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Strategies, ideas, and insights to help your program raise more — from people who've been in the stands and behind the podium.

Strategy

Why the Best Fundraisers Start Weeks Before the First Ask

Most students dread fundraising because they don't have a compelling reason to share. The fix isn't a better script — it's a better reason. Here's how to build one.

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Incentives

Zero-Cost Incentives That Actually Work (Plus the 3-Phase Framework Behind Them)

The best incentives don't cost anything. Students are motivated by social recognition, competition, and humor far more than a gift card.

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Events

The Anatomy of a Great Fundraising Kickoff Event

Most of your donations will come in the first 72 hours. A great kickoff creates a wave that carries for weeks. Here's the anatomy of one that works.

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