Greater Giving

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Unlock the Power of Sponsorships for Your Next Event Sponsorships are more than just financial supportthey are partnerships that drive your mission forward. Whether you’re planning a gala, auction, or community fundraiser, effective sponsorship strategies can amplify your events success.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 29, 2024

But have you considered implementing storytelling into all aspects of your fundraising event? Join Carly Euler, Marketing Manager at MemoryFox , as she shares all the ways you can embrace nonprofit storytelling before, during, and after your event.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 17, 2024

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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Wild Apricot

APRIL 27, 2023

The post How to Use QR Codes to Speed Up Event Check-In appeared first on WildApricot.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 28, 2024

Is your nonprofit forced to cancel your events due to unforeseen circumstances? Here's how to handle it and 3 options for what to do instead.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Maximize your fundraising results by creating top-notch event experiences. Use these accessibility considerations to guide your planning.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 6, 2025

Youll often use several different channels when you send a fundraising appeal or promote an event. Current events/News stories At the beginning of 2020, most of us couldnt predict the year we were about to have. Events Perhaps your organization holds events. Sometimes short updates are more effective.

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Looking to spice things up for your next live fundraising campaign or virtual event? Make sure your organization has the resources to administer and manage the event to raise more money. Whether you decide to use auction games, festival games, or mobile fundraising, set a time limit to your event to keep engagement levels high.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 4, 2024

Donors seem to appreciate the chance to gather in-person again; 44 percent of respondents to a survey said their supporters attended only in-person fundraising events.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 27, 2024

By Lisa Schohl Add a live peer-to-peer fundraising element to boost results while engaging guests in a fun way, and more tips from three event-planning experts.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Auction math works for any size event, making your planning simpler and reducing stress for your committee. Once you understand what’s required for a successful auction—one that meets or exceeds its revenue goal—you can confidently set your procurement goals and define your event budget.

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Booster

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Ease the burden of your school fitness fundraiser event day preparations by entrusting us with the details through our shared or full-service level, or receive specific guidance from our support level option. We handle the logistics and safety measures, ensuring a seamless and secure environment for all participants.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 30, 2024

Use Your Experience to Put Together a Post-Event Case Study to Learn From. If you want to learn more about the success of a specific program, initiative, or event, a case study can help. In this article, we’ll show you the power of a post-event case study and how to create your own. There’s no better teacher than experience.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The post Event Fundraisers Banned From Minnesota appeared first on The NonProfit Times. In Minnesota, the Attorney General through the Charities Division has civil, not criminal, enforcement authority over the state’s charitable solicitation and charitable trust laws. “It

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Treat Giving Tuesday as a Special Event. Like it or not, Giving Tuesday is a ‘special event.’ With all the pre-planning and post event strategies events embrace. you’re on board with a traditional #GT strategy however, you’ll likely put a fair amount of planning, resources and time into this event.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In peer-to-peer fundraising, success isn’t just defined by the day of the event. Here's how to create an excellent participant journey.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 31, 2024

Jamie Lamont at Sinai Health Foundation joins The NonProfit Voice to discuss how to leverage the power of peer-to-peer fundraising events.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 18, 2024

After you brainstorm for your peer-to-peer fundraising event, you get to turn your ideas into reality. Here are my tips for making it happen.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Event communications. Sync your nonprofit event management platform with your constituent database so you can use your segments to inform your event communications. Distinguish between past and first-time event attendees in your pre-event and post-event messages to acknowledge each supporter’s unique event history.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2023

B y Olivia Mode-Cater Picture this: your organization is about to host another fundraising event. Once it comes time to get the word out about your event, you quickly realize you don’t have that much money left in your budget to create promotional materials and decide to deprioritize marketing.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 13, 2024

By Rasheeda Childress Nonprofits that hold fundraising events should do more to get participants raising money, according to a new report from the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Notice if they attended an event. Or if they registered for an event, but failed to attend. If a d onor attends a fundraiser or donor appreciation event , plan ahead to show your appreciation. If it’s a sit-down event with a seating chart, include people you believe your donor will enjoy at their table.

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Center for Major Gifts

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As the world turns towards remote socializing, it only makes sense that non-profits would turn to virtual major donor events. Planning for a virtual major donor event takes a little bit of creativity, and may take major gift officers out of their comfort zone. The internets reach is worldwide. The internets reach is worldwide.

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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.), Could you enter in a “proxy” age, based on something you know about the event they attended (e.g.,

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Hands-On Fundraising

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

When I was in high school, it was the highly-anticipated movie event of a lifetime. None of the theaters nearby were showing it – yet. But my friends and I were determined. We located a theater 40 minutes away. The next problem: how would we get there? My parents couldn’t give me the car that […].

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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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Clairification

JUNE 3, 2024

Were you on a dating app, or attending a work event, here are the suggested five way s to make a positive first impression. This is especially important before any kind of big event where you would be meeting a lot of people — i.e. conferences, networking events or friend’s parties. Set an intention.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Truly, every donor deserves a heartfelt thank-you message for their contributions and gifts, but you can take it to the next level and make a lasting impression with an appreciation event or customized outreach. Fun, memorable donor appreciation events and initiatives function to build a sustainable support network for your small nonprofit.

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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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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 28, 2024

Perhaps it’s events or grants. Maybe you’ve held a particular event for years. Let go of this event (or whatever doesn’t serve you) and find ways to raise money that will help you grow. I’m not a gardener. What are your weeds? These can take a lot of time and don’t always bring in that much money. Start with monthly giving.

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Clairification

JANUARY 9, 2023

Depending on the needs, audience, or even constraints of the individual nonprofit, you might choose to create a printed booklet or pamphlet (which could then be mailed to supporters and donors or handed out at events). Event highlights and recaps. However, most organizations include a few standard elements : Stated mission and values.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 30, 2024

Decision: The supporter subscribes to the nonprofit’s newsletter and registers for a beach clean-up and recycling event. At the event, the donor asks staff about the specific ways your organization prioritizes sustainability before ultimately making a donation.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 25, 2022

We face a bit of a paradox today—between online fundraising, events, social media, virtual offerings and other outlets, there are more ways than ever to connect. As a nonprofit, finding ways to continually engage your donors can be challenging.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 25, 2024

These charity fundraiser ideas will elevate your event, engage donors and maximize impact. Learn how to plan a fundraising gala from start to finish.

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Clairification

JULY 18, 2024

You get a huge bang for your buck from an individual major gifts program, which costs you roughly 10 cents on the dollar vs. 50 cents or more on the dollar for special events fundraising and actually losing money on direct mail donor acquisition. Studies show over 88% of all funds raised come from just 12% of donors.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Are they volunteers, event attendees, or people on a list you purchased? You can segment volunteers, event attendees, and non-donors. If they’ve upgraded their gift, be sure to acknowledge that, too. The more you can establish a connection, the better chance you have of getting a donation.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

For example, they might create a segment for alumni who still live near campus so they could invite them to sporting events and alumni gatherings year-round. Then, they could create a separate segment for alumni living outside of the local area and send reminders for major events that often bring alumni back to campus, such as homecoming.

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