Greater Giving

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For many nonprofits, a live or silent auction is the pinnacle of their fundraising event calendar. However, effective procurement requires a strategic approach so you can use your nonprofit’s resources wisely and maximize the amount of event funding you can put toward your mission. Let’s dive in!

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Candid

MARCH 1, 2023

A lack of standardized demographic data not only hinders our collective work to create a more equitable sector; it also requires nonprofits to take time away from their mission-driven work to respond to disparate requests by funders for this information.

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The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Planning events is essential for nonprofits, whether youre raising funds, building awareness, or forging new community connections. From tight budgets to limited staffing, these hurdles can make even the simplest event feel overwhelming. However, many organizations face common challenges that complicate the planning process.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

Use these donor insights to support your nonprofit’s text-to-give strategies and drive a greater ROI: Donation frequency Donation recency Donation amount Demographics Level of involvement To track these metrics and set your text-to-give campaign up for success, you’ll need the right tools.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 22, 2025

In this guide, we explore the importance of school fundraising events in building community, providing actionable strategies to organize inclusive, memorable events. In the USA, school events are a cornerstone of community-building, uniting students, parents, teachers, and residents in a shared purpose.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Organizations collect numbers through opt-ins or promote text keywords on social media and at events. Virtual events: Online musical performances, virtual auctions, and live-streamed events allow organizations to engage donors remotely. Host a virtual fundraising event that offers a behind-the-scenes look into your operations!

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JUNE 25, 2024

Demographics One of the simplest ways to segment your donors is by demographics. Alternatively, you may use location data to send specialized newsletters highlighting relevant events and opportunities in people’s local areas. This information helps you understand your donors’ backgrounds and communication preferences.

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Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2024

Which Event Formats Work Best? Tips for How to Choose To maximize attendance and engagement at your next nonprofit event, you need to choose the best event format for your audience. Many considerations go into deciding between in-person, virtual, or hybrid events. The downside is that in-person events can be expensive.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

We’ve talked before about how to plan and execute a great fundraising event (you can check out our fall fundraising tips here , here , and here ). Putting together an event people actually want to attend! I know a lot of nonprofits that put on annual events because they’ve always put on those annual events. Hear me out.

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GrantNews

APRIL 18, 2025

This usually involves the use of demographic data and/or Donor Management software. The Foundation funds specific projects and programs rather than general sponsorships, such as tables at charitable events or golf tournaments. Community Programs and Events! GrantWatch has over 7,500 grants in its Nonprofits grant list section.

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Qgiv

MARCH 6, 2023

Need new sponsors to lift up an existing fundraising event? Looking for nonprofit event sponsorship? Sponsor prospecting is your nonprofit’s ability to find new potential sponsors to support your fundraising events. Businesses need to know they’ll see a return on investment when sponsoring an event for a nonprofit organization.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 30, 2024

Don’t limit your analysis to basic data points like demographic information or average gift size. Decision: The supporter subscribes to the nonprofit’s newsletter and registers for a beach clean-up and recycling event. Send personalized recommendations for upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and resources that they might enjoy.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Knowing how much time and effort you spend planning events and campaigns inspired us to create this resource to inspire you with these successful ideas for end-of-year giving campaigns. Now with the popularity of services like Zoom and Youtube, you can host virtual or hybrid galas to make your event accessible to all your supporters.

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 23, 2025

What can you and your team expect in the fundraising event, donor relationship, and nonprofit marketing landscapes? The right narrative can transform your campaigns, events, and marketing materials. Nonprofits should explore pop-up-style events or smaller, surprise fundraisers to boost engagement. It ties donations to outcomes.

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Qgiv

APRIL 19, 2023

An event communication plan is crucial to the success of your fundraising event. A good event communication plan can elevate your event and help you make the most of your fundraising efforts. This blog post will cover how to create your event communication plan. What is an event communication plan?

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you understand how much time, resources, and planning goes into running a successful fundraising event. In return, the nonprofit will provide advertising and publicity opportunities to help the company reach and engage their event’s audience. This is where corporate sponsors can help.

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The Fundraising Coach

MAY 30, 2024

One of the best ways to identify your most enthusiastic donors is by looking closely at demographics. Demographics are key to understanding your audience, which will help you create informed campaign strategies and personalized messaging for top donors. Then, tailor your outreach based on generation.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In February 2023, we officially launched Demographics via Candid , an initiative that empowers nonprofits to share their demographic data one time, through the Candid profile, where it can be accessed and reused by funders and other stakeholders across the field.

