CauseVox

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Imagine this: you set what you think is an ambitious fundraising goal for your virtual event and then watch as you double, triple, quadruple that goal in the days leading up to the event. Then, you cross the finish line – and end up raising 12 times your fundraising goal ! Ah, the powers of technology.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Organizing a fundraising event can be daunting, and it might seem easier to leave sustainability out of the mix. But with the right tools, you can easily turn your events into a greener opportunity for everyone involved! But with the right tools, you can easily turn your events into a greener opportunity for everyone involved!

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Fundly

JUNE 20, 2024

Your nonprofit’s donors lead busy lives—managing their careers, maintaining social relationships, and pursuing their personal goals. Grantmakers can issue challenge grants, sponsor nonprofit events, and host capacity-building workshops. Set a goal and budget. Promote your campaign. Thank all of your donors.

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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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Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2024

Just as a successful capital campaign follows defined steps and milestones, so does the work of a database manager—nitty-gritty, behind-the-scenes tasks to keep the campaign moving toward its goal. Gifts from prospects on the top of your giving pyramid are necessary to meet your campaign goal. Add data health tools.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 22, 2024

If you have donated money to a quirky aid event focused on snorkeling or a unique chess fundraiser, you know that fundraising events have evolved far beyond the typical 5K runs, cycling events, and charity walks. How do you pick the right event? Build the right-fit event and they will come.

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GiveSmart

MARCH 15, 2024

Feeling the pressure of the upcoming fundraising event season? We’ve brought together a panel of partners, bursting with ideas to help you freshen up your events this year to overcome event planning fatigue. As part of the partnership, Danaher encouraged its staff to give and collect funds for an LLS fundraising event.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. And that’s where the RIGHT event comes in.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Define your segmentation goals. Any strong strategy starts with goal-setting. Based on your goals, choose the segmentation criteria you’ll rely on to group your supporters. If you’re missing any supporter information you need to reach your segmentation goals, enriching your database can fill those gaps. Impact updates.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 13, 2022

While goals are vital to success, SMART fundraising goals help make sure you’re setting goals that you just can’t miss. Can’t miss” goals! In some form or fashion, we’ve all heard how essential goals are. Set a goal! Set a goal! Set a goal! Goals, goals, goals….

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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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Qgiv

MARCH 4, 2024

Our latest eBook, the Digital Fundraising Guide: Ideas & Steps to Reach Your Goals , is a complete guide to help you choose the right digital fundraising solution that works for your specific nonprofit’s needs. Event registration pages. Your registration page is essential to getting people to actually attend your event!

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The organization unveiled a refreshed brand, and this weekend hosts a nationally televised event, United Way Benefit for Hurricane Relief, for communities devastated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Viewers will be able to donate and while a financial goal has not been set, she said, the program is designed to bring hope.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 21, 2024

Effective Strategies for a Successful School Fundraising Event Blog Summary: Planning a successful school fundraising event involves more than just gathering donations. This blog starts by defining SMART goals and forming a capable and enthusiastic committee. Without a defined purpose, it’s easy to lose direction and momentum.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Fundraising events are one of the most engaging ways to raise money for your school, as they draw in both old and new supporters. However, any event comes with some level of risk for participants, which is why it’s key to use waivers to inform participants of those risks and help protect your school from potential legal issues.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 15, 2024

How to Choose Between a Product Fundraiser and an Event Fundraiser Blog Summary: In fundraising, organizations often face the critical decision of choosing between product and event fundraisers. Two popular methods stand out when raising funds: product and event fundraising.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Buffalo Bills' kicker received threats after a missed playoff field goal, but fans donated to the nonprofit he advocates for in support.

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GiveSmart

JULY 23, 2024

For some organizations, event fundraising is a primary source of revenue throughout the year. 5 tips for enhancing event fundraising At GiveSmart, we have experience with the inner workings of fundraising and what it takes for guests to donate. The goal is to partner a host nonprofit with several other individual participants.

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CauseVox

JULY 30, 2023

Raise your hand if you agree that organizing a nonprofit fundraising event is a fun and effective way to garner support, raise money, and increase awareness for your cause. Let’s be real, events take a lot of work. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive guide that’ll help you crush your next event, making it both fun and effective.

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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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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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Soapbox Exchange

MAY 9, 2024

As an event planner, you've already got a lot of tasks on your to-do list. However, planning sustainable events does not only protect the planet, but it can also make your events easier to manage overall.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 11, 2022

The goal itself should speak to donors and demand urgency. Many nonprofits feel frustrated and disappointed when they don’t achieve their fundraising goals. How to Design a Truly MOTIVATING + SMART goal. Creating a fundraising goal that inspires donors to give—and give big—isn’t that difficult! Why don’t our donors care?

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GiveSmart

APRIL 22, 2024

Careful fundraiser event planning can help you grow your nonprofit and raise awareness of your cause. Before the big day, you’ll want to determine your organization’s primary goals, secure sponsors, sell tickets, and set up your venue for success. Ensure your event is a financial net gain by securing sponsorship.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Boosting Auction Revenue: High-Yield Charity Auction Packages for Your Fundraising Event When planning a fundraising auction, the right charity auction packages can significantly boost your revenue, attract more bids, and create an unforgettable experience for your attendees. What is a High-Yield Charity Auction Package?

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Qgiv

APRIL 11, 2023

Having the right people in the room is the deciding factor between a good event and a great one. But how do you know who to invite to upcoming events? Reading donor signals is a key step in deciding who to invite to your events! Connect Giving, and even attending events, are deeply personal acts your supporters make.

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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. Set up for the big day.

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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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Greater Giving

APRIL 28, 2021

Virtual Events in a Post-COVID Future. The onset of COVID-19—and the resulting restrictions on large gatherings—necessitated a very quick pivot away from traditional fundraising galas and in-person events. While many nonprofits saw successes with purely virtual events, more than half still fell short of their fundraising goals.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 7, 2023

Donor engagement is a crucial aspect of any fundraising event. It can take many forms, including event participation, online engagement, and direct mail campaigns. In this blog post, we will focus on donor engagement at events, and how to maximize its impact. Engagement at events requires creating opportunities for interaction.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 12, 2024

Welcome to the first installment of Fundraising Event Team 101 This series will equip you with the knowledge and resources to create unforgettable fundraising event team that not only raises awareness for your cause but also leaves a lasting impression on your guests through their event experience. Stay Tuned!

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Grant Writing Made Easy

DECEMBER 18, 2022

In my last post about vision casting and goal setting, I mentioned that my next post would be about how to set yourself up to accomplish your big 2023 goals. The problem with most conversations about goal setting is that people focus solely on the creation of the goal itself. So here we are.

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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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GiveSmart

AUGUST 23, 2024

Starting in the fall, it is an all-out sprint through the spring for staff managing galas, golf outings, auctions, and other fundraising events. It is an actual necessity, and oft forgotten when you’re in the thick of event season. Polished concrete is in vogue in event spaces. You do a lot of moving during event season.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2024

Elevate Your Impact: Crafting a Winning Fundraising Plan for Your Next Charity Event As a nonprofit professional, you understand the importance of effective fundraising. A well-crafted fundraising plan can be the difference between exceeding your goals and falling short. These goals should be both financial (e.g.,

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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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DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This is where the significance of event marketing materials and event collateral becomes undeniable, acting as the backbone for effective event promotion strategies. Is your group aware of all the ways that event collateral can transform your organization’s fundraising efforts?

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