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November 30, 2024

15 Games for Fundraising Events

Looking to spice things up at your next event? Games are a great way to raise additional funds, entertain, and keep guests engaged through participation. Raffles and wine pulls are familiar, but we’ve broken down a few more to help jog new ideas.

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Research study
July 19, 2024

How to Use the 2024 Trends Report to Take Your Nonprofit to the Next Level  

In an ever-evolving landscape, nonprofits face unique challenges and opportunities that require strategic insight and…

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Artificial Intelligence
July 16, 2024

10+ AI-Based Tools for Nonprofits 

From transforming administrative work to improving inefficiencies, artificial intelligence (AI) can do it all and…

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Arts and Humanities Organizations
July 15, 2024

Generating Sustainable Revenue for Arts and Humanities Organizations

Arts organizations empower communities and ensure everyone has an opportunity for individual expression and acceptance….

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July 3, 2024

70+ Proven Fundraising Event Ideas for Nonprofits

Fundraising event ideas help many organizations with their fundraising event planning strategies by creating an entertaining and…

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Promoting your cause: Marketing strategies for your nonprofit's fundraiser
July 2, 2024

Promoting Your Cause: Marketing Strategies for Your Nonprofit’s Fundraiser

If you have a fundraising event on the horizon, or you’re about to launch a…

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Diversifying Revenue Streams
June 26, 2024

Diversifying Revenue Streams: Tips from the Experts 

Looking for impactful ways to increase revenue? With two out of three organizations saying they…

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GiveSmart Nonprofit Research Study Questions and Answers
June 25, 2024

Your Questions Answered: 2024 Trends Report Webinar  

In a time of fundraising shortfalls, economic uncertainties, staffing shortages, and day-to-day operational challenges, nonprofit…

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Golf Outing
June 20, 2024

Charity Golf Outing Tips from the Experts 

More than one in three people over the age of five have played golf. With…

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2024 trends report
June 10, 2024

Innovate, Improve, Succeed: Topline Results from the 2024 Trends Report 

In a time of fundraising shortfalls, economic uncertainties, staffing shortages, and day-to-day operational challenges, nonprofit…

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May 22, 2024

Maximizing Donations: The Impact of Payment Options on Nonprofit Donor Experience  

By offering diverse payment methods, nonprofits can influence trust and security, maximize giving, improve the donor experience, and increase donor retention.

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May 21, 2024

Tipping the Scales: Revealing the Impact of Fundraising Platform Tipping on Transparency and Donor Trust

Donor tipping can negatively impact the overall donor experience due to the potential lack of transparency and the overall influence on donation decisions.

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Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Tips from the Experts
May 17, 2024

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Tips from the Experts 

Empower volunteers with these expert peer-to-peer fundraising tips. Maximize your fundraisers’ impact and donations with our panel’s insights.

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Hope Chest for Breast Cancer

GiveSmart is easy to use and ideal for virtual events and can be used for in-person events to manage the silent auction, seating charts, and check-in to the event. Being able to use the platform for unlimited events within the contract year is very useful and being able to add other users and volunteers for different levels of access is helpful as well.

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Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County