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Demystifying Charity Gala Planning

Greater Giving

What is a charity gala event? A charity gala is a formal fundraising event aimed at raising significant sums for a chosen nonprofit. Beyond just raising money, galas offer incredible opportunities to enhance community engagement, cultivate new donors, and celebrate your organization’s impact.

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What Are Gaming Fundraisers and How Can They Raise Donations for Your Nonprofit?

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The rise of the livestream, combined with the growing popularity and widespread appeal of video games, has created an attractive new opportunity for charities — gaming fundraisers. These events are an exciting new kind of fundraiser in which gamers raise money for charity by livestreaming themselves playing video games.

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The Top Charity Event Ideas to Know for 2020

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Paige Kutliek , SEO Manager at GoFundMe Charity – an easy-to-use platform that helps nonprofits raise money by offering robust fundraising features , such as custom branding, registration and ticketing, advanced data reporting, and customizable donate buttons. Five charity event trends to consider. Culinary experiences.

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4 Key Features of the New GoFundMe Charity™

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Launched in 2010, GoFundMe is the world’s largest free social fundraising platform, with more than $5 billion raised by tens of millions of donors. Today, GoFundMe has expanded their platform to nonprofits in the United States and Canada with the launch of GoFundMe Charity. What are the fees to use GoFundMe Charity ?

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Do Negativity And Alarm Really Raise More Funds?

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Does negativity and alarm really raise funds?” —John, CEO of a civic education nonprofit Dear John, This is a top-of-mind question for many fundraising professionals. All three approaches connect the charity with its donors by triggering an emotional reaction that acts as a motivator for them to give.

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Make Your Charity Gala Event a Donor Cultivation Powerhouse

Greater Giving

Beyond the Ballroom: Make Your Charity Gala a Donor Cultivation Powerhouse Fundraising events offer more than just glitz and glamour; they’re a potent tool for cultivating relationships with potential donors and qualifying them for future giving. Make your next event a cultivation powerhouse, and watch your fundraising potential soar!

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6 Ways to Create Buzz Around Your Charity Golf Tournament

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If you’re looking for a new way to raise funds, engage donors, and build connections, look no further than a charity golf tournament. Why should my nonprofit host a charity golf tournament? And fortunately for nonprofits, charity golf tournaments do much more than simply raise mission-critical funds.

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