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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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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Greater Giving

APRIL 16, 2024

Throwing a Stellar Event? Don’t Forget About Event Catering! A successful event hinges on many details, and the meals you serve your guests are undeniably one of the most important. Choosing the right event caterer can elevate your gathering from good to great, leaving a lasting impression on your guests.

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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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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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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 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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Greater Giving

MAY 21, 2024

Conquering Donation Procurement: Track, Thank, and Triumph at Your Next Fundraising Event As fundraising professionals, we know the magic of a well-stocked fundraising event. Customize your request to the donor and include ideas you’ve seen at other events. What items have historically generated excitement and high bids?

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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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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

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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Greater Giving

APRIL 9, 2024

Hats, Horses, and Hope: How to Host a Winning Kentucky Derby Event The thrill of the race, the mint juleps flowing, and the outrageous hats – there’s something undeniably fun about the Kentucky Derby event. Setting the Scene: Derby Event Decor Transport your guests to the heart of Churchill Downs with creative decorations.

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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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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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CauseVox

AUGUST 10, 2021

As you’re getting ready to launch your next fundraising event for your nonprofit, there’s a lot of moving pieces. But, one of the things that has the biggest potential to drive more ticket sales right off the bat is having an amazing fundraising event invitation that captures your audience’s attention.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 29, 2024

Spring into Action: Planning and Executing Outdoor Fundraising Events Spring is a time of renewal, and what better way to reflect that spirit than with an engaging outdoor fundraising event? Public parks or outdoor venues can be significantly cheaper than traditional event spaces. Why Go Outside? Why Go Outside?

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

During the pandemic, countless small nonprofits replaced their signature event with a virtual fundraiser and got amazing results. Should we have an online event, even when we could do something in person? Connect with new people who might not come to an in-person event. Have fewer expenses compared to an in-person event.

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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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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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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

As those in the nonprofit world realize, few things are as effective—or as time consuming—as fundraising events. These events bring in big time donations, and can have a huge impact on furthering the organization’s cause. If not, the organization risks not only losing the investment in the event, but potential donations.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

As charitable donors grow eager to return to in-person events, our nonprofit clients have been asking us how to provide those exciting live fundraiser experiences while keeping everyone safe and comfortable. The recent trend in inclusive “hybrid” events ticks most of the boxes. Provide hand sanitizer throughout your event venue!

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 30, 2024

When I started my nonprofit fundraising career a decade ago, all I knew were spreadsheets, paper bid sheets, and manually charging sales for each guest at a fundraising event. I’ve had a few teams ask if they should be entering their donor information into both their donor software and Greater Giving pre-event.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 6, 2021

Whether you already have a virtual fundraising event in the works or you’re deep in the brainstorming phase, you’ll need to manage the multitude of tasks on your plate quickly and efficiently. Download these calendars to get your virtual fundraising event organized and ready to raise more for your cause with confidence and ease.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Peer-to-peer events have been successfully reimagined in the wake of event cancellations caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Ready to take your virtual fundraising to the next level? Here are our tips for hosting a virtual peer-to-peer event: Tip 1: Make venue options clear to your peer-to-peer fundraising participants.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Event Invitations Craft Engaging Event Experiences The Invitation Chair takes the reins on the Event Committee , orchestrating a symphony of creativity and strategic communication to create an unforgettable event experience. Devising Engaging Campaigns Bring the event to life online.

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Qgiv

MAY 8, 2023

When it comes to planning an effective nonprofit event, communication is key. It is important to think about all the different ways you can communicate with your donor base – email drip campaigns, social event calendars, social media posting (Instagram, LinkedIn), and your own registration website.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

That’s why you should try incorporating more events into your charity’s annual fundraising plan. Charity events don’t just raise money for your charity, they also help to engage your supporters and bring publicity to your cause. There’s no time like the present to get started planning your next event. Livestream Event.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Hosting an event is one of the greatest ways for nonprofits to celebrate their supporters while raising money for their cause. To make the most of your fundraising event , it’s best to develop an event page that’s effective at increasing the number of tickets your organization sells.

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DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Custom event tickets are essential for many events, as they facilitate entry and represent your brand and mission. Compelling images and text can inspire excitement for the event and create a lasting souvenir for your supporters. With DoJiggy, printing custom event tickets has never been easier or faster.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 31, 2023

GFS Events gives us the inside scoop on essential event planning logistics and a great checklist for the week of your fundraiser. Make sure holding this event is the right path toward achieving those goals. Event budget: How much are you trying to raise? Permits and licenses.

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CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

Planning an event is a daunting task for most nonprofits. You may be wondering, will adding fundraising tickets to the event just complicate things? The answer is simple: it has the potential to make your event more effective and to help you raise more money. Decide On Event Format: Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2022

Fundraising events shine the spotlight brightly on event day, event week and beyond, if you do it right. In this article we will: Outline pros and cons of choosing an in-person event vs online only vs hybrid event. Discuss the audience and staff ability and capacity to run an event fundraiser.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2023

In this major section, we explored fundraising events, donor retention, and recurring giving. This blog will cover the data and takeaways we gathered about fundraising events. Fundraisers know that events are a wonderful way to raise a large amount of funds and increase awareness of their work. Keep reading to find out!

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Picture this: You’re about to hold the fundraising event of a lifetime. Plus, your registrants aren’t getting the information they need to learn about your event. Planning your fundraiser now feels time-consuming and stressful, and you’re not sure if you can get your event ready in time. Create an event landing page.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Any fundraising professional knows that planning a fundraising event is hard work. Investing in event registration software for nonprofits will help you simplify your planning process and make it easy for your donors to donate and sign up for your fundraising event! What is event registration software for nonprofits?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

It’s a milestone when you decide to hold your nonprofit’s first special event for the sole purpose of raising money. A fundraising event will draw attention to your organization and give prospective donors the opportunity to learn more about your cause. Most importantly, a special event will bring in money to fund your mission.

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CauseVox

MAY 18, 2021

Sure, we may be slowly moving back to in-person events, but spending a year doing everything virtually has opened up possibilities that we can’t forget now that vaccines are here. That’s why in the second half of this year, we’ll see the rise of the hybrid fundraising event: an event which is hosted both in person and virtually.

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