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20 Online Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits in 2026

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: September 10, 2026

Online fundraising is critical to nonprofit growth in 2026 and beyond, as supporters look for new, unique ways to engage with your organization that bypass physical limitations. The convenience and reach of online fundraising is unmatched, which provides unlimited new opportunities for nonprofits to reach new audiences and significantly increase donations.

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5 Strategies to Engage DAF Donors

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: September 10, 2026

Have you been hearing more about Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) lately?  You’re not alone—they’ve become a major force in charitable giving. In 2023, DAF assets topped $250 billion. That’s nearly double their total a decade ago, and it’s a fortune ready to be distributed to nonprofits!

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‘Tis the Season….to Find More Monthly Donors

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: October 25, 2024

Nonprofits are gearing up for their busiest season. After all, most nonprofits raise most of their money in the last quarter of the year! So why would we think it’s smart to ask you to add another item to your packed to-do list?

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Apple Pay and Recurring Donations

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 16, 2025

We all love the ease with which we can tap our phones to buy groceries or pay a bill. Apple Pay has taken the consumer world by storm, making it faster and easier to zip through lines and pay for items quickly.

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Unleash the Power of Recurring Giving

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 31, 2024

Nonprofits realize that a healthy sustainer program is the smartest way to build the foundation of a growing and successful organization. However, navigating regulations and ambiguity around donation acceptance, processing, stewardship, and retention can confuse even the most sophisticated fundraiser.

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A Data Revolution? Growing Nonprofits Embrace Data-Driven Decision Making

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 10, 2024

Growing nonprofits are increasingly being asked by donors and stakeholders to demonstrate their effectiveness and quantify their impact. This trend reshapes how nonprofits operate, communicate value, and fulfill their missions. It’s bigger than just collecting numbers and watching trends—it’s about transforming raw data into insights that can drive change.

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9 Expert Donor Retention Tips For Long-Lasting Support

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: August 18, 2026

Nonprofits know they need to attract new donors to increase fundraising and grow their mission, but an equally important (and beneficial) task is keeping the donors you already have. After all, keeping a donor is easier and less expensive than recruiting a new one.

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