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The Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Fundraising

Looking to raise more funds for your cause? This Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Fundraising offers info...

Asked & Answered: Year-End Fundraising without the Overwhelm

The final weeks of the year are a make-or-break moment for nonprofits. While Giving Tuesday grabs he...

Asked & Answered: How to Make Nonprofit Impact Reporting More Useful

Nonprofit impact reporting is about more than financial data buried in a PDF. It’s how you prove you...

BiddingForGood Helps Raise $600 Million for Schools and Nonprofits — and Counting!

We’re excited to share a major milestone in the world of online fundraising: over $600 million has b...

Understanding Nonprofit Payment Processing

Donors want a simple, secure way to support your nonprofit, whether they’re buying event tickets or ...

Asked & Answered: How Nonprofits Are Surviving Federal Funding Cuts

Nonprofits are navigating one of the most difficult funding environments in recent memory. We recent...

7 Ways Merchants Can Protect Themselves from Credit Card Fraud

In today’s market, offering a wide range of payment options helps boost revenue, but every credit ca...

Asked & Answered: Giving Tuesday Fundraising Tips

In 2024, Giving Tuesday supporters in the U.S. donated $3.6 billion in a single day, a 16% jump over...

Giving Tuesday 2025: Everything Your Nonprofit Should Know

Giving Tuesday is the biggest fundraising day of the year. This playbook will help you organize goal...

9 Ways to Make School Fundraisers Affordable & Accessible

One of the biggest challenges in school fundraising is finding ways to raise money without leaving s...

Understanding Chargebacks & How to Win Them with FrontStream Payments

A chargeback is a payment reversal initiated by a customer's bank after the customer disputes a char...

Payments Are Complicated. Your Vendor Shouldn’t Be.

In the crowded and often predatory world of merchant services, many businesses and nonprofits find t...

Asked & Answered: How to Make a CSR Program Successful

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is not just a PR tool or seasonal effort — it’s an employee be...

Asked & Answered: 7 Strategies to Grow Recurring Donations

Every donation counts—but some gifts go further. While one-time donations are essential, recurring o...

Simplify Your Donation Requests with ApproveforGood by FrontStream

Managing donation requests can be overwhelming for businesses—especially when hundreds or thousands ...

Asked & Answered: 12 Trending Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Questions

Peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising remains one of the most powerful tools for nonprofits to expand their...

5 Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies to Diversify Revenue Beyond Federal Grants

In today's evolving nonprofit landscape, relying on grants alone is like living on an active fault l...

8 Donor Retention Strategies to Strengthen Nonprofit Relationships

Donors don’t just fund your mission: They power it. But attracting a donor is just the beginning. Th...

Unlocking the Power of Nonprofit Donor Database: A Complete Guide

Building strong relationships with donors is vital for executing your nonprofit’s mission. A base of...

Thank You for an Incredible Year

Last year was an incredible 12 months of giving, and it's all thanks to you!

Workplace Volunteering Programs: How Companies Are Giving Back

As society grows increasingly socially conscious, many companies realize the benefits of offering wo...

5 Fundraising Email Templates for Nonprofits Worried About Postal Delays

Mail delays, whether due to seasonal surges, natural disasters, or labor disputes like the recent Ca...

How to Host a Successful and Exciting Charity Poker Tournament

In search of a unique and memorable fundraising event? Hosting a charity poker tournament is a fun a...

5 Ways to Ramp Up Fall Fundraising Using Your Donor Data

Fall is the perfect time to host community-centric events. The weather turns colder, the leaves chan...

Target These 10 Donor Types to Boost Giving Season Campaigns

The Giving Season is your golden opportunity to connect with new and recurring supporters to fuel yo...

3 Donation-Boosting Tools to Break Fundraising Barriers

The energy's high, the room’s buzzing, and supporters are ready to give! But are you offering them t...

Nonprofit Corporate Partnerships: What You Need to Know

Looking to rapidly scale your nonprofit’s impact? Partnering with a business is an excellent way to ...

17 AI Prompt Templates for Giving Season Fundraising Campaigns

The end-of-year (EOY) fundraising rush is upon us. Giving Tuesday and the holiday season offer a cri...

Giving Tuesday 2024: Everything Your Nonprofit Should Know

Unless you've been frozen in a deep sleep for the last decade—like Brendan Fraser’s caveman characte...

The Essential Guide to Workplace Giving: How to Make a Difference

Including charitable giving options in benefit packages is an important feature workers look for in ...

7 Festive Fall Fundraising Ideas

Fall is in the air, and so is the spirit of giving! As the leaves change color and the temperature c...

