
> Peer-to-peer fundraising is a fun, effective way for nonprofits to raise money, engage existing donors and recruit new donors.
- Published: 2021-07-14
- Modified: 2024-11-04
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/peer-to-peer-fundraising/
- Categories: Fundraising
Whether you love fundraising, find it draining, or are somewhere in the middle, you're probably excited to learn about new ways to fundraise that are fun, efficient, and effective. Today, we're going to talk about peer-to-peer fundraising, which is all three!
When you work in the nonprofit field, fundraising is a non-negotiable activity. Whether you love fundraising, find it draining, or are somewhere in the middle, you're probably excited to learn about new ways to fundraise that are fun, efficient, and effective. Today, we're going to talk about peer-to-peer fundraising, which is all three! This article will discuss: We'll also share peer-to-peer fundraising tips, important information on peer-to-peer fundraising software and peer-to-peer fundraising platforms and provide examples of effective peer-to-peer fundraising communications. Let's dive in! What is Peer-to-Peer Fundraising? Peer-to-peer fundraising is a fundraising strategy that allows your organization's supporters to raise money on your behalf. During the course of a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign, your supporters reach out to their friends, family members, and social network to share information about your nonprofit and solicit donations. Today, organizations with a dedicated supporter base and a good marketing plan who utilize peer-to-peer fundraising can expect to meet their fundraising goals, gain new supporters and make an even bigger impact on the community they serve. What are the Benefits of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising? Peer-to-peer fundraising has several distinct benefits that set it apart from traditional fundraising strategies. No matter the size of your organization or the cause you represent, peer-to-peer fundraising can help you meet your financial and community-building goals. Peer-to-peer fundraising helps you reach new donors and grow your base of supporters. Often, an organization's donors or supporters are individuals who have a direct connection to the organization or the cause. When you introduce...
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### Silent Auctions: Your Questions Answered from A-Z
> What are silent auctions and how do they work? In this ultimate guide, we answer every question that you have about hosting and running a silent auction.
- Published: 2021-07-09
- Modified: 2024-11-04
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/silent-auctions/
- Categories: Fundraising
Silent auctions are a little different to live auctions. In this easy guide for beginners, we explore what they are, how they work, and give you some amazing ideas for your first successful silent auction.
Silent auctions are a little different to live auctions. In this easy guide for beginners, we explore what they are, how they work, and give you some amazing ideas for your first successful silent auction. Auctions have been around for thousands of years, since the days of Ancient Greece. Traditionally an auctioneer would host a live gathering, accepting bids from the crowd on the item up for sale. The eventual sale was made when someone in the crowd bid an uncontested price. For an auctioneer, competition and demand drive up the price for their auctioned items. Setting a minimum starting bid increases the chance that the item will sell for more than it is worth. Just how much more is open ended. These days, there are many ways to auction an item to a group of people, thanks to the introduction of new methods, technologies, and social trends. Silent auctions are one version of the archetype. If you have a batch of items that you would like to sell, to raise money for a cause – the silent auction model might be exactly what you need. Below is a list of commonly asked questions that we are going to answer, one-by-one. Click the question to get fast answers, right here. You can also start here to get a comprehensive guide on this lesser known, but extremely popular, type of auction. By the end of the post, you will have everything you need to plan, launch, and run a successful silent...
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### 36 New Fundraising Ideas for Sports Teams [+Tips]
> Explore the best fundraising ideas for sports teams in this up-to-the-minute list. These winning ideas will help your team raise the money that you need, fast.
- Published: 2021-07-01
- Modified: 2025-05-06
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/fundraising-ideas-sports-teams/
- Categories: Fundraising
Explore the best fundraising ideas for sports teams in this up-to-the-minute list. These winning ideas will help your team raise the money that you need, fast.
