The Givesmart Blog
Industry news and trends to keep you moving forward.
Turn event attendees into long-term donors
Events are fun ways to not only celebrate the work your organization is doing, but also to say thank you to your supporters and turn event attendees into long-term donors. Here’s where to start.
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Tips to maximize the ROI of fundraising auctions
Most nonprofits will plan one or two big fundraising auctions per year, leading to high expectations. Organizations need to find a multitude of ways to increase revenue streams to avoid leaving much-needed money on the table. The following are some tips to help development teams create financially successful events.
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You asked, we answered. Turn Data into Donations Q+A
We hosted a webinar, Turn Data into Donations, in September. You can download the full recording of the webinar here. We didn’t have time to get to all of the questions that participants submitted through the chat, so here are the answers…
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Top Corporate Donors in North Carolina
Looking for corporate donors and sponsors in North Carolina? We have compiled a list of the top corporate donors in North Carolina by area of impact below. Follow the links to reach the corporate donation pages for the organizations that may be a great fit for your...
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Top Corporate Donors in Salt Lake City
We have an overview of top corporate donors in Salt Lake City by area of impact that may be a great fit for your nonprofit. Follow the links that are listed below to reach the corporate donation pages for the organizations. Happy Fundraising! Food & Drink Beans...
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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.
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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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