Mobile Fundraising Guide: How Nonprofits Can Increase Donations A practical guide to mobile giving, online fundraising, recurring donations, team fundraising, and digital events By SimplyGiv 2026
1. Introduction Mobile technology has changed how people discover nonprofits, engage with campaigns, and make donations. For nonprofits, mobile fundraising provides an opportunity to make giving more convenient while reaching supporters through smartphones, social media, QR codes, email, events, and digital campaigns. A successful mobile fundraising strategy can combine: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Mobile giving Online donations QR codes for fundraising Recurring/monthly giving Peer-to-peer fundraising Team fundraising Event fundraising Mobile auction experiences
The goal is simple: make it easier for supporters to discover a campaign, donate, share it, and stay connected.
2. What Is Mobile Fundraising? Mobile fundraising is the use of smartphones and mobile technology to raise money for nonprofit organizations, churches, schools, associations, and charitable campaigns.