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 Kelsey Woodworth | Apr 18, 2019 | GiveSmart, Nonprofit
On April 10, 2019, we hosted a webinar, “Your Big 3 Missed Opportunities in Event Fundraising”. Here are the answers to the questions you asked in the chat… How do you suggest we tap into those folks that were bidding but didn’t walk away...
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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 Brandon Stec | Feb 8, 2019 | Corporate Donors, Donations, GiveSmart, Houston
Raising money for your Houston-area nonprofit takes planning, coordination, creativity — and yes, a donation strategy pairing you with nearby corporate partners ready and willing to make an impact. This corporate donor guide for nonprofit organization fundraising in...
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by Kelsey Woodworth | Dec 21, 2018 | Event, Fundraising, GiveSmart, Nonprofit, Technology
December 21, 2018 |
EventThe 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...
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by Kelsey Woodworth | Sep 2, 2018 | Event, Fundraising, GiveSmart
To grow your organization, you need to focus on attracting and retaining younger constituents. Many organizations disregard younger audiences, but these groups are growing in both size and income, and are valuable assets to nonprofit organizations. Millennials who...
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