Searching for a great fundraising idea for your sports team? Whether you play or coach, at some point your team will need money to fund a trip, a new set of uniforms, or to replace outdated equipment. If only you knew how to raise those essential funds! The first step to achieving your sports fundraising goal is to find that magic idea. Something that will inspire your team, motivate donors, and get the word out everywhere. With the right big idea, and a few pro tips – your fundraising experience will be a slam dunk. We have put together a fantastic list of the latest and most unique sports fundraising ideas for you. Organized by school level or chosen sport, each of these concepts is the best you will find online. For speedy navigation, click the link below to be whisked away to the appropriate section. Each of these concepts has the potential to become successful campaigns for your team. They’re counting on you to come up with a plan that will work. Luckily, you’ve found some suggestions that will lead your team to victory this season. Let’s explore 36 of the most creative fundraising ideas for sports teams, below. School Sports Fundraising Ideas (by Level): Sports team fundraising is a staple practice for schools at all levels. When budgets are tight, school districts tend to slash or completely cut the funding for athletics programs at public schools. To keep your programs alive, fundraising must become an important part of the team experience. To kick this off, you will need some super easy fundraising ideas...
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### Announcement: The New Experience Page Is Here
> Our goal has always been to provide you with effective fundraising. We are proud to announce The Experience Page.
- Published: 2021-06-21
- Modified: 2025-05-06
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/announcement-experience-page/
- Categories: Design & Branding, Fundraising
Our goal has always been to provide you with effective fundraising. We are proud to announce The Experience Page.
At RallyUp, our goal has always been to provide nonprofit organizations with an effective, intuitive fundraising platform that helps them reach new donors, engage existing donors and raise more money. With this goal in mind, we are proud to announce the launch of the next generation of the RallyUp Campaign Page: The Experience Page. The Experience Page serves as a hub for all your RallyUp fundraising activities and ensures that you’ll be able to 2. Intuitive, easy-to-use navigation for donors It’s easy for donors to find ways to support and donate when they’re using the new navigation controls. These new navigation controls make it simple to move between sections on a multi-activity experience and navigate the page with ease. 3. A new layout for single-activity experiences Fundraising experiences with only one activity (like a raffle that does not include any additional components), are now displayed using a layout that highlights everything in one place. Without the need to navigate to separate tabs to do things like view items, place bids, or buy tickets, donors will be able to engage seamlessly. 4. Livestreaming enhancements Livestreaming and hybrid events were top of mind during the design phase of the Experience Page. With new features, like a countdown clock that will let viewers countdown to the livestream date, donors won’t have any trouble getting excited about events. 5. Real-time updates It’s easy to keep your donors up to date with a donation and comment feed, 6. Item search When donors know what they want, they KNOW what they want. The item search bar now allows donors to quickly search and find any prize, item, or ticket you have available. What Existing RallyUp Customers Need to Know ...
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### How to Host a Danceathon Fundraiser (That People Love)
> Hosting a danceathon can be effective for nonprofits. Learn why danceathons are good fundraisers and how your organization can host one.
- Published: 2021-06-10
- Modified: 2023-12-13
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/danceathon-fundraiser/
- Categories: Fundraising
Danceathon fundraisers are a fun, simple way to help organizations raise the money they need while ensuring that every volunteer and participant has an excellent time.
Danceathon fundraisers are a fun, simple way to help organizations raise the money they need while ensuring that every volunteer and participant has an excellent time. Read on to find out more about what danceathons are, the benefits of choosing to host a dance marathon for your next fundraiser, and the exact steps you'll need to follow as you plan your next super fun, super engaging, super money-raising danceathon. What is a Danceathon Fundraiser? A danceathon is a fundraiser in which donors pledge a certain amount of money to participants for completing a set amount of time dancing. For example, donors might pledge $1 for every minute danced or $5 for every song the dancer boogies to. What are the benefits of hosting a danceathon? There are many benefits of hosting a danceathon fundraiser. Danceathons are memorable and fun. When you want to engage your biggest supporters, it's important to plan fundraising activities that will be enjoyable. Danceathons create opportunities for people to come together (if you choose to host an in-person danceathon) or to boogie at home to their favorite tunes. Dance marathons are great for kids and teens. If your organization works with kids or teenagers, a danceathon allows them to get involved without having to sell anything door-to-door or attend a boring (to them) gala. Danceathons are flexible. When you choose to host a danceathon, you can choose to host it in person, host it totally virtually or host it as a hybrid event. When you host a danceathon in person, you'll have all your donors come together to move and groove at a designated time. When you host a virtual danceathon, your donors will pick their tunes and count their dancing minutes all on their own. If you choose to host a hybrid danceathon, you'll ensure your...
