by Kelsey Woodworth | May 16, 2019 | Fundraising, Nonprofit
“Strategy without tactics is the slowest path to victory. Tactics without strategy are the noise before defeat.” – Sun Tzu Building an effective nonprofit outreach strategy must be approached thinking about everyone your organization touches: recipients, donors,...
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by Kelsey Woodworth | Apr 26, 2019 | Fundraising, Nonprofit, Technology
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. Small shops and start-ups understand the value that their people...
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by Dianne Kleber | Apr 25, 2019 | Donation Moment, Donations, Event, Fundraising, Mobile Bidding, Nonprofit, Silent Auction Ideas
We understand when “The Big Event” is impending, fundraisers may be drowning under the weight of increasing attendees, streamlining check-in and checkout, and ensuring an overall smooth run of show. This is hard work. Seriously. But what we’ve learned from working...
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by Kelsey Woodworth | Apr 24, 2019 | Fundraising, GiveSmart
Photo: James Numbere We thought you might need some jams while you hang decorations on event day. Last minute searching for a cocktail hour playlist? We’ve got you. Seeking inspiration while you solicit donations? Make it a procurement party! And for the time of the...
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by Brandon Stec | Mar 28, 2019 | Fundraising, Technology
Benefit auctions are a tried-and-true way to drum up spirits — and funds — for nonprofits. Combining an upbeat, social evening with a good cause, many organizations put on auctions with the goal of reaching a fundraising quota through the successful bidding and sale...
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by Kelsey Woodworth | Mar 27, 2019 | Donations, Donor Data, Event, Fundraising, Tech
It’s 2019, tech has taken over, and we’ve moved nearly everything online. Technology makes life easier, saves space, and saves even more trees. However, transitioning the way your donors give to be online can be daunting. There are a lot of charity auction software...
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