Freebies For Nonprofits: Fundraising Templates & More

Silent auction rules & guidelines

This rules sheet template has sample language for laying out the do's and don'ts for your silent auction participants.

Silent auction bid sheet template

Free printable silent auction bid sheet template & tips on starting bids, bid increments, and when to switch to digital mobile bidding to raise more.

Silent auction donation request letter

Customize these free email and letter templates to ask businesses for silent auction donations and get your requests out the door faster.

Help guide for bidders

Learn how to bid in a Givebutter auction by registering and setting up a profile, browsing and placing your bids, and paying for the items you’ve won!

Plan your next big fundraising event

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Nonprofit event planning checklist

Download your customizable event planning checklist to keep your fundraising event on track.

Golf tournament fundraiser checklist

Plan a successful charity golf tournament with this free 8-step checklist covering budgets, sponsorships, registration, event-day logistics, and follow-up.

School event planning checklist

Plan your next school event without the chaos using this 8-section checklist for PTO/PTA leaders, school staff, and parent volunteers.

Telethon run of show template

Keep your nonprofit telethon on track with this free run of show template, including a pre-broadcast checklist, timed segment plan, donation asks, and post-event follow-up.

Event registration form template

Create a smoother sign-up process with this free nonprofit event registration form template, including essential fields, custom questions, and setup tips.

Church event planning template & checklist

Plan your fundraiser with this free church event planning template, featuring a 12-week countdown, budget planner, volunteer roles, and day-of checklist.

Belonging-first fundraising event guide

Learn how to how to plan events that build connection, inspire community, and raise more for your cause with this 5-step guide.

Pledge cards

Free pledge card templates nonprofits can customize for events, campaigns, and appeals—designed to capture commitments clearly and simplify follow-up.

Fundraising event invitations

Save time writing invites with three templates that cover a wide range of fundraising events.

Nonprofit event budget template

Plan and track every dollar of your fundraising event with this free, customizable budget template.

Fundraising gala invitations

We've thought of everything that you should include on your gala invite—so you don't have to!

Cookbook

Whisking up workflows: Event season cookbook

Discover how to automate your event workflows and ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

Attract and retain donors

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Donor engagement plan

Create a step-by-step donor engagement plan to inspire loyalty and reach supporters beyond your existing base.

Playbook

The GIVE Study playbook

Learn how GOSUMEC Foundation doubled recurring donors & nearly doubled revenue with a relationship-first model. Get the free playbook to replicate the process.

Fundraiser promotion checklist

Stay on track toward your fundraising goal with a channel-by-channel promotion checklist and 30-day campaign schedule template.

Donor thank-you letter templates

Download free donor thank-you letter templates for first-time, recurring, major donor, and year-end giving. Customizable in minutes.

School newsletter template

This free school newsletter template has 8 plug-and-play sections parents actually read, in a calendar-first format that's ready to duplicate every week.

Donor communications plan

Streamline your donor outreach with a free donor communications plan! Download our customizable template to engage supporters and strengthen relationships.

Donor cultivation plan template

Map out your full donor cultivation plan with this free template, covering donor tiers, touchpoint cadences, ask planning, and post-gift stewardship.

Giving Tuesday text message templates

Download 10+ free Giving Tuesday text message templates for every campaign phase—save-the-date, launch, matching gifts, final-hour, and thank-you.

Gen Z donor engagement checklist

A step-by-step checklist to help nonprofits engage, convert, and retain Gen Z donors through P2P fundraising, recurring giving, & impact storytelling.

Donor phone call scripts & templates

Download free donor phone call script templates for phonathons, thank-you calls, recurring gift asks, and lapsed donor outreach.

Moves management guide

This guide has all the moves for strong donor stewardship and retention (and customizable templates!).

Welcome email series

Build a strong foundation from the start with this template for welcoming new supporters, which includes sample language for three different emails.

DAF donor outreach email

Let your supporters know just how easy Givebutter makes it to give with donor-advised funds.

