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Guides, updates and stories from the Generous.nz community.
164 posts
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
How Fundraisers Can Tell Their Story to Increase Donations
Facts inform, stories move. Here's how to tell your fundraiser's story — who, why, and what happens when people help.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
The Hidden Power of Local Business Partnerships
Local businesses are a fundraising goldmine most groups never tap properly. Here's the hidden power — and how to unlock it.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
How to Run a Fundraiser With No Volunteers
Nobody has time to volunteer? You can still fundraise — here's how to run a campaign that does the work itself.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 4 min read
The Best Fundraising Ideas for Schools in 2026
From voucher campaigns to gala pre-sales to monthly giving — the school fundraising ideas that are actually working in 2026.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
How to Turn Your Sports Team Into a Community Brand
Some teams fundraise effortlessly. It's rarely luck — it's community branding. Here's how to make your team the one the town claims.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
Why People Support Fundraisers (Even When Money Is Tight)
Giving is about connection, not wealth. Here's why Kiwis keep supporting fundraisers through tough times — and how it works.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
How to Use Email Marketing to Boost Fundraiser Sales
Email quietly outperforms social media for fundraising. Here's the four-email sequence that carries a campaign to its goal.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 4 min read
How to Get Local Businesses Excited About Your Fundraiser
Stop asking for sponsorship and start offering a deal. Here's how to pitch your fundraiser so businesses actually get excited.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 4 min read
The Top Mistakes Fundraisers Make — And How to Avoid Them
Fundraisers rarely fail because the cause isn't worthy — they fail because of eight fixable mistakes. Here's how to avoid them.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 4 min read
How to Build Trust With Your Supporters
People don't give to causes they don't trust. Here's how to build supporter trust with transparency, proof and follow-through.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
Why Transparency Matters in Fundraising
Supporters ask one question before giving: can I trust this? Here's how transparency answers it — and why it compounds.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 4 min read
How to Create a Fundraiser That Sells Out
Some fundraisers sell out in days while similar ones crawl. Here's how the best ones design for scarcity, urgency and anticipation.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 4 min read
The Best Times of Year to Launch a Fundraiser in New Zealand
The New Zealand fundraising calendar, season by season — and the exact windows worth planning around.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
The Economics of Community Support: Why It Works
Small, local, repeated support adds up to something remarkable. Here's the economics of why community support works — for everyone.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
How to Turn One Fundraiser Into a Year-Round Revenue Stream
The annual scramble isn't the only way. Here's how to build year-round income with an always-on page, repeat partners and monthly giving.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 4 min read
The Ultimate Checklist for Launching a Fundraiser
From deciding the goal to thanking supporters — the complete launch checklist, phase by phase. Print it, tick it, launch with confidence.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 4 min read
How to Use QR Codes to Boost Fundraiser Sales
Your fundraiser lives online, but your community lives in the real world. QR codes are the bridge — here's how to use them well.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
Why Digital Payments Make Fundraising Easier
The float is dead, the counting is over, and giving happens in the moment. Here's how digital payments made fundraising easier.