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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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Madison and Milwaukee Corporate Donor Guide
As the state’s capital and state’s largest city, respectively, Madison and Milwaukee house the vast majority of Wisconsin’s…
The Biggest Event Sponsorship Mistakes
Fundraising events only come together when a lot of moving parts work smoothly in sync….
How to Manage Your Donor Database
Charitable giving is on the rise. In 2021, people gave more than $484 billion to nonprofits, a 4%…
Phoenix, AZ: Corporate Philanthropic Guide
Phoenix, Arizona, is a city known for its arid weather, warm temperatures, sprawling cacti and…
The 4 Most Effective Donor Data Management Techniques
Managing donor data can be a laborious and time-consuming project. Follow these data management techniques to collect, organize, and use your data in a way that benefits all of your donor relationships and guarantees more effective fundraising campaigns.
How to leverage your nonprofit board’s donor network
Every nonprofit dreams of having more donors. There’s always more to strive for, and there…
Running (and winning) the marathon of nonprofit fundraising
Securing donations for a nonprofit organization often feels like a race against time. It can…
Developing good fundraising habits
On Thursday, May 23, 2019, GiveSmart hosted the first ‘Brooklyn Brainstorm’ at our office in New York City. We brought together members of New York’s nonprofit community to discuss ways to engage donors all year long.
Achieving nonprofit sustainability – financially
Achieving sustainability can be a difficult, yet important, topic to address for nonprofits. Today’s uncertain economy leads to unpredictable federal and state funding, making established channels of funding even more critical.
12 strategies to demonstrate the impact of your nonprofit
It can be tricky to outline strategies that demonstrate impact because the phrase, “social impact”…
Nonprofit leaders in Brooklyn share donor engagement strategies
On Thursday, May 23, 2019, GiveSmart hosted the first ‘Brooklyn Brainstorm’ at our office in New York City. We brought together members of New York’s nonprofit community to discuss ways to engage donors all year long.
How to succeed as a small shop fundraising team
Small shop development teams and start-ups are quite similar; little money and lots of passion. Everyone must be willing to take on multiple roles, sacrifice some perks, and learn to work efficiently.