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### Crowdfunding: What it is and How to Get Started [Today]
> Get simple answers to your crowdfunding questions. Find out what it is, how it works, what types exist, and how to run a successful campaign with this guide.
- Published: 2021-05-17
- Modified: 2024-10-31
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/crowdfunding/
- Categories: Fundraising
Is crowdfunding the best way for you to secure the money you need? In this simple guide, you will discover everything you need to know about crowdfunding and how to make it work for you.
Is crowdfunding the best way for you to secure the money you need? In this simple guide, you will discover everything you need to know about crowdfunding and how to make it work for you. The term ‘crowdfunding’ was first coined by the writer Michael Sullivan on his blog in 2006. The practice, however, has been going on for far longer than that. Joseph Pulitzer was one of the first in recorded history to source money from donors to finance the base for the Statue of Liberty in 1885. As the legend goes, Mr Pulitzer launched a massive fundraising campaign in his newspaper ‘The New York World’ – calling for donations to help fund the statue’s granite base. In just five months, over 160,000 donors contributed to what would become the first major crowdfunded project in America. Fast forward to the internet age, and funding by ‘the crowd’ has become a popular way to source money for ventures, projects and causes all over the world. And now it’s your turn. We have collected every relevant question that you need to answer, to decide whether crowdfunding is the right fit for your goals. In this ultimate guide, we strip away the mystery and tell you exactly what you need to know about crowdfunding and running successful campaigns. This straightforward guide was designed to give you clarity on specific terms, practices and tactics that are often used when someone wants to dip their toes into funding from...
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### Walkathon Fundraiser: How to Host and Raise More
> Hosting walkathon fundraisers can be effective for small and large nonprofits. Learn why walkathons are good fundraisers and how to host one.
- Published: 2021-05-13
- Modified: 2025-05-06
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/walkathon-fundraiser/
- Categories: Fundraising
Fundraising can be a challenge; while you want to raise as much money as possible for your organization, you want to be sure to do it in a way that engages donors, is simple and fun, and doesn’t place an undue burden on your staff and volunteers.
Fundraising can be a challenge; while you want to raise as much money as possible for your organization, you want to be sure to do it in a way that engages donors, is simple and fun, and doesn't place an undue burden on your staff and volunteers. It might seem like the perfect fundraiser doesn't exist, but there is one type that checks all the boxes: a walkathon. Walkathons allow organizations to raise the money they need to do good in the world in a simple, fun way. Read on to find out more about what walkathons are, the benefits of choosing to host a walkathon for your next fundraiser, and the exact steps you'll need to follow as you plan your next super fun, super engaging, super money-raising walkathon. What is a walkathon fundraiser? A walkathon is a classic fundraising type in which donors pledge a certain amount of money to participants for completing a set distance increment. For example, donors might pledge $1 for every lap around the track or $5 for every mile through the course that participants complete. To hold a successful walkathon, you'll need to focus on engaging two distinct groups of people: your participants and your donors. We'll share more about how to engage these groups later in the article. What are the benefits of hosting a walkathon? There are many benefits of hosting a walkathon. Walkathons are flexible. When you choose to host a walkathon, you can choose to host it in person, host it totally virtually or host it as a hybrid event. When you host a walkathon in person, you'll have all your donors come together to complete their steps at a designated time. When you host a virtual...
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### How to Write a Donation Letter That Inspires Giving
> Learn how to write a donation letter that encourages donors to give. This post includes sample donation request letters and a template.
- Published: 2021-05-08
- Modified: 2023-12-13
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/donation-letter/
- Categories: Fundraising, Operations
When your organization relies on donations to fulfill its mission, writing a donation letter that inspires donors to give is vital. If you're new to writing donation request letters, this article is for you.
