The Givesmart Blog
Industry news and trends to keep you moving forward.
Running a tricky tray fundraiser
The Tricky Tray, also known as a basket raffle or penny sale, is a common fundraising game used to draw in donors who can only give a little, but enjoy the art of competition and games of chance. Essentially, the Tricky Tray is a combination of a silent auction and a raffle concept.
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Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
What is this form of social campaigning, who uses it and which causes does it work best for? Let’s break down the details of peer-to-peer fundraising for your nonprofit to embrace, creating a new, engaging fundraising strategy that nurtures online donations for pivotal initiatives — all while growing your following.
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School silent auction item ideas
When you’re planning a school fundraiser there are a variety of school silent auction item ideas that you can implement for very little to no cost. While most of these items work best for schools you can consider modifying them to work for other types of fundraisers as well.
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What donors want: fundraising elements that appeal the most
When you invite guests to your events, you expect that they participate in fundraising. They likely purchased a ticket to attend but what other fundraising elements get donors excited to give? Here is how your organization can engage them:
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Nonprofit end-of-year checklist
It's the time of year for a final checklist! As 2019 comes to a close, a lot of businesses and nonprofit organizations look at what to finalize as we all move towards 2020. For most nonprofits the end of the calendar year is the half-way mark for the fiscal year, so –...
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What you should know about school fundraising software
Fundraising supports co-curricular activities such as sports. the arts, or classroom necessities. With creative activities, comes the need for software with flexible capabilities. From walk-a-thons and peer-to-peer fundraising to charity galas or auctions, your school fundraising software should be able to handle it.
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Charity golf tournament key software features
Charity golf tournaments can bring in challenges but the fundraising technology powering one should be easy to use. When selecting a software, look for a simple solution so donors can pick up some clubs and focus on what truly matters – the mission and organization everyone is passionate about.
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Optimizing event flow + function: table placement
Table placement has a big impact on event flow, which in turn will affect a guests’ experience at your event. When you’re looking to optimize your event’s flow and function, here are a few things –– table related –– to consider…
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7 Fundraising Myths
I’m sure you’ve heard countless dos and don’ts of fundraising, and perhaps some of those align your organization’s practices. Additionally, most organizations have a decent handle on what their donors care about. And then there are myths. Here are a few of the most common fundraising myths, debunked.
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Shake up how you give thanks: Gobble Gobble webinar Q+A
We partnered with Winspire to bring you new ways to shake up how you say thanks (to donors, staff, volunteers, and your board). Answers to the webinar’s Q+A are here.
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