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January 19, 2023
The Best Charity Golf Outing Games
Golf tournaments are a great way to raise money and give people a good time, so they keep returning for more. In many ways, charity golf…
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How to run a successful silent auction
As a fundraiser, you’re learning how to run a successful silent auction. Just when you think you have it down, trends change, hot new items pop up, donors are seeking something different, technology evolves, and more. So, you adjust. Silent auctions are one of the most popular ways nonprofits engage guests and raise money at fundraising events.
Tips for a successful donation moment
Hosting a successful donation moment is the crux of annual fundraising for many organizations. Don’t let your fund-a-need give you nightmares; follow these key steps to make your donation moment a success for your organization’s mission!
2022 Corporate Donation Guide: Houston
Raising money for your Houston-area nonprofit takes planning, coordination, creativity — and yes, a donation…
How to display silent auction items
At GiveSmart, we consider every speck of detail that’s crucial to maximize the opportunity to raise the full potential of donor dollars. It is important to not only package your silent auction items properly but also to show them off in an aesthetically pleasing way.
10 Unique Charity Event Venues
After partnering in more than 10,000 charity events, the GiveSmart team has seen a variety…
2018 fundraising trends
The way donors give is ever-changing. We got our team together to reflect and discuss fundraising trends we saw at events across the United States this year.
Increase Attendance at Your Next Event
It’s stressful when your guest count isn’t looking how you want it to before an…
Essential Steps for a Text-to-Donate Campaign
Tips to execute a successful text-to-donate campaign.
Donor Segmentation: Why it Matters and How to Use it
Data has many uses in the nonprofit world and beyond. Segmenting your donors and catering…
Why mobile bidding is an improvement, not a distraction
Many organizations considering the transition to mobile bidding from paper bidding ask us if fundraising…
Attracting and Retaining Millennials as Donors and Volunteers
To grow your organization, you need to focus on attracting and retaining younger constituents. Many…
New to Nonprofits? Read this first!
Business is business, but anyone working in the nonprofit space will tell you that it’s…