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January 19, 2023
The Best Charity Golf Outing Games
Golf tournaments are a great way to raise money and give people a good time, so they keep returning for more. In many ways, charity golf…
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If you raise money for a school, you know there are many ways you can…
5 Ways to Use Silent Auction Data for Successful Fundraising
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6 Promotional Strategies For #GivingTuesday 2020
This year #GivingTuesday falls on Tuesday, December 1st 2020. Since its creation in 2012, #GivingTuesday…
Creative Uses of Technology in Fundraising
The following is a transcript of our Q&A conversation from Episode 5 of our Pivot…
End Your 4th Quarter Strong by Reaching Out Now To Donors
We have some good news when it comes to statistical encouragement for reaching out to donors in the 4th quarter…
Giving Societies vs. Giving Circles
Giving societies and giving circles sound quite exclusive but that’s not exactly the case. While the two operate differently, they’re great ways for your organization to segment your donors.
7 ways the arts can fundraise virtually
Arts organizations are just one of the many industries that are being hit hard by…
Virtual Fundraising Examples: Wine Pulls & Other Wine-Related Fundraising
Since March 1st, fundraisers have continually inspired and motivated each other through the sharing of…
How champions virtually raised $25,000 for the American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society ran a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign that enabled their champions to raise $25,000.
#OutsideTheRoom Webinar Q & A: How YouTube led to Unexpected Fundraising
My Friend’s Place, a youth home-based in Los Angeles, shares their experiences around virtual events…
How to Attain New Donors and Retain Current Ones
The following is a transcript of our conversation from our #OutsideTheRoom Fundraising Success Series –…
Why It’s Important to Network, Even in a Virtual World
The PENCIL Foundation takes us through its Impact Breakfast, sponsor relationships, and the importance of…