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Industry news and trends to keep you moving forward.
12-month signature event masterplan
It’s time for a new approach to event planning. Tips, timelines, and checklists to help you plan better events, reduce stress, and raise more money… all year round. A joined-up approach, that turns one-off donors into regular supporters. That leaves less money on the table. That lets you actually enjoy what you do. This year-round timeline will get you started.
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Maximizing the ROI of fundraising auctions
Most nonprofits will plan one or two big events in a year, which puts the pressure on to maximize the ROI of fundraising auctions. Organizations need to find a multitude of ways to increase revenue streams to avoid leaving any money on the table. The following are some tips to help development teams create financially successful events and improve existing fundraising auctions.
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Madison and Milwaukee Corporate Donor Guide
As the state's capital and state's largest city, respectively, Madison and Milwaukee house more than a third (2,741) of Wisconsin's 7,944 registered nonprofits. These cities represent the best of the state's philanthropic ecosystem and are an integral part of its...
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How to Manage Your Donor Database
Charitable giving is on the rise. In 2017, people gave more than $410 billion to nonprofits, a 3% increase from 2016, adjusted for inflation. Although some donations came from organizations and businesses, the majority were from individual donors. Individuals...
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Phoenix, AZ corporate donation guide for nonprofit fundraisers
Phoenix, Arizona, is a city known for its arid weather, warm temperatures, sprawling cacti and multicultural origins, all nestled into the aptly named Valley of the Sun. As the fifth-largest city in the United States, Phoenix's size and diversity warrant an equally...
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The 4 Most Effective Donor Data Management Techniques
Managing donor data can be a laborious and time-consuming project. Follow these data management techniques to collect, organize, and use your data in a way that benefits all of your donor relationships and guarantees more effective fundraising campaigns.
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How to leverage your nonprofit board’s donor network
Every nonprofit dreams of having more donors. There's always more to strive for, and there are always areas where more funding would make a world of difference in the work you do. Making new connections provides novel opportunities to help your nonprofit increase its...
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Running (and winning) the marathon of nonprofit fundraising
Securing donations for a nonprofit organization often feels like a race against time. It can be difficult to step back and look at the bigger picture when you're knee-deep in paperwork and profiles of potential donors. You may be tempted to fixate on the next event on...
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Developing good fundraising habits
On Thursday, May 23, 2019, GiveSmart hosted the first ‘Brooklyn Brainstorm’ at our office in New York City. We brought together members of New York’s nonprofit community to discuss ways to engage donors all year long.
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Achieving nonprofit sustainability – financially
Achieving sustainability can be a difficult, yet important, topic to address for nonprofits. Today’s uncertain economy leads to unpredictable federal and state funding, making established channels of funding even more critical.
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