Donation request letters

Five freebies in one! These templates are your guide to writing solid donation requests of all kinds.

Annual appeal letter templates

Download Givebutter's free annual appeal letter templates to craft a compelling ask, segment your donors, and raise more from your annual campaign.

Donor acknowledgment letter

Download a free donation acknowledgment letter template that’s IRS-compliant, customizable, and easy to automate with Givebutter.

Year-end appeal letter template

Download free year-end appeal letter templates for every channel (email, direct mail, text, social, and website), plus a step-by-step writing guide.

Pledge reminder letter

Encourage your supporters to fulfill their donation commitments with this customizable pledge reminder template, perfect for email, direct mail, or both!

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Matching donation templates

Download 11 free matching donation templates to request matching gifts, thank match partners, and promote matching opportunities to your supporters.

School donation letters

Secure more donations and sponsorships for your school with three customizable letter templates.

Lapsed donor letter

Reengage LYBUNT and SYBUNT donors with our free, customizable lapsed donor letter template.

Leveraging your LinkedIn

Make the most of your LinkedIn with this quick and easy strategy guide, including 14 content prompts for time-strapped leaders!

Giving Tuesday emails

Download 7 free Giving Tuesday email templates for every stage of your campaign. Customize each template and engage more supporters with confidence.

Giving Tuesday appeal letter

Need some inspiration for your Giving Tuesday appeals? Hit the ground running with two easy Giving Tuesday letter templates.

Grant funders email outreach

Five easy-to-use email templates to spark conversations with grant funders

Raffle prize donation request

Download your free raffle prize donation request letter template to secure raffle items and boost your next fundraising event.

Text messaging best practices

Get nonprofit text messaging best practices, timing tips, compliance basics, and ready-to-use templates for donation appeals, events, and follow-up.

New member welcome packet

Create an inviting onboarding experience with this free membership welcome packet that you can customize in minutes.

Volunteer recruitment checklist

A step-by-step volunteer recruitment checklist to help nonprofits attract, organize, and follow up with volunteers without missing a step.

Volunteer signup sheet

Download a customizable volunteer signup sheet template with fields for contact info, availability, and role preferences.

Upgrade your fundraising campaigns

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Peer-to-peer fundraising toolkit

Learn how to make the most of Givebutter's free tools and knock your next P2P campaign out of the park.

Church donation letter templates

Write better church donation letters with five free, customizable templates for annual appeals, building campaigns, youth fundraisers, thank-you letters, and tax receipts.

Youth sports sponsorship letter template

Free youth sports sponsorship letter template with a customizable sponsorship package table. Personalize it in minutes and start securing sponsors.

Sports team donation request letter

Download a free, editable sports team donation request letter template. Customize it in minutes and start raising money for uniforms, travel, and more.

Food drive planning checklist

Plan your food drive from start to finish with this free checklist for setting goals, rallying volunteers, collecting donations, and reporting your impact.

Annual fundraising plan

Create your annual fundraising plan with this free downloadable, customizable template.

Calendar

Nonprofit fundraising calendar

Create a nonprofit fundraising calendar in minutes with this free, customizable template. Map out donor groups, goals, activities, and budgets month by month.

Calendar

Nonprofit content calendar

Download a free nonprofit content calendar template to plan emails, social posts, SMS messages, blogs, and campaign updates by channel, pillar, and status.

Corporate sponsorship request letter

Impress prospective corporate sponsors using this sample language you can customize for your next nonprofit fundraiser.

Nonprofit grant proposal

This free, fillable grant proposal template gives you the full structure with prompts and examples for every section.

Raise $1K in 30 days

A step-by-step guide to bringing in your first $1K in donations with Givebutter in just one month. You can do it!

Toolkit

Giving Tuesday toolkit

Download a free Giving Tuesday toolkit packed with planning templates, checklists, and best practices to help your nonprofit plan a successful campaign.

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Giving Tuesday social media kit

Download a free Giving Tuesday social media kit with a campaign planner, post timeline, sample captions, branding guide, and platform tips.

