The Givesmart Blog
Industry news and trends to keep you moving forward.
FAQ: Year-Round Giving
In December, we hosted a webinar, Year-Round Giving. Due to so many questions, and so little time, here are our responses to the questions that were submitted throughout the Q+A session: What are signature events? How do these differ from annual fundraisers? Annual...
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Millennials and the future of fundraising
Millennials are one of the most analyzed generations. As baffling as we are to some, we’re on a mission to improve our communities, connect with one another, speak out about mental health, clean up our oceans, reduce waste, and source things ethically. So, where’s it all headed?
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Los Angeles Corporate Donor Guide: 2019
Sure, Los Angeles may have its Hollywood Walk of Fame. But you're less likely to find the true stars of the city on the red carpet than you are Tinseltown's 70+ unique neighborhoods — in the nonprofits and their staff working tirelessly to make the city sparkle for...
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6 Tips for Texting Your Donors
Tips on how to utilize text messaging during your fundraising event to increase donations.
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Q & A: Acquiring Corporate Sponsors
On July 16, 2019, GiveSmart hosted a webinar, ‘That’s So Corporate: Acquiring New Sponsors’. We had so many questions, so little time! Here are our answers:
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Maximizing the ROI of Fundraising Auctions
Most nonprofits will plan one or two big events in a year, which puts the pressure on to maximize the ROI of fundraising auctions. Organizations need to find a multitude of ways to increase revenue streams to avoid leaving any money on the table. The following are some tips to help development teams create financially successful events and improve existing fundraising auctions.
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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 more than a third (2,741) of Wisconsin's 7,944 registered nonprofits. These cities represent the best of the state's philanthropic ecosystem and are an integral part of its...
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How to Manage Your Donor Database
Charitable giving is on the rise. In 2017, people gave more than $410 billion to nonprofits, a 3% increase from 2016, adjusted for inflation. Although some donations came from organizations and businesses, the majority were from individual donors. Individuals...
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Phoenix, AZ corporate donation guide for nonprofit fundraisers
Phoenix, Arizona, is a city known for its arid weather, warm temperatures, sprawling cacti and multicultural origins, all nestled into the aptly named Valley of the Sun. As the fifth-largest city in the United States, Phoenix's size and diversity warrant an equally...
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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.
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