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The November NewsletterFundraising tips from GoPledge 5 Ways Your Community Supports Your Fundraiser Beyond Donating At the end of a school or team fundraiser, the first thing most people ask is, “How much did we raise?” It’s an important number.

Next Time When a fundraiser ends, it’s tempting to check it off the list and move on.

The weeks leading up to Thanksgiving and the winter holidays offer a natural opportunity to bring your community together around a shared goal. For schools, sports teams, bands, and youth organizations, a holiday fundraiser can help support the programs and experiences students look forward to in the months ahead. The challenge is that this season fills up quickly. Between school events, travel, performances, and family celebrations, organizers need a fundraising plan that respects everyone’s time.

Fundraising can feel overwhelming, especially for busy school administrators, coaches, booster clubs, and youth organization leaders balancing countless responsibilities. The good news? Most fundraising challenges are not caused by a lack of support. They are usually caused by a few common mistakes that can easily be corrected. Whether you are planning your next campaign or looking to improve results, here are five fundraising mistakes to avoid. Table of Contents Setting an unclear goal Waiting to promote the campaign Asking only once Making it difficult

Fundraising can feel overwhelming, especially for busy school administrators, coaches, booster clubs, and youth organization leaders balancing countless responsibilities. The good news? Most fundraising challenges are not caused by a lack of support. They are usually caused by a few common mistakes that can easily be corrected. Whether you are planning your next campaign or looking to improve results, here are five fundraising mistakes to avoid. Table of Contents Setting an unclear goal Waiting to promote the campaign Asking only once Making it difficult

School Fundraising Analytics: How to Use Data to Improve Fall Fundraising Campaigns Decoding Your Fundraising Data for Smarter Fall Campaigns The hallways are quiet, the yearbooks are signed, and summer break has officially arrived. For school administrators, PTA leaders, booster

GoPledge Features: The Benefits of Digital Fundraising for Schools and Teams The Benefits of GoPledge’s Digital Fundraising Features Fundraising for your school, sports team, or youth organization shouldn’t feel like a second full-time job. Traditional fundraisers often come with paperwork,

Year-End Fundraising Ideas: How to Fuel the Final Push Before the Finish Line Fueling the Final Push to the Finish Line! April is the month when the calendar starts moving fast. Between postseason tournaments, final performances, end-of-year celebrations, and graduation

National Volunteer Month Fundraising Ideas | Work Smarter, Give Bigger Work Smarter, Give Bigger: Your Guide to National Volunteer Month Fundraising April is National Volunteer Month, a time to celebrate the people who give their time and energy to strengthen