The Givesmart Blog
Industry news and trends to keep you moving forward.
Juneteenth 2020
Black Lives Matter is more than a global movement. It’s deeply personal, fraught with potential missteps and easy to get wrong. At Community Brands, we realize it’s too important not to try. We proudly affirm that Black Lives Matter and to commemorate the anniversary...
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Text-to-donate fundraising statistics
Mobile devices are the constant companion of just about everyone these days. The ubiquitousness of smartphones enables nonprofit organizations to use them as mobile fundraising tools to reach their campaign objectives, including text-to-donate. What are the benefits...
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3 ways to host a video fundraiser
With many nonprofits, associations, schools, and foundations hosting fundraisers online or virtually, there are new components to consider, like video! Integrating video with your fundraiser doesn’t have to be super involved. All you need is a decent smartphone.
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Webinar Q&A: Your pivot to an online fundraiser
What should you do if your organization needs to host an online fundraising event instead of a live one? We’ve got data, inspiration, and best practices to run virtual events so that all of your fundraising dollars don’t go out the window. These are the questions from our webinar, Your Pivot to a Virtual Fundraiser.
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Checklist: Pivoting to a Virtual Fundraising Event
How can you pivot to an online virtual fundraising event while still ensuring that no dollars are lost? During these uncertain and unpredictable times, you and your team will face challenges, but you will emerge stronger than before. And perhaps learn a few new things along the way. Here’s where to begin.
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Does my event need a theme?
Does my gala need a theme? Should the event theme be the same year after year? What if people don’t want to participate? All completely valid questions. So. What to do?
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Promoting and marketing your fundraising campaigns – webinar Q+A
The following questions are from our Q+A session during our live webinar, Promoting and Marketing Your Fundraising Campaigns.
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Corporate Donation Guide: Southwest Region
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...
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7 new ways to connect with donors to promote your event
Creating a marketing plan for your nonprofit can be a lot of work, especially if you’re on a small team. However, it's critical to promote your event and build marketing campaigns around your fundraising initiatives. Raising awareness for your cause without a...
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FAQ: peer-to-peer fundraising
We hosted a webinar, 411 on peer-to-peer fundraising, with our partners at GiveGab. Here are answers to the questions that came through the chat during our Q+A session. These questions are answered by both teams at GiveSmart and GiveGab.
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