Year-end giving checklist

Download the free year-end fundraising checklist for nonprofits. Plan your Q4 campaign with step-by-step tasks, timelines, and donor engagement tips.

Summer fundraising checklist

Whether your fundraising heats up or cools off in the summer, there are tons of ways to set yourself up for a successful fundraising future.

Corporate sponsorship proposal

A step-by-step template your nonprofit can use to craft a winning sponsorship proposal for businesses big and small.

Corporate sponsorship thank you letter

Build connection with your corporate sponsors and express your gratitude using this easy thank you letter template.

Using the power of Habit Design

Fundraising expert Mallory Erickson walks you through how to use Givebutter to build and strengthen habits that enhance donor relationships

Monthly giving outreach templates

Bring in consistent donations all year round using free monthly giving outreach templates for direct mail, email, social media, and more.

Guidebook

Recurring giving crash course workbook

A step-by-step guide for creating a monthly giving program and recurring donation strategy for your nonprofit

Rapid response outreach

Download free email templates designed to help nonprofits quickly raise funds and communicate urgent needs during crises and unexpected events.

Worksheet

P2P platform buyer's guide

Use this free peer-to-peer fundraising platform checklist to compare features, evaluate fit, and confidently choose the right tool for your next campaign.

Fundraising strategy template

Download a free nonprofit fundraising strategy template to connect your mission, budget, and revenue goals in one clear, actionable plan.

Giving Day toolkit

Plan and launch your most profitable Giving Day yet with this customizable workbook.

Donation form optimization checklist

A step-by-step checklist to optimize your nonprofit’s donation form for higher conversions, more recurring gifts, and a better donor experience.

Matrix

Fundraising opportunity scoring matrix

A free, editable scoring matrix to help nonprofits prioritize the right fundraising channels with confidence.

Fundraising readiness checklist

Assess your nonprofit’s fundraising readiness across 5 key areas—from legal compliance to infrastructure and strategy.

Streamline your nonprofit operations

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Nonprofit budget

What goes into a nonprofit budget? Use this editable sample budget to start building your own

Toolkit

How to automate your nonprofit

Save hours with Givebutter Plus automations: workflows, tasks, reports, and data hygiene.

Nonprofit resume template

An ATS-friendly nonprofit resume template with prompts for your professional summary, skills, quantified bullet points, and volunteer experience.

Nonprofit cover letter template

A customizable cover letter template with hooks, mission alignment, & closing CTAs.

Board member application template

Use this free board member application template to screen candidates and set fundraising expectations from day one.

CRM data migration checklist

Get a free CRM data migration checklist for nonprofits. Audit, clean, import, and verify your donor data with step-by-step tasks for each phase.

Nonprofit CRM onboarding checklist

Set up your nonprofit CRM with a free 7-step checklist for defining goals, configuring fields, creating segments, connecting tools, and training your team.

Tracker

Grant management tracker

Track nonprofit grants, reporting requirements, spending deadlines, owners, and status with this free grant management tracker.

Nonprofit accounting cheat sheet

Download this free checklist to track funds, stay compliant, and simplify nonprofit accounting.

Nonprofit bookkeeping template

Stay organized and audit-ready with this free nonprofit bookkeeping template and guide.

Nonprofit chart of accounts

Set up your nonprofit chart of accounts with this free, customizable template and sample.

Nonprofit financial management checklist

A simple nonprofit finance checklist to help you budget smarter, manage cash flow, stay compliant, and build long-term financial stability.

Nonprofit balance sheet template

Free nonprofit balance sheet template with step-by-step instructions and a completed sample to help you track assets, liabilities, and net assets.

Financial statements template

Download your free nonprofit financial statements template with all 4 core statements and pre-built formulas.

Raffle rules checklist

Follow this raffle checklist to stay compliant before, during, and after your event.

Board member orientation checklist

Run a thorough board member orientation every time. Free checklist covering handbook prep, fiduciary duties, fundraising expectations, and more.

