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Industry news and trends to keep you moving forward.
Strategies for virtual fundraising success
If you're considering virtual fundraising for the first time, you're not alone. Online giving has seen a recent explosion in the nonprofit world, and it's been on the rise for several years. Nonprofits' online revenue increased by 10% in 2019, and donors gave 11%...
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Live vs. Silent Auctions for Fundraisers
Differences Between Live and Silent Auctions Benefit auctions are a tried-and-true way to drum up spirits — and funds — for nonprofits. Combining an upbeat, social evening with a good cause, many organizations put on auctions with the goal of reaching a fundraising...
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How to calculate net gain from your nonprofit event
With in-person events off the table — at least for the time being — many nonprofits have switched to virtual fundraising programs. One notable benefit of hosting virtual events is that this type of programming often provides a higher net gain. The dollars you raise...
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50+ Fundraising Ideas to Try at your School
If you raise money for a school, you know there are many ways you can fundraise to support programs, scholarships, and more! Whether you’re looking to better involve students, alumni, the community, parents, or teachers in your fundraising efforts, this guide...
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5 Ways to Use Silent Auction Data for Successful Fundraising
At GiveSmart, we see thoughtful and creative fundraisers think #OutsideTheRoom, at every opportunity they have. Virtual silent auctions are a great way to help you meet your fundraising goals, and with a powerful fundraising platform like GiveSmart, you'll have lots...
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GivingTuesday is over, now what?
#GivingTuesday is over, so now what? As you zero in on end-of-year giving, what else can you do to keep the ball rolling? Here are a few low-lift options to bridge the gaps over the next few weeks. First, here are some great questions to ask yourself: What are my...
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End Your 4th Quarter Strong by Reaching Out Now To Donors
We have some good news when it comes to statistical encouragement for reaching out to donors in the 4th quarter…
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Giving Societies vs. Giving Circles
Giving societies and giving circles sound quite exclusive but that’s not exactly the case. While the two operate differently, they’re great ways for your organization to segment your donors.
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7 ways the arts can fundraise virtually
Arts organizations are just one of the many industries that are being hit hard by the pandemic, but the hope is not lost. There is a path to fundraising and we are seeing more and more organizations find that path. Over the year there have been plenty of examples of...
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Virtual Fundraising Examples: Wine Pulls & Other Wine-Related Fundraising
Since March 1st, fundraisers have continually inspired and motivated each other through the sharing of stories of success. We've been compiling these stories so they are easy to find and share. This category of stories is all examples of campaigns that have included...
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