Community service strengthens neighborhoods, connects people, and drives meaningful change. From direct service to advocacy, projects fall into four key categories, each suited to different skills and needs. Understanding these categories can help match your skills...
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Top 20 Fundraising Event Ideas to Energize Your Advocacy Group
Fundraising goes beyond collecting donations — it creates excitement, builds meaningful connections, and delivers experiences that align with your mission. For grassroots advocacy groups, it’s vital to stand out with fresh and engaging ways to rally your community and...
Grassroots Campaign Success: Your Essential Guide
A grassroots campaign is one of the most impactful ways to drive change from the ground up. Fueled by people rather than large organizations, these campaigns rely on passion, community, and collective action to make their voices heard. Tools like Cheddar Up can make...
How to Host a Successful Thanksgiving Food Drive
Hosting a Thanksgiving food drive is an incredible way to make an impact for families in need. But coordinating all the moving parts can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, with the right tools, you can make your food drive a smooth, organized, and successful...
Junior Auxiliary: Empowering Women, Supporting Community
Cheddar Up transformed the Junior Auxiliary of Tangipahoa’s fundraising by streamlining payments, simplifying financial management, and helping them focus on community service.
Hosting a Toy Drive (+ toy drive flyer templates)
Organizing a toy drive brings communities together and spreads joy, making a real impact in children’s lives. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned fundraiser, this guide covers the key steps to help you plan a successful drive. From picking a date to creating...