Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Guide: How Nonprofits Can Harness the Power of Community Peer-to-peer fundraising is a dynamic way for nonprofits to leverage their supporters’ networks to raise funds. By empowering your supporters to create their own fundraising pages and reach out to their friends and family, you can expand your reach and amplify your impact. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to run a successful peer-to-peer fundraising campaign. What is Peer-to-Peer Fundraising? Peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising is a method where supporters raise money on behalf of a nonprofit. Each ..read more

How to Start a Fundraiser: A Comprehensive Guide for Nonprofits Starting a fundraiser is a powerful way for nonprofits to rally support, raise funds, and make a difference in their communities. Whether you are a seasoned nonprofit professional or new to fundraising, this guide will walk you through the essential steps to start a successful fundraiser. At Mightycause, we provide the tools and resources to help you achieve your fundraising goals. 1. Define Your Goal Before Starting a Fundraiser Before you start a fundraiser, it’s crucial to have a clear goal. Ask yourself: What is the purpose o ..read more

This GivingTuesday planning guide contains 10 steps your nonprofit can take to set goals and develop a fundraising strategy for Giving Tuesday. If you haven’t already, register now for #GivingTuesday on Mightycause to access fee-free fundraising for your nonprofit, along with free webinars and fundraising resources.  Once you’ve registered, you can shift your focus to start #GivingTuesday planning for the big day on December 3rd, 2024. We’ve developed this handy #GivingTuesday planning guide to help you get started! Giving Tuesday Planning: 10 Steps to Success 1. Select a staff member or ..read more

Fundraising is an art, and sometimes, you need to think outside the box to truly make an impact. Here are 30 fresh and innovative nonprofit fundraising ideas, including event ideas, to help your nonprofit soar: 30 Nonprofit Fundraising Ideas Events with a Twist Art Therapy Workshops: Collaborate with local artists to offer art therapy workshops for stress relief and self-expression, charging a fee for participation and donating proceeds to mental health initiatives. Crowdfunding Challenges: Launch crowdfunding challenges with specific goals and milestones, encouraging supporters to ..read more

Donor management is a critical aspect of running any nonprofit organization. It involves building and nurturing relationships with supporters who fuel your cause and provide financial support for your mission. Donor management is essential for your nonprofit growth. And that’s why it’s so important to utilize effective donor management software. Donor management software empowers nonprofits to optimize their data and nurture donor relationships by gathering insights, recognizing patterns, and segmenting audiences. Get started with Mightycause What is donor management? Donor management is the p ..read more

Boutin Jones raised over $30k through workplace giving! Encouraging your employees to come together for a good cause is what workplace giving campaigns are all about. But how do you kickstart one? How do you motivate participation? Local giving days are the perfect opportunity for companies and corporations to step up their social impact by implementing a workplace giving campaign. By doing so, companies can enhance their corporate social responsibility (CSR), strengthen their presence and impact in the local community, and cultivate a culture of generosity and community involvement among ..read more

Your donors, Your donor experience Your nonprofit works hard to get supporters to your website and donation page. Whether it’s an email blast, or a social media campaign to engage new donors, you spend a lot of time and energy just to get people to your donation page. But the work does not end there. Not all donation pages are created equal. Even the most deserving of nonprofits can lose donors in the donation checkout process if the experience is bulky, with too many questions or it’s difficult to complete on mobile. Here at Mightycause, we think it is important that our nonprofit partners ge ..read more

Ben Carlson Foundation Increased Donations 74%! Ben Carlson We are all looking to attract more donations to impact change in our communities – So how did the Ben Carlson Foundation increase donations over the past year to fuel their Mighty cause? Founded in 2014, the Ben Carlson Foundation was created to honor the heroic legacy of Ben Carlson, a lifeguard who selflessly sacrificed his life to rescue a swimmer in Newport Beach, California. Established in his memory, the Foundation provides annual scholarships to student-athletes and works to improve ocean safety measures to protect lifeguards a ..read more

Your website is the first place the public goes to to learn about your nonprofit. Years ago, interested community members might call you to request brochures about your work or stop by to learn what you do, but that isn’t the case in today’s digital age. We live in the age of Google. Your nonprofit needs a professional, informative, and multifaceted website to establish a presence in your community. And fundraising should be at the center of your nonprofit’s web presence. An easy and clear donation form on your nonprofit website increases the likelihood of successful contributions to your caus ..read more

Diversify your Fundraising and Create a Steady Revenue Stream with Recurring Giving! Are you looking to increase donor retention and create a steady revenue stream and sustainable growth for your organization? One of the best ways to bring in dependable income for your nonprofit is through recurring donations. Recurring giving is when a donor elects to make a regular, ongoing donation to your organization instead of a one-time gift. Why do Recurring Donations work? 1. It’s a smaller ask A monthly donation is a smaller amount ($10, $20, and so on) that allows donors to make a bigger contri ..read more