Articles by Mike Marian

Fundraising Ideas9 min read

Giving Tuesday 2026: 10 Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

Giving Tuesday 2026 falls on Tuesday, December 1. For your nonprofit, that date can become a shared goal for your board, a reason for a major donor to offer a match, or the start of a monthly giving program that supports your work throughout 2027.

Fundraising Ideas9 min read

Giving Tuesday 2026: 10 Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

Giving Tuesday 2026 falls on Tuesday, December 1. For your nonprofit, that date can become a shared goal for your board, a reason for a major donor to offer a match, or the start of a monthly giving program that supports your work throughout 2027.

Mike Marian

September 28, 2026

How *spotfund Works6 min read

Spotfund New Text to Donate Feature: Simplifying Donations

Text to donate remains one of the fastest-growing donation methods, with recent studies showing that text donation campaigns can achieve open rates as high as 98% compared to just 20% for traditional emails. In fact, research indicates that mobile giving has surged by over 20% year-over-year, underscoring both its popularity and ease of use.

How *spotfund Works6 min read

Spotfund New Text to Donate Feature: Simplifying Donations

Text to donate remains one of the fastest-growing donation methods, with recent studies showing that text donation campaigns can achieve open rates as high as 98% compared to just 20% for traditional emails. In fact, research indicates that mobile giving has surged by over 20% year-over-year, underscoring both its popularity and ease of use.

Mike Marian

March 3, 2026

Nonprofits8 min read

Maximize Giving Tuesday 2025 with 6 Proven Fundraising Tips

Giving Tuesday continues to be one of the most influential global generosity movements, and the momentum leading into Giving Tuesday 2025 shows no signs of slowing down. In recent years, the giving day has demonstrated remarkable growth: U.S. donors contributed $3.1 billion in 2023 (a 0.6% increase from 2022), followed by a record-breaking $3.6 billion in 2024, marking 16% year-over-year growth. Participation also rebounded, climbing to 36.1 million people, up 7% from the previous year. Since its launch in 2012—when it raised just $12 million—Giving Tuesday has grown rapidly, surpassing $1 billion within seven years, sustaining strong pre-pandemic annual increases of 44%, and continuing with double-digit gains in 2021 and 2022.

Nonprofits8 min read

Maximize Giving Tuesday 2025 with 6 Proven Fundraising Tips

Giving Tuesday continues to be one of the most influential global generosity movements, and the momentum leading into Giving Tuesday 2025 shows no signs of slowing down. In recent years, the giving day has demonstrated remarkable growth: U.S. donors contributed $3.1 billion in 2023 (a 0.6% increase from 2022), followed by a record-breaking $3.6 billion in 2024, marking 16% year-over-year growth. Participation also rebounded, climbing to 36.1 million people, up 7% from the previous year. Since its launch in 2012—when it raised just $12 million—Giving Tuesday has grown rapidly, surpassing $1 billion within seven years, sustaining strong pre-pandemic annual increases of 44%, and continuing with double-digit gains in 2021 and 2022.

Mike Marian

November 21, 2025

How *spotfund Works8 min read

How to Run a Successful Team Fundraiser with Spotfund

Team fundraising is when a group of people come together to raise money for a shared goal—whether it’s for a sports team, school project, or community cause. A team fundraiser allows everyone to contribute, share updates, and promote the campaign within their own networks. This collective effort helps reach more donors, build momentum, and keep everyone motivated.

How *spotfund Works8 min read

How to Run a Successful Team Fundraiser with Spotfund

Team fundraising is when a group of people come together to raise money for a shared goal—whether it’s for a sports team, school project, or community cause. A team fundraiser allows everyone to contribute, share updates, and promote the campaign within their own networks. This collective effort helps reach more donors, build momentum, and keep everyone motivated.

Mike Marian

October 23, 2025

How *spotfund Works6 min read

AI Fundraising Made Simple with Spotfund’s AI Writing Tool

Artificial intelligence is transforming how nonprofits and individuals raise funds. From automating donor outreach to crafting campaign stories, AI fundraising tools are helping people save time and raise more money. Yet, many fundraisers still struggle with one major challenge — writing a compelling fundraising proposal or story that truly inspires donations. A weak story can make even the most meaningful cause go unnoticed.

How *spotfund Works6 min read

AI Fundraising Made Simple with Spotfund’s AI Writing Tool

Artificial intelligence is transforming how nonprofits and individuals raise funds. From automating donor outreach to crafting campaign stories, AI fundraising tools are helping people save time and raise more money. Yet, many fundraisers still struggle with one major challenge — writing a compelling fundraising proposal or story that truly inspires donations. A weak story can make even the most meaningful cause go unnoticed.

Mike Marian

October 16, 2025

How *spotfund Works5 min read

Spotfund QR Codes for Fundraising: Scan to Donate Made Easy

A QR code for donations is one of the easiest ways to make giving more accessible. By scanning a code with their phone’s camera, donors are instantly directed to a secure donation page—no cash, no complicated links, just a quick scan to give.

How *spotfund Works5 min read

Spotfund QR Codes for Fundraising: Scan to Donate Made Easy

A QR code for donations is one of the easiest ways to make giving more accessible. By scanning a code with their phone’s camera, donors are instantly directed to a secure donation page—no cash, no complicated links, just a quick scan to give.

Mike Marian

October 10, 2025