Knock your online raffle and lottery programs out of the park

Donations from supporters are what keep your nonprofit or charity alive and functioning. With the unprecedented changes in how people work, live, and donate after the pandemic, having a great online presence...

May 11, 2022

The Donate Button: Best Practices and Tips to Stay Ahead in the Fundraising Game

In the 80s and early 90s, ‘internet’ was a strange word. A few decades later, it’s horrifying to think what the world would be like without the internet. But all that is history now. The new buzzword these days...

April 20, 2022

Cryptocurrency Donations: Your Questions Answered

If people don’t know anything about your organization, you won’t get enough donations, and you won’t fulfill most of your charitable goals. This, then begs the question—how do you spread your message...

March 30, 2022

Press Releases for Nonprofits: Format, Samples, and Templates

Not many fundraising strategies are as great as online charity raffles at bringing in plenty of revenue while operating on a budget. But when it’s your first time hosting these raffles, it’s easy to get caught up...

March 9, 2022

The Do’s and Don'ts of Hosting an Online Raffle Fundraiser

The widespread usage of the internet and mobile devices has deeply influenced how nonprofits raise funds, making it easier than ever before for them to connect with donors. For years, we have been...

March 7, 2022

Fundraising 101: Running a Hybrid Fundraiser with Raffles and Sweepstakes

Located in the Kenora District of Northwestern Ontario, Canada, Dryden is a four-season town with a diverse restaurant and shopping scene, and over 200 service clubs and community groups...

March 2, 2022

Delivering Remarkable Results with Online 50/50: How DRHC Raised Over a Million Dollars

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March 2, 2022

6 Tips to Find Corporate Partners for Your Next Fundraiser

Contributions are the lifeblood of a nonprofit or charitable organization. And when it comes to your mission and your ability to drive serious change, every dollar counts. Corporate giving makes up a large portion...

Data proves that without a robust email marketing strategy in place, your charity may be leaving a big portion of its donations on the table. A few years ago when the world witnessed the social media boom, experts were...

February 28, 2022

7 Tips to Format Promotional Emails

The fundraising and donor engagement landscape has changed considerably over the last decade. Analytics tools and the data available today allow charities and nonprofits to develop...

February 23, 2022

How to Use Data and Analytics to Strategize For Your Next Fundraiser

Writing great emails is important. But how can they make a difference if no one is reading them? Around 35 percent of people decide whether an email is worth their time based solely on...

February 21, 2022

6 Tips to Craft Interesting Subject Lines for Nonprofit Fundraising Campaigns

Running a nonprofit is a lot like taking part in a competitive sport—there are plenty of challenges to stop you from fulfilling your goals. One good example of such a challenge was the COVID-19 pandemic. It has...

February 16, 2022

Nonprofit Fundraising in a Post-Pandemic World

Email is without a doubt one of the best ways to sell just about anything online. Research makes it clear that for every $1 spent, email can generate up to $42 (4200% return on investment). This is why...

February 14, 2022

How to Write Emails Reiterating Final Deadline for Ticket Sales

When it's time to brainstorm ideas on how to increase revenue in a nonprofit, the focus is on the various fundraising methods at your disposal. But always remember this—if fundraising is the most important activity...

February 9, 2022

7 Ways to Thank Your Donors, Partners, and Well-Wishers

In most nonprofit organizations, plans and strategies rarely change. The norm is usually to adopt strategies from the previous years, tweak a few things and call it a day. But if you are like most successful...

February 7, 2022

A Stepwise Approach to Analyze Fundraising Campaigns

The younger generation is the future. And while your charity may be thriving on the donations of older generations, Millennials and Gen-Z definitely warrant your attention because they...

February 2, 2022

5 Ways to Attract Younger Donors for an Online Nonprofit Fundraiser

Early bird ticket sales offer a great opportunity to create a preliminary cash flow prior to your fundraiser. It also simplifies planning and budgeting. Writing emails the right way when announcing early bird ticket sales...

January 31, 2022

How to Write Emails Announcing Early Bird Ticket Sale

Clear goals are instrumental in centring fundraisers around results. Without them, it is difficult to see if you are succeeding. It may seem obvious, but many charities and nonprofits don’t have concrete goals...

