The Givesmart Blog
Industry news and trends to keep you moving forward.
Event planning: build confidence and reduce stress
You’ve likely been planning your big event for months and now it’s finally just around the corner. It’s time to lock down the final details and focus on delivering a successful event. We know that stress can run high during this time, so we’ve compiled a 1-month out checklist and a few tips to help you build confidence and keep cool.
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How to display silent auction items
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 only package your silent auction items properly but also to show them off in an aesthetically pleasing way.
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10 Unique Charity Event Venues
After partnering in more than 10,000 charity events, the GiveSmart team has seen a variety of interesting, unique, and off-the-beaten-path venues. Most people have been to their fair share of events held at hotels, conference centers or restaurants. To switch things...
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Games for fundraising events
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.
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2018 fundraising trends
The way donors give is ever-changing. We got our team together to reflect and discuss fundraising trends we saw at events across the United States this year.
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Increase Attendance at Your Next Event
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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Essential Steps for a Text-to-Donate Campaign
Tips to execute a successful text-to-donate campaign.
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Donor Segmentation: Why it Matters and How to Use it
Data has many uses in the nonprofit world and beyond. Segmenting your donors and catering marketing towards the different segments enables organizations to increase donor retention and donations! Why does donor segmentation matter? There are times each day...
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50+ Fundraising Ideas to Try at your School
If you raise money for a school, you know there are many ways you can fundraise to support programs, scholarships, and more! Whether you’re looking to better involve students, alumni, the community, parents, or teachers in your...
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Why mobile bidding is an improvement, not a distraction
Many organizations considering the transition to mobile bidding from paper bidding ask us if fundraising technology distracts event guests from being social. They also question if this shift softens the focus on the evening’s cause, detracting...
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