As summer draws to a close 🌅, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and plan ahead.
For nonprofits, companies, and individual donors alike, this late-August moment is a natural turning point - a chance to celebrate what’s been achieved so far in 2025 🎉 and set the stage for even greater impact in the months ahead.
At Pledge, we’ve seen how powerful this transition can be. With over $200 million raised for 65,000+ charities 🌍, this is the moment to keep that momentum going and make every act of generosity count!
1. Reflect & Celebrate Summer Impact 🌞
Before rushing ahead, take stock of your summer successes:
- Nonprofits: Highlight milestones and stories from your summer campaigns - meals served 🥗, trees planted 🌳, students supported 🎒.
- Companies: Share the impact of your summer CSR or matching programs 🤝.
- Donors: Reflect on the causes you’ve supported and how your contributions made a difference 🙌.
Sharing impact stories not only honors your community but also primes them for your next initiative.
2. Use the Seasonal Momentum 🍁
Late August is a strategic sweet spot. Giving Tuesday and year-end campaigns may seem far off, but the strongest fundraising seasons are built now.
- Nonprofits: Start planning your fall appeals 📅 and end-of-year strategy.
- Companies: Lock in your fall giving programs and holiday matching initiatives 🎁.
- Donors: Consider setting up a recurring donation 🔁 now so your giving grows steadily through the fall.
3. Take Simple Next Steps 🚀
- Launch a “Back-to-Impact” mini campaign to re-engage supporters.
- Start a donor newsletter or social series sharing your fall focus 📰.
- Use Pledge with any CRM and tech stack to create donation forms, livestream fundraisers 🎥, or peer-to-peer giving campaigns in minutes - always free for nonprofits.
Ready to Begin?
Summer may be ending, but your opportunity to create change is just heating up.
Start your fall fundraising journey with Pledge today:
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