January 26, 2022

How to Define Fundraising Goals and Objectives

One of the biggest growth areas in fundraising in recent years is charitable gaming and raffles. Given its potential and fast-paced adoption, it is vital to understand the local regulations that govern...

January 24, 2022

Online Charitable Gaming and Raffles in Massachusetts

With a great balance of low cost, easy implementation, and wide appeal, charitable gaming can be a great idea for any nonprofit. As a fundraiser, events such as raffles and sweepstakes represent a great means of...

January 21, 2022

Online Charitable Gaming and Raffles in Ohio

Online raffles are one of the easiest and fun ways to attract an audience, raise funds, and grow your donor database. While setting up the raffle is straightforward and stress-free (especially if you partner with...

January 19, 2022

How to Write Emails for an Online Raffle Launch

Charitable gaming events like raffles are some of the best ways to raise both awareness and money for an organization. With a great balance of low cost, easy implementation, and wide appeal...

January 19, 2022

Online Charitable Gaming and Raffles in Florida

The 50/50 online charitable raffles are one of the most fun and easy fundraisers to organize, set up, and run. When done right, they can lead to great results in terms of donor engagement and financial returns...

January 17, 2022

Fundraising with 50/50 Online Raffles: 5 Things You Should Know

Charitable gaming presents a good means of raising funds and awareness for an organization. As a fundraiser, events such as raffles and sweepstakes represent a great balance of low cost and far reach. Few things can drive...

January 17, 2022

Online Charitable Gaming and Raffles in Alberta

One of the most important things you need to do right in your organization is communication. Great communication is what will make donors believe in your cause and donate more money. And one of the best...

January 13, 2022

How to Write Emails to Promote Your Online Fundraiser or Raffle

Running an online charity raffle, while great, can be tricky to set up, especially if you are seeking national or global reach. This is where sweepstakes come in. They work just as great as raffles—they are easy...

January 12, 2022

Fundraising with Online Sweepstakes: 5 Things You Should Know

To raise money, you need to spend money. The more you spend, the more you raise, right? Wrong. Enter Catch the Ace, an online charity raffle that's low-cost to run and yet brings in a great return on investment (ROI)...

January 10, 2022

Fundraising with Catch the Ace: 6 Things You Should Know

You can’t grow as a nonprofit if your donor database is stagnant or declining. According to Bloomerang, the cost of continually getting new donors can be 50 to 100 percent more than the amount you collect from them...

January 5, 2022

6 Ideas to Grow Your Donor Database

Charitable gaming represents a great chance to raise funds and awareness for an organization. As fundraisers, events like raffles or sweepstakes can be a great balance of low cost and far reach. Few things...

January 3, 2022

Online Charitable Gaming and Raffles in Manitoba

Saying thank you to your donors for their contribution does a lot more than just expressing gratitude for their benefaction. It helps build a solid relationship that can potentially result in many more donations...

December 30, 2021

6 Ways to Thank Your Donors

Charity gaming can be one of the best ways to raise awareness of an organization while also raising money for a worthy cause. Events like raffles and sweepstakes can be an effective blend of low cost and...

December 28, 2021

Online Charitable Gaming and Raffles in Utah

The Charitable Giving Report 2020 found that online giving grew 20.7% in 2020. This upward movement has been the trend for the last couple of years. And it surely isn't reversing anytime soon. But since most nonprofits...

December 23, 2021

10 Nonprofit Donation Page Best Practices

Despite the ongoing pandemic and a slow economic recovery, it has been a fantastic year for us at Ascend! Many nonprofits, charities, and foundations sought to leverage the power of...

December 21, 2021

[2021 Roundup] 10 Posts on Charitable Gaming-based Fundraising that You Shouldn’t Miss!

COVID-19 has forever changed the dynamics of fundraising. What used to be a primarily offline industry—powering forward through galas, dinners, and events—now thrives on online...

December 20, 2021

Fundraising through Online Charitable Gaming: 3 Key Takeaways for Nonprofits

Charitable gaming events like raffles are some of the best ways to raise both awareness and money for an organization. With a great balance of low cost, easy implementation, and wide appeal...

December 16, 2021

Online Charitable Gaming and Raffles in Tennessee

One of the most notable tools shaping the charitable sector is the internet. It has transformed philanthropy—influencing how nonprofits communicate with donors and raise funds. In this article, we will look at...

