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Paddle Raise or Mobile Giving?
Many charity partners we work with have trouble with deciding whether to use a paddle…
Marketing strategies to bring donors to your online donation page
Digital marketing strategies for nonprofits are all the rage — and for good reason. Online…
Maximizing the ROI of Fundraising Auctions
Most nonprofits will plan one or two big events in a year, which puts the pressure on to maximize the ROI of fundraising auctions. Organizations need to find a multitude of ways to increase revenue streams to avoid leaving any money on the table. The following are some tips to help development teams create financially successful events and improve existing fundraising auctions.
Developing good fundraising habits
On Thursday, May 23, 2019, GiveSmart hosted the first ‘Brooklyn Brainstorm’ at our office in New York City. We brought together members of New York’s nonprofit community to discuss ways to engage donors all year long.
Achieving nonprofit sustainability – financially
Achieving sustainability can be a difficult, yet important, topic to address for nonprofits. Today’s uncertain economy leads to unpredictable federal and state funding, making established channels of funding even more critical.
12 strategies to demonstrate the impact of your nonprofit
It can be tricky to outline strategies that demonstrate impact because the phrase, “social impact”…
Nonprofit leaders in Brooklyn share donor engagement strategies
On Thursday, May 23, 2019, GiveSmart hosted the first ‘Brooklyn Brainstorm’ at our office in New York City. We brought together members of New York’s nonprofit community to discuss ways to engage donors all year long.
How to succeed as a small shop fundraising team
Small shop development teams and start-ups are quite similar; little money and lots of passion. Everyone must be willing to take on multiple roles, sacrifice some perks, and learn to work efficiently.
Top 3 missed fundraising opportunities
Fundraising is hard work. Seriously. But what we’ve learned from working closely with thousands of nonprofits is, when you solely focus on basic logistics, you likely miss really important opportunities.
Why the world is blue this April
April is Autism Awareness Month, but what most people are not aware of is how to fully understand and accept autism. This month we celebrate individuals with autism, but we also look at the intense reality that they, and their families, face every day.
FAQs about our mobile bidding platform from April’s webinar
On April 10, 2019, we hosted a webinar, “Your Big 3 Missed Opportunities in Event Fundraising” and here are the answers to the questions you asked in the chat. The questions address best practices, fundraising advice, and platform suggestions.
9 questions to ask when purchasing silent auction software
It’s 2019, tech has taken over, and we’ve moved nearly everything online. Technology makes life…