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How To: Write Fundraising Auction Item Descriptions

Greater Giving

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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How Does Your Content Compare? Tips for Improving Click-Through & Conversion Rates

NetWits

If you’re using Blackbaud NetCommunity , the Content Comparison part will run the test for you. While this example tested photos and a call to action image color, you could also test the headline, content, layout, and “hook.”. A white vs. red “Register Now” image is tested. Has your organization done any content testing?

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Top Lessons from GivingTuesday 2023

Neon CRM

GivingTuesday 2023 by the Numbers Most leading headlines focus on the overall total dollars raised on GivingTuesday. Where appropriate, we’ll also draw out some conclusions and comparisons to help contextualize where and how GivingTuesday can fit into your nonprofit’s overall strategy. Resist that temptation!

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The Benefits of One Story: Communicating Financial Information to Your Nonprofit Board

sgEngage

Include headlines in your graphs and clear section headers or keys that make your information easy to follow. When compiling your section of the board packet, tell your board members what they need to know clearly and succinctly. Most importantly, make the story appropriate to the questions and concerns of the board.

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5 Facts About Online Average Gift Size

Connection Cafe

It made for interesting tweets and blog post headlines about online giving trends, but it wasn’t very useful. Median Online Gift Size was $178 in 2016: Online gifts tend to be larger than traditional offline fundraising gifts, especially direct mail giving. I have a confession to make.

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