When your organization relies on donations to fulfill its mission, writing a donation letter that inspires donors to give is vital. If you're new to writing donation request letters or just want to brush up on your skills and make sure you're writing the best donation letter possible, this article is for you. In this article, we'll explore several topics, including: What is a donation letter? What should a donation letter include? Who should you send donation request letters to? When should you send donation request letters? We'll also provide a perfect donation letter template and several examples of donation request letters that inspire major giving. Let's jump in! What is a Donation Letter? Put simply; a donation letter is a letter you send from your organization to potential donors that is designed to solicit donations. While donation letters should be personalized to the organization and should be written in a way that authentically represents the mission, vision, and personality of your organization, some key elements should be present in every donation request letter to ensure they are as effective as possible. What Should a Donation Letter Include? Your donation request letter should be easy to read, be written in a clear and pleasant tone, and get your donors excited about giving. To write an effective donation letter, be sure that each of the following elements is included. A Personalized Greeting The start of your letter should include a friendly greeting. This greeting should be as personalized as possible. You can include the potential donor's name and any details you may have about their relationship to the organization, such as if they are a former or current donor or volunteer. If they are new to the organization, you can simply greet than as someone who is passionate about the issue your organization is working to address. Some examples of effective greetings include: Greetings Kiara, As a former volunteer with...
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### Mix-and-Match Fundraising FAQ
> Get answers to your questions about the new mix-and-match fundraising feature on RallyUp! Learn how to enhance your campaigns for maximum impact.
- Published: 2021-04-23
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/mix-and-match-fundraising-faq/
- Categories: Design & Branding, Fundraising
This article will answer your most pressing questions about mix-and-match fundraising and ensure you have the information you need to create the fundraising experience you’ve been dreaming of!
As you may be aware, the recent launch of mix-and-match fundraising automatically updated the look and feel of all ongoing campaigns on the RallyUp platform. This article will answer your most pressing questions about mix-and-match fundraising and ensure you have the information you need to create the fundraising experience you’ve been dreaming of! Can't find an answer to your question? Contact our success team for help. How to reorder the sections of your campaign You may wish to adjust the layout of your campaign to highlight the sections that are most important to you and your donors. For example, you may want to move the “Donate Now” button to the bottom of your page. To adjust the layout of your campaign, follow the simple steps below. Click My Campaigns in the left menu. Click Edit Campaign. * Click on Advanced Options. Scroll to the tab titled Determine the order of sections on your Experience Page by dragging the boxes below Drag and drop each section box into your preferred order. Click Save at the bottom of the page. How to provide direct links to each component tab Providing direct links to different tabs within your campaign can ensure that your donors have easy access to the information that’s most important to them. For example, you can provide your donors with a direct link to the raffles tab. Each page within your campaign has a unique URL. To provide direct links to each page within your campaign, follow the simple steps below. Navigate to the page you wish to share with donors. Copy the page’s unique...
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### The Ultimate How-to Guide for Running Your Virtual Gala
> Running a virtual gala can feel challenging the first time around. Here's everything you need to run an effective and engaging virtual gala.
- Published: 2021-04-22
- Modified: 2024-11-04
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/virtual-gala/
- Categories: Fundraising
Running a virtual gala can feel challenging the first time around. Here's everything you need to run an effective and engaging virtual gala.
Galas are a time-tested way for nonprofits to bring their supporters together, inspire a love for their cause and raise the funds that will help them meet their mission all year long. When COVID-19 shut down in-person events, many organizations wondered if they could find a way to create a virtual fundraising gala that would be simple to run, engaging for donors, and effective at raising money. While the past year has provided many opportunities for organizations to learn about online fundraising, many were pleasantly surprised to find that creating, running, and raising money via a virtual gala was more accessible than they thought. If your organization is thinking about running a virtual gala, this article will walk you through what you need to do to be successful every step of the way! 1. Think about what you've done before One of the first steps to planning an effective and engaging virtual gala fundraiser is considering what you've done in the past and determining what you want to incorporate in your virtual experience and what you want to leave behind. Think about what your typical program has looked like, what parts might translate well to a virtual environment, and which parts resonate as donor favorites. Perhaps you've always decorated your space with art made by the children your organizing serves, hired special entertainment, or given awards or door prizes; just because you're not hosting an in-person gala does not mean that you can't do what's helped your gala feel so special in the past. Create a loose plan for what you want your 2021 virtual gala to include and how these elements might work well in a virtual environment. 2. Create an...
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### The Impact of Fundraising Thermometers (Bonus - Get One Free!)
> Use the power of a fundraising thermometer to motivate donors and boost campaign donations, as long as they're used in the right way.
- Published: 2021-04-12
- Modified: 2025-05-06
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/fundraising-thermometer/
- Categories: Design & Branding, Fundraising
Fundraising thermometers have the power to motivate donors and boost campaign donations, as long as they're used in the right way.
