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Post-Event Follow-Up to Foster Long-Term Donor Relationships

Pamela Grow

Nonprofit events are a powerful way to showcase your mission and raise critical funds. From the excitement of bidding in an auction to the inspiring stories shared on stage, these events are unforgettable experiences for your attendees. Thats why post-event follow-up is essential to your overall event strategy.

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2024 Year-End Recap: Evaluating Fundraising Events

Greater Giving

Evaluating Your 2024 Fundraising Events: What Worked and What Didnt? As 2024 wraps up, now is the perfect time for evaluating fundraising events. Whether your events included auctions, galas, or virtual campaigns, understanding key metrics and takeaways will set you up for even greater success next year.

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How to Fundraise Effectively During Event Season [Top Tips]

GiveSmart

Event season is quickly approaching. According to Double the Donation, eight out of 10 US donors regularly attend fundraising eventsfrom charity auctions and galas to run/walk/ride initiatives and more. Many organizations collect the majority of their funding through these types of events.

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Try a New P2P Challenge: Tips to Move Beyond Run-Walk-Bike Events

Blackbaud

Do you ever get stuck with your event planning? Is your organization firmly attached to only tried-and-true events? If you want to get unstuck, consider expanding your peer-to-peer fundraising strategy beyond the traditional run, walk, or bike event. So, theres nothing wrong with run-walk-bike events. Lets get to it!

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Using Donor Data to Personalize Your Text Donation Appeals

Ann Green's Nonprofit

By Mike Snusz In order for your nonprofit to effectively reach supporters via a text donation campaign, you will need to simulate an authentic, one-on-one communication experience. The best way to personalize your messages and create highly tailored donation appeals is to leverage donor data. Do they give on a recurring basis ?

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Silent Auction Donation Request Letter: How-To & Templates

OneCause

Holding a special event is a great way for an organization to generate fundraising proceeds, engage new and previous donors, and build awareness for their cause. Including a silent auction can take your special event to the next level, but it requires your nonprofit to solicit awesome items for guests to bid on. So, make it count!

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5 Ways Effective Annual Reporting Drives Donations

Clairification

An annual report that prioritizes storytelling, transparency, interactivity, and more can actually bolster donation solicitation efforts and become a lucrative fundraising tool. Event highlights and recaps. 5 Ways Effective Annual Reporting Drives Donations. What is an annual report? Accurate financial data. Examples of impact.

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