Donorbox

MARCH 22, 2024

When planning your fundraising activities for the year, benefit concerts might not be at the top of the list. But these events stand out because they are a great way to raise funds, and they generate invaluable awareness for your organization. Hosting a killer concert requires careful planning and coordination.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

If you have donated money to a quirky aid event focused on snorkeling or a unique chess fundraiser, you know that fundraising events have evolved far beyond the typical 5K runs, cycling events, and charity walks. How do you pick the right event? What Activity Will Appeal to Your Donors?

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Greater Giving

MARCH 26, 2024

Sink a Hole-in-One: How Greater Giving Can Elevate Your Charity Golf Tournament Planning a charity golf tournament can be incredibly rewarding. Streamline Your Success with Event Management Software Nonprofit professionals like yourself understand the power of a well-planned charity golf tournament. The good news? Nonexistent.

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Donorbox

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Fundraising events can be hugely successful with the right strategy and planning. If you’re thinking about hosting an event, you must consider adding nonprofit sponsorship levels. This is because people want to support your important mission – and they get to have some fun along the way!

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Many nonprofits tried going back to live events with safety precautions in place; and most kept it virtual or hybrid. Whether it was live, virtual or hybrid , Greater Giving worked with our clients and partners to make their events a success. This was also reflected in our top blog articles for the year.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

How to make sure you have the right fundraising auction item descriptions to entice your guests to bid on them. Auctions are a popular event for nonprofits to put on their fundraising calendars , whether hosted as a standalone affair or part of a larger function, such as a charity gala. But how do you write a great description?

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

While gala fundraisers might seem intimidating to plan, don’t let the perceived glamor obscure their accessibility! What is a charity gala event? A charity gala is a formal fundraising event aimed at raising significant sums for a chosen nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. AI as a writing tool can make you even more efficient and give you time to do other things like plan great fundraising campaigns.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 2, 2024

Mastering Your First Committee Meeting for a Successful Fundraising Event with Greater Giving Organizing a fundraising event can be a thrilling endeavor, but success hinges on effective planning and collaboration. Dive into event logistics, such as venue selection, date, and time.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

What you might not know is that the right fundraising plan template can make the job much easier. What this means is that over time, your fundraising approach should change to meet the needs of your growing organization. What Fundraising Plan Template is Right For YOU? Many founders do.)

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Fundraising Data: The Secret Weapon for Event Success During the Greater Giving hosted webinar Data-Driven Events: Elevating Fundraising Success , Stephen Kilbreath and Julianne Read of Kilbreath Events discussed the power of data-driven fundraising. An event that caters to their wants and needs?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

AI for nonprofits can be a real game changer in the fundraising landscape. From navigating donor data to finding the most effective ways to communicate, AI for fundraising can be applied to many aspects of your organization to help lift some of the burden of changing the world. How do you use AI for fundraising? What is AI?

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 11, 2024

Strategic Fundraising Calendar: Mapping Out a Successful Year for Your Nonprofit In the dynamic world of nonprofit fundraising, success often hinges on meticulous planning and execution. Enter Greater Giving’s guide on building a Strategic Fundraising Calendar —your key to unlocking a prosperous 2024.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 3, 2023

If you’re a nonprofit organization, fundraising is an essential part of keeping your doors open. One way to make sure that you have consistent funds is to plan fundraisers throughout the year. But you may be struggling to come up with fundraising event ideas for an event that’s both fun and profitable.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Now let’s take a moment to consider this value in terms of fundraising, marketing, and program execution. Create and Implement a Volunteer Management Plan. Create and Implement Your Engagement Plan based on Your Volunteers. Nonprofit Volunteer Management Tip #1: Implement a Volunteer Management Plan. Let’s get to it!

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Not sure what to write for your nonprofit blog? Continue reading to learn how to determine what type of posts you should write, how long your post should be, how to edit your own work, strategies for getting past the dreaded writer’s block when writing your blog, and more. Find topics for your blog Make your blog work for you.

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sgEngage

MARCH 13, 2024

This report compares peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising data from 2020, 2021, and 2022. As peer-to-peer fundraisers are all too aware, those were particularly disruptive years for the industry given the impact of COVID-19 on in-person events. Have in-person events rebounded? Have people changed the way they donate?

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Greater Giving

MARCH 22, 2024

We are in the season of renewal, and it’s the perfect time for nonprofit leaders to re-evaluate their fundraising strategies for spring. To stay ahead of the curve and maximize your fundraising success, consider these four ways to refresh your approach for the new season: 1.

