Looking for a fresh way to fundraise for your school, booster club, or nonprofit? A mahjong fundraiser is simple to organize, light on budget, and big on community. What makes mahjong such a great fundraising vehicle? It naturally draws people in. Whether you’re hosting in a cozy living room or a bustling community center, the game’s social nature and broad appeal make it easy to attract players. It’s accessible to newcomers, exciting for seasoned fans, and a welcome change from the usual auction or gala. Plus, it’s budget-friendly and easy to scale, an ideal match for organizers who want big results without a significant investment.
Nonprofits
5 Must-Have Fundraising Tools for Successful Organizers
Are you a fundraiser organizer who feels stuck in a frustrating cycle of manual payment tracking and endless follow-ups? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. Here’s the good news: Over the past few years, the fundraising landscape has seen a big shift in a positive direction when it comes to collections and communication. Many modern fundraising tools, like digital payment collections, are available today that can turn once-challenging processes into a streamlined, stress-free experience.
Top 10 Fundraising KPIs Every Organizer Should Track
Congratulations, you just wrapped up your organization’s biggest fundraising event of the year. The energy was amazing, people seemed engaged, and you collected a decent amount of funds. But here’s the million-dollar question (literally): how do you know if it was actually successful? Did you meet your fundraising KPIs (key performance indicators)? It’s one thing to rally your community and run amazing events, but it’s a whole separate ballpark when it comes to measuring real success. That’s where fundraising KPIs come to the rescue.
How to Create a Nonprofit Fundraising Plan
Every successful nonprofit campaign starts with a clear and actionable fundraising plan. Whether you’re a seasoned organizer or just stepping into the world of community fundraising, having a well-crafted plan in your pocket is a must-have asset to help you achieve your financial goals and make a truly meaningful impact. So, what is a fundraising plan, and how can you incorporate one into your overall fundraising strategy?
Penny Wars: The Ultimate Fundraising Competition
At Cheddar Up, we’ve seen thousands of creative fundraising ideas cross our platform, but few spark as much excitement and friendly rivalry as a good old-fashioned penny wars competition. In this post, we’ll walk through what penny wars are, why they work so well, and how to run one successfully, with a modern twist that makes them even more effective.
Waitlist app for business and nonprofits: Turn ‘Sold Out’ Into Success
Picture this: Your annual fundraising gala sells out in 48 hours, but by event night, you notice near-empty tables and several more empty seats scattered around the room. Last-minute cancellations and no-shows could have easily been replaced with new attendees! This is where a waitlist app for business and non-profit fundraisers really comes in handy.









