Articles by Mike Marian | Spotfund Blog

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

Fundraising Strategy7 min read

How to Accept Donations Online: 4 Easy Steps + 5 Best Tools

In today’s digital world, giving has never been easier. More people now choose to accept donations online because it’s fast, secure, and convenient for both donors and fundraisers. Instead of relying on cash or checks, individuals and nonprofits can raise money instantly and reach supporters across the globe.

Fundraising Strategy7 min read

How to Accept Donations Online: 4 Easy Steps + 5 Best Tools

In today’s digital world, giving has never been easier. More people now choose to accept donations online because it’s fast, secure, and convenient for both donors and fundraisers. Instead of relying on cash or checks, individuals and nonprofits can raise money instantly and reach supporters across the globe.

Mike Marian

September 16, 2025

Fundraising Strategy13 min read

Matching Gifts: All You Need to Know to Double Donations

Matching gifts are one of the most powerful ways to increase fundraising impact, and they mean the same thing as matching donations. In a matching gift campaign, a company, supporter, or sponsor pledges to match donations made by individuals, effectively doubling or even tripling the total funds raised. While matching gifts are often associated with nonprofits, they are equally effective for businesses, schools, individuals, and other organizations looking to amplify their campaigns. Whether you're raising money for a charity, a community project, or a personal cause, matching gifts offer a simple yet highly effective way to maximize every contribution. Online fundraising platforms like *spotfund make it incredibly easy to launch matching gift campaigns online, helping you reach donors quickly through mobile and social media.

Fundraising Strategy13 min read

Matching Gifts: All You Need to Know to Double Donations

Matching gifts are one of the most powerful ways to increase fundraising impact, and they mean the same thing as matching donations. In a matching gift campaign, a company, supporter, or sponsor pledges to match donations made by individuals, effectively doubling or even tripling the total funds raised. While matching gifts are often associated with nonprofits, they are equally effective for businesses, schools, individuals, and other organizations looking to amplify their campaigns. Whether you're raising money for a charity, a community project, or a personal cause, matching gifts offer a simple yet highly effective way to maximize every contribution. Online fundraising platforms like *spotfund make it incredibly easy to launch matching gift campaigns online, helping you reach donors quickly through mobile and social media.

Mike Marian

May 6, 2025

Fundraising Strategy14 min read

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: More Money

Peer-to-peer fundraising is an effective donor acquisition strategy that allows you or your organization to reach a variety of different pools of supporters. It also makes it easy for new donors to get involved with your fundraising campaign for individuals or organizations.

Fundraising Strategy14 min read

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: More Money

Peer-to-peer fundraising is an effective donor acquisition strategy that allows you or your organization to reach a variety of different pools of supporters. It also makes it easy for new donors to get involved with your fundraising campaign for individuals or organizations.

Mike Marian

April 6, 2023

*spotfund News7 min read

*spotfund, Top 2 Crowdfunding Startup

Crowdfunding is a relatively new fundraising method that allows individuals or organizations to raise money for a project or cause by soliciting small donations from a large number of people, typically through an online platform. Crowdfunding is a popular way to raise money online for creative projects, social initiatives, and entrepreneurial ventures.

*spotfund News7 min read

*spotfund, Top 2 Crowdfunding Startup

Crowdfunding is a relatively new fundraising method that allows individuals or organizations to raise money for a project or cause by soliciting small donations from a large number of people, typically through an online platform. Crowdfunding is a popular way to raise money online for creative projects, social initiatives, and entrepreneurial ventures.

Mike Marian

March 22, 2023