The Givesmart Blog
Industry news and trends to keep you moving forward.
12 Strategies to Demonstrate Impact
It can be tricky to outline strategies that demonstrate impact because the phrase, “social impact” is vague. Does it pertain to the work we do? Or the way we run the business? Both? For both product and service industries, social impact drives what consumers support,...
Read moreAll the Latest
Corporate Donor Guide: Southeast
Procuring corporate donors takes nonprofit fundraising to the next level. From sourcing in-kind gifts for silent auctions to creating ongoing event partnerships with philanthropic organizations, corporate donors tip the scales toward broader communal reach and impact...
Read more
Corporate Donor Guide: Northeast United States
Nonprofit organization fundraising takes many forms, yet few generate the same lasting impact as corporate partnerships do with businesses located right in your local community. This guide identifies corporate partners and businesses in the Northeast United States...
Read more
Live Versus Silent Auctions for Fundraisers
Benefit auctions are a tried-and-true way to drum up spirits — and funds — for nonprofits.Combining an upbeat, social evening with a good cause, many organizations put on auctions with the goal of reaching a fundraising quota through the successful bidding and sale of...
Read more
Purchasing charity auction software
It’s 2019, tech has taken over, and we’ve moved nearly everything online. Technology makes life easier, saves space, and saves even more trees. However, transitioning the way your donors give to be online can be daunting. There are a lot of charity auction software...
Read more
Make your event special again
A handful of tips and tricks related to special events came about in discussion, that I’d like to share. Here are my 5 tips from the NPLL Las Vegas session that sparked fruitful conversation and a little laughter.
Read more
How to secure corporate sponsorships
Ask more poignant questions before stressing about where to find the big bucks. Get with your team, pool resources and address books, and plan ahead. It’s always a good time to look for sponsors.
Read more
Who run the world? Girls.
Today, we want to honor all the women who run GiveSmart and the organizations we partner with who serve girls, women, non-binary, and female identifying people every day. We are honored to be a part of helping you achieve your missions to bring equality, opportunity, healthcare, education, and confidence to women everywhere.
Read more
Corporate Donation Guide: Miami
The 305 is full of energy, ocean waves, palm trees, picture-perfect sunsets — and a vibrant nonprofit network working to make the city the one-of-a-kind home it is. Miami's community organizations are the pulse behind the advocacy and improvements so vital...
Read more
Your most efficient auction checkout yet
At the end of a successful event, it can be hard to get guests off the dance floor and over to the checkout table. Closing out auctions can be a daunting task which is why we’re here –– to help you run your most efficient auction checkout yet.
Read more