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March 11, 2025
15 Games for Fundraising Events
Discover creative fundraising game ideas make your next event a success. Engage supporters, foster friendly competition, and raise more.
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5 Hot Fall Fundraising Trends
It’s the middle of summer, and though we still have some time until fall, that…
3 Steps To Create A Holiday Themed Campaign
With the end of the year comes a number of different holidays to celebrate. Whether…
How to have fun with your silent auction
Let’s face it — 2020 was a tough year. For those who run nonprofit organizations and fundraise…
Using Social Media to Promote Your Virtual Fundraiser
Promoting your event on social media is crucial to stand out from the crowd. Your…
“Make-A-Wish Wisconsin pushes higher fundraising goals to double its reach”
This article featuring GiveSmart customer Make-A-Wish Wisconsin originally appeared in The Milwaukee Business Journal on…
Empower your donors with better communications
We are inundated with information and calls to action. While a lot of it does bring value, a fair amount it is filtered out and ignored by consumers. …
What makes the silent auction so special for hybrid fundraising
Successful silent auctions can be excellent for hybrid fundraising. They’re an exciting activity with low…
Empower your online fundraising campaign donors
You likely run an online giving campaign such as an annual appeal or #GivingTuesday. But, there are likely opportunities to…
Empower your donors with fundraisers throughout the year
As you look at your calendar, you may find that you have gaps of time…
How to ask for auction items
It can feel awkward to ask for things. Everyone feels that way! Hearing yes to an auction…
Never stop fundraising
Organizing fundraisers and donor events can be a big commitment in terms of time and…
Empower your annual appeal donors
An annual appeal is an outbound donation solicitation that most nonprofits do, and it is often a…
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