December 14, 2021

Online Fundraising Statistics Nonprofits Need to Know

You may have heard of the terms non-profit and not-for-profit thrown around casually and used interchangeably. It is often assumed...

December 10, 2021

Difference Between a Nonprofit Organization (NPO) and a Not-For-Profit (NFP) Organization

With a great balance of low cost, easy implementation, and wide appeal, charitable gaming can be a great idea for any nonprofit. As a fundraiser, events such as raffles and sweepstakes represent a great...

December 8, 2021

Online Charitable Gaming and Raffles in Kansas

Raising more money isn't just about driving as many people as you can to your donation page; it’s also about converting them to donors. Not everyone who will land on the page will give. This is why it's important...

December 6, 2021

6 Tips to Increase Your Donation Page Conversion Rate

Charitable gaming presents a good means of raising funds and awareness for an organization. Online fundraising events such as raffles and sweepstakes represent a great balance of low cost and...

December 3, 2021

Online Charitable Gaming and Raffles in Nevada

The year 2020 and 2021 is testament to the resilience of the nonprofit and charity sector: they successfully navigated the challenges posed by COVID-19, adopted imaginative solutions, and moved...

December 1, 2021

5 Nonprofit Fundraising Trends for 2022 and Beyond

Charitable gaming presents a good means of raising funds and awareness for an organization. As a fundraiser, events such as raffles and sweepstakes represent a great balance of low cost and far-reach...

November 29, 2021

Online Charitable Gaming and Raffles in Quebec

Consistent, efficient, and successful fundraising is the driving force for any nonprofit or charity. Most nonprofits are ambitious with achieving their annual goals and revenue targets. But the real question is...

November 26, 2021

How to Set Nonprofit Fundraising Goals that Lead to Desirable Outcomes

Statistics suggest that approximately one-third or 30% of all annual charitable donations occur in December. This is why year-end fundraising campaigns are crucial; they offer the opportunity to...

November 24, 2021

4 Ways to Promote Your Year-end Giving Campaigns

Charitable gaming presents a good means of raising funds and awareness for an organization. As an online fundraiser, events such as raffles and sweepstakes represent a great balance of low cost and...

November 22, 2021

Online Charitable Gaming and Raffles in New York

Over the years, charitable giving has witnessed a transformation and online donations have steadily grown in popularity. According to the Charitable Giving Report, in 2020, online giving in the...

November 19, 2021

5 Online Fundraising Ideas for GivingTuesday That Will Attract and Retain Donors

Nonprofits have spent most of last year and the majority of this year finding creative ways to raise funds online. This involved launching innovative virtual events such as charity streaming or virtual races...

November 18, 2021

10 Success Metrics to Measure an Online Fundraising Campaign

In the nonprofit space, online charitable gaming is gradually gaining popularity—mainly due to the ease of implementation, low cost, and high returns. However, this doesn’t mean you can adopt a...

November 17, 2021

4 Ways to Supercharge Your Online Gaming-based Fundraiser

With a great balance of low cost, easy implementation, and wide appeal, charitable gaming can be a great idea for any nonprofit. As a fundraiser, events such as raffles and sweepstakes represent a great means...

November 15, 2021

Online Charitable Gaming and Raffles in North Carolina

Digital fundraising is on the rise. According to the Blackbaud Institute’s 2020 Charitable Giving Report, online giving grew by 20.7% compared to the previous year, a trend that was accelerated due to...

November 12, 2021

7 Winning Strategies for Year-end Online Charitable Fundraising

For any organization that depends on donations, having a secure and well-functioning payment processor is key. Asking for donations is already a lot of work. The last thing you want is...

November 10, 2021

Payment Processors for Nonprofits: What Are They and Why You Need One

Charitable gaming events like raffles and bingo are some of the best ways to raise both awareness and money for an organization. With a great balance of low cost, easy implementation, and wide appeal...

November 8, 2021

Online Charitable Gaming and Raffles in Indiana

Having the right ticket pricing strategy is a crucial part of your online fundraiser’s success. It is one of the factors that can drive higher sales for your fundraiser, and help you meet (and even exceed) your...

