As charity organizations, we’re used to making appeals for money. So much so, that our appeals become routine. It’s important these requests don’t turn mundane – you need the funds and you need to your donors to feel compelled to give.

If you think your fundraising events and possibly your strategy have become stale and predictable, it’s time to shake it up for 2016. Here are some unique ways to raise money:

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.

From the Twist to the Whip-Nae-Nae, a dance-a-thon is a great way to engage donors of all ages. No matter the theme or the decade, a dance-a-thon can be just the event to bring new supporters to your organization. As with any event, it’s important you are incorporating ways to drive visibility for your sponsors.

Corporate sponsors are highly valuable relationships for nonprofit organizations. If you’re in charge of corporate partnerships, you know the importance of fostering these vital connections. So how do you entice them to join your cause or increase their support? A great way is to provide added value for corporate sponsors by increasing their visibility in your fundraising campaigns and events.

Events are a vital revenue source for many charity organizations. If you want to meet your fundraising goal, every detail is important. Logistics can make or break a charity event, but so can the way you incorporate the “ask.” Don’t leave it to chance. Use our checklist for success when you’re planning your next fundraising event.

Charity golf tournaments can be great fundraisers for many organizations. With much of the overhead costs donated, nonprofits especially can earn much-needed funds with these tournaments. People don’t mind paying money for a fun afternoon of golf.

These events are also an effective way to fortify partnerships with sponsors. As you plan your event, consider this important question:

How are we making our participants aware of the corporate sponsorships on the day of the event?