Fundraise for disaster relief today

Raise emergency funds quickly when they’re needed most.

Preparing for disaster

It's vital to plan ahead so you have the tools you need when the unexpected happens.

Create a disaster recovery plan that includes critical operations, communication details, funding options, and more.
Identify key personnel to cover various response areas - outreach, volunteering, fundraising, etc.
Research fundraising tools now so you understand what to use in the case of an emergency.

Disaster relief fundraising tools

With every disaster, there aren't just new needs that arise - there are also people who want to help. These fundraising tools make it easier to raise the emergency funds you need for disaster relief quickly, while also giving others a chance to show their support.

Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding campaigns unite donors towards a common goal - in this case, funding your disaster relief needs. Share impact stories, post critical updates, email campaign subscribers, and more to encourage emergency fundraising gifts.

Begin Crowdfunding

Peer-to-Peer

Peer-to-peer campaigns are ideal for spreading awareness beyond your current audience. Mobilize your top supporters to become advocates for your organization through personal emergency fundraising pages to share with their friends and family.

Start a Peer-to-Peer campaign

Text-to-Give

Put the power of giving in your supporters' hands with text-to-give. By sending a text, donors receive a direct link to your giving page, making this method of fundraising ideal for sharing during a television broadcast, a donation drive, or a fundraising event.

Launch Text-to-Give

Event Ticketing

Whether you plan to charge for your fundraising event or not, you may be looking to offer tickets. Donorbox Events makes it easy to build custom ticket sales forms with sales deadlines, tax-deductible amounts, ticket quantity limits, and more.

Host an Event

Success stories

Watch how Donorbox organizations put top-of-the-line fundraising tools and resources to use during emergency situations and for humanitarian relief, raising critical funds using innovative approaches.

Maya’s Hope - An Emergency Fundraising Success Story

Growing Hope with Text-to-Give | Hydrating Humanity and Donorbox

Nova Ukraine & Donorbox: People, Passion, Impact!

Ideas for providing disaster relief

When it comes to providing relief and assistance during emergency situations - from natural disasters to pandemics to war, and beyond - nonprofits are the true heroes. You step up when times are tough and do whatever it takes to help those affected by disasters.

That’s why Donorbox provides the tools listed above - to help you swiftly and effectively help others in any situation. Need inspiration on how to put them to work? Here are a few ideas to help you get started.

Host a fundraising campaign

Perhaps the first thing that comes to your mind during a disaster relief situation is money - and for good reason. Funding is needed to back just about any project! There are many types of campaigns you can use to quickly raise emergency funds.

Plan an event

Whether in-person or virtual, fundraising events can be very effective during and following catastrophes. People want to gather to support those affected by the disaster and are often willing to give physical gifts, such as food, clothes, or personal care items, and make monetary donations.

Spread awareness

One of the most powerful ways anyone can help during a disaster is to spread awareness about the situation. Use your social media channels, email marketing, and even direct mail to share updates and news as well as ways people can help.

Offer resources

Beyond physical and monetary necessities, there are many other needs that are just as important. Think about what your organization could provide access to, from grief counselors to rescue vehicles to teams of volunteers ready to help in any way.

Sell merchandise

Many supporters will want to help spread awareness for your cause, and one easy way to do that is with a t-shirt. You can create t-shirts, or other merchandise, that raise money for the disaster relief effort through a simple eCommerce site like Shopify.

Additional resources

Looking for more disaster relief fundraising ideas that will help you help others in times of great need? We’ve got you covered! Check out these resources.