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June 16, 2022
How Accepting Digital Wallet Payments Benefits Your Nonprofit
Digital wallets, also known as e-wallets, are a secure and convenient way to allow donors to give to your nonprofit.
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Kickstart Fall 2022 Fundraising
Crunchy, colorful leaves. Pumpkins. Football. Bonfires. Fall is in the air, and with it comes many opportunities to finish up this calendar year strong. Your fiscal goals are within reach. What is your nonprofit doing to creatively expand your audience and steward your donors with your fall fundraising?
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GiveSmart and AFP Start a New Strategic Partnership
We are proud to partner with the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the largest association…
How to organize a penny social
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Why Your Nonprofit Should Consider Text Messages
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Budget-Friendly Peer-to-Peer Additions to Your Annual Event
It’s time to weigh your options and add peer-to-peer fundraising to your annual auction, gala,…
How to Keep your Virtual Audience Engaged at a Hybrid Event
When you’re hosting a hybrid event for your organization, getting your virtual audience as engaged…
Community Brands Creates Change Program has a New Class of Winners
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Donor Appreciation: Saying “Thank You”
Sharing appreciation is essential to show donors you care, whether it’s their first donation or…