Childhood Cancer Awareness Campaign: 8 Workplace Giving Email Templates

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is a great opportunity for your organization to rally around a mean...

2024 Cause Calendar: Events and Campaigns to Watch For

As we enter the second half of 2024, there are many important events and campaigns to keep an eye on...

21 Fun & Exciting Summer Fundraising Ideas for Schools

School’s out for summer—but that doesn’t mean fundraising has to stop.

🌈 6 Pride Month Email Templates to Boost Employee Participation in Your Workplace Giving Campaign

These email templates are designed for businesses to send to employees during Pride Month, encouragi...

Nonprofit Event Ticketing: The Key to a Successful Gala Season

A successful gala fundraiser involves meticulous planning and coordination, from choosing the right ...

Exciting Leadership Changes at FrontStream

As an important member of the Help Good Happen community, we want to celebrate an important leadersh...

⛳️ Hole-in-One Fundraiser: Golf Tournament Auction & Consignment Ideas

Picture this: A crisp morning, the smell of freshly cut grass, and a chorus of enthusiastic golfers ...

How to Run a Successful Bike-a-Thon Fundraiser

A bike-a-thon fundraiser is a rewarding experience that brings the community together for your cause...

How Volunteer Management Software Helps Nonprofits

As nonprofits see a surge in demand for their services, passionate volunteers are more important tha...

11 Summer Fundraising Ideas That Will Make a Splash

Summer is the perfect time to get creative with your fundraising efforts and make a splash in your c...

Monthly Giving Program Names: 130 Unique Ideas

As afearless fundraising professional, you know that building strong relationships with donors is ke...

How to Use “Donor Covers the Fee” for Donation Processing Fees

Allowing donors to cover 100% of standard processing and credit card fees helps nonprofits reduce di...

30 Tips to Gain Sponsors, Engage Donors, & Grow Fundraising Events

12 Charming St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser Ideas

The luck of the Irish be with you! St. Patrick's Day is coming up fast (on March 17th) and a sea of ...

8 Ways to Boost Nonprofit Fundraising With Social Media

If you want to level up your nonprofit fundraising game, it's time to get strategic with social medi...

How Fundraiser Tickets Boost Nonprofit Revenue

Fundraiser events enable nonprofits to raise vital funds, engage supporters, and expand their impact...

Innovative Ways to Say "Thank You" to Donors

Your organization’s mission and objectives depend heavily on donors. Without their donations, it wou...

How to Set a Fundraising Goal: A Step-by-Step Guide

Fundraising is essential for your nonprofit and for many other organizations and causes. But it can ...

3 Giving Tuesday Email Templates for Your Workplace Giving Program

Clear and compelling communication is key to increasing employee participation in your workplace giv...

Workplace Giving Campaign: A Sample Employee Communication Schedule

This is the final blog post in our series on increasing employee participation in workplace giving p...

Top 11 Auction Selection Secrets to Supercharge Your Fundraiser

There’s a time and place to adopt the motto, No risk, no reward—like entering a pie-baking contest e...

10 Fun Ideas to Spice Up Your Turkey Trot Fundraiser

Thanksgiving is about gratitude and giving back. It's the time of the year for your organization to ...

Workplace Giving Program: 20+ Attention-Grabbing Templates & Tips

This is the second of three blog posts in our series on employee participation in workplace giving p...

Workplace Giving Program: 23 Ways to Increase Employee Participation

Now that digital workplace giving solutions are available for smaller corporate social responsibilit...

8 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Nonprofit CRM

At the heart of every your organization’s success lies its community of supporters. These are the in...

How to Evaluate Nonprofit Performance and Set SMART Goals

Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in tackling social issues and creating positive change i...

10 Fundraising Ideas for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and a great time to raise awareness and funds for trea...

40+ PTO Fundraising Ideas to Engage Donors and Students

Raising money is one of the most important jobs of a parent-teacher organization (PTO). Successful f...

The Importance of Creating a Corporate Social Responsibility Program

In recent years, consumers have become more conscious of their purchases’ impacts on the environment...

How to Set Up a Successful Bowl-a-thon Fundraiser

How to Plan a Color Run Fundraiser

A color run is a vibrant, fun way to rally your community to fundraise for your organization or caus...

Mental Health Awareness Month: Over 50 Nonprofits Worth Supporting

ay is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental health...

5 Powerful Tips for Effective Donor Management

One of the most important things to consider for your nonprofit organization to prosper is to find g...

Top 5 Tips to Overcome “Ask” Shyness for Unstoppable Team Fundraising

How to Plan a Successful Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Golf tournaments are a popular way for nonprofit organizations to raise funds for their cause during...

