The Givesmart Blog
Industry news and trends to keep you moving forward.
10 ways to show appreciation…for everyone who furthers your mission
As a fundraiser, you know it’s important to show appreciation and thank your donors. You know it’s nice to send them a hand-written thank you card or call to thank them personally. Donors fund your mission, after all. But what about everyone else who works to move your mission forward? And when you do thank these people, are you capitalizing on the opportunity to further your connection and gain insight?
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Top Corporate Donors in Salt Lake City
We have an overview of top corporate donors in Salt Lake City by area of impact that may be a great fit for your nonprofit. Follow the links that are listed below to reach the corporate donation pages for the organizations. Happy Fundraising! Food & Drink Beans...
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4 ways to keep alumni engaged after graduation
When it comes to school fundraising the biggest constituents are the families of current students. And rightfully so, but let’s not forget about the school’s alumni! You can always reach beyond the families of current students when fundraising and alumni are a great place to start within your community.
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Museum fundraising guide
Successful museum fundraising is at a crossroads. The emergence of mobile technology, evolving corporate philanthropic priorities and shifting donor demographics call for new fundraising activities to maintain — or in some cases even increase — donor...
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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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Marketing strategies to bring donors to your online donation page.
Digital marketing strategies for nonprofits are all the rage — and for good reason. Online donations are one of the fastest-growing fundraising segments for nonprofits. Today, we're deciphering donation page marketing tips and techniques to drive organic traffic...
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How To Nail Your Live Appeal
On August 14, 2019, we hosted a webinar, Paddles Up: Nailing the Live Appeal, with our partners Bobby and Erin from Inspire Hearts Fundraising. We had a stellar turnout, live-tweeted (see #GiveSmartPowerUP), and received valuable questions through the Q+A. We got to...
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San Francisco corporate donor guide
San Francisco has been a harbinger for historical and social progress in the United States as well as the entire world. Still, few recognize the influence San Francisco-based nonprofits have had on the city's rich history — in many ways, they've pioneered the very...
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3 Wild Ways that Zoos Fundraise
More than 181 million people visit zoos and aquariums on an annual basis, and 79% of those zoo-goers feel better about companies that support wildlife conservation through zoos and aquariums. That’s 149,990,000 potential donors –– half who are likely to have been...
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Millennials and the future of fundraising
Millennials are one of the most analyzed generations. As baffling as we are to some, we’re on a mission to improve our communities, connect with one another, speak out about mental health, clean up our oceans, reduce waste, and source things ethically. So, where’s it all headed?
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