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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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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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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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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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As fundraisers, you’re also in charge of putting together end-of-year giving campaigns for your nonprofit. Aside from the normal holiday hullabaloo, you’re also busy planning fundraisers and engagement opportunities to round out your organization’s calendar year. Early preparation is key in ensuring a successful campaign.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In addition to rising temperatures, green leaves, and seasonal allergies, March usually heralds the beginning of the spring fundraising season. 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 ). What’s your event’s ROI?

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The end of the calendar year is around the corner—the single biggest fundraising opportunity of the year! This guide will show you how to create a year-end fundraising campaign that will effectively reach the hearts and wallets of donors during this spike in end-of-year donations.

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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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Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

How to Secure Sponsorships for Your School Fundraisers Blog Summary: School fundraisers are crucial for enhancing educational experiences. School fundraisers have always played a vital role in bringing communities together and supporting important educational initiatives.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By personalizing your donation letters, your nonprofit can increase fundraising revenue and develop long-lasting supporter relationships. These letters are particularly impactful during nonprofit giving days like GivingTuesday and targeted fundraising campaigns, providing a personal touch that can resonate with recipients.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Blackbaud

MARCH 20, 2025

That translates into increased donations and fundraising success, she said. Here are the top 5 CRM tech trends Leggett says enterprise fundraising organizations should pay close attention to in the coming year. Migrating to a Cloud-Based CRM Moving to a cloud-based CRM platform is a trend thats gaining momentum.

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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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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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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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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 30, 2021

After the unprecedented events of 2020, event organizers have been given the opportunity to take a fresh look at typical fundraising models employed over the years to explore what worked and what didn’t. A New Philosophy in Fundraising. Designing Events from the Donor’s Perspective. A Variety of Types of Events.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This involves practices like frequently recognizing and showing gratitude to donors, creating multichannel fundraising and marketing campaigns , and improving the overall donor experience. Your nonprofit may use waivers for its volunteer opportunities or before fundraising events. Identifying loyal supporters.

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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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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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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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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Too often, we overlook informal methods of giving—such as mutual aid networks, crowdfunding, or even peer-to-peer fundraising—because they aren’t being tracked in traditional ways. Utilizing social media platforms, community events, and other channels to feature these stories. continues to grow increasingly racially diverse.

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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

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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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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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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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 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

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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Planned Giving

MARCH 17, 2025

The Significant Impact of Bequests in Nonprofit Fundraising 1. Unlike annual fundraising, which requires constant cultivation and solicitation, legacy gifts secured through strategic bequest marketing ensure funding beyond a donor’s lifetime. Here are some solid planned giving myths debunked that make a good case.

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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.

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 18, 2024

While each event is unique, successful fundraising usually comes with a few foundational elements. These components can help you plan an engaging event, reach your target audience, solidify relationships with donors and sponsors, and achieve your goals. Spend some time brainstorming to make a truly memorable event.

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