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3 Tips for Engaging Your Community as a Small Business

Top Nonprofits

81% say that they want to shop at more local businesses but grapple with overcoming the convenience of large retailers. So, if one of your employees donates $50 to the local food pantry, your business would match the gift for a total donation of $100.

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The Great Awakening, and Workers’ Fight to Stay Woke

NonProfit Quarterly

2 Democracy is not just a system of political practices; it must be applied to participation and decision-making in all aspects of our economic lives as well. After years of unsuccessful organizing at McDonald’s and other facilities around the country, fast-food workers evolved their strategy in 2022.

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¡Adelante! A Latinx Community Organizes to Generate Community Wealth

NonProfit Quarterly

These are the three commercial kitchens that help support food businesses, a retail incubator that offers a storefront called Casa Qui 2 (or “House of Quality”) for Latinx entrepreneurs to sell locally made products, and two farmers market locations to support local producers. These are just two of many examples.

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How to Plan a Successful School Fundraising Auction: 5 Tips

Top Nonprofits

If you’re looking for an engaging event where participants take an active role in the fundraising, an auction is an excellent choice. With virtual fundraising, participants are no longer bound by geographic restrictions and can support your school from anywhere—and for a longer timeframe as well! Auctions fit just about any audience.

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20 Incredibly Easy Online Fundraising Ideas and Expert Tips

Bloomerang

In a virtual 5K event, participants will still run 3.1 Participants can raise funds through pledge fundraising or by paying an entry fee. Participants can raise funds through pledge fundraising or by paying an entry fee. Invite supporters to participate in an online trivia tournament.