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Benefits of Unrestricted Gifts
October 21, 2022

Benefits of Unrestricted Gifts 

As a nonprofit organization, there’s no doubt that you highly appreciate and value every donation…

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October 12, 2022

Freshen Up Your Fundraisers

Fundraising events shouldn’t feel stale. But, with the planning, budgeting, stewarding, and more—likely with few…

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combatting donor skepticism
October 6, 2022

Combatting Donor Skepticism 

In nonprofit funding, every donation matters. Unfortunately, donor skepticism can be a significant hurdle for…

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June 21, 2022

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…

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GiveSmart_Dessert Bar Blog
June 14, 2022

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. 

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March 10, 2022

Wordle: Best Fundraising Words to Try

Wordle went from 90 players in October 2021 when it launched to millions of players…

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how to engage donors outside of fundraising events
October 14, 2021

How to engage donors outside of fundraising events

What is recurring giving?  Recurring giving has been around for years, offered by plenty of…

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giving tuesday
October 7, 2021

#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.  

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October 6, 2021

“Fundraisers Wrestling With Tech As Giving Plows Forward”

This image and article featuring Brandy Keller, Vice President of Product at Community Brands, originally…

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September 29, 2021

Smaller, Easier, Faster, Stronger

Campaigns to Save Time and Raise More Our recent studies show that October, November, and December statistically draw the…

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How to have fun with your silent auction
September 16, 2021

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…

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What makes the silent auction so special for hybrid fundraising
September 7, 2021

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…

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MicroFinancing Partners in Africa

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Jamie F.

Hope Chest for Breast Cancer

GiveSmart is easy to use and ideal for virtual events and can be used for in-person events to manage the silent auction, seating charts, and check-in to the event. Being able to use the platform for unlimited events within the contract year is very useful and being able to add other users and volunteers for different levels of access is helpful as well.

Dawn L.

Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County