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GiveSmart in Action: Tools That Power Fundraising Growth

Looking to streamline your fundraising, engage more donors, and grow your impact with a solution that drives 20x ROI in one year? Join us for a live look at GiveSmart, the all-in-one fundraising, events, and…

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Technology Performance in Nonprofits and Associations: How Data-Driven Adoption Drives Growth and Future-Readiness

Date: August 19, 2025 @ 1pm ET While others are still talking about digital transformation, we now have the data to show what actually works. Join us for a research-based look at how technology decisions…

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Nonprofit Ultimate Buyer’s Guide

There is no shortage of options when it comes to fundraising and donor management software. As online fundraising has been a growing technology for some time, an overlap in some basic features is expected.   But…

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From Trends to Takeaways: Applying Nonprofit Research Findings to 2025 Growth Strategies

Data shows that 63% of nonprofit professionals are optimistic about the next 12 months. In the midst of today’s unpredictable funding landscape, how are the most resilient nonprofits not only surviving—but thriving—and remaining optimistic? Join…

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9 Stats that Prove Why You Should Implement Recurring Giving

Recurring giving isn’t just a trend — it’s a proven strategy for building sustainable, long-term support. The powerful stats in this infographic highlight why nonprofits should prioritize recurring giving donations to drive more revenue with…

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Social Matching in 2025: The Next Era of Generosity

Donation matching is breaking out of the corporate box. Join Pooya Pourak, CEO of MatchNice, for a deep dive into The State of Donation Matching report. Backed by extensive research and a new survey of…

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Unlocking Major Gifts: How to Identify Your Largest Donors

Date: Thursday, June 18, 2025 Time: 1 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. ET Are you overlooking donors who are ready to make a transformational impact? From leveraging donor data to spotting key indicators of giving…

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Weathering Federal Uncertainty: Nonprofit Operational Trends

How top-performing nonprofits grow revenue through optimism, flexibility, and futureproofing  

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Game On: GiveSmart Tools That Spark Competition and Boost Giving  

Ready to add excitement, engagement, and increased revenue to your fundraising events?  In this dynamic session, we’ll showcase GiveSmart’s game-based features that inspire friendly competition and turn fundraising into a fun, high-energy experience for donors….

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GiveSmart: All-in-One Fundraising Solution Preview

Is your organization actively searching for a new all-in-one solution that can meet your fundraising, events, and donor management needs? Look no further!  Join us for an exclusive platform preview that will help you assess…

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Transforming Donor Engagement: St. Anthony Catholic School’s Journey Back to Better Fundraising 

50%+ time saved on event planning 1 powerful fundraising platform “I’m not exactly an easy person to sell to. I spent years poking holes in everything … I was really impressed with Kait. She was…

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6 Insights to Inspire Diversifying Revenue Streams  Most nonprofit organizations report increasing revenue is a top priority in 2025. With ever-changing economic conditions and looming federal funding freezes, now is the time to review your nonprofit’s plans for the year.   Consider new ideas, expand on your current streams, and get creative with your appeals. Data shows that organizations with diverse revenue streams are more resilient and better able to find sustainable growth in the face of economic changes.    1. We recently asked nonprofit professionals which revenue streams their organizations depend on to fund their mission and programs. The following are listed in order from most to least used.  1. Individual Donations  2. Grants  3. Corporate Donations  4. Events  5. Monthly Giving Programs   6. Direct Services   7. Giving Tuesday  8. Planned Giving  9. Membership Dues  10. Peer-to-Peer    Evaluate your organization’s mix and identify opportunities where you can diversify to achieve overall growth.    Did you know?  Over 30% of nonprofits' annual revenue comes in December, mainly over the last two days. Use end-of-year giving and the holiday giving spirit to boost your fundraising options and get creative with your year-end appeals!      2. Boost your bottom line by appealing to your donors with recurring giving. Not only do recurring giving donors have a higher retention rate, but they also trend higher in annual donation amounts than one-time donors.  Stat(s)  Recurring donors give 42% more per year than those who make a one-time gift  On average, recurring giving accounts for 10% of a nonprofit’s incoming, unrestricted revenue  Recurring donors average 2x the retention of one-time donors    3. Running a peer-to-peer campaign or adding social fundraising to your planned campaigns can significantly impact your revenue. Let your volunteers, staff, board, and other supporters appeal to their networks on your behalf!  Stat(s)  $17,964.50  average amount raised by peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns    Get Creative!  Expand your sponsorship opportunities. In addition to your traditional asks, consider including advertisement opportunities in newsletters or giving sponsors more opportunities to get involved and be associated with your mission.    4. Has your organization considered a donor-advised fund (DAF)?   Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are one of the fastest-growing categories of charitable contributions.  Connect with DAF managers, and make sure your organization's information is accurate in any portal they use to make distributions.   Stat(s)   Annual grants from DAFs have more than doubled since 2019, to $54.8 billion in 2023  DAF payout rate is steady, at about 24%    5. Diversify funds and double your potential fundraising revenue by seeking and securing matching gifts.   Stat(s)  $2.86 billion is donated through matching gift programs annually  An estimated $4–$7 billion in matching gift funds goes unclaimed per year  92% of companies surveyed offer at least one kind of gift-matching program     6.   To make up for U.S. government grant deficits in 2025, private foundations would have to increase their grantmaking by 282%.        Insight  The U.S. federal funding freeze is creating alarming uncertainty.  Now is the time for your organization to stay determined and refine a scalable, strategic fundraising plan. Shifting focus to private grants, donor and sponsor stewardship, legacy planning, and other revenue streams can set your mission up for success.             

6 Insights to Inspire Diversifying Revenue Streams

Amidst rapidly shifting economic conditions and federal funding freezes, increasing revenue should be a key priority for nonprofits in 2025.   By leveraging a variety of nonprofit revenue streams, organizations can not only meet immediate fiscal…

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We needed a platform to make sales online and to track and display ads for our sponsors. GiveSmart was perfect. We ended up making close to $15,000 more than we had hoped for. Definite better ROI than we anticipated. The interface is easy to use and provides plenty of options to get help if needed.

Michelle M.

The Rotary Club of South Whidbey Island

Using GS has created ease in auction bookkeeping, payments, and generating post-event thank you/tax letters. While we were online during COVID, our interactions with our GiveSmart via phone, email, and zoom were seamless. A representative always got back to us within the day. I would recommend GiveSmart to anyone doing a large online event.

Julie G.

MicroFinancing Partners in Africa

GiveSmart is highly flexible - you can use it for [a] simple registration and check-in, to full-scale galas with complex order forms, onsite upsells, live auctions, seating management, and more.

Jamie F.

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.

Dawn L.

Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County