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....
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...
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...
The way donors give is ever-changing. Between technology, local trends, work schedules, and social calendars, nonprofits need to adapt to their donors’ lifestyles to make giving easy and accessible. In 2018 GiveSmart ran upwards of 8,000 fundraising events across the...
It’s the time of year for a final checklist! As 2018 comes to a close, a lot of businesses and nonprofit organizations look at what to finalize as we all move towards 2019. For most nonprofits the end of the calendar year is the half-way mark for the fiscal...
It’s stressful when your guest count isn’t looking how you want it to before an event, but there are a few last-minute things you can do to help increase attendance. Utilize social media and your personal network, and encourage others connected with the...