How In-Kind Donations Can Boost Nonprofit Fundraising

How to Run a Dance-a-thon Fundraiser

If you’re looking for a fun way to raise money for your cause, hosting a dance-a-thon is where it’s ...

How to Create an Effective Fundraising Calendar

You already have your cause calendar to stay on top of the most relevant dates dedicated to particul...

How to Plan a Walkathon Fundraiser: A Complete Guide

Organizing a walkathon fundraiser is an exciting and rewarding method of fundraising for your organi...

25 Sweet & Successful Valentine’s Day Fundraising Ideas

Whether you're supporting a school, sports team, community organization, or another great cause, Val...

Interview: How MCPE Raised Over $83,500 in One Night for Their Schools

Recently, FrontStream sat down with Danielle Tata, Vice President of the Medfield Coalition for Publ...

AmazonSmile Ending: 7 Things You Can Do If Your Charity Is Impacted

Last week, Amazon announced that it's ending the AmazonSmile program on February 20, 2023.

35 Dazzling Gala Fundraiser Ideas to Try This Season

If you are looking for gala fundraiser ideas that will engage your guests with wildly unforgettable ...

6 Steps to Developing an Effective Cause Marketing Strategy

If your business is looking to do good in the world while building your brand, one simple way to inc...

Thank You for an Incredible Year

How to Write a Gift Acknowledgment Letter Your Donors Will Love

Far from being just a thank you letter, a gift acknowledgment letter is a written acknowledgment of ...

Make Winter Fundraising Cooler With a Polar Bear Plunge Fundraiser

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15 Easy and Effective Giving Tuesday Email Examples

The Giving Tuesday movement is all about philanthropy and donating to charity. Giving Tuesday itself...

75 Eye-Catching Silent Auction Ideas to Help You Bring in the Bids

Silent auctions are a great way to bring in bids and raise money for your favorite charity or cause....

75 Inspiring Quotes About Volunteering to Motivate Your Team

FrontStream focuses on helping fundraising teams of all shapes and sizes bolster the causes that mea...

4 Inspiring School Supply Donation Programs

We know you’ve felt it coming: back-to-school season is officially here! Whether you’ve been plannin...

What is a Virtual Charity Auction? Everything to Know Before You Host

Have you heard of virtual auctions? They are a great way to raise funds for your nonprofit, and beca...

15 Good Questions to Ask a Charity Before Donating

15 Charity Event Ideas That Are Fun for the Whole Family

With summer coming to an end and school just around the corner, now is a great time to consider fami...

21 Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits to Try Next

It's no surprise that causes need cash. These funds should come from multiple sources and a variety ...

5k Fundraising: How to Plan a Successful Race Event

5K fundraisers are popular for a reason. Not only are they a great way to bring in donations, but th...

The 3 Pillars of Business Sustainability

Sustainability can have different meanings to different people in the context of corporate social re...

4 Donor Engagement Strategies to Maximize Retention

Donors are the heartbeat of nonprofits. Donor funds are required to keep the lights on and the missi...

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: How to Get Started

Peer-to-peer fundraising provides an amazing opportunity for nonprofits: It can not only lead to inc...

5 Ways Community Service Impacts More Than Just the Community

Community service is a “feel good” activity that so many of us want to accomplish, but don’t always ...

30 Inspirational Employee Engagement Quotes

Eager to increase employee engagement? Start with an inspirational quote!

The Nonprofit’s Ultimate Guide to Giving Days and Year-End Campaigns

It’s the end of the year. Is your nonprofit doing all it can to leverage this time of giving? About ...

The Ultimate Guide To School Fundraising

The dynamics of school fundraisers have changed over the last two years and if you’re hosting one, y...

11 Creative Work-Life Balance Strategies for Employees

Whether you work in the nonprofit sector or otherwise, the idea of providing work-life balance strat...

50 Inspirational Quotes for Fundraisers

Does your team of fundraisers and volunteers need some fundraising inspiration? We’ve got just the t...

How to Host an Online Auction: 10 Simple Steps

Over the last year we've learned that creativity and flexibility are essential for success. We've al...

State of Charitable Giving and Donor Engagement in 2021 and Beyond

FrontStream survey reveals new insight on charitable giving, empowering nonprofits of all sizes to m...

6 Types of Auction Items That Drive Fun and Successful Online Silent Auctions

Between finding the perfect hosting site, recruiting potential bidders, and building an inventory of...

Jacksonville Humane Society:  Successful Fundraising During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic isn't the first threat that the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) has faced in...