2021 is almost here! Or, by the time you read this, it's probably already here. Building a new OR revising last year's fundraising plan is the best way to help you reach your goals. FundHero's team put together a comprehensive outline of what you... Read More

December 24, 2020 By: Sam Shurtleff

Email fundraising is like one of Batman’s gadgets - a small, powerful tool that can do a lot of damage - if you know how to use it properly!  Read More

December 02, 2020 By: Rachel Rao

In 2016, I joined a small team at an education startup. We aimed to get technology solutions to public school teachers in India, and since most teachers lacked basic computer skills, we also trained them to use the solutions we sourced. Needless... Read More

November 23, 2020 By: Rachel Rao

Giving Tuesday is right around the corner. See how to keep your nonprofit from getting lost in a sea of organizational fundraising. Read More

In 2019, nonprofits around the US raised over half a billion (with a B!) dollars on #GivingTuesday - in online donations only. Combined with donations in December, nearly one third of all giving to nonprofits happens between Thanksgiving and... Read More

October 07, 2020 By: Sam Shurtleff

Fundraising is always most effective when you use various strategies. Fundraising methods such as call time, direct mail, email and social media can all be used to fundraise. Many people may think that direct mail is dead, however, direct mail is... Read More

September 22, 2020 By: Sam Shurtleff

The fundraising process is often outward-facing: making in-person asks, making calls, sending mail, and using the internet or holding events. But in this post, we want to draw your attention to an important fundraising tool that is internal to... Read More

We have talked about the digital version of mail campaigns, but what about the analog version? Well, you are in luck, because we will be talking about the two main types of mail solicitation: Prospective and Re-solicitation. Read More

We have talked about where to get started on your fundraising journey, and have provided you with some tips and tricks for the most successful (but time-intensive) form of fundraising, in-person meetings - but in-person meetings are not practical... Read More

There is never enough time in a Superhero’s day so FundHero is jumping in as your sidekick. Let’s start raising money today!   Read More

March 11, 2020 By: Sam Shurtleff

If we have said it once, we have said it a thousand times: all fundraising activities should begin with your friends and family. Why? Because, for the first-time campaigner/fundraiser, friends and family are the quickest and easiest source of... Read More

One of the first official steps your campaign should make is asking your friends and family for a donation. Although in-person and over the phone requests are the most effective, there are many valid reasons why this won’t work for everyone (for... Read More

Creating a Super Boost in Your Fundraising A quick campaign drive can give a boost of energy to your fundraising during a time where things may have slowed down. Emails are a critical part of any fundraising strategy. A mini-drive is just like... Read More

August 22, 2018 By: Sam Shurtleff

Your election is just weeks away and there is lots to do. We get it, fundraising is not on the top of your to-do list. Let us help you with a few tips and a sample letter you can use as a template when drafting your final fundraising letter. Read More

September 25, 2017 By: Matt Lyon

You are a badass, it's true. But what makes you cool is not only you, but what you have committed to doing for others. Think about it. Lex Luthor is in it to build his own power, Superman is in it to save others. It that difference that makes... Read More

April 21, 2017 By: Matt Lyon