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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 | 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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by Kelsey Woodworth | Dec 17, 2018 | Fundraising, Nonprofit, Tips and How To's
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...
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by Kelsey Woodworth | Nov 1, 2018 | Event, Fundraising, Tips and How To's
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...
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by Kelsey Woodworth | Oct 22, 2018 | Fundraising, Mobile Bidding, Tips and How To's, Uncategorized
Text-to-donate is successful for your organization because it increases reach, collects donor data, raises money, and is executed on all devices. Keep the following tips in mind, and watch the money texts roll in! What is text-to-donate? Text-to-donate is a mobile...
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