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Our #WishListWipeout rolled into Texas yesterday, where Donorbox’s Ryan Matthews and Jesse White were excited to give back to our nonprofit partners at the Yellow Bike Project. 🚲 Yellow Bike works to get more bikes on the streets of Austin by teaching mechanics and repair at free community workshops, donating bikes to youth and adults in need, and facilitating reuse. They’ve refurbished over 1,100 bicycles, donated 700+, and diverted 18 tons of steel, aluminum, and rubber from landfills. There are always more bikes to fix and more potential cyclists who need them, and it’s the support of volunteers and donations that sustains their important programs. 💛 Ryan and Jesse delivered bikes and helmets to help stock up for the holidays and got to see the Yellow Bike team in action. One final stop remains on our Wish List Wipeout. Any guesses?

Curious about the “Chipotle approach” to appeals? Ryan Matthews explains how it can inspire year-end giving in The Lead Pastor. Hint: it’s all about choice.

Exciting update: Donorbox has joined the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) as its newest data partner! 📊 As the sector’s leading benchmark initiative, FEP provides actionable data that helps nonprofits understand what’s shaping philanthropy today. When fundraisers have access to trusted insights, they can make decisions that meaningfully grow generosity. Contributing to this project helps further enhance vital reports. We’re proud to partner with FEP, along with the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global) Foundation for Philanthropy and GivingTuesday. To learn more and explore the most recent trends, read the Q3 press release linked below ⬇️

As colder weather sets in, animals in shelters need care and comfort. 🐾 That’s why our #WishListWipeout took us to the Humane Society of Forsyth County. HSFC is a no-kill, adoption-guarantee facility that provides compassionate care for every cat and dog until they’re placed in a loving home. Over the years, they’ve helped more than 30,000 animals find their forever families. To help support the animals and their Pet Food Pantry, Annie Swart and Lindsey Bower stocked up on essentials from HSFC’s donation wish list, including pet food, chew toys, and cleaning supplies. After delivering the items, they got to tour the shelter and say hello to furry friends. 🐕 Follow along as we share more moments of joy through giving back! 🎁

Heading into the new year, recurring donations remain one of the best ways to bring stability and resilience to your fundraising. Are you ready to grow your monthly donor base in 2026? 📘 Check out our guide for step-by-step guidance to elevate your pitch, build donor loyalty, and transform one-time gifts into consistent contributions that fuel your cause year-round. Get tactical tips and a free, printable checklist to help you strengthen relationships, increase donor retention, and create a sustainable foundation for your organization’s future. Link in comments 🔗

Too many nonprofits treat “founder syndrome” like a character flaw, then act shocked when the mission stalls. Brittan S. of Donorbox made the uncomfortable point to Julia C. Patrick & Wendy F. Adams, CFRE today. . . it’s often a governance and systems issue—control, unclear lanes, and silence—until staff disengage and donors start pulling back. Take a peek at Brittan's wise words: https://lnkd.in/gimP4uv5 If your #board structure concentrates power, year-end stress will expose it. Want stability in revenue and talent? Build guardrails: succession planning, executive coaching, and consistent board-staff communication!!

Your supporters already trust PayPal. Now, they can use it to give to your cause quickly, securely, and conveniently. 💛 92% of donors surveyed say PayPal is one of the fastest ways to give.* Paired with Donorbox OmniGive – our most donor-friendly donation form yet – it’s the ultimate way to supercharge your online fundraising and turn more website visitors into supporters. Make generosity feel effortless. Upgrade your donation checkout experience with PayPal + Donorbox today: https://lnkd.in/gih6wRtU * Logica Research, commissioned by PayPal, January 2024. Logica Research online study among a sample of nonprofit donors from US, UK, CA, and AU who made a monetary donation in the last 3 months to qualify. 3,872 completes total, around 1,000 in each market (but 817 in CA). Study was fielded April 29, 2024–May 14, 2024.

Starting to think about your fundraising strategies for 2026? Brittan S., our Fundraising & Growth Coach, has 7 predictions for which trends will take center stage next year. 🔮 Her new blog post covers questions like: • Why are smaller, community-rooted events connecting better with supporters today? • Which type of donor touchpoint can triple donation amounts? • How can communities help shape programs, not just support them? • What practical ways can AI help nonprofits work smarter in 2026? If you’re curious about what’s ahead so you can plan accordingly, this is a great place to start. 👉 See the trends: https://ow.ly/kjuz50XJPfT

If Giving Tuesday felt quiet, don’t worry, December still holds so much potential. This week, Jena Lynch and Brittan S. are sharing simple ways to reconnect with donors, how to read the signals behind your results, and small changes to make that can spark stronger giving this month. This episode is a grounded, data-driven conversation for fundraisers looking for clarity as they close out the year. Listen now and get your December back on track ➡️ https://ow.ly/rWxp50XItkE