Launching a corporate fundraiser can be a daunting task. However, with some strategic planning and integrating into your employees’ every day activities, you can drive major results for your target organization.

If you’re looking to launch an online fundraiser, you likely have a good understanding of why tapping into digital activities raises more money. Unfortunately, there are many charities that miss an incredible opportunity to bolster their fundraising campaigns because they aren’t tapping into digital avenues.

There are few things better than Krispy Kreme doughnuts. A large percentage of the uBack team grew up in North Carolina, and we know the value of the Hot Doughnuts NOW! light and those awesome doughnuts. In fact, there’s likely not a Krispy Kreme fundraiser out there we wouldn’t support.

A doughnut fundraiser can be a great way to earn money for your organization. Integrating it with a mobile app platform can make it even better. Here are three benefits of setting up mobile app giving capabilities before you launch your Krispy Kreme fundraiser.

How many times have you walked out of the grocery store and looked up to see the cutest 5-year old girl in pigtails asking you to buy some cookies? We all love supporting kids and their organizations. Whether it's their school, scouting troop, sports team, dance team, or the roller derby club – who doesn’t mind spending a few bucks to help out a child’s cause? Having bought our fair share of cookies and cookie dough, we’ve given the cookie fundraiser a lot of thought. Here are five things you should do before you launch one of your own.

What would make people all over the country, even the world, dump buckets of ice on their heads and then post videos of their soggy selves online for everyone to see? The answer: A worthy cause, tons of peer pressure, and the momentum of a viral online phenomenon.

If you’re in charge of a nonprofit organization, you’re busy. You work tirelessly and often pour your heart into the causes you support. We know. It’s not easy. That’s why finding the right partner to help your organization move the needle is a critical component of your success. We believe the single best way to raise more money for your organization now and in the future is to enable digital technology, specifically with a mobile giving app. 

Who doesn’t love a popcorn fundraiser? At uBack, we love a good snack, and we love helping out great organizations. It’s hard to say no to cute kids asking for needed funds. The problem with these fundraisers is you are often left snagging cash during check out because you have none on you. You may not even want the popcorn and would rather give the group cash. Or, you are trying to find your checkbook (that you never use) to give $20 for the popcorn. The problem is you really want to help the child’s organization, but the actual fundraiser leaves you frustrated and less likely to give.

There’s a better way.

Here are five things to know before you launch your popcorn fundraiser.

Finding repeated and recurring donation channels is often a challenge for nonprofit organizations. If you want to impact your cause not just once, but on a continual basis, you need a way to generate funds on a continual basis. Without an effective way to retain crucial revenue streams, it can create a fire drill to drive donations when there’s an urgent need or a critical gap.

There’s a reason texting has become such a popular way of communicating. It’s easy, inexpensive, and it doesn’t clutter our kitchen counters. It’s the same with mobile banking. The ease of depositing money in your account makes it hard to go back to paper statements and deposit slips.

One of the most cumbersome parts of charitable giving, for both the donor and the organization, is gathering and providing tax receipts. For nonprofit organizations, it’s a constant process to thank people for giving their hard-earned money. The good news is if you have tons of thank you notes and receipts to send, it means you are receiving lots of donations. Keeping up with all the communication, however, can have you feeling like you’re in the middle of a never-ending wedding. You appreciate every gift, but your hand hurts from writing so many thank you notes and your spouse isn’t helping.