Guides
How to Use Bonfire with GoFundMe Pro
Peer-to-peer fundraising is one of the most powerful fundraising methods for nonprofits that give individuals the opportunity to raise money on behalf of your organization. If your nonprofit is already using GoFundMe Pro (formerly Classy), you’re likely familiar with the power of peer-to-peer fundraising, and we’re here to show you
Holiday 2020: How to Make the Most of the Giving Season
COVID isn’t keeping the Bonfire elves down! They’ve been hard at work making improvements to Bonfire just in time for the giving season. These new features and new products will help you maximize your sales during the holidays, and help you reach your holiday sales goals even faster. Related Products
5 Ways to Get Your Supporters More Involved with Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser
Getting supporters to participate in your peer-to-peer fundraiser is crucial in making sure your campaign is a success. But getting them involved isn’t always as easy as we’d like it to be. With these five engagement strategies, you can turn passive supporters into highly engaged and excited Team Captains and
How to Raise Awareness for a Cause
We all have causes and issues that are important to us – causes that we want to support, rally, and advocate for. But how can you turn that passion into progress for the cause? By launching a well-executed awareness campaign, you can bring needed attention to an issue that has
Trendy Fall T-Shirt Colors You’re Going to Love Wearing this Autumn
Autumn is one of the most beautiful and colorful seasons we have, which makes it a great opportunity to experiment with some of the fall-inspired color themes in your designs. Between the bold and vibrant colors that mimic the changing colors of the leaves, to dark and moody colors that
Peer-to-Peer T-Shirt Fundraising Guide For Team Captains
If you are participating in a Bonfire peer-to-peer t-shirt fundraiser for your favorite nonprofit – this comprehensive Team Captain guide is for you! We’ve pulled together everything you need to know to be an awesome Team Captain, run a successful peer-to-peer fundraising campaign, and reach (or hopefully surpass) your fundraising
How to Raise Money for Charity
Raising money for a charity through an online fundraiser is one of the best ways that you can support a nonprofit and cause that you care about. While you could simply donate money to the organization yourself, the social impact and increased awareness that’s generated from a crowdfunding campaign can
How to Work With a Designer to Create a Custom T-Shirt
Designing an amazing t-shirt isn’t an easy task. It can sometimes feel daunting, especially if you don’t have the computer programs or design skills to make your ideas a reality. If you have selected to create your next t-shirt design by partnering with a professional designer, you want to make
How to Customize Your Organization Profile Page
When your nonprofit organization launches a campaign on Bonfire, you’ll get access to your very own organization profile page (org. profile page). This page is your home to highlight information about your organization, show off fundraising stats, highlight your Bonfire Store, your active campaigns, and showcase any Giving Campaigns that
COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses
So much has changed for small businesses lately because of COVID-19. Your business is facing new challenges that you never dreamed of having to deal with, and regulations are changing the landscape each and every day. To help, we collected a list of 38 resources, broken into 6 categories, that
13 Ways to Stay Engaged With Your Supporters Virtually
How does your organization keep your mission moving from a distance? If your nonprofit has had to cease service, close doors, lay off staff, or cancel events, you’re likely working to figure out how to continue forward in this new, restricted environment. The coming weeks are a crucial time for