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How to Fundraise Effectively During Event Season [Top Tips]
Event season is quickly approaching. Is your fundraising organization prepared? According to Double the Donation, eight out of 10 US donors regularly attend fundraising events—from charity auctions and galas to run/walk/ride initiatives and more. Many organizations collect the majority of their funding through these types of events. In this guide, we’ll share five best practices for…
Read More30 Best Silent Auction Ideas 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 think of fresh items. It also takes a dedicated committee, which builds relationships and solicits items from local businesses and other partners. Gathering desirable and exciting silent auction items shouldn’t…
Read More“The era of reactive giving: Inspiring one-time donors to become lifetime sustainers”
This article by Cara Dickerson, Vice President of Customer Success and Account Management, GiveSmart by Momentive Software, originally appeared in Candid insights on December 11, 2024. It shares tips on the best ways to make an impact on Giving Tuesday as an individual. “Reactive giving is on the rise. Whether as a flash point response to…
Read MoreUnlock Fundraising for Associations
Associations are a core point of connection for professionals, and membership dues fuel things that matter most to members: job opportunities, keeping up with industry technology, career advancement, professional standards, certifications, and training. But what about non-dues revenue? Associations participate in efforts that do not directly benefit members, such as lobbying for the field, community…
Read MoreHow to Create a Giving Tuesday Campaign in One Week
Your Ultimate Checklist for a Quick Campaign Setup In 2023, donors gave $3.1 billion on Giving Tuesday. Since Giving Tuesday is already coming up on December 3, your nonprofit organization is likely busy putting in all last-minute efforts to make a successful campaign. You might be struggling to decide what theme to go with and…
Read MoreDon’t Concede: Nonprofit Fundraising During an Election
This election year has been a topic of much conversation for a good, long time. It may come as no surprise that this period of uncertainty can drown out nonprofits. With some planning and thoughtful timing, your organization can stand out, strengthen donor relationships, and grow its bottom line with the right strategies. Red versus…
Read More100+ 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 MoreWhat’s New with GiveSmart?
You have fundraising goals, events to plan, and donor relationships to build. You don’t have time to waste with inefficient workflows, needless manual processes, and difficult logins. GiveSmart hears you, and we’ve been hard at work rolling out new developments and connections to make it easier than ever to reach your goals. Recent Updates Automated…
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.
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