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Fundraising is important for nonprofits of every size, but for small nonprofits especially, it can be hard to know where to turn and what resources are available. We've put together a roundup of tools that are a good place to start. We'll continue to update this list, and you can share your suggestions, too! 

We’re committed to understanding our impact on the environment and finding ways to reduce our contribution to climate change. As we see natural disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires grow stronger and everyday weather become more extreme, we seek to mitigate our impact on the environment and contributions to climate change.

Giving Tuesday is coming up! This day of giving is popularized on social media, and comes just after the busy shopping days Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Almost 1/3 of Americans plan to participate in Giving Tuesday, so it can be a big day of fundraising for nonprofits who choose to participate. 

Your LuminAID lights have arrived, and now it’s time to put them to work!First, Check the Charge When you first receive your lights, check the charge level on them. To do this, you’ll need to press the battery indicator button. The 4 green LEDs will run up to 4 and then flash at the level of charge. If the green LEDs don’t light up, not to worry! This just means you’ll need to recharge your lights.

Down rough roads and over mountains, they traveled long miles to reach thousands of Nepalese families in need. Adventurers for Change knew they had the power and passion for change. This week, LuminAID is proud to congratulate the Adventurers for Change team for reaching the epicenter of last year’s quake and distributing much needed energy aid to so many families along the way!

We’re excited to introduce our Starter Set for nonprofit organizations. With an assortment of 5 of our most popular solar lanterns and phone chargers, the Starter Set is ideal for organizations who want to identify the right lantern for their needs. Use the Starter Set to gather feedback from the field or secure approval from board members or beneficiaries.

Now that summer is in full swing, the warm weather is wonderful motivation to bring your team outdoors and make a local impact. Service projects and volunteering opportunities make for great team bonding experiences that also help strengthen your local community.

In honor of International Women’s Day, we are featuring the ShelterBox SHE Campaign, an initiative piloted by our partner ShelterBox. In organizing this campaign, ShelterBox hopes to highlight the stories of women around the world who have received training to rebuild their lives in the face of crisis. In addition to recognizing and celebrating the achievements of women, the campaign sheds light on how women are disproportionately affected by disasters.

We want to help your organization best meet the needs of the communities and people you serve. To help you choose the best product for your project’s needs, here’s a brief overview of our different product offerings.