Don’t fall into the trap of exhausting your reliable media channels when you promote your next non-profit fundraiser! There is a myriad of ways to get the word out and oftentimes you’ll find the cost far outweighs the return on your investment. Use a combination of the methods in this list to push your story… Read More »
Press releases, once solely given to the press for their publication, can now be repurposed and published on your nonprofit’s website, community calendars, and other websites that might draw viewers interested in attending. If properly written, they can include keywords that will bring a larger audience to your website and increase your search engine rankings… Read More »
Silent Auctions are an effective way to engage guests and raise money for any charitable organization. Whether stand-alone or part of a larger event, silent auctions can provide a social environment for guests to support your cause through competitive bidding, donations and an emotional attachment to the good you are doing. Visit our detailed Silent… Read More »
Effective non-profit volunteer strategies don’t begin and end on event night. A twelve-month engagement strategy reflects a nonprofit’s mission, values, and goals. And, over time, your strategy will help refine the processes you need to create a more rewarding experience for everyone who benefits from the knowledge and skills of your volunteers. Instead of viewing… Read More »
Volunteers are an invaluable part of a nonprofit’s success. However, the work we expect of them can take their toll in the fast-paced environment of an annual non-profit fundraising event. This can lead to bad experiences for both your volunteers and your donors. Putting policies and procedures in place to combat burnout could be your… Read More »
When you find a good non-profit volunteer you make it a goal to hang onto them for the long term but, in the chaos of planning and executing an event, planners often miss noticing the best people. It’s a scenario that not only keeps you from utilizing their talents again, it can also cost you… Read More »
As an animal hospital in Portland, Oregon, Dove Lewis has handled plenty of their share of emergencies. But they faced a crisis of a different sort this spring when their annual fundraiser was derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic. As uncertainties multiplied, they took decisive action and shifted to a virtual event. Dove Lewis contracted with… Read More »
From Galas to golf tournaments, nonprofits have diverse events, some of which have expanded into multiple day extravaganzas. This lively infographic is hand-drawn by Urban Wild Studio at our 2019 Thought Leadership Summit and is the basis for the following article. The content is based on a presentation via Greater Giving team member Tracey leading… Read More »
Every nonprofit wants its special appeal to be a success and raise much-needed dollars. Here are tips on how to make yours sing via Artisan Auctions. The colorful infographic is hand-drawn by Urban Wild Studio at our 2019 Thought Leadership Summit as is the basis for the following article. This is article 2 of 4… Read More »
Part of our Virtual Fundraising Event and Gala series, view more articles here – Virtual Fundraising Events When it comes to virtual events there’s nothing more important to its success than the ability to effectively communicate with its attendees. If a technical glitch occurs it could cause your message to be garbled or missed altogether…. Read More »