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Guides, updates and stories from the Generous.nz community.
149 posts
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 5 min read
How to Promote Your Fundraiser Offline and in Your Community
Social media isn't the whole story. Here's how to promote your fundraiser offline — posters, word of mouth, local media and community events.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 4 min read
Why Schools Benefit Most From Digital Fundraising Tools
Schools benefit most from digital fundraising tools — here's why, and how to put them to work for your school or PTA.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 4 min read
How to Use Facebook Groups to Boost Fundraiser Sales
Local Facebook groups are the digital town square. Here's how to promote your fundraiser there without getting banned or ignored.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
Why Digital Vouchers Are Better for Businesses
For businesses, digital vouchers are one of the most effective marketing tools available — here's the practical case.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
How to Build a Fundraiser That Attracts New Supporters
Every fundraiser starts with the people who know you. Here's how to design one that reaches — and keeps — people you've never met.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
How to Use Customer Testimonials to Increase Sales
Your supporters are your best marketers. Here's how to collect and use testimonials that make your fundraiser sell itself.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Creating Fundraiser Product Bundles
One voucher is a good deal; a bundle is an event. Here's how to create product bundles that sell more and involve more businesses.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
How to Build a Fundraiser That Works for Any Organisation
Every successful fundraiser follows the same six fundamentals. Here's the playbook that works for any organisation.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
The Complete Guide to Selling Digital Vouchers
The fundraiser that practically runs itself: how to sell digital vouchers, step by step, with no boxes, stalls or cash.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
Why Digital Fundraising Is Replacing Door-Knocking
Door-knocking is slow, limited and awkward. Here's why digital fundraising is replacing it — and how the two work together.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
How to Build a Fundraiser Page That Actually Converts
A great link is wasted on a page that doesn't convert. Here are the proven elements of a fundraiser page that turns visitors into supporters.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Running a Zero-Cost Fundraiser
No setup fees, no stock to buy, no risk: here's how to run a genuinely zero-cost fundraiser that still raises real money.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
How Local Businesses Can Boost Fundraisers With Digital Vouchers
Your goods and services are the fundraiser's best product. Here's how offering digital vouchers boosts fundraisers — and your business.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
The Rise of Micro-Fundraising: Why Small Contributions Make Big Impact
Small gifts, big totals: how micro-fundraising spreads the load, builds participation, and turns donations into real impact.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 4 min read
10 Creative Ways Schools Can Use Digital Fundraising Tools
From camp funds to gala pre-sales to year-round giving — ten digital fundraising ideas schools can run with almost no volunteers.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
How Sports Teams Can Partner With Local Businesses for Win-Win Fundraisers
Instead of asking for sponsorship, offer local businesses a deal. Here's how sports teams can fund a season with vouchers.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
The Psychology of Giving: What Makes People Support a Cause
Why does one fundraiser fly past its goal while another stalls? Here's the psychology of giving — and how to design for it.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
The Future of Community Commerce in New Zealand
The future of NZ fundraising is a better loop — businesses, causes and supporters all gaining. Here's how community commerce works.