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DoJiggy

APRIL 29, 2025

From finding the perfect venue, securing sponsors, promoting the event, and ensuring a smooth execution, we’ve got you covered. For starters, roller skating is an activity that appeals to a broad audience, cutting across age groups and demographics. Start by creating an event timeline, from setup to teardown.

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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. SWAG refers to promotional items that are distributed to event attendees, creating a lasting connection between your cause and participants.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Your nonprofit may use waivers for its volunteer opportunities or before fundraising events. Specifically, they are not sustainable, make it difficult to accommodate special needs, and can be cumbersome for supporters to complete on-site at events. However, traditional paper forms do have their drawbacks. Identifying loyal supporters.

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Step 1: Plan Your Year-End Giving Campaign Strategy Target Donor Demographics Segment communications to engage donors and reach new ones One of the most effective ways to break out of the noise is by creating segmentation in your communications. Donations displayed live on-screen make giving at events fun.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Youre likely sending out donation letters for a specific reason, whether a project, campaign, or event. You can send them to anyone in your support network, including current donors, prospective donors, corporate sponsors, board members, volunteers, event attendees, and more. Certain merchandise related to the event.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 27, 2023

One such effective strategy is hosting fundraising events with consignment auction packages. In this blog post, we will explore what consignment auction packages are and provide valuable tips on how to select and promote them at nonprofit fundraising events. What is a Consignment Auction Package?

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Strategic Grants

JANUARY 29, 2025

Over the course of three days, I was struck by how much thought and strategy went into every aspect of the event, from the logistics to the games and the audience experience. For-Purpose approach: When planning any events such as fundraisers, tours of facilities, or workshops, ensure a seamless experience for your attendees.

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GiveSmart

MARCH 12, 2025

There are just things outside nonprofits ‘ control, from weather to current events and grant fluctuations to tax code changes. This will impact the channels and methods you use to market your campaign and the fundraising events you hold to collect donations.

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DoJiggy

MARCH 25, 2025

These events attract decision-makers and industry leaders, creating a valuable networking environment. Additionally, charity golf tournaments provide unique marketing opportunities, from logo placement on event materials to direct engagement with participants, ensuring sponsors receive both recognition and return on investment.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

Throughout 2020, planners were forced to go online to hold their annual fundraising events virtually when large gatherings were prohibited due to the pandemic. The results were surprisingly good for many nonprofits, which has brought us to the next generation of fundraising—the hybrid event. The Hybrid Event. The Move to Hybrid.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 11, 2022

Corporate sponsors are the best way to add lots of money to the bottom line of your fundraising event. You’ll also gain credibility as you promote your event because the names of the businesses supporting you brings validity. ANY small nonprofit can build up sponsors for their event. What is a Corporate Sponsor?

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Utilizing social media platforms, community events, and other channels to feature these stories. We’re approaching a significant shift in donor demographics with Generation X entering their 60s and Baby Boomers turning 80. We’ll soon witness this generational change play out in charitable giving, while at the same time the U.S.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 19, 2024

Event Vendor Guide Series: Selecting, Negotiating, and Managing Partnerships for Nonprofit Fundraisers Welcome to the first installment of our Vendor Series, where we unravel the intricacies of orchestrating impactful non-profit fundraising events. This allows for a comprehensive comparison.

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GrantNews

MAY 7, 2024

Targeted Demographics – Use demographics to know your audience and how best to serve them. ” If the answer is yes, then cater your message to speak persuasively to that demographic. Presence – Your online presence is important in spreading your message.

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Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

Whether you are focusing an entire event around wine, or looking to include a few fun wine-themed elements in your already successful fundraiser, there is an exact science to both creating the perfect bottle, and to using this expertly-crafted beverage to raise funds that support your mission. The style of the event depends on your goal.

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Greater Giving

JULY 25, 2024

Gold Medal Fundraising: How to Create a World-Class Fundraising Event Just as athletes train rigorously for peak performance, nonprofits must meticulously plan months ahead of time to execute world-class fundraising events. Preparing for a World-Class Fundraising Event Practice makes perfect. Who are you trying to reach?

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 26, 2024

You can then set up a meeting with your prospective partner to discuss their values, audience demographic, and whether they’re a good fit for your organization (and vice versa). Give shoutouts at your awareness campaign events To truly make your case, outline why your nonprofit is the perfect fit for your prospective partner.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 20, 2025

They are designed for what fundraisers do every day: segmentation, engagement, peer-to-peer campaigns, events management, and volunteer coordination. Purpose-built CRMs have more complex data models and offer end-to-end workflows. Advancement terminology is even built into the solution.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Get Started Early Getting a head start on your campaigns and events means you’ll be ready to go way ahead of time and can prepare more thoroughly for the busiest giving season of the year. Understand Target Demographics In the U.S.,

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