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March 21, 2022
GiveSmart Fundraising Platform Now Includes Newly Acquired SimplyFundraisingCRM and MobileCause
Three premier solutions offer one platform for nonprofit and K-12 school fundraising needs Community Brands, our parent company, has acquired SimplyFundraisingCRM. This addition completes Community…
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The Fundraising Pyramid and the Donor Life Cycle
Find Your Supporters Wherever They Are! The fundraising pyramid is a traditional starting point for…
Don’t Leave Money on the Table — Maximizing Your Budget for Your Fiscal Year-End
Managing your annual budget — and multiple budgets within it — is one of the…
3 TikTok Tips for Nonprofits
What is TikTok? TikTok is a short-form, video-sharing app that allows users to create and…
How To Engage Alumni On Social Media: 5 Simple Strategies
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…
Missed Connections: How To Avoid Losing Potential Donors
Finding and connecting with new donors and supporters for your nonprofit can feel a lot…
Using Social Media To Update Donors On Campaign Progress
An important component of any nonprofit fundraising campaign is keeping your supporters updated on your…
Boost your donor retention with these three strategies
Your donor retention rate is how many donors will give to your nonprofit more than…
How To Keep Your Cause At The Forefront Of Donors’ Minds
You’re worried about spamming your supporters. That’s understandable. You’ve also probably heard to hit up…
Memorial Day Fundraising Ideas for America’s Heroes
Memorial Day isn’t just about grilling burgers, swimming and enjoying a long weekend. It’s a day…
5 Fundraising Ideas You’ve Never Thought Of
What are some fun, new things you can do to stand out to potential donors? People are giving. Are you reaching them where they are at? Read more for some fundraising ideas you may not have yet tried.