The Givesmart Blog
Industry news and trends to keep you moving forward.
How appealing is the live appeal?
>> The following data is obtained from this research study << The live appeal: also known as a cash call, donation moment, fund-a-need, hand-raise, and paddle raise. But what about this live appeal is actually...appealing? The answer depends on who you...
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Nonprofit end-of-year checklist
It's the time of year for a final checklist! As 2019 comes to a close, a lot of businesses and nonprofit organizations look at what to finalize as we all move towards 2020. For most nonprofits the end of the calendar year is the half-way mark for the fiscal year, so –...
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What you should know about school fundraising software
Fundraising supports co-curricular activities such as sports. the arts, or classroom necessities. With creative activities, comes the need for software with flexible capabilities. From walk-a-thons and peer-to-peer fundraising to charity galas or auctions, your school fundraising software should be able to handle it.
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Charity golf tournament key software features
Charity golf tournaments can bring in challenges but the fundraising technology powering one should be easy to use. When selecting a software, look for a simple solution so donors can pick up some clubs and focus on what truly matters – the mission and organization everyone is passionate about.
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Optimizing event flow + function: table placement
Table placement has a big impact on event flow, which in turn will affect a guests’ experience at your event. When you’re looking to optimize your event’s flow and function, here are a few things –– table related –– to consider…
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7 Fundraising Myths
I’m sure you’ve heard countless dos and don’ts of fundraising, and perhaps some of those align your organization’s practices. Additionally, most organizations have a decent handle on what their donors care about. And then there are myths. Here are a few of the most common fundraising myths, debunked.
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Shake up how you give thanks: Gobble Gobble webinar Q+A
We partnered with Winspire to bring you new ways to shake up how you say thanks (to donors, staff, volunteers, and your board). Answers to the webinar’s Q+A are here.
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Major Gift Donor Development Strategies
There's no substitute for the impact of major gifts or the select group of high net-worth donors who provide them. Today, over 88% of the average nonprofit's funds come from less than 20% of donors. Whether you realize it or not, that fraction of your donor roll is...
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Your questions, answered by our research on donor expectations
We wanted to know: where is the donor divide? Where are expectations misaligned between event planners and donors when it comes to fundraising events?
We conducted a research study and hosted a webinar to break down the facts. #GiveSmartPowerUP
Tis the season of giving
As the year wraps up, you may be considering a Giving Tuesday or an end of the year push for donations. About 30% of all annual donations are made in the month of December, so why wouldn’t you want to get in on all that excitement?
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