Literacy work rarely succeeds through one event alone. One book fair can place books into homes, and one reading night can bring families into a school or community center. Even so, the larger need remains. Books have to keep circulating. Reading support has to continue beyond one date on the calendar. Community groups also need … Read more
A fundraising program works best when an initiative needs steady support over time. You might run a year-round effort with recurring needs. You might run a seasonal initiative that reopens every cycle. Either way, you need a stable way to accept gifts, keep records, and request funds as needs show up. At BrightLeaf Giving, we … Read more
A fundraising campaign works best when an organization needs a defined amount of funding within a defined period of time. Some groups raise money continuously. Others operate in seasonal cycles. Many organizers reach a moment when ongoing fundraising does not match the objective in front of them. A campaign creates structure around that moment. At … Read more
Organizations raise money in different ways because their operational needs differ. Some build efforts around a specific objective to complete. Others exist to support ongoing work that does not end after a single activity. In practice, these two approaches show up as fundraising campaigns and fundraising programs. BrightLeaf Giving implements these models as Social Impact … Read more
You’re starting a Community Support Fund in 2026. Before you apply, lock in the CSF-specific choices that determine whether the fund stays simple to use: donation methods, fee expectations, and disbursal method. A Community Support Fund (CSF) is managed by BrightLeaf Giving and hosted by Rekonect. It’s built for ongoing fundraising for social causes, emergencies, … Read more
When a major hurricane hits, the first problem is speed. Families need safe shelter, clean water, food, medical support, and power restoration while roads are blocked and communications are patchy. The second problem is trust. People want to give to hurricane relief quickly, but they also want to know the money will be handled properly … Read more
Every December, people feel more generous. They want to help someone, fund something, and see a real result. However, that energy often scatters across vague “year-end appeals” and random donation links. Goodwill leaks away, and nothing feels finished. Social Impact Campaigns give you a clear container for that holiday spirit. Each campaign focuses on a … Read more
Donors are the lifeblood of Social Impact Campaigns. Without their support, none of the meaningful change you strive for would be possible. A simple “thank you” can go a long way in transforming a one-time supporter into a loyal advocate. Gratitude isn’t just about saying thanks—it’s a strategic tool that can build lasting relationships and … Read more
Year-end campaigns are where many Community Support Funds (CSFs) see their biggest spike in activity. New donors come in, lapsed donors reappear, and urgency is on your side. However, the organizations that actually build durable support are not the ones that only push hard in December. They are the ones that deliberately convert that spike … Read more
Year-end is crowded, but it’s also the moment donors lean in. Your Community Support Fund can stand out with a clear story, simple choices, and easy ways to give. This guide lays out a practical approach you can run with now. We keep it lean: align the offer to outcomes, schedule key touchpoints, and make … Read more