There's a lot of things that need fixing in the world right now. Whether it's lack of access to resources or lack of love for our neighbors, we can all agree the world needs more selfless service.

For generations, the mission trip has been a way that communities gather together to serve another community out of love, humility, and generosity. Though only a few people may go directly to help, many generous donations sustain the mission and aid the workers in serving the community.

That desire to help and serve others is quite a moving thing. Still, we can understand how the idea of raising the funds you need to help and serve others can look like another daunting mountain to climb.

We've come up with 7 fundraising ideas for you to fund your next service project or mission trip.

The world of nonprofits is a constantly-changing world of people. It's critical to continuously grow, evolve, learn, and improve yourself and your skills. Whether you're a development professional or hold another nonprofit job, you're responsible for building people up, empowering them to transform the world, and helping them see that change happen.

It's an inspiring—and sometimes overwhelming—task! Sometimes you need some inspiration yourself. Or perhaps you're looking for a new perspective or strategy to address an old problem.

We've assembled ten TED Talks to help you refine your donor relationships, increase motivation, and refine your leadership tactics to yield a greater influence on the world.

How amazing would it be if your donors saw a color or an image and immediately thought of your organization or mission? That is successful branding at work.

When we think of Nike we picture award winning athletics, professionalism in sport, determination to succeed, a trusted company with trusted products- and of course, we picture the Swoosh™. This is a brand. It is consistency in marketing a company identity.

Branding isn’t something only large corporations and big name nonprofits can have. In fact, we’re here to let you know that not only is developing a trusted brand possible for your nonprofit, it’s necessary!

But, don’t worry! You don’t need to have all the resources of Nike to make this happen. We’ve got some tips to help you develop a branding strategy for your nonprofit.

Technology may change, but mail will likely be with us forever. After all, there's no need to reinvent the wheel. In fact, direct mail appeal letters can develop your donor relationship in ways that social media falls short.

Printed appeal letters are tangible, empathetic, and powerful touchpoints with your supporters that inspire them to partner and give to your cause. Or at least that's what your appeal letters SHOULD be doing for you.

In this article, we're going to break down a few elements of what makes a great appeal letter, what moves donors to donate, and some tips on how to improve your letters. But if you're feeling writer's block, don't worry; we've got a few samples of fundraising letters to inspire you.

Charity auctions are a great way (dare we say, one of the best ways) to fundraise and expand your donor base. Hear us out: you get valuable donor information, donors feel engaged and excited with the thrill of the bid, and at the end of the night, all go home satisfied they gave to your cause.

The cherry on top is that silent auctions easily translate to online silent auctions. That means you can still engage with your donors and spice up your nonprofit’s fundraising opportunities despite the virtual constraints of a global pandemic.

In this article, we’ll share some ideas, tricks, and best practices mostly for online silent auctions. But if you’re in an area that has reopened, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered with in-person auction ideas, too.