Greater Giving

JANUARY 3, 2023

There are many benefits to hosting your own fundraising events — from building donor loyalty and increasing visibility, to cultivating deeper relationships with supporters. But you may be struggling to come up with fundraising event ideas for an event that’s both fun and profitable.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2024

Although not ready or able yet to make a monetary donation, many 20-somethings are eager to support your cause through advocacy, social influence, and volunteering. Planning Your Board Engagement Pipeline If you’re thinking, “Gen Zers are not quite ready to serve on my board of directors,” you make a fair point.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

OCTOBER 3, 2021

A great way to put yourself in the same room with new prospects is by attending large networking events on behalf of your non-profit. This strategy involves going to large conferences and events in your organization’s mission field with the goal of meeting new donors at the event. That’s ok….

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Gail Perry Group

AUGUST 15, 2024

We want to guide you to gauge your volunteer leadership readiness and set you on the path to a super successful campaign. Consider looking back through your donor records, event attendees, and especially your neglected former board members. Keep following this series for the Capital Campaign Readiness Checklist.

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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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GiveSmart

JANUARY 22, 2025

Event season is quickly approaching. Many organizations collect the majority of their funding through these types of events. In this guide, well share five best practices for nonprofits looking to raise more during the fundraising event season. Plan and host your upcoming events with confidence!

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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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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Climate events are no longer a once-in-a-generation occurrence. Modern grantmakers must be prepared and ready to support their communities when—not if—a climate disaster hits. Keep Your Organization Operational To effectively support the community during a climate event, it is crucial that your organization remains operational.

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Gail Perry Group

AUGUST 15, 2024

We want to guide you to gauge your volunteer leadership readiness and set you on the path to a super successful campaign. Consider looking back through your donor records, event attendees, and especially your neglected former board members. Keep following this series for the Capital Campaign Readiness Checklist.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Make your 2023 golf fundraiser the best one yet and get a jump on event prep with this free planning timeline and checklist! Plus, learn how golf event tech is key to saving time and raising more money for your mission. Find out what to do, when to do it, get helpful tips and ideas to ensure a successful and lucrative fundraiser.

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Candid

JULY 7, 2022

43% attend or participate in charitable events in their community because of social media. . If you’re ready to fully leverage social media for any giving day, whether July 15, Giving Tuesday, or some other day, here’s four tips to get you started. . 59% of those people donate money. . 53% volunteer. .

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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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Greater Giving

JANUARY 13, 2022

Virtual events allowed nonprofits to reach more new donors than ever before. The nonprofit industry relies heavily on in-person charity events, so COVID-19 dealt a painful blow. 60% of the nonprofits surveyed in our State of Nonprofit Fundraising 2020 report postponed at least one in-person event, and 80% outright canceled one.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Every event has the potential to exceed your fundraising goals. It’s important to unlock that potential at every opportunity during your event. It’s important to unlock that potential at every opportunity during your event. This connection also helps you when it comes time to curate your auction items, plan your event, and more.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Running an event can be exhilarating, but managing event registrations often feels like navigating a maze. At CauseVox, we believe nonprofits deserve a registration process that works for them, so we designed a highly customizable event registration tool that adapts to your needs.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

I was ready for my next task! They have jobs, families, hobbies, events and your non-profit is not yet at the top of their list. Does Your Non-Profit Hold Fundraising Events? Most non-profits hold at least one fundraising event per year. And most of those events are less profitable than they should be.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This journey includes individuals who are almost ready to contribute and those who are still considering and may need more information before givingboth are considered leads. Marketing-qualified leads are individuals who have engaged with your nonprofits marketing materials in some way but arent yet ready to donate.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 6, 2024

Also, now is a good time to segment your mailing lists – current donors, monthly donors, lapsed donors, event attendees, etc. It’s so important to thank your donors and thank them well as soon as you receive their gifts, so have a thank you letter/note ready to go. Take a little time to do some data hygiene. This is so important.

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Gail Perry Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Ready to launch a capital campaign? That's why we've gathered YOUR most pressing questions about campaign readiness. Get Prepared: Access our Campaign Readiness Checklist Is a formal feasibility study conducted by an agency really necessary? How many major donor prospects are ready for deeper conversations about gifts?

