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Guides, updates and stories from the Generous.nz community.
149 posts
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.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
The Top 20 Voucher Ideas for Local Businesses
From coffee cards to family activity passes — 20 proven voucher ideas for local businesses, and how to pick the right one.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 4 min read
How Fundraisers Can Partner With Gyms, Cafes, and Retail Stores
The three backbone partners of local voucher fundraisers — and how to pitch each one in their own language.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
How to Turn Your Fundraiser Into a Community Movement
Some fundraisers hit their goal; others become something the whole town feels part of. Here's how to build a movement, not just a campaign.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 4 min read
The Best Ways to Promote Your Fundraiser on Facebook
Facebook is the digital town square. Here's how to promote your fundraiser there — the spaces, the sequence, and the posts that work.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
How to Use Instagram Reels to Sell More Vouchers
Short, scrolling, sound-on — Reels are how people discover things now. Here's how to use them to sell more fundraiser vouchers.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
Why Local Fundraisers Strengthen Communities
Fundraisers raise money — but what they really build is each other. Here's how local campaigns strengthen communities in lasting ways.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
How Businesses Can Increase Foot Traffic Through Fundraisers
Every local business wants more people through the door. Here's how fundraiser partnerships deliver committed new customers — with the maths.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Pricing Fundraiser Products
Pricing is where fundraisers make their money or leave it on the table. Here's how to price like a pro — simply and honestly.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
How to Build a Fundraiser That Supports Multiple Businesses
One business is a campaign; a roster is a movement. Here's how to build a multi-business fundraiser that raises more and spreads the risk.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
Why Digital Vouchers Are Better Than Physical Coupons
The coupon book had a good run — but digital vouchers do everything it did, better. Here's the honest comparison.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
How to Track Fundraiser Success With Simple Metrics
Five numbers, five minutes a week: the simple metrics that turn a lucky fundraiser into a repeatable one.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
How Businesses Benefit From Supporting Community Causes
Supporting community causes isn't a cost of doing business — it's one of the smartest investments a local business can make. Here's why.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
The Future of Fundraising: Automation, AI, and Community Commerce
Community commerce, digital payments and AI are reshaping fundraising. Here's what changes — and what never will.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
Why Monthly Giving Matters for NZ Charities and Their Donors
One-off gifts fund today; monthly giving funds the future. Here's why regular donations matter — and how to grow them.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
How to Sell Handmade or Second-Hand Goods for a Cause
Baking, plants, crafts and second-hand treasures — how to run a goods-based fundraiser the modern way, with no cash boxes.