The Givesmart Blog
Industry news and trends to keep you moving forward.
Museum fundraising guide
Successful museum fundraising is at a crossroads. The emergence of mobile technology, evolving corporate philanthropic priorities and shifting donor demographics call for new fundraising activities to maintain — or in some cases even increase — donor...
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12-month signature event masterplan
It’s time for a new approach to event planning. Tips, timelines, and checklists to help you plan better events, reduce stress, and raise more money… all year round. A joined-up approach, that turns one-off donors into regular supporters. That leaves less money on the table. That lets you actually enjoy what you do. This year-round timeline will get you started.
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Marketing strategies to bring donors to your online donation page.
Digital marketing strategies for nonprofits are all the rage — and for good reason. Online donations are one of the fastest-growing fundraising segments for nonprofits. Today, we're deciphering donation page marketing tips and techniques to drive organic traffic...
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How to nail your live appeal
On August 14, 2019, we hosted a webinar, Paddles Up: Nailing the Live Appeal, with our partners Bobby and Erin from Inspire Hearts Fundraising. We had a stellar turnout, live-tweeted (see #GiveSmartPowerUP), and received valuable questions through the Q+A. We got to...
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San Francisco corporate donor guide
San Francisco has been a harbinger for historical and social progress in the United States as well as the entire world. Still, few recognize the influence San Francisco-based nonprofits have had on the city's rich history — in many ways, they've pioneered the very...
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3 Wild Ways that Zoos Fundraise
More than 181 million people visit zoos and aquariums on an annual basis, and 79% of those zoo-goers feel better about companies that support wildlife conservation through zoos and aquariums. That’s 149,990,000 potential donors –– half who are likely to have been...
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Millennials and the future of fundraising
Millennials are one of the most analyzed generations. As baffling as we are to some, we’re on a mission to improve our communities, connect with one another, speak out about mental health, clean up our oceans, reduce waste, and source things ethically. So, where’s it all headed?
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Los Angeles Corporate Donor Guide: 2019
Sure, Los Angeles may have its Hollywood Walk of Fame. But you're less likely to find the true stars of the city on the red carpet than you are Tinseltown's 70+ unique neighborhoods — in the nonprofits and their staff working tirelessly to make the city sparkle for...
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6 Tips for Texting Your Donors
Tips on how to utilize text messaging during your fundraising event to increase donations.
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Q & A: Acquiring Corporate Sponsors
On July 16, 2019, GiveSmart hosted a webinar, ‘That’s So Corporate: Acquiring New Sponsors’. We had so many questions, so little time! Here are our answers:
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