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Guides, updates and stories from the Generous.nz community.
164 posts
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.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 4 min read
From School Trips to Emergency Appeals: How Kiwis Fundraise
From school trips to emergency appeals — how Kiwis fundraise, and the five patterns every successful campaign shares.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
How AI Is Helping Kiwis Fundraise Smarter
AI is solving the blank page, screening for fraud and keeping content fresh — here's how it's helping Kiwis fundraise smarter.
24 August 2026 · Generous.nz Team · 3 min read
What It Really Costs to Fundraise: Fees Explained Simply
What does it really cost to fundraise on Generous.nz? No setup fees, 5% + GST invoiced separately — here's the simple explanation.