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January 19, 2023
The Best Charity Golf Outing Games
Golf tournaments are a great way to raise money and give people a good time, so they keep returning for more. In many ways, charity golf…
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Auction Off an Immediate, Exclusive Experience
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One of the biggest challenges that universities face? Knowing how to successfully engage with their…
Community Brands Collects Seven Top Rated Awards from TrustRadius
GiveSmart takes four total awards Community Brands, our parent company and the leading provider of cloud-based…
Fundraising Event Ideas: 19 Tips and Expert Advice for Planning Your Next Event
Fundraising Event Ideas, Tips, and Tricks from the Experts Preparing to plan a fundraising event…