The Giving Grid

The latest on in-person fundraising and other updates from the team at Kind Kiosk and our Nonprofit industry friends.

Fundraising Beyond Giving Tuesday: Maximize Your Momentum Through December Fundraising Strategy

Fundraising Beyond Giving Tuesday: Maximize Your Momentum Through December

End-of-year fundraising is one of the most critical opportunities for nonprofits, extending far beyond Giving Tuesday. This blog explores why the entire month of December matters, how nonprofits can highlight impact, celebrate staff, volunteers, and board members, and strengthen donor relationships through storytelling and community. Learn how modern fundraising tools like Kind Kiosk’s embeddable donate button, enhanced commerce workflow, and live donor leaderboards, used by organizations that have raised over $1.5 million this year collectively, can help maximize year-end giving success.

Melissa Smith By Melissa Smith
December 16, 2025
Corporate Engagement: On-Site Workplace Giving Strategies Fundraising Strategy

Corporate Engagement: On-Site Workplace Giving Strategies

Implement effective on-site workplace giving strategies for your organization with these tips. Boost engagement, increase participation, and drive CSR.

Double the Donation By Double the Donation
November 13, 2025
Top Tips to Engage Sponsors and In-Kind Donors On-Site Fundraising Strategy

Top Tips to Engage Sponsors and In-Kind Donors On-Site

Engage corporate sponsors and in-kind donors on-site at fundraising events with these proven tips, from recognition strategies to maximizing kiosk giving.

Double the Donation By Double the Donation
September 25, 2025
Maximizing Donations: Credit Card Processing Fees Explained Fundraising Strategy

Maximizing Donations: Credit Card Processing Fees Explained

Credit card processing fees can reduce your nonprofit’s net donations, but with the right strategy, they don’t have to. In this blog, we break down the difference between card present and card not present transactions, explain how to calculate effective rates, and share data-backed tips on setting suggested donation amounts. Discover how donor-covered fees and smarter donation settings can help your organization keep more of every contribution with Kind Kiosk.

Melissa Smith By Melissa Smith
July 27, 2025
7 Ways to Include Matching Gifts in Your Fundraising Plan Fundraising Strategy

7 Ways to Include Matching Gifts in Your Fundraising Plan

Maximize your fundraising potential with matching gifts! Discover practical ways to incorporate matching into your fundraising strategy and boost donor impact.

Double the Donation By Double the Donation
July 7, 2025
2024 Year in Review Company Updates

2024 Year in Review

A recap of some of the many accomplishments at Kind Kiosk in 2024. Plus a preview of what we're working on in 2025.

Chris Ball By Chris Ball
January 2, 2025
Year-Round & Year-End Fundraising Fundraising Strategy

Year-Round & Year-End Fundraising

Unlock fundraising success with key donor strategies, insights on donation trends, tips for building relationships, sharing your impact, and ensuring a seamless donation process with Kind Kiosk.

Melissa Smith By Melissa Smith
July 27, 2025
Webinar: How to Raise Easy Money at Your Next Event! Webinars

Webinar: How to Raise Easy Money at Your Next Event!

Join us for a free webinar, "How to Raise Easy Money at Your Next Event", to learn simple, fun strategies for boosting engagement, momentum, and revenue at your next fundraiser!

Melissa Smith By Melissa Smith
November 11, 2024
Nonprofit and Fundraising Conference Directory Conferences

Nonprofit and Fundraising Conference Directory

Do you have a hard time keeping track of all the different nonprofit and fundraising focused conferences? We did. So, we created the Nonprofit and Fundraising Conference Directory! Save this site to ensure you don't miss out, and don't forget to submit your conferences to help gain attendees!

Melissa Smith By Melissa Smith
October 23, 2024