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

MARCH 29, 2024

Spring into Action: Planning and Executing Outdoor Fundraising Events Spring is a time of renewal, and what better way to reflect that spirit than with an engaging outdoor fundraising event? Public parks or outdoor venues can be significantly cheaper than traditional event spaces. Why Go Outside?

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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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OneCause

JANUARY 31, 2024

[Event-ebook-top] There are plenty of ways to raise money, but one of the most popular (and let’s face it: fun!) ways to bring in fundraising dollars and engage supporters is the time-tested fundraising event. If you’ve got event fundraising on the brain, you’ve come to the right post.

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Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

It’s official, National Wine Day is May, 25th , but fundraising with wine can take place year round. Wine Event Inspiration Hosting a wine tasting event can range from a small tasting with light nibbles, to a large party with thousands of guests. The style of the event depends on your goal.

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GiveSmart

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Sponsors are crucial for nonprofit organizations and events. They help you reach new audiences, enrich communities, promote your cause, and reach your fundraising goals. Maintaining long-lasting relationships with your sponsors is vital to maximizing your events and reaching your objectives.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

Data can help inform your nonprofit’s approach to text-to-give and drive greater fundraising results. A text donation campaign informed by donor data is more likely to inspire donors to act and bring in greater fundraising results. Your nonprofit is now hosting a text fundraiser to coincide with your upcoming fundraising gala.

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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. Scoring your prospects is an important step in the sponsor stewardship process.

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Greater Giving

JULY 9, 2024

Raffles are a staple at fundraising events, offering a fun way to engage attendees and raise additional donations. But with so many events happening, how do you make your raffle stand out? This blog post will explore a variety of top raffle ideas to suit any event theme or audience.

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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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Clairification

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In other words, where they’ve come from (direct mail; online appeal; website; social or other media; event; peer fundraiser; emergency appeal; volunteer activity; personal introduction; user of services; etc.), demographic info (name; address; marital status; age; etc.) This will help you unearth a donor’s “ origin story.”

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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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Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Impact of Fundraising on School Programs and Activities Blog Summary: Fundraising plays a vital role in supporting school programs and activities, from extracurriculars to new equipment. Fundraising plays a crucial role in supporting school programs and activities. Motivate students and volunteers to sell with ease.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Have you noticed your board members avoiding eye contact when the subject of fundraising comes up? In fact, fewer than 40% of nonprofit CEOs say their boards actively fundraise. I have an unusual viewpoint on the subject of board fundraising.

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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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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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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

JUNE 24, 2021

This is the story of the hybrid fundraiser. 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 Hybrid Event. Taking a chance on virtual events has offered event planners the opportunity to test drive new ideas.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 19, 2024

The Northwest Event Show 2024 was a whirlwind of innovation and inspiration! From interactive catering to mission-driven experiences, the show buzzed with fresh ideas to elevate any event. Here are the top 5 trends that caught my eye as an event manager obsessed with creating unforgettable experiences: 1. So, there you have it!

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GiveSmart

AUGUST 2, 2024

You can make a year-round impact by implementing these turn-key fundraising ideas in minutes. Fundraising doesn’t always need to mean involved annual galas, golf tournaments, and large-scale campaigns. No- it’s not a get-rich-quick scheme, it’s proven and simple year-round fundraising! Have a free minute?

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The Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Each generation is as different as the next, meaning your organization requires a strategic fundraising approach to effectively engage with supporters from all demographics. It’s not enough to create a one-size-fits-all fundraising and marketing strategy to use for all supporters. Stay up-to-date on current events.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 24, 2024

Auctions are among the most engaging and lucrative fundraising events your nonprofit could host. Plus, they have the potential to raise thousands of dollars for your mission through winning bids on items, entry fees, and additional donations made during the event.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 8, 2024

With this year’s GivingTuesday quickly approaching on Dec 3, 2024 , choosing the right fundraising platform is more important than ever. In this article, we’ll cover the must-have features to look for your GivingTuesday fundraising platform, so you’re set up for success. Minimal Fields: Only ask for what you absolutely need.

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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

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Power of Diverse Fundraising Revenue Streams In the ever-evolving landscape of nonprofit fundraising, diversification is the key to unlocking a broader donor base and ensuring sustained success. Let’s take a look at 15 Fundraising revenue streams your nonprofit can utilize when planning your annual fundraising calendar.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This means your nonprofit faces an excellent opportunity to engage with donors through your year-end giving fundraiser and gain more support. 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.

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The Fundraising Coach

JUNE 9, 2023

Nonprofit professionals know the best fundraising events are fun, interactive, and accessible. There’s one type of fundraising event that’s traditional but modern, competitive but fun, keeps people coming back but attracts new donors: a charity golf tournament. Here are some tips to help you get started.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

To be a skilled fundraiser, you need many skills. You’ll make mistakes, miss opportunities, and learn valuable lessons on your journey to becoming a seasoned fundraising professional. That being said, everyone makes fundraising mistakes, it’s how you learn from them that matters most. Top fundraising mistakes to avoid 1.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

What Types of Fundraisers are Most Popular Among Schools Blog Summary: This blog explores popular fundraising options, including catalog fundraisers, online storefronts, direct sales campaigns, and seasonal themes, each offering unique advantages for engaging supporters and meeting financial goals. Types of Fundraisers 1.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 2, 2024

Fundraising can feel like the most intimidating part of putting on your event. So meeting your fundraising goals is key to communicating the success of the event to your stakeholders and attendees (even though we know things like awareness are important, too). It’s the big goal, the mountain to climb, the point of it all!

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Greater Giving

JULY 2, 2024

Make it Make Cents: Challenging Conventional Fundraising Wisdom The first part in a two-part series about challenging conventional fundraising and focusing your efforts on making the most of your revenue potential. GFS events has planned hundreds of events and raised millions of dollars for nonprofits over the last twelve years.

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Qgiv

JULY 16, 2024

Knowing your donors is essential to more effective fundraising! And at the heart of successful fundraising lies one key element—data. Managing your fundraising data can help engage your donors, reach your goals, and maximize your organization’s impact. What is fundraising data or database management?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 30, 2024

Whether you’re future-proofing your fundraisers by focusing on future giving initiatives or leveraging low-cost digital channels to acquire donors , your nonprofit can still inspire enough support to keep its operations going strong. Don’t limit your analysis to basic data points like demographic information or average gift size.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 22, 2024

Promote your event with fundraising invitation ideas! When it comes to planning a fundraising event, the success of your event often hinges on how well you can get the word out. Your fundraising invitations often serve as an important touchpoint for potential attendees.

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Qgiv

JUNE 10, 2022

She is regularly featured as a presenter at multiple chambers of commerce and local workshops and seminars on networking, event marketing, and sales training. Hosting fundraising events, whether online or in person, can yield great rewards for nonprofit organizations. Types of Online Fundraising Events.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

How’d your last peer-to-peer event go? If you want to attract more participants to your peer-to-peer fundraising event, consider how you’re marketing it! Where will your audience see your event advertised? What other ways can you get more eyes on your fundraiser? Start with a Facebook event page.

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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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