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Free Fundraising Tools, Templates, and Advice
Explore our tips, insights, and guidance from decades of fundraising experience.
62 School Fundraisers When Time and Budgets Are Tight
62 inclusive school fundraising ideas that let every student join in.
Giving Tuesday Made Simple: A Nonprofit Prep Session
Giving Tuesday is the biggest fundraising day of the year. But with thousands of nonprofits competing for attention, how can you stand out?
Giving Tuesday & End-of-Year Fundraising Resource Library
18 free templates, videos, tools, and guides to quickly launch Giving Tuesday and end-of-year campaigns.
Free Giving Tuesday Page Build for FrontStream Customers
Our services team is ready to create your Giving Tuesday or End-of-Year campaign page – at no cost to you!
Giving Tuesday Campaign Plan Checklist
Use this step-by-step checklist to organize your goals, campaign, and outreach so you’re ready on this pivotal day.
Fundraising Calendar for the 2025-2026 School Year
Picking a school fundraiser date can be overwhelming – when can you best position the event? And how do you stand out in a sea of events?
22 Ways Thank You Letters Can Boost Donor Retention
Saying thank you isn’t just a nice gesture. It’s a cost-effective way to turn a one-time gift into long-term involvement.
A Complete Guide to Building a Monthly Giving Program
Change the relationship between your organization and your supporters—from transactional to transformational.
Checklist: Finding and Pitching Fundraiser Sponsors
This detailed checklist guides you through identifying potential sponsors, crafting compelling pitches, and securing commitments.
Nonprofit Survival in an Era of Funding Cuts
Nonprofits are navigating one of the most difficult funding environments in recent memory. Learn what is and isn't working to stabilize revenue.
62 School Fundraisers When Time and Budgets Are Tight
We’ve compiled 62 simple but high-impact fundraising ideas that help spread the fundraising load, and ensure all students can participate.
The New Era of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Is Digital and Personal
With just a few clicks, supporters can now reach their friends, families, and followers through email, social media, and mobile apps.
Participation + Purpose: 13 Ways to Strengthen Your CSR Program
Too many workplace giving programs struggle with low engagement and unclear results.
From First Gift to Forever: 16 Strategies to Grow Recurring Donors
Learn how to motivate donors with giving tiers, subscriptions, matching gifts, and incentives.
10 Trending Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Questions
How do you run an effective peer-to-peer event when social media tactics and donor expectations change constantly?
7 Must-Have CRM Features for Nonprofits
This guide breaks down the must-have features (and a few often-overlooked ones) that help you build stronger relationships, streamline operations, and grow with confidence.
Fundraising Event Project Management Template
Enter your fundraiser event date and the template will automatically suggest milestones for each step.
180+ Fundraising Ideas for Schools and Child-Centered Nonprofits
Between rising costs and tighter budgets, fundraising plays a bigger role than ever in supporting childhood programs, nonprofits, and schools.
7 Fundraising Event Planning Mistakes
In this playbook, we’re sharing 7 event planning lessons from our fundraising experts.
Charity Auction Project Management Template
Enter your charity auction date and the template will automatically suggest milestones for each step.
Pride Month Playbook for Workplace Giving
Planning a workplace-giving campaign for Pride Month is a fantastic way to champion the LGBTQ+ community.
Master Toolkit for Increasing Workplace Giving Participation
Running a workplace giving program? Effective communication is make-or-break for driving high participation rates.
ApproveForGood: Donation Requests Done Right
1400 resorts, restaurants, amusement parks, and professional sports teams use FrontStream to manage tens of thousands of corporate donation requests.
8 Mistakes You're Making with Your In-Kind Donation Process
Non-profits request in-kind donations every way they can. Read “8 Mistakes” to improve your in-kind donation and sponsorship request process.
Ultimate Playbook on Workplace Volunteering Programs
In this comprehensive playbook, we cover everything you need to run a successful workplace volunteering program.
A Corporation's Guide To Employee Engagement
Employee engagement isn't just about attitudes in the workplace: it can have a serious impact on a company's bottom line.
Why Your Company Needs a CSR Program
Businesses that empower their employees to donate and volunteer improve their reputation, inspire loyalty, and even improve the financial bottom line.
A Nonprofit's Guide to Corporate Matching
Too many charities and nonprofits overlook corporate matching programs, and leave money on the table.
10 Ways to Diversify Nonprofit Fundraising
From virtual events to creative digital engagement, there are more opportunities than ever to connect with donors and make a greater impact.
Nonprofit's Guide to Donor Personas
Take the mystery out of your targeted messaging and personalize your charity’s communications.
Say Goodbye to Fundraising “Ask” Shyness
Megan Jusczyk, co-founder of the For Kids’ Sake Foundation, shares her formula for empowering peer-to-peer supporters.
A Nonprofit's Guide to Suggested Donation Amounts
Research shows that offering donors a choice of giving levels on a donation form will significantly increase the overall average donation size.
A Nonprofit's Guide to the Giving Season
Learn how to use the busy end of year season to create fundraising urgency, build viral buzz, and inspire more donations.
5 Underutilized Strategies to Fundraise Before, During, and After Your Charity Gala
Raise more funds before, during, and after your next gala with these expert tips.
9 KPIs to Track Donor Engagement
Explore the key performance indicators (KPIs) nonprofits should use to evaluate impact and engage donors on a deeper level.
How to Build a Monthly Giving Program
Monthly giving programs increase the number and size of donations you receive each year.
How to Source Items for Your Charity Auction
Need more items for your charity auction? We've compiled 101 creative item ideas.
A Nonprofit’s Guide For Event Cancellation Contingency Planning
Learn how to create a contingency plan so you nonprofit can fundraise even if your event is cancelled.
Auction Item Pricing Calculator
Track past and present items + revenue to ensure you're offering the best to your supporters. Take the guesswork out of orchestrating impactful auctions.
4 Checklists Every Auction Planner Needs
Get organized for your next fundraiser with our bundle of planning checklists.
The Ultimate Guide To School Fundraising
School fundraising auctions are an important part of the school year, bringing students, teachers, parents, and the community together.
10 Secrets for a Successful Charity Auction
This guide explains 10 essential steps to plan, promote and manage a successful charity auction.
A Nonprofit’s Guide for Hosting a Hybrid Fundraiser
See the 11 steps to start planning your own hybrid event.
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Over 31,000 nonprofits & schools have trusted FrontStream to power their galas, peer-to-peer events, charity auctions, and online fundraisers.
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