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March 20, 2025

Golf Tournament Fundraiser Guide

As one of the most popular types of charity events, golf tournaments let participants live out their PGA Championship fantasies — all while giving to a meaningful cause.
These fundraising tips to discover how to use the green to earn a little green for nonprofit goals and causes.

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Fall fundraising
September 16, 2024

Fall Fundraising Ideas

The autumn months are particularly well-suited for fundraising efforts. As the temperatures get chillier, you…

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Improving donor retention - tips from the experts
September 4, 2024

Improving Donor Retention: Tips from the Experts

Looking for inspiration to keep your donors coming back? With barely four out of 10…

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September 3, 2024

Fees: The Four-Letter Word in Fundraising Software

F€€$. It is the four-letter word in fundraising software.   Some providers make it seem like…

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Enhance Your Donor Acquisition Plan With This Nonprofit Checklist
September 2, 2024

Enhance Your Donor Acquisition Plan With This Nonprofit Checklist

A successful fundraising strategy starts with nonprofit donor acquisition. By understanding your audience, embracing technology,…

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August 27, 2024

How Nonprofits Can Supercharge Summer Fundraising with Virtual Events and Consignment Items

Why Summer Fundraising Matters Summer is here, and while it is tempting to forget about…

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August 26, 2024

Leveraging Fundraising and Donor Data: Tips from the Experts

Feeling drowned by data? With nearly three out of four organizations being concerned about their…

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August 24, 2024

Guide to Thanking Donors

As a nonprofit, you know you need to thank your donors. You do it year…

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GiveSmart Event Essentials
August 23, 2024

15 Essentials to Get You Through Nonprofit Event Season

Your days are about to get busy. Starting in the fall, it is an all-out…

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Platform Impact on Donor Experience
August 20, 2024

Platform Impact on Donor Experience

A great donor experience is the winning formula for keeping and attracting supporters.  Donor experience…

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Why Development and Marketing Teams Need Each Other at Nonprofits
August 12, 2024

Why Development and Marketing Teams Need Each Other at Nonprofits

Nonprofit development and marketing teams share similar goals in an organization. Both want to attract…

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Fundraising
August 2, 2024

3 Practical Year-Round Fundraising Strategies to Start Now

Have a free minute? Let’s make mission impact year-round. You can make a year-round impact…

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It's Time to Move On
July 30, 2024

It’s Time To Move On 

Breakups are hard. Whether it’s a situationship or a long-term relationship, saying goodbye to something…

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Hope Chest for Breast Cancer

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Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County