When most development professionals think of winter fundraising, their minds go directly to year-end giving drives and holiday-themed fundraising events. While those are significant parts of fundraising during that time of year, there are many other opportunities to fundraise successfully throughout the winter season, not just during the holidays.

In fact, the months after the holidays can be quieter (as far as events and distractions go), leaving more space for your nonprofit's events to garner attention from current and potential donors.

We know the challenge of fundraising during winter. Before the holidays, your team is deep into year-end giving campaigns. After the holidays, you're ready to take a break. Here are some fun and easy fundraising events that will help you build on your year-end giving momentum and make the cold winter months a hot fundraising season for your nonprofit.

Fall is such a wonderful time of year. The crisp autumn air, beautiful turning leaves, snuggly blankets and sweaters, and of course pumpkin spice and apple cider! Whether it’s gathering your donors around a football tailgate party or bringing families together for a pumpkin carving party, this time of year is filled with opportunities to gather, make memories, and celebrate. As a development professional, you can capitalize on how much people love the autumn season for your fundraising efforts!

Even though you and your team might be distracted by the ramp-up to year-end fundraising, don’t overlook the potential of fall fundraising events and opportunities leading into the holidays. If you’re a bit stumped on some unique and effective fall fundraising ideas, have no fear! We’ve rounded up some tried and tested ideas for you!

As a nonprofit professional, you’ve seen how organizations rely on the benevolence of their donors for most of their funding. After all, fundraising is how you’re able to pay your staff and drive your mission forward.

Nonprofit fundraising campaigns are more than just raising cash for your cause. They’re also about helping your organization form relationships with donors, secure recurring support, and recognize the generous members of your community. This increased visibility can lend itself to even greater fundraising opportunities as time goes on.

Summer has begun! Your donors are likely dreaming more about long days at the beach and less about another zoom meeting.

Is that a problem for your fundraising goals? Not one bit! While summer is not commonly thought of as a banner fundraising season, we think we’ve unlocked some tips and tricks to get people to attend your fundraising events and start donating.

Food is powerful. Eating is a very social activity that brings people together, helps people make fond memories, and so much more. And, everyone has to eat. So, fundraisers that involve food are usually very popular and successful.

Whether you're into pie-eating contests or fancy dinner parties, there's a food fundraiser for every type of audience! Since the Girl Scouts seem to hold the lion's share of the cookie fundraising market, we rounded up some great food-oriented fundraising ideas that any nonprofit can host.