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Nonprofits and foundations raise $4 billion through GiveSmart
Today we announce a new milestone of $4 billion raised by nonprofits and foundations on our fundraising platform. “Today…
3 Halloween fundraisers you can setup in minutes
Pumpkins glimmer. Werewolves howl. Ghost says boo. With fall in full swing, fundraising in this season offers the opportunity to be…
You may have noticed ….
…a new name around here! GiveSmart Gives Back is now Community Brands Creates Change For the past year, GiveSmart by Community…
How to engage donors outside of fundraising events
What is recurring giving? Recurring giving has been around for years, offered by plenty of…
So, what’s the deal with relationship mapping?
It might come as a surprise that the donor retention rate is about 43 percent. It takes a lot…
#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.
GiveSmart program awards fundraising software to three organizations
GiveSmart’s employee led initiative focused on uplifting smaller and newer organizations making a difference in underserved communities GiveSmart and Community Brands employees awarded three…
Empower your donors with better communications
We are inundated with information and calls to action. While a lot of it does bring value, a fair amount it is filtered out and ignored by consumers. …
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…
Empower your online fundraising campaign donors
You likely run an online giving campaign such as an annual appeal or #GivingTuesday. But, there are likely opportunities to…
Empower your donors with fundraisers throughout the year
As you look at your calendar, you may find that you have gaps of time…
Never stop fundraising
Organizing fundraisers and donor events can be a big commitment in terms of time and…