We raised $13,188 across 76 donations

Zeffy Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/9b9e1867-71a8-4bfc-82dc-ee8ac2f07ace

Why it worked: We tapped into Dark Sky Percussion's strong, built-in community ties to drive highly targeted support from invested alumni and families. This personal, relationship-driven approach resulted in an exceptional average gift of over $173, proving the power of a deeply connected audience.

One thing another nonprofit could repeat: Empower your direct beneficiaries, like our ensemble performers, to act as micro-fundraisers by sharing the form directly with their personal networks, rather than relying entirely on a broad organizational appeal.