by Brandon Stec | Mar 13, 2019 | Fundraising, GiveSmart, Technology
I was delighted to join several thought leaders at Nonprofit Learning Lab’s event this week in Las Vegas! It really helped put the ‘sin’ in fundraiSINg. Here are a few of the tips I shared during our Make Your Event Special Again session –– they...
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by Kelsey Woodworth | Feb 27, 2019 | Event, Fundraising, Silent Auction Ideas
At the end of a successful event, it can be hard to get guests off the dance floor and over to the checkout table. Auction checkout can be a daunting task which is why we’re here –– to help you run your most efficient auction checkout yet. Organize and number...
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by Kelsey Woodworth | Feb 20, 2019 | Fundraising, Silent Auction Ideas, Technology, Tips and How To's
Collecting silent auction items for your next fundraiser can be a challenge for multiple reasons: unsure where to begin, donor fatigue, the same items year after year, cost concerns. However, gathering unique and exciting auction items doesn’t have to cost you much...
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by Kelsey Woodworth | Feb 12, 2019 | Donation Moment, Fundraising
Hosting a successful donation moment is the crux of annual fundraising for many organizations. However, we all know that asking someone for money is never easy, and asking a large group can be daunting. You fear hearing crickets when you begin asking for donations....
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by Kelsey Woodworth | Jan 28, 2019 | Fundraising, Silent Auction Ideas, Technology, Tips and How To's
Some would say it is not about how the auction looks, but instead, what items are available to bid on. At GiveSmart, we consider every speck of detail that’s crucial to maximize the opportunity to raise the full potential of donor dollars. It is important to not...
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by Kelsey Woodworth | Jan 2, 2019 | Event, Fundraising, Technology, Tips and How To's
Looking to spice things up at your next event? Games are a great way to raise additional funds, entertain, and keep guests engaged through participation. Raffles and wine pulls are familiar, but we’ve broken down a few more to help jog new ideas. HEADS OR TAILS Guests...
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