Rachel Ayotte

Transform casual followers into committed donors with simple, proven strategies that feel authentic—no complex systems or expensive tools required.

Discover current grant opportunities specifically designed for Black organizations, businesses, students, farmers, artists, and more.

Compare the top silent auction software platforms by features, pricing, pros, cons, and more to find the best fit for your nonprofit event.

Learn why donors go quiet—and how Givebutter Plus can help keep them coming back stronger than ever.

Plan, promote, and pull off your next a-thon fundraiser with less stress—featuring proven ideas, real examples, and tools that make signups smoother for everyone.

Capture your supporters’ attention and encourage them to take action with impactful flyers for fundraisers. Discover what to include, our best advice, and 10 free templates you can quickly customize and send.

Take the stress out of donor acknowledgment with this guide to writing and sending the perfect donation receipt. Plus, get started with a free 501c3 donation receipt template.

Mobilize your school community to help raise the funds you need with this step-by-step guide to donation request letters for schools. Plus, download three school donation letter templates to help get you started.

Everything you need to know about P2P fundraising, including some of the best peer-to-peer fundraising ideas and examples from real changemakers like you.

Build stronger donor connections using these best practices and donation thank you letter examples, plus get a free thank you for your donation letter template.

Discover the best ideas for silent auction gift baskets that will excite your bidders and help you host your most successful fundraising event yet.

Don’t let past donors slip away—re-engaging them is easier and more valuable than finding new ones. Here’s how to bring LYBUNT and SYBUNT donors back.

Looking for a Constant Contact alternative? Discover everything you need to know about the best email marketing software for nonprofits—and find the perfect fit for your organization.

Looking to create a donor stewardship plan that creates long-lasting relationships with your community? Start off strong with these best practices and template.

One-size-fits-all fundraising doesn’t work. Learn how to create a donor segmentation strategy that boosts engagement, retention, and donations.

Learn how to calculate your donor retention rate and discover the top five ways to keep supporters coming back year after year.

Wondering if your nonprofit needs a donor database? Learn why it matters and how to choose the right one for your organization.

Did you know that over 26 million people work for matching gift companies? Make sure you and your donors know about these ten large corporations that match employee donations.

Discover why and how nonprofits use Zapier’s automation features and explore a list of seven alternatives for creating workflows that save your organization time and streamline your fundraising tasks.

Wondering how to host a golf tournament fundraiser? We’ve got everything you need to succeed in eight steps, plus five ways to raise more and spend less.

Gratitude is about more than just good manners. Learn how to create a donor acknowledgment letter that creates a connection—and helps your nonprofit stand out from the crowd.