Looking for innovative strategies and powerful tools to effectively fundraise and inspire donors to give more generously? In this article, I’ll share 10 easy ways to raise money for your nonprofit.
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The latest report by Giving USA shows that Americans gave $617.20 billion to charity in 2025, up 5.7% from 2024. Even though fundraising can feel daunting, donors are still giving.
If you’re wondering how to raise money for your nonprofit, I’m here to help.
Below, I’ll share 10 ways to raise more funds for your mission.
To effectively raise money for your nonprofit, create a secure donation page that’s up to date and on-brand. Use an intuitive fundraising platform that simplifies the process.
Best practices for creating a donation page:
Bonus resource: Find more best practices in this blog post.
See how the Forest History Society includes branded colors, a goal meter, and visuals on their Donorbox-hosted donation page:
Create a Branded Donation Page
Check out this article to learn how to get started with Donorbox.
Pro tip: Since half of the American population spends approximately 5-6 hours on their smartphones daily, ensure your donation page is mobile-friendly.
57% of donors are enrolled in a recurring giving program, highlighting a clear opportunity for your nonprofit to raise sustainable funds and increase donor retention.
Recurring donations give your donors a hassle-free way to support your cause and provide you with a consistent, predictable source of income. Add recurring giving intervals to your donation form so donors can sign up quickly and easily.
A subtle upgrade ask is another fantastic way to transform your one-time donors into long-term supporters.
Donorbox’s Recurring Donation Upsell feature enables Pro and Premium users to gently nudge one-time donors to become recurring supporters right from the donation form.
9 out of 10 donors who upgrade using Recurring Donation Upsell stick around long enough to surpass their original one-time gift amount.
Bonus resource: Download this free guide to learn how to build a solid base of recurring supporters.
Since 84% of U.S. consumers prefer using self-service kiosks, setting up a donation kiosk on location or at fundraising events is one of the best ways to raise money as a nonprofit.
Best practices for setting up a donation kiosk:
Use donation kiosk software like the Donorbox Live™ app to transform your tablet or smartphone into a giving kiosk for quickly accepting cashless gifts in person. Send instant receipts to donors, and collect valuable supporter information to strengthen relationships.
Donorbox Live users see an average 35% increase in donations when pairing it with online fundraising.
Watch this video testimonial to learn how the Riley Rocks Foundation raised $100,000 at their annual charity gala with Donorbox Live™ – Kiosk:
Studies show that regular communication with donors can increase revenue by 41.5%. Stewarding your donors helps them feel connected to your mission and inspires them to give again and again.
A nonprofit CRM offers many benefits, enabling you to build lasting donor relationships while effectively tracking donations and amplifying your outreach.
Seamlessly integrated into the Donorbox fundraising platform, Donorbox CRM helps you build stronger donor relationships while increasing your fundraising through impactful, data-driven outreach.
Learn more about Donorbox CRM and join the waitlist.
Host a fundraising event like a gala, community potluck, themed fun run, or dance-a-thon to raise funds and engage your community.
Sell tickets to your event to help meet your annual fundraising goal.
Pro tip: Raise more money for your nonprofit by placing donation kiosks at events. Set them up in high-traffic areas – like the entrance of your event – to collect cashless donations from attendees.
Organizations have already raised more than $36M with Events and $3M with Donorbox Live.
A crowdfunding campaign is a great way to raise funds for urgent projects, such as a new facility, brand-new equipment, mission trips, or renovation work.
This popular nonprofit fundraising type raises an average of over $9,000.
Best practices for crowdfunding campaigns:
Pro tip: Look for a fundraising platform that makes it easy to create a crowdfunding page, post dedicated updates on a separate tab, add a donor wall to build social proof, and include social media buttons.
See how Black Girls Code surpassed their $500,000 fundraising goal using Donorbox Crowdfunding:
Raise More with Donorbox Crowdfunding
Bonus resource: Learn how to create a conversion-optimized crowdfunding page in this blog post.
Encourage volunteers, donors, friends, family, and board members to advocate and fundraise for your cause with peer-to-peer fundraising.
Supporters share your campaign in their networks so it reaches people it otherwise wouldn’t have, elevating your fundraising potential.
Bonus resource: Not sure how to start a peer-to-peer campaign? Check out this step-by-step guide to get you going.
Businesses with corporate social responsibility programs devote resources to improve the communities they operate in. This often creates opportunities for nonprofits to seek out sponsorships or partnerships.
If you have an upcoming event, program, or initiative that might appeal to a corporate funder, solicit event sponsorships or in-kind donations in exchange for free marketing.
Membership programs help your nonprofit secure a predictable revenue, create a loyal community of donors, and offer member-only benefits.
Bonus resource: Here’s everything you need to know about running a successful membership program.
Download this free resource for 11 proven strategies to secure more donations for your nonprofit.
There are many ways to raise money for your nonprofit. Take your time to build a strong giving program over the long term.
Donorbox offers a comprehensive suite of fundraising features and donor management tools that empower nonprofits like yours to fundraise smarter and increase your impact.
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Some ways to raise money for your nonprofit include:
Fundraising platforms like Donorbox make it easy for donors to quickly sign up for recurring giving from your donation form. Donors can easily manage their recurring donation plans at any time via the Donor Portal. Choose from seven recurring intervals and include up to four on your donation form.
Lindsey Bower is a writer, content strategist, and nonprofit consultant. She specializes in helping nonprofits craft compelling messaging for websites, blogs, social media, and email marketing, with a strong focus on SEO and AEO strategy. With a background in fundraising and membership management, she knows firsthand what it's like to juggle priorities and wear many hats in the fast-paced nonprofit world.
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