Are you planning your organization’s next dog walk or mutt strut peer to peer fundraising event? Small and medium-sized organizations face even more significant challenges than their larger colleagues: tighter budgets, less staff, and limited time. Every minute saved for your (or unfortunately wasted) dog walk or mutt strut becomes even more valuable to each team member … Read more
Switching to a New Peer to Peer Fundraising Platform has Never Been Easier Many nonprofits already have a peer to peer fundraising platform. Typically, the peer to peer system is a part of a more extensive, integrated donor management system. The primary benefit of an integrated approach is data management. But many integrated peer to peer … Read more
What is a read-a-thon? Students pledge to read a certain number of pages or hours when they sign up. Donors pledge to give a fixed amount or an amount based on the finally tally of pages or minutes read. Once the reading deadline passes, students enter the total number of pages or minutes they’ve read … Read more
Peer to peer fundraising primarily comes in three forms: Proprietary Event Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Crowdfunding We see the long-term benefits of the proprietary event and DIY peer to peer fundraising as unsurpassed. Furthermore, these are the primary ways to develop a branded and sustainable campaign, one that can become the centerpiece of your organization. Peer to Peer … Read more
Is your school planning it’s next jog-a-thon or walk-a-thon? Looking for an online fundraising software for your school? Small and medium-size schools face even greater challenges than their larger colleagues. Tighter budgets, less staff, yet very important missions and disappearing time. Every minute saved for your school jog-a-thon or walk-a-thon becomes even more valuable to … Read more
Peer to peer fundraising is a great opportunity for non-profit organizations to raise donations from a wider pool of donors. Both proprietary events and do-it-yourself (DIY) campaigns peer-to-peer fundraising democratize philanthropy. To maximize this opportunity organizations need a checklist when evaluating peer to peer fundraising software One individual fundraiser can raise more money for your … Read more
In a hyperbolic world, math is your best friend in determining the future of your event fundraising strategy. This is especially true in the area of whether to continue your event offline, with a generic platform or invest in peer to peer fundraising software. The math shows both older donors are giving more online and … Read more
If you are organizing a walk-a-thon or a pledge fundraiser to raise money for your organization, here are reasons you should not charge a registration fee. Eliminate all barriers to participation By their very nature, pledge events put donors and volunteers in charge of raising money. Making the task of raising money as easy as … Read more
Peer-to-peer fundraising six feet apart can breed innovation! With so many peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns out there, nonprofits must create campaigns and experiences that stand out from the crowd. Why not use the current public health crisis to do just that? Create a new VIRTUAL peer-to-peer fundraising event Make a list of all the things your … Read more
The bikeathon is a clear winner when it comes to selecting a successful peer to peer fundraising campaign type. Organizations of all sizes run bikeathons with overwhelming success. Bikeathon participants are more dedicated and loyal and raise more overall compared to other event types. Bikeathons not only range in size but creativity as well. Bikeathon … Read more
Walk-a-thons are successful fundraisers that satisfy the unique needs of both donors and fundraisers, looking for low-stress fundraising and giving options. As donors and fundraisers, there are three simple truths we both can rely on: If you are a donor, you have already decided to give. If you are a fundraiser, you have already decided … Read more
Incentives significantly impact a Peer to Peer Fundraising Campaign by increasing participation, fundraising, and retention when done well. Incentives come in many forms. Products: A top fundraiser in a ride receives a bicycle or gear donated to the event. Branded/Promotional Materials: Fundraisers can earn SWAG for raising money. Cupids Undie Run (www.cupidsundierun.org #cupidsundierun) does a great job with … Read more