Tracker

Nonprofit analytics tracker

Track donor retention, average gift size, recurring donor share, and cost per dollar raised with this free nonprofit analytics tracker for board reports.

Tracker

Fundraising metrics tracker

Automatically calculate 15 fundraising metrics, compare benchmarks, and create a board-ready summary with this free nonprofit fundraising tracker.

Nonprofit database cleanup checklist

Audit and clean your donor data with a free nonprofit database checklist for merging duplicates, standardizing records, and maintaining data hygiene.

Nonprofit marketing plan

Streamline your nonprofit marketing strategy and keep your team aligned with this customizable nonprofit marketing plan template.

Nonprofit communications plan

Boost your outreach with a nonprofit communications plan that walks you step-by-step through campaign creation.

Nonprofit strategic planning

Create your own nonprofit strategic plan with a free template that includes every section you need to succeed.

Nonprofit business plan template

Set yourself up for success with this quick template for creating a business plan for your nonprofit.

Nonprofit social media strategy plan

Download our free nonprofit social media strategy template and learn how to build a sustainable plan that drives engagement and giving.

Worksheet

The perfect nonprofit pitch

Craft a concise and compelling pitch for your organization or campaign with this fill-in-the-blank style worksheet.

Nonprofit startup checklist

Start your own nonprofit with clarity and confidence using this complete checklist.

Nonprofit development plan

Accelerate your nonprofit's growth with a free, all-inclusive development plan template.

Pledge agreement

Create your own pledge agreement with this simple, customizable, and nonprofit-friendly template.

Cookbook

Whisking Up Workflows

This Givebutter Plus cookbook includes nine easy recipes for time-saving automation and seamless donor engagement.

Nonprofit annual report template

Download a free nonprofit annual report template with sections for your mission, financials, outcomes, and donor recognition, ready to customize in Google Docs.

Nonprofit treasurer report

Free treasurer report template to track income, expenses, and cash flow—clear, customizable, and perfect for nonprofit transparency.

AI for nonprofits guidelines

Set smart, simple boundaries for AI use at your nonprofit with this free downloadable guide!

Nonprofit membership rules

Create clear, compliant membership rules with this free, customizable template for nonprofits.

Nonprofit social media policy

Set clear roles, guidelines, and values for your team’s online presence with this free nonprofit social media policy template.

Nonprofit audit checklist

Use this checklist to prepare for a financial or compliance audit, with handy tasks to check off as you go.

Board meeting agenda template

Run more productive board meetings with a free, customizable nonprofit agenda template.

Board member agreement template

Create your own nonprofit board member agreement with this free template.

Discover time-saving tools

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Random number generator wheel

Use a free random number generator wheel to pick winners fast and fairly for raffles, giveaways, and prize draws.

Random group generator

Free random group generator that splits any list of names into pairs, trios, or custom groups in seconds—no login or spreadsheets required.

Team name generator

Get unique team names instantly with our free AI team name generator. Describe your group, pick a vibe, and find creative name ideas in seconds.

Online quiz maker

Turn any topic into a ready-to-use quiz in seconds. Choose your difficulty, question type, and number of questions, then get your questions instantly.

Seating chart maker

Create a seating chart for your classroom or event in seconds. Add your names, choose your tables, and generate a complete seating arrangement instantly.

Calculator

Fundraising efficiency ratio calculator

Calculate your nonprofit’s cost per dollar raised and compare fundraising efficiency across campaigns, channels, and years with this free calculator.

Generator

Mission statement generator

Use a free AI mission statement generator to create custom mission and vision statements for your business or nonprofit.

Generator

Donation receipt generator

Create professional, tax-ready donation receipts in minutes. Use our free generator to enter your details and download a clear, accurate receipt.

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Generator

Test grade percentage calculator

Use a free test grade calculator to instantly calculate percentage scores and grades from total questions and incorrect answers.

School name generator

Randomly generate a school name based on a custom naming style (modern, historical, nature themed, and more).

Spelling worksheet generator

Generate free printable spelling worksheets, test sheets, and crosswords in seconds with our AI spelling generator.