November 5, 2021

6 Ticket Pricing Tips for Your Online Fundraiser

With over 1.5 million registered nonprofits in the United States (U.S.), standing out among donors is challenging. Most donors receive dozens of emails, phone calls, and in-person pleas asking for...

November 3, 2021

5 Ways Gaming-based Fundraising Can Expand Nonprofit Reach

Charitable gaming presents a good means of raising funds and awareness for an organization. As a fundraiser, events such as raffles and sweepstakes represent a great balance of low cost and far-reach...

November 1, 2021

Online Charitable Gaming and Raffles in Ontario

In the early days of starting a charity or nonprofit when you only have a few dozen supporters, it is easy to have more personalized communication with each one of them. But as your nonprofit grows...

October 29, 2021

How to Segment Donors: Tips for Nonprofits

For many nonprofits, one of the most important activities at the end of each fiscal year is the creation of a fundraising calendar for the new year. Not only can it help you hit your fundraising...

October 27, 2021

How to Plan an Annual Fundraising Calendar for Your Nonprofit

Charitable gaming can be a fantastic tool for cost-effective fundraising while driving community engagement. With a great balance of low cost, easy implementation, and wide appeal, charitable gaming can...

October 25, 2021

Online Charitable Gaming and Raffles in Virginia

The year-end giving season presents the single biggest opportunity for a nonprofit to generate revenue for a financially robust year. According to Double the Donation, 30% of annual giving happens in...

October 22, 2021

Year-end Fundraising Strategy for Nonprofits: 5 Tips for Success

2020-21 has been a challenging period for most nonprofits. With the shift to online, many organizations struggled to keep up and evolve their fundraising initiatives. As we near the year-end, if you’re...

October 20, 2021

5 Ways to Prepare Your Technology for Year-End Fundraising

Charitable gaming is one of the most popular ways for groups to raise both money and awareness. Representing a great balance of low cost, easy implementation, and wide appeal charitable gaming events can...

October 18, 2021

Online Charitable Gaming and Raffles in Kentucky

Every year, come December, the holiday season (also known as the “giving season”) reinvigorates our sense of kindness, compassion, and generosity towards our fellow humans. People feel motivated to give...

October 15, 2021

5 Fundraising Ideas for the Holiday Season

For any virtual fundraiser to be a success, you need adequate planning. And budgets are integral to the entire process of planning. Since online fundraising is a relatively new concept, you may be...

October 13, 2021

6 Budgeting Tips for a Nonprofit Virtual Fundraiser

As a fundraiser, events such as raffles and sweepstakes represent a great balance of low cost and far reach. Charitable gaming presents a good means of raising funds and awareness for an organization...

October 12, 2021

Online Charitable Gaming and Raffles in New Jersey

What if you didn’t have to worry about the donation irregularities and could solely focus on fulfilling your mission and vision? A nonprofit thrives on the generosity of others. Therefore, encouraging...

October 8, 2021

A Nonprofit’s Guide to Receiving Recurring Donations

As an organization that relies on donations, you want to ensure that your funds are contributing to the cause as much as possible. Seeing the impact of their donation...

October 6, 2021

6 Ways for Nonprofits to Increase Fundraising ROI with Online Charitable Gaming

Charitable gaming presents a good means of raising funds and awareness for an organization. As a fundraiser, events such as raffles and sweepstakes represent a great balance of low cost and far-reach...

October 4, 2021

Online Charitable Gaming and Raffles in California

Online charity raffles are a great and effective way to donate to causes that are close to your heart. Americans’ generous contributions amounting to approximately $471 billion in...

September 30, 2021

How to Identify Legit Online Charitable Raffles and Weed Out Scams

Charitable gaming can be a fantastic tool for cost-effective fundraising while driving community engagement. With a great balance of low cost, easy implementation, and wide appeal, charitable gaming can...

September 28, 2021

Online Charitable Gaming and Raffles in Texas

Virtual fundraising events such as raffles and sweepstakes are a fun and exciting way to raise money for a cause. For many nonprofits, the pandemic was a key catalyst in the adoption of gaming-based...

September 23, 2021

A Nonprofit’s Guide to Setting Up an Online Raffle with Ease

Charities across the globe face a reckoning. Pandemic lockdowns have shuttered in-person donor events, draining charities’ coffers...