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Candid

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Once you’ve established a new nonprofit , one of your first considerations will likely be fundraising. You should also have a plan for how to effectively manage your funding, which is where your financial strategy comes into play. Fundraising costs. This effort isn’t a one-and-done event but rather an ongoing process.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Adding a golf tournament to your fundraising event roster is a win-win for your nonprofit and your donors—your nonprofit adds a reliable income stream and your donors get to support your mission through a fun activity. Use an event website. Your event website becomes the home base for marketing your golf fundraiser.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Elevate Your Strategy with Insights From Top Experts in These Fundraising Webinars for 2024 Nonprofit professionals, it’s time to gear up for a successful 2024! Before you dive into planning your next big event, make sure to catch these four must-watch fundraising webinars brought to you by Greater Giving.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The latest edition, npEXPERTS—Game-Changers: How to Galvanize Supporters as Charitable Events Evolve , answers your most burning questions on the evolving landscape of fundraising events. In this work, she’s learned that our so-called ‘best practices’ are, ironically, not the best at crafting equitable, inclusive events.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Creating Unforgettable Nonprofit Events for Maximum Impact Ever been to a nonprofit event that left you in awe and inspired to make a difference? We all know those magical events that not only raise funds but also leave a lasting impression on everyone present. Well, guess what?

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 25, 2023

Elevate Your Fundraising Event with SWAG: Tips and Resources As you gear up to create a memorable fundraising event, there’s one powerful tool you should have in your arsenal: SWAG. From eco-friendly products to tech gadgets, TheShareWay offers a wide range of options that can add value to your event.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 14, 2023

A well-rounded fundraising plan should include a variety of strategies like a signature event, appeals, monthly giving, and at least one online fundraising campaign. Just like anything else, you need a plan for fundraising online. With so many tools available, it’s easy enough to start an online fundraiser.

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Donorbox

OCTOBER 13, 2023

You’ve spent months planning the perfect fundraising event. You’ve created your event page, shared it with your audience, and sold plenty of tickets. But now you have a dilemma – how can you keep that giving momentum going during your event? That’s where a donation kiosk comes in!

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

Crank up your nonprofit fundraising with a benefit concert! Music is great at bringing communities together, and while it may take a lot of planning, hosting a benefit concert can be incredibly rewarding for both you and your supporters. These events help unite people for a cause through the power of music.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

So, a year-end fundraising goal and plan is important for nonprofits to take full advantage of donors’ kindness. After over 20 years of fundraising, consulting, and teaching nonprofits across the U.S., Host a holiday appreciation event—not a fundraiser—in the midst of Giving Season.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

When you start planning your fundraising events, you want to make registration and management as easy as possible for both you and your donors. With the right event management software for nonprofits, you can run your fundraising events more efficiently, helping you raise more money for your cause.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 7, 2023

Donor engagement is a crucial aspect of any fundraising event. It can take many forms, including event participation, online engagement, and direct mail campaigns. In this blog post, we will focus on donor engagement at events, and how to maximize its impact.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 3, 2024

Honor equity, diversity, and inclusion at events Are you hosting any events during Women’s History Month? Be sure to prioritize EDI efforts at your next in-person event! Here’s how: Host your event in an inclusive city. Be sure your event location is easily accessible. Make your event inclusive for attendees.

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Greater Giving

MAY 16, 2023

Fundraising events are a critical part of any nonprofit organization’s strategy to raise money and support their mission. However, planning and executing a successful fundraising event can be a daunting task. So, what makes a fundraising event successful? Use targeted keywords and phrases.

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Qgiv

MARCH 22, 2023

A pledge drive is a fundraising campaign where donors promise a gift amount to your organization based on a goal set by you or your participants. Pledge drives are great for urgent fundraising and can be centered around an event or peer-to-peer fundraiser. How much money do you want to raise?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Fundraising events can be a stressful challenge for some organizations. Throughout all the planning for the event, there’s one important question that can cause a lot of worry: will there be enough people attending the event? People crave convenience in all aspects of life.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2023

One intention behind publishing the Sustainable Giving Report was to find data, trends, and solutions to some of the biggest challenges that fundraisers encounter today, including the Great Resignation, the economy impacting philanthropy, and more! We asked fundraisers for details about their job satisfaction, workload, and support systems.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2024

No matter where you are on your journey in the nonprofit world, fundraising is the lifeblood that fuels the important, world-changing work you do. Your passion and drive demonstrate why donors should give to your cause, but finding new donors and keeping existing ones takes something more: a solid fundraising strategy.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Fundraisers like you have a lot of work to do to make the world a better place, so any time you can save on administrative tasks is incredibly valuable. Fundraising automation saves your nonprofit valuable time and resources by streamlining time-consuming tasks, so you can devote more to time advancing your mission and raising more money.

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