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School fundraising, Sports team fundraising, Church & faith-based fundraising, Nonprofit & charity fundraising, Event fundraising, Online & crowdfunding and Product fundraisers.
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Running a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign that reaches donors where they already are.
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Fundraising events
Galas, charity 5Ks and auctions — picking a format and making it profitable.
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Product fundraisers
Catalog, snack and discount-card fundraisers, and how to pick one that fits your group.
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Corporate sponsorship & matching gifts
Landing local sponsors and getting more out of employer matching-gift programs.
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Grants basics
A first look at finding and applying for nonprofit grants.
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Keeping the donors you already have, and thanking them in a way that brings them back.
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Raffle laws, charitable registration and tax receipts — what to check before you launch.
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Schools & PTAs
fundraising ideas that fit a school calendar and a volunteer-run budget
Sports teams & booster clubs
fundraising ideas to cover uniforms, travel and tournament costs
Churches & faith groups
fundraising ideas for missions, building funds and congregation-wide drives
Nonprofits & charities
a broader mix of fundraising ideas beyond grants — events, online giving and donor retention
Clubs & community groups
straightforward fundraising ideas for a club budget or shared project
Medical & personal causes
a fast, dignified way to raise money for a medical bill or personal hardship
Charity event organizers
help planning a gala, walk, auction or benefit that actually raises money
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Is Fundraiser.biz a fundraising company?
No. Fundraiser.biz is a free educational portal with fundraising ideas for schools, sports teams, churches, nonprofits, clubs and personal causes. If you want hands-on help, you can reach out directly for a fundraising consultant.
How do I get a fundraising consultant?
Use the contact option on this site to reach out directly. Your request goes straight to a fundraising consultant who can bring the right platforms and tools to your specific fundraiser — there's no directory to browse or provider to pick.
Are raffles a legal way to fundraise?
It depends on where you are. Raffle, gaming and charitable-gambling rules vary significantly by state and sometimes by city or county, and many require a permit or registration before you sell a single ticket. Check your state and local rules before you plan a raffle.
Are donations to my fundraiser tax-deductible?
Only if the money goes to a qualified tax-exempt organization, and even then the rules and required paperwork vary. Personal fundraisers (for an individual's medical bills or hardship, for example) are usually not tax-deductible. Confirm with a tax professional before telling donors a gift is deductible.
What's the difference between crowdfunding and peer-to-peer fundraising?
Crowdfunding is usually one campaign page that anyone can give to directly. Peer-to-peer fundraising asks your supporters to each create their own fundraising page and raise money from their own networks on your behalf, which can multiply your reach.
Do I need to register my nonprofit before fundraising in other states?
Many states require charitable solicitation registration before a nonprofit asks for donations from their residents, including online. Requirements and exemptions vary by state, so check before you fundraise beyond your home state.
How do I keep donors giving year after year?
Donor retention usually comes down to prompt, genuine thank-yous, showing donors the impact of their gift, and staying in touch between asks — not just at fundraising time. Even a simple, timely thank-you note measurably improves whether a donor gives again.