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May 19, 2021
30 Silent Auction Items That Don’t Cost A Dime
Collecting silent auction items for your next fundraiser takes a lot of consideration — you need to know where to begin, fight donor fatigue, and…
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Making Matching Gifts Easier: GiveSmart Now Integrates with Double the Donation
We are proud to announce that the GiveSmart Fundraise module now integrates with 360MatchPro, Double…
The Need-to-Know on Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are one of the fastest-growing categories of charitable contributions, with DAF giving…
4 Ways to Keep Alumni Engaged After Graduation
When it comes to school fundraising the biggest constituents are the families of current students. And rightfully so, but let’s not forget about the school’s alumni! You can always reach beyond the families of current students when fundraising and alumni are a great place to start within your community.
GiveSmart Honored by Annual TrustRadius Top Rated Awards
GiveSmart has been recognized by the 2023 TrustRadius Awards as a Top Rated product in…
Online Fundraising: The Beginner’s Guide
Is your organization brand new to online fundraising? Need to brush up on your knowledge?…
How to Quickly Setup Your Teacher Appreciation Week Wishlist
Our classrooms are far more than a place where reading, writing, and arithmetic are learned. Support those heroes who do far more than their job on paper, each and every day by setting up a wishlist fundraiser.
How to Run a Balloon Pop Raffle at your Fundraising Event
Looking for a fun spin on a raffle? Give a balloon pop a try! This…
15 Spring Fundraising Ideas for Your K-12 School
April through June is a busy time at schools! It is full of concerts, field…
“Retailing and Partnering with Nonprofits”
How to start a fundraising program and make a difference This article originally appeared in…
How to Fundraise Effectively During Event Season [Top Tips]
Event season is quickly approaching. Is your fundraising organization prepared? According to Double the Donation…
Celebrating Women’s History Month
Who run the world?! Women! March is Women’s History Month, a celebration of women’s achievements…
How to Organize a Charity Sports Event
A sports event is a fun, upbeat, and lucrative way to raise money for your…