Fundraising Tips & Trends
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Benefits of Unrestricted Gifts
As a nonprofit organization, there’s no doubt that you highly appreciate and value every donation…
Freshen Up Your Fundraisers
Fundraising events shouldn’t feel stale. But, with the planning, budgeting, stewarding, and more—likely with few…
Combatting Donor Skepticism
In nonprofit funding, every donation matters. Unfortunately, donor skepticism can be a significant hurdle for…
Adapting for Your Donors: How to Use GiveSmart’s Research Study
GiveSmart collaborated with FINN Partners to survey over 500 nonprofit fundraising and development professionals on…
Auction Off an Immediate, Exclusive Experience
Few things sink a fundraising director’s heart more than looking toward the bar or food tables and seeing your dedicated, generous donors waiting in long lines. Eliminate the wait.
Wordle: Best Fundraising Words to Try
Wordle went from 90 players in October 2021 when it launched to millions of players…
How to engage donors outside of fundraising events
What is recurring giving? Recurring giving has been around for years, offered by plenty of…
#GivingTuesday Myths: Busted
There ARE easy, turnkey ways to make an impact for your organization on #GivingTuesday. Check out what you can do to bust these four #GivingTuesday myths to make an impact on your mission.
“Fundraisers Wrestling With Tech As Giving Plows Forward”
This image and article featuring Brandy Keller, Vice President of Product at Community Brands, originally…
Smaller, Easier, Faster, Stronger
Campaigns to Save Time and Raise More Our recent studies show that October, November, and December statistically draw the…
How to have fun with your silent auction
Let’s face it — 2020 was a tough year. For those who run nonprofit organizations and fundraise…
What makes the silent auction so special for hybrid fundraising
Successful silent auctions can be excellent for hybrid fundraising. They’re an exciting activity with low…