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100+ Online Fundraising Ideas
Virtual and online fundraising has been a sustainable practice for many nonprofits for years. Below you will find all kinds of virtual fundraising examples, including virtually-powered in-person campaigns, from real-life GiveSmart customers. If you are looking for something specific, hit control/command on your keyboard and search for your keyword (e.g, Silent Auction, Social Media, Wine…
Read MoreGiveSmart Again Honored by Annual TrustRadius Best of Awards
GiveSmart has been recognized by the 2023 TrustRadius Awards as a Best of product in the Feature Set, Relationship, and Value for Price categories. The TrustRadius Best of Awards is a leading award program spotlighting the best in B2B technology products. The awards recognize the most highly rated digital platforms and tools as chosen by…
Read More“3 Tips On Making A Meaningful Impact This Giving Tuesday”
Nonprofits seek support in many ways. Money is just one of them. This article by Cara Dickerson, GiveSmart’s Vice President of Customer Success and Account Management, originally appeared in The Observer on November 28, 2023. It shares tips on the best ways to make an impact on Giving Tuesday as an individual. “Nonprofits seek support in…
Read MoreGiving Tuesday: Find Sustainable Success in 2023
This article by Cara Dickerson, GiveSmart’s Vice President of Customer Success and Account Management, originally appeared in Alliance on November 23, 2023. It shares how investing slightly more energy in your plan and communications can make a significant difference in your success on Giving Tuesday. “Some organizations view Giving Tuesday as a waste of time because…
Read More9 Fundraising Event Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
We’ve seen a few common mistakes nonprofits make when planning their events that can negatively impact their results. To help ensure you’re not making those same missteps, we’re sharing the top nine mistakes we’ve noticed nonprofits make and the easy solutions to overcoming them.
Read MoreImportance of Automation for Nonprofits: How GiveSmart Can Help
Boost efficiency and success with automation. Eliminate data silos, save time and money, and streamline fundraising efforts to grow your mission!
Read MoreCan Donors Still Support Race-Conscious Programs?
This article by Rasheeda Childress originally appeared in the Chronicle of Philanthropy on July 17, 2023. It features insights from GiveSmart’s Vice President of Customer Success and Account Management, Cara Dickerson, and shares more on the implications on the Supreme Court’s recent decision that upended the use of race in admissions decisions. “Whether that separate…
Read More5 Ways Schools Can Keep Summer Engagement High
School is out for the summer! Even though your donors are traveling and having fun in the sun with family and friends, it’s important to keep them in the know about what’s happening at school! Supporters should hear from an organization at least monthly—not necessarily with just asks—to maintain a positive relationship with them. We…
Read More“Four Actions to Stabilize Nonprofit Finances Amid Economic Upheaval”
This article by Cara Dickerson, GiveSmart’s Vice President of Customer Success and Account Management, originally appeared in Philanthropy News Digest on June 27 2023. It shares more on what actions nonprofits can take to have sustainability. “Nonprofits can support their long-term stability by fostering donor relationships, improving communication, expanding fundraising, and embracing technology. While adapting takes…
Read MoreHow to Leverage ChatGPT at Your Nonprofit
ChaptGPT has a billion site visitors a day. It is dominating tech, breaking usage records, and growing at an unprecedented rate. ChatGPT is also spectacularly failing exams, getting students wrongfully accused of cheating, and getting writers unjustifiably accused of plagiarism. With its ability to save users time and quickly generate content—from social posts to blogs…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About In-Kind Donations
Schools, foundations, and nonprofits are constantly on the lookout for donations to help them achieve their goals. An in-kind donation is one type of contribution that can have a great benefit for nonprofit organizations. In-kind donations can be more flexible and adaptable than monetary donations. While financial contributions are valuable, in-kind donations provide your nonprofit…
Read MoreMaking 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 Donation’s advanced matching gift automation software. The new integration makes it easy for donors to discover whether they are eligible for matching gifts, allowing them to make a greater impact without needing to contribute additional funds. “Adding 360MatchPro to GiveSmart…
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