Whether you're new to fundraising or are a seasoned expert, you're probably familiar with the concept of fundraising thermometers. Most people recognize fundraising thermometers when they see them attached to prominent in-person or virtual fundraising campaigns. Still, there's a lot of confusion around when and how they can be used to boost fundraising efforts. This article will answer the questions: What is a fundraising thermometer? When should fundraising thermometers be used? Who should use a fundraising thermometer? How to ensure my fundraising thermometer sets me up for success? How can I get a fundraising thermometer? It will also share the dos and don'ts of using a fundraising thermometer and explore how you can use a fundraising thermometer to boost donations during your next fundraising experience! What is a Fundraising Thermometer? A fundraising thermometer, sometimes called a fundraising goals tracker, a donation thermometer, a charity thermometer, or a fundraising chart, is a visual representation of your fundraising goal that 'fills up' as you receive more donations. While each fundraising thermometer might look slightly different in shape, size, and design, they all provide a clear visual of how much money has been raised towards an organization's goal. When zero dollars have been raised, the thermometer is empty; when the goal has been reached, it's full. As donors give, they'll see their contribution raise the thermometer in proportion to have much they have towards the goal. Fundraising thermometers are important because they provide a quick, visual look at your fundraising campaign's health. Donors...
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### A Beginner's Guide to Google for Nonprofits
> The Google for Nonprofits program was exclusively created to support nonprofit organizations. Learn what it is and how to use it.
- Published: 2021-04-05
- Modified: 2023-12-13
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/google-for-nonprofits-guide/
- Categories: Marketing, Operations
The Google for Nonprofits program has many perks, one of them being access to the flagship Google Ad Grants program, which gives organizations $10,000/month in free advertising
The Google for Nonprofits program was exclusively created to support nonprofit organizations. It has many perks, one of them being access to the flagship Google Ad Grants program, which gives organizations $10,000/month in free advertising—and allows nonprofits to get their message out effectively, both inside and outside of the organization. Google for Nonprofits is a must-have for any eligible organization. The application process is extremely simple, and the value this program offers is definitely worthwhile. Officially, Google states that their program helps nonprofits: Find new donors Find new volunteersWork more efficientlyGet supporters to take action The program is currently available in almost 70 countries, and Google is working towards adding new countries to this list. https://youtu. be/t2xe82vZn9k Products included in Google for Nonprofits. Google carefully selected four main products to help nonprofits achieve their goals. Below, I broke them down for you so that you can get an inside look into all the benefits. G Suite For Nonprofits (Google Apps) This is likely one of Google’s best-known products. Google Workspace, formerly known as G Suite, is a collection of business apps that help organizations carry out various tasks, be more effective, and efficient. The Perks: G Suite For Nonprofits grants access to 12 apps—which often integrate, making teamwork and remote work a breeze:Gmail – A secure email client that allows you to send and receive emails using your website’s domain, for example, john@nonprofit. com. Drive – A secure cloud storage that allows you to store, access, and share files with your team (and others!...
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### Everything You Need to Know About Mix-and-Match Fundraising
> Discover the power of mix-and-match fundraising launching April 20th! Create customized fundraising experiences using raffles, auctions, events, and more!
- Published: 2021-04-01
- Modified: 2024-11-05
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/mix-and-match-fundraising-announcement/
- Categories: Design & Branding, Fundraising, Marketing, Operations
RallyUp has some exciting news: Mix-and-match fundraising will go live on April 15th...
