Mar 10, 2022

Wordle: Best Fundraising Words to Try

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Wordle went from 90 players in October 2021 when it launched to millions of players across the globe today. It’s a simple, guilt-free ritual that everyone seemingly knows not to spoil.  

But when you start to play, do you find yourself forgetting every five-letter word you know? 

Give these fundraising words a try, and you might get the Wordle of the day in four or fewer tries.    

Items

While words that end in “s” are rare Wordles of the day, “s” appears in just about one in every four answers. Including an “s” in your starter word is a great place to start.  

We’ve run tens of thousands of silent auctions at virtual and in-person events, and we’ve seen some incredible fundraising as a result.  If you’re looking for silent auction item inspiration, check out 30 Silent Auction Items That Don’t Cost a Dime 

Feeling like you could use more auction items? Take a look at what has performed well in past years and partner with your people. Provide your board of trustees, high-level volunteers, and committee members with a list of most wanted items. They likely have connections and can make the ask on your behalf!  

Skill

Repeat letters are tricky and have fooled quite a few players. Don’t find yourself fooled when it comes to keeping up with fundraising trends.  

Donor relationships and experiences are coming back into focus in 2022. Consider the reasons that donors both care and give generously. Make sure you treat your donors as individuals who have personal reasons for being connected to your mission. 

Looking for ways to level up your donor stewardship? Give the nonprofit panel discussion below a quick watch. You can even play it in the background like a podcast. 

Ahead

Some Wordle players swear by starting with vowel heavy words and others swear by consonant heavy words. There are arguments for each as a starter strategy to boost your chances of getting the right word. 

You can do things to boost your fundraising, too. GiveSmart customer, Friends of Blaine, included a voting competition in one of their fundraisers.  

They hosted a holiday decorating contest with school families and sponsors, who were local businesses. Decorators and sponsors paid a registration fee, and the public donated $1 per vote to choose winners in a few categories. Check out images from their fundraising campaign page for more inspiration.  

Grant

Are you someone who plays to win Wordle in the shortest amount of guesses, or do you try to use all your chances quickly to eliminate possible letters? Are you about the longer game or quicker win? 

Nonprofit grants have a place in your fundraising strategy, too. But, grant application and management are challenges for many nonprofits. If you and your team can maintain grant requirements, you can grow this line item in your budget to better support your future mission initiatives.   

Games

How could we talk Wordle words without including games? What makes Wordle so universally appealing? Is it that it is so easy to play? The fact that its origin is a love story? The satisfaction of winning? 

Fundraising games are a win, too!  

From tricky tray to wine pulls, hole-in-one contests, balloon pop, and more—games allow for a lower price point, decreasing the barrier to entry for many supporters.  

Whatever games you add to your fundraising campaigns, make sure they are easy to understand, that you are leaning into your technology for execution—no one needs slips of paper or endless paper lists —and that your games bring fun and creativity.  

Don’t forget, friendly competition may also increase your fundraising potential as donor competition fuels giving.  

Hopefully, these fundraising Wordle words will not only get you ahead in your daily play but also in your fundraiser planning. You can find growth success, too, just like Wordle. 

Looking for strategy and support in planning your next few fundraisers? Connect with GiveSmart today. We’re the award-winning fundraising management solution to drive your mission’s success! 

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