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September 1, 2021

Empower your donors with fundraisers throughout the year

As you look at your calendar, you may find that you have gaps of time…

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Never stop fundraising
August 25, 2021

Never stop fundraising

Organizing fundraisers and donor events can be a big commitment in terms of time and…

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July 30, 2021

Giving USA 2021 report highlights record $471.44 billion to U.S. charities in 2020

The Giving USA 2021: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2020, released in…

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July 27, 2021

Hybrid fundraisers and how to run them

Hybrid fundraisers are not a new concept but considering the pandemic, they are becoming increasingly popular due to their flexibility and inclusivity.  

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June 30, 2021

GiveSmart Receives 2021 TrustRadius Top Rated Awards

GiveSmart has been recognized by the 2021 TrustRadius Awards as a Top Rated product in the Event Management and Virtual Event categories.

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May 19, 2021

30 Best Silent Auction Ideas That Don’t Cost A Dime

Collecting silent auction items for your next fundraiser takes a lot of consideration — you…

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April 9, 2021

How to succeed with virtual fundraising

Like many nonprofits these days, you might be facing a situation where you can no…

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March 24, 2021

Champion fundraisers…and where to find them.

Your champion fundraisers are your top advocates who drive awareness and funding for your mission. Here’s how to get started with a campaign.

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March 17, 2021

PPP funding update – new funds available to museums, theatres and performing arts venues

“Great theatre is about challenging how we think and encouraging us to fantasize about a…

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March 12, 2021

Virtual Fundraising In 2021

Last year was a big year for virtual fundraising. Nonprofits worldwide expanded their efforts into…

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March 10, 2021

7 Tips On How To Build An Effective Outreach Strategy

“Strategy without tactics is the slowest path to victory.  Tactics without strategy are the noise…

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February 16, 2021

Golf Tournament Fundraiser Guide

As one of the most popular types of charity events, golf tournaments let participants live out their PGA Championship fantasies — all while giving to a meaningful cause.
These fundraising tips to discover how to use the green to earn a little green for nonprofit goals and causes.

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Hope Chest for Breast Cancer

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Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County