The Giving Grid

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

Anyone can take a tap. Not everyone can manage the Kiosk.Fundraising Strategy

Anyone can take a tap. Not everyone can manage the Kiosk.

A donation kiosk can take a tap. Managing a fleet of them, updated and online, without burning out staff or IT, is a different job.

Melissa SmithBy Melissa Smith
•July 20, 2026
How to Build a Data-Backed Fundraising Plan for NonprofitsFundraising Strategy

How to Build a Data-Backed Fundraising Plan for Nonprofits

Stop fundraising on intuition. Learn how to build a data-backed annual plan using CRM audits and AI-powered investor research for sustainable nonprofit growth.

Brian AbernathyBy Brian Abernathy
•June 29, 2026
Fiscal Year-End Fundraising: A 30-Day Plan to Close by June 30Fundraising Strategy

Fiscal Year-End Fundraising: A 30-Day Plan to Close by June 30

Fiscal year-end fundraising ideas for nonprofits on a June 30 fiscal year. A 30-day plan to maximize in-person giving, and keep more of every dollar.

Melissa SmithBy Melissa Smith
•June 3, 2026
3 Thank-You Letter Templates for Auction ParticipantsFundraising Strategy

3 Thank-You Letter Templates for Auction Participants

Thanking your nonprofit's auction participants is key to maintaining ongoing support for your mission. Get inspired with these thank-you letter templates.

Melissa SmithBy Melissa Smith
•May 27, 2026
From Events to Employer Giving: Unlocking Onsite ImpactFundraising Strategy

From Events to Employer Giving: Unlocking Onsite Impact

Double the DonationBy Double the Donation
•May 12, 2026
Tee Up More Donations: How to Use Kiosks at Your Golf Tournament FundraiserFundraising Strategy

Tee Up More Donations: How to Use Kiosks at Your Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Most golf tournaments still lose donations to cash-only tables. Kind Kiosk gives your event three cashless giving moments — at registration, on the course, and at the post-round luncheon — so you capture every dollar your supporters want to give.

Melissa SmithBy Melissa Smith
•March 19, 2026
7 Ways to Boost In-Person Volunteerism (Kiosks and More)Fundraising Strategy

7 Ways to Boost In-Person Volunteerism (Kiosks and More)

Interested in boosting in-person volunteerism for your nonprofit? Find out how Kind Kiosks, corporate volunteer engagement, and other best practices can help.

Double the DonationBy Double the Donation
•January 22, 2026
Fundraising Beyond Giving Tuesday: Maximize Your Momentum Through DecemberFundraising 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 SmithBy Melissa Smith
•December 16, 2025
Corporate Engagement: On-Site Workplace Giving StrategiesFundraising 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 DonationBy Double the Donation
•November 13, 2025
Top Tips to Engage Sponsors and In-Kind Donors On-SiteFundraising 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 DonationBy Double the Donation
•September 25, 2025

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