RallyUp has some exciting news: Mix-and-match fundraising will go live on April 20th. With mix-and-match fundraising, organizations can craft experiences that are more powerful and effective than ever before. Read on to learn everything you need to know about mix-and-match fundraising. What is mix-and-match fundraising? Mix-and-match fundraising allows organizations to mix-and-match fundraising components to create a single experience. Organizations can choose to include as many or as few of the following components in their fundraising experience that they’d like: Raffles Auctions A-thons Sweepstakes Events Sales Crowdfunding Peer-to-Peer Livestreaming The components chosen by the organization appear on a single landing page and together build a single fundraising experience. See what a mix-and-match fundraising page looks like. With one landing page, one check-out process, and multiple ways to give or get involved, donors will be more engaged than ever. With a simple way to create comprehensive, professional fundraising experiences, organizations will no longer have to search for ways to work around technology that does not allow them to do everything they want. Who is mix-and-match fundraising for? Mix-and-match fundraising is for any organization that wants to create a fundraising experience that includes more than one component. In the same way that an organization may have held an in-person fundraising gala with a raffle drawing, merchandise sale, and an auction in the past, mix-and-match experiences can incorporate as many fundraising components, either in-person or virtually, as an organization would like. Mix-and-match is a good fit for nonprofits of all sizes, CSR programs, and any other charitable events that require a unique structure. Why should my organization use it? Mix-and-match allows organizations the flexibility they need to create the fundraising experience of their dreams. Instead of directing donors to multiple campaigns or letting them get lost, clicking back and forth between your raffle, auction, event, and more, direct them to one page that shows every way they can give. Mix-and-match also ensures that donors...
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### How to Start a Nonprofit - A Step by Step Guide
> Starting a nonprofit doesn't have to be hard. Learn how to start a nonprofit organization in this step-by-step guide.
- Published: 2021-03-29
- Modified: 2023-12-13
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/start-nonprofit-step-by-step-guide/
- Categories: Operations
Most people who aim to start a nonprofit organization spend a long time thinking about the difference they hope to make in the world...
Most people who aim to start a nonprofit organization spend a long time thinking about the difference they hope to make in the world. Some people feel inspired after struggling or seeing a loved one struggle without support. Others see a community need and no one filling it. Still, others have ideas that create innovative solutions to problems that seem unsolvable. No matter what got you thinking about starting a nonprofit, it’s important to have a clear understanding of the process if you want to be successful. This article will explore the steps you need to take to turn your idea into a reality as you start your very own nonprofit organization! What is a nonprofit? Before you begin thinking about how to start a nonprofit, it’s important to understand what a nonprofit is and whether your idea fits within those parameters. Many for-profit organizations do good in the world or raise money for charitable causes, but this does not make them a nonprofit. The most basic definition of a nonprofit organization is that it must operate and provide services without the primary goal of making a profit. That doesn’t mean that it can’t sell goods or charge for services, just that any money made is invested back into the mission and does not go anywhere else. Nonprofits must also serve the public interest (so basically, do something good) and are tax-exempt by the IRS. Organizations can apply for 501(c)3 status if their focus is: Charitable Educational Literacy related Religious Scientific Public safety The promotion of armature sports The prevention of cruelty towards children or animals What are the benefits of being a nonprofit? An organization does not necessarily have to be a nonprofit to do good in the world. People can collectively...
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### 47+ Virtual Fundraising Ideas for 2021
> Get inspired with this master-list of virtual fundraisers. Find the virtual fundraising event idea that gets more donations here.
- Published: 2020-12-24
- Modified: 2025-02-27
- URL: https://rallyup.com/blog/virtual-fundraising-ideas/
- Categories: Design & Branding, Fundraising
What are some virtual fundraising ideas? This question has been on the mind of many this past year...
What are some virtual fundraising ideas? This question has been on the mind of many this past year, as more and more organizations have shifted to raising money online. And no wonder – with social distancing, stay-at-home orders and lockdowns bringing business as usual to an unceremonious halt. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, society has adjusted to supporting causes on the internet, instead of at live events – out of social necessity. The upside is that online donations are booming! But how do you shift a marathon to the internet? How do you host a gala online? How do you engage people on the internet in a way that encourages a flood of donations? You need big ideas. Our team has assembled a mega-list of the best fundraising ideas for nonprofits and organizations that want to achieve their goals online. Split into 8 categories, we give you several fundraising ideas for each so that you can choose the start of a unique and high impact virtual campaign. There are over 47 different ideas collected here, so you’re bound to come across the winning concept for your next campaign. Plus – investing time into raising money virtually comes with a host of benefits. Decreased costs, unlimited attendance potential, and impact that can be tracked, measured, and analyzed for a greater understanding of what makes a fundraiser successful, can skyrocket projected donations. The internet can unlock incredible growth for nonprofits and private organizations ready to embrace new ideas, concepts, and innovations in the virtual fundraising space. Online fundraising is just...
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