September 21, 2021

How to Launch a Nationwide 50/50 Raffle: Ascend Fuels Team Canada’s Olympic Ambitions

Charitable gaming events like raffles and bingo are some of the best ways to raise both awareness and money for an organization. With a great balance of low cost, easy implementation, and wide appeal...

September 17, 2021

Online Charitable Gaming and Raffles in Missouri

In recent years, the nonprofit industry globally has witnessed an increasing trend in online giving. According to the 2018 Global Trends in Giving report, 29% of people consider...

September 16, 2021

How to Build Social Engagement for Online Charity Raffles and Fundraisers

With a great balance of low cost, easy implementation, and wide appeal, charitable gaming can be a great idea for any nonprofit. As a fundraiser, events such as bingo, raffles, or sweepstakes represent...

September 14, 2021

Online Charitable Gaming and Raffles in Illinois

People, sometimes, need a little push to contribute to charity. One popular initiative to prompt more donations or increase fundraising towards a worthy cause is through online charitable gaming...

September 9, 2021

Difference Between Online Lottery, Charity Raffles and Gambling

Online charitable gaming is a terrific way to raise funds and raise awareness for your nonprofit. Whether it's offering an online raffle, poker, or other gaming events, it can significantly boost funds...

September 7, 2021

Online Charitable Gaming and Raffles in British Columbia (B.C.)

Charitable gaming can be a great way to raise funds and awareness for an organization. As a fundraiser, events such as bingo, raffles, or sweepstakes represent a great balance of low cost and far-reach...

August 27, 2021

Online Charitable Gaming and Raffles in Arizona

The growing shift in online fundraising is one that many nonprofit organizations have begun to take advantage of. This is done via several online activities including...

August 19, 2021

How to Use Social Media to Maximize Return on Investment (ROI) from Fundraisers

Having grown up around local trails and the natural beauty of the great outdoors, Robert Pye was always passionate about.…

August 17, 2021

Expanding Reach with Catch the Ace: Fundraising with Charitable Gaming for the OFAH

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August 13, 2021

How to Build a Donor List with Virtual Fundraisers

The world is different now. The pandemic changed the way we think, socialize, and live our lives. As we gradually inch towards “normalcy”, adapting to new trends will be key. Events such as online...

Charitable fundraising has evolved over the years. In recent times, many nonprofit organizations and charities have turned to a more engaging medium—online...

August 11, 2021

Fundraising 101: Difference Between Online Charity Raffles and Sweepstakes

The Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation is the nonprofit arm of the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Located in Kenora, Ontario…

August 3, 2021

Doubling Donations and Changing Lives: How Jess Rheault Achieved Success with Online 50/50

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July 30, 2021

Online Charitable Gaming and Raffles in Michigan

Charitable gaming is a fun and highly effective way for nonprofit organizations to raise funds and rally the community around an important cause. Some examples of games and activities that can help with…

Charitable gaming is a great way to incentivize donors, involve the community and generate buzz around a cause of your choosing. For nonprofit organizations, charitable gaming can help to increase…

July 27, 2021

Online Charitable Gaming and Raffles in Oregon

A persuasive email campaign is one of the most powerful marketing tactics in the book. It’s been used by brands and nonprofit organizations for years, and for good reason—it’s…

July 23, 2021

8 Email Marketing Tips for Nonprofits to Inspire Giving and Attract Donors

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the way people give to charitable organizations—like most businesses and organizations adapting to the new normal…

July 21, 2021

5 Popular Virtual Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

Online raffles or lotteries are a quick and easy way to raise funds for your nonprofit. During the pandemic, many nonprofits and charities seized the opportunity to go digital with their fundraising…

July 15, 2021

5 Tips for Running Successful Online Charity Raffles

In recent times, there is a visible shift happening in fundraising: many nonprofits are embracing technology and leveraging it to build and scale their operations. And across all demographics, online...

July 7, 2021

5 Digital Trends in Nonprofit Fundraising

Change is the only constant. Over time, with changing situations, needs, priorities and technologies, the ways and means of fundraising and donating have evolved, and so…

July 5, 2021

Online Charitable Gaming: A New Generation of Fundraising