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Gail Perry Group

AUGUST 8, 2024

So, how do you know if your board is truly ready to lead the charge? This handy tool allows you to assess your board's readiness across seven critical areas, ensuring you're primed for a winning capital campaign. Ready to turn your campaign goals into reality? The post Is Your Board Ready to Lead Your Capital Campaign?

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

More event information can be found here The post 10 Nonprofits Ready For Their Close-Ups, Mr. DeMille appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

One that includes realistic goals for grants and corporate support, individual support, program support, and events. Important: If yours is a small, community-based nonprofit AND is grant-ready, consider outsourcing. Stay the course. Develop a balanced, thoughtful fundraising plan. Include new donor acquisition in your plan.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2024

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership between Qgiv and Winspire that will help nonprofits raise more at their next fundraising event or auction! This diverse selection helps guarantee there is something to entice every donor, making your auction items more appealing and your events more successful.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, this event has something for everyone. Bring your whole team and get ready to connect, learn and grow. Dont miss your chance to secure the best rates for this years conference, happening in Atlanta, GA, from March 1214, 2025.

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

I had a pure strategic fundraising post all ready to launch today, but I just couldn’t quite do it. That’s why, during the pandemic, I encouraged you to talk about how events touch those who rely on you. The world seems wildly out of whack right now. I can’t pretend it’s business as usual. However, we live in a political world.

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Gail Perry Group

JUNE 6, 2024

With all the planning, time, and money that goes into a capital campaign, you want to first make sure your prospects will be ready to give generously when the time comes! But what happens when your feasibility study says that your major prospects are not ready?? This is why feasibility studies are so important before you launch.

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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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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Get ready to dive into the wealth of knowledge from these 2024 fundraising articles. Understanding Why People Give: Understanding the psychology behind giving can help you understand the donors motivation, which will help you plan your next campaign, your next fundraising event, or your next face-to-face ask.In And thats a good thing.It

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Events may require an events coordinator. Unlike a new grant writer that takes time to hire and train, Alex and her team are ready to step in to support your fundraising team today. Maybe your team does a great job planning events. We are ready to start work for you when you are ready!

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In the recent Greater Giving webinar, Creating Buzz & Bids with Powerful Auction Videos, Erin Kienzle, Video Marketing Coach at Giving4Good , shared valuable insights on using video to enhance fundraising events. Why Use Video in Fundraising Auctions? With these benefits in mind, let’s explore two main strategies from the webinar.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2025

Here’s what that means: Working together: Link your CRM to the tools you use every day, such as your email system, social media tools, fund accounting software, and event registration platforms. See campaign performance, donor and gift details, and fundraising event performance in your CRM. Your whole team benefits, too.

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Gail Perry Group

APRIL 18, 2024

“How do I know our campaign’s lead prospect is ready to be asked?” How do you reduce the uncertainty and ensure your donor is ready to consider your “ask.” Your donor will be ready. Is Your Donor Really Ready for the Big Ask? Here are some easy and polite ways to see if your donor is ready.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 27, 2025

Highlight partnerships with corporate allies who share your values, and seek sponsorships for events or programs that promote inclusive outcomes. Use newsletters, social media, and events to showcase how your programs contribute to long-term community growth. Communicate Your Impact: Transparency is key to building trust with donors.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Especially when you work really hard on an event or an online campaign and you don’t get the results you were hoping for. You should be sharing your nonprofit’s mission online and offline through your social media plan , donor newsletters, events, and other communications. Broken Model #3: Fundraising Events. Limited support.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Nonprofit Rural Youth Workforce Readiness Grants ! Moreover, these nonprofits will partner with workforce development boards, employer partners, and state and local education agencies to provide workforce readiness programs to rural youth. Government grants to nonprofits. Nonprofit Grants for Local Conservation Efforts!

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

First, if you’ve held this event before, look at past numbers. Make sure you aren’t conflicting with any major holidays, community events, or three-day weekends when people are distracted or out of town. If the event is smaller or online, you may not need a committee, but rather some helpful volunteers to help manage things.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Use Text-to-Give in Fundraising Events. For example, if you’re running a virtual fundraising event for shelter animals, you could make your keyword SAVEDOGS. From there, you’ll be ready to take off with text-to-give! Make sure you briefly walk them through how to use it so they’re ready when the event takes place!

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