--- title: Donor Management & Fundraising Blog | Fundraising Basics (4) | Arreva description: Fundraising Basics | Get updates on the latest trends in fundraising and donor management delivered straight to your inbox. 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Posts about # Fundraising Basics (4) ## Budgeting for End of the Year Giving [![Budgeting for End of the Year Giving](https://blog.arreva.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Blue%20Ring%20Binder%20with%20Inscription%20Budget%20Planning%20on%20Background%20of%20Working%20Table%20with%20Office%20Supplies%20and%20Laptop.%20Budget%20Planning%20Business%20Concept%20on%20Blurred%20Background.%203D%20Render..jpeg)](https://blog.arreva.com/budgeting-for-end-of-the-year-giving) 09/19/2018 By now, I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “You’ve got to spend money to make money.” In fact, you... [Read More](https://blog.arreva.com/budgeting-for-end-of-the-year-giving) ## How to Write a Year-End Giving Letter [![How to Write a Year-End Giving Letter](https://blog.arreva.com/hubfs/www.maxpixel.net-Letter-Writing-Pen-Ink-Handwriting-Paper-Note-3481061.jpg)](https://blog.arreva.com/how-to-write-a-year-end-giving-letter) 09/12/2018 Photo Courtesy of Max Pixel There’s a special skill involved with writing your nonprofit’s year-end... [Read More](https://blog.arreva.com/how-to-write-a-year-end-giving-letter) ## Fundraising in a New Generational Landscape: Webinar Follow Up [![Fundraising in a New Generational Landscape: Webinar Follow Up](https://blog.arreva.com/hubfs/Low%20Res%20WebP%20Blog%20Images/Fundraising-New-Generational-Landscape.webp)](https://blog.arreva.com/fundraising-in-a-new-generational-landscape-webinar-follow-up) 05/31/2018 As the primary source of major and recurring donations—Baby Boomers and Matures—begin to age and... [Read More](https://blog.arreva.com/fundraising-in-a-new-generational-landscape-webinar-follow-up) ## Online Giving in Capital Campaigns [![Online Giving in Capital Campaigns](https://blog.arreva.com/hubfs/Man_Writing_Small.jpg)](https://blog.arreva.com/online-giving-in-capital-campaigns) 05/23/2018 When you think of capital campaigns, you probably focus on major gifts. After all, those are what... [Read More](https://blog.arreva.com/online-giving-in-capital-campaigns) ## 7 Online Fundraising Ideas for Great Landing Pages [![7 Online Fundraising Ideas for Great Landing Pages](https://blog.arreva.com/hubfs/Low%20Res%20WebP%20Blog%20Images/7-Online-Fundraising-Ideas-Great-Landing-Pages.webp)](https://blog.arreva.com/7-online-fundraising-ideas-for-great-landing-pages) 05/16/2018 It's time to bring out your inner designer. After looking through user experience design research... 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[Read More](https://blog.arreva.com/foundations-for-success-developing-a-solid-capital-campaign-plan) ## Putting the “Fun” in Fundraising: Ideas to Make Your Next Event a Hit [![Putting the “Fun” in Fundraising: Ideas to Make Your Next Event a Hit](https://blog.arreva.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/fun-draising-blog-post.jpg)](https://blog.arreva.com/putting-the-fun-in-fundraising-ideas-proven-to-make-your-next-event-a-hit) 11/15/2017 When you’re starting to plan your next big event, what normally comes to mind? Galas, 5Ks, and golf... 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