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Kate Romain

Nonprofit Content Writer

Bio

Kate is a writer with a background in education and marketing who loves helping organizations tell meaningful stories. She earned her Master’s in Biography and Creative Nonfiction from the University of East Anglia. She has since worked as a professional writer, creative writing workshop facilitator, and program manager at a nonprofit hospital. In her spare time, you can find her at a figure drawing class, knitting a pair of socks, or reading a good book.

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Kate Romain

Mr Butter in a school auction

How to run a school auction fundraiser (with real campaign examples)

Learn how to run a successful school auction fundraiser in five simple steps, with real-world examples and prize ideas your community will love.

How to run a school auction fundraiser (with real campaign examples)
Mr Butter attending a school carnival

30+ school carnival ideas for games, food, & fundraising

Learn how to organize a school carnival with a go-to list of classic carnival games, food favorites, activity stations kids will love, and fundraising tips—all in one helpful guide.

30+ school carnival ideas for games, food, & fundraising
Mr Butter cheering in spirit week

25 spirit week ideas your whole school will love

Discover 25 fun, inclusive spirit week ideas for every school, plus easy ways to turn each theme into a fundraiser.

25 spirit week ideas your whole school will love
Mr Butter showcasing a upward graph

How to run a church capital campaign: 3 phases & real examples

Discover how to launch a church capital campaign that raises more for your church in three simple phases, featuring real examples to inspire you.

How to run a church capital campaign: 3 phases & real examples
Mr Butter as athlete supporting sports teams

How sports teams & booster clubs raise more with Givebutter

An honest look at how sports teams, booster clubs, and youth leagues use Givebutter—what it does, what it doesn't, and how to get started.

How sports teams & booster clubs raise more with Givebutter
Mr Butter as a graduate in front of their school

How real schools, PTAs, & booster clubs raise more with Givebutter

An honest look at how PTAs, PTOs, booster clubs, and K–12 schools use Givebutter. Learn what it does, what it doesn't, and how to get started.

How real schools, PTAs, & booster clubs raise more with Givebutter
Mr Butter showing support to a foundation

See how real foundations run galas, tributes, & more on Givebutter

An honest look at how family, memorial, and private foundations use Givebutter—what it does, what it doesn't, and how to get started.

See how real foundations run galas, tributes, & more on Givebutter
Mr Butter in front of a church

How churches & other faith-based orgs make the most of Givebutter

Learn why so many churches and faith-based organizations are powering their fundraising with Givebutter, including real church campaign examples.

How churches & other faith-based orgs make the most of Givebutter
Mr Butter exploring church softwares

The best church software by category: ChMS, accounting & online giving

We've rounded up the best church software across ChMS, accounting, and online giving to help you build a tech stack that fits your ministry's needs and budget.

The best church software by category: ChMS, accounting & online giving
Mr Butter learning about online giving for churches

Online giving for churches: 4 best platforms & how to set them up in 2026

Compare the top 4 online giving platforms for churches, including pricing, features, and who it’s best for, and learn 6 simple steps to set up your online giving platform.

Online giving for churches: 4 best platforms & how to set them up in 2026
Mr Butter exploring church websites

8 best church websites of 2026 (& what makes each one work)

From temples to ministries, we've rounded up 8 church websites doing it well, including design elements, content, and giving tools worth borrowing for your own.

8 best church websites of 2026 (& what makes each one work)
Mr butter exploring best event attendance tracking tools

8 best event attendance tracking tools for nonprofits (2026)

Compare the best event attendance tracking software for nonprofits, including platforms that connect donor data to your CRM, support QR code check-in, and manage multi-session events.

8 best event attendance tracking tools for nonprofits (2026)
Mr Butter looking at nonprofit event budget

Nonprofit event budget: How to plan & track every dollar

Learn how to plan a profitable fundraising event with a step-by-step guide and a free downloadable event budget template.

Nonprofit event budget: How to plan & track every dollar
Mr Butter holding a raffle ticket with a pricing tag

How to price raffle tickets: Formula & real nonprofit examples

Stop guessing at how to price raffle tickets. Calculate the right price with a simple formula, common price points by raffle type, and bundle pricing strategies that help you raise more.

How to price raffle tickets: Formula & real nonprofit examples
Mr butter learning the difference between a silent auction and a raffle

Silent auction vs. raffle: Which fundraiser is right for you?

Silent auctions and raffles are both popular fundraisers, but they’re not interchangeable. Below, we compare revenue potential, planning effort, legal considerations, and more. 

Silent auction vs. raffle: Which fundraiser is right for you?
Mr Butter exploring the best online raffle sites for nonprofits

6 best online raffle sites for nonprofits [2026]

Not every raffle platform is built for nonprofits. Here's an honest comparison of the best raffle sites and apps—including standout features, pricing, and what sets each platform apart.

6 best online raffle sites for nonprofits [2026]
Mr butter showcasing how to run a 50/50 fundraiser

How to run a 50/50 raffle fundraiser: A step-by-step guide for nonprofits

Discover how 50/50 raffles work, why they're a low-cost fundraising option, and the steps to running your own—plus real nonprofit examples.

How to run a 50/50 raffle fundraiser: A step-by-step guide for nonprofits
Mr Butter explaining how to run a tricky tray fundraiser

How to run a tricky tray (penny social) fundraiser

Learn how to host an engaging and profitable tricky tray raffle, from securing prizes and setting ticket prices to promoting your event—plus real nonprofit examples.

How to run a tricky tray (penny social) fundraiser
Mr Butter joining a reverse raffle

How to run a reverse raffle that keeps everyone in their seats

Learn how reverse raffles work, when to use them, and how to run an engaging and profitable reverse raffle with examples from real nonprofits.

How to run a reverse raffle that keeps everyone in their seats
Mr Butter explaining nonprofit raffle rules

Nonprofit raffle rules: What to know before you sell your first ticket

Learn common raffle rules, whether raffles are legal in your state, and the steps to run a compliant raffle—plus a free downloadable raffle rules checklist.

Nonprofit raffle rules: What to know before you sell your first ticket
Mr Butter learning how to do a raffle

How to do a raffle online in 11 steps (& real nonprofit examples)

Discover how to host a raffle online in 11 simple steps, from staying compliant to securing your prizes and stewarding donors—including real nonprofit online raffle examples.

How to do a raffle online in 11 steps (& real nonprofit examples)