The Givesmart Blog
Industry news and trends to keep you moving forward.
7 ways the arts can fundraise virtually
Arts organizations are just one of the many industries that are being hit hard by the pandemic, but the hope is not lost. There is a path to fundraising and we are seeing more and more organizations find that path. Over the year there have been plenty of examples of...
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How RMHC Obtained 132 New Donors from One Campaign
Fundraisers with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana share their techniques for pivoting to online campaigns and events, driving donor engagement and participation in fundraising campaigns beyond all expectations for 2020...
Read moreHow Pitching Memberships Instead of Sponsorships Helped Girl Scouts of Central CA
The Girl Scouts of Central California South was honored and involved with an Inspiring Girls Awards Dinner, memberships instead of sponsorships, and our favorite – a gratitude scavenger hunt. These unique fundraising tactics enabled the Girl Scouts of Central...
Read moreA Living Room Concert and the Love for Text to Donate
Scott Perrin from New York’s First Responders Children’s Foundation tells us how they landed an iHeart Radio living room concert, why people love text-to-donate, and how they’ve worked over the years to give their donors what they want. The following is a transcript...
Read moreHow One Organization Pivoted at the Break of the Pandemic, and Expanded Their Reach
Jason Skoog from Minnesota’s Reach for Resources tells us how at the break of the pandemic they engaged their community with a chalk art competition, pivoted their annual event, connected with their sponsors, went to breweries, and expanded their reach. The following...
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Ideas for virtual holiday fundraising
The holiday fundraising season is upon us! As are virtual fundraisers. The options are endless, and we want to share and inspire ideas for holidays throughout the year.
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Complete guide to using Google Analytics for nonprofits
Nonprofits are strategizing ways to improve their digital presence and reach donors online, most turning to Google Analytics to achieve their goals. This guide gets you started.
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Champion fundraisers…and where to find them.
Your champion fundraisers are your top advocates who drive awareness and funding for your mission. Here’s how to get started with a campaign.
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Q+A: Virtual Runs and Gala with CURE Childhood Cancer
In Episode 8 of our #OutsideTheRoom Webinar Series, Mandy Fingerhut of CURE Childhood Cancer joined us to talk about how they pulled off their virtual run, annual Believe Ball, awareness month, and other campaigns over the last few months.
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Raise more funds with virtual sign-up parties
With group gatherings being of limited capacity sign-up parties are becoming increasingly popular and helping organizations raise more funds.
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