The Givesmart Blog
Industry news and trends to keep you moving forward.
The Fundraising Pyramid and the Donor Life Cycle
Find Your Supporters Wherever They Are! The fundraising pyramid is a traditional starting point for defining the donor acquisition process. There are multiple versions of this pyramid (I found at least fifty images on Google). Below are a few variations that...
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Champion fundraisers…and where to find them.
Your champion fundraisers are your top advocates who drive awareness and funding for your mission. Here’s how to get started with a campaign.
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7 School Fundraising Ideas
Sometimes it can be difficult for universities and colleges to come up with fun, unique fundraising ideas. Or maybe your school is worried about the time and preparation that go into planning a successful fundraiser. We understand these challenges and want to help! By...
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PPP funding update – new funds available to museums, theatres and performing arts venues
“Great theatre is about challenging how we think and encouraging us to fantasize about a world we aspire to.” – Willem Dafoe It was Shakespeare who wrote, “All the world’s a stage,” and we’re thrilled to see good news on the horizon for the arts sector including...
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Virtual Fundraising In 2021
Last year was a big year for virtual fundraising. Nonprofits worldwide expanded their efforts into online fundraising, trying new things and learning which strategies worked best. One of the top takeaways from last year was that virtual events work. They draw people...
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60+ Virtual Fundraising Ideas: Examples from real-life campaigns
Virtual fundraising has been a sustainable practice for many nonprofits, and it has recently become the new normal for others. Every organization is trying to fine tune their virtual fundraising strategy. Below you will find all kinds of virtual fundraising examples...
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How to increase recurring donations
Turn more one-time donations into recurring donations. Help secure revenue and make your organization more sustainable and successful.
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7 Tips On How To Build An Effective Outreach Strategy
“Strategy without tactics is the slowest path to victory. Tactics without strategy are the noise before defeat.” – Sun Tzu Building an effective nonprofit outreach strategy must be approached thinking about everyone your organization touches: recipients, donors,...
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What your virtual event sponsors need from you
When a business or individual signs up for a virtual event sponsorship package, they form a partnership with your organization. You both have goals for the big day, and together you can achieve them. Your sponsors deserve special attention, and you should answer their...
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Golf Tournament Fundraiser Guide
As one of the most popular types of charity events, golf tournaments let participants live out their PGA Championship fantasies — all while giving to a meaningful cause.
These fundraising tips to discover how to use the green to earn a little green for nonprofit goals and causes.