Unlike our social media lives, our email is still often a private, personal space. People are understandably guarded about their inboxes—it can get crowded quickly with junk. Most of us expect genuine communication in the inbox, rather than a wall of ads. It’s not a coincidence that email remains one of the most lucrative ways… Read More »
#GivingTuesday will be celebrating its five-year anniversary in 2017 and many organizations are gearing up to make this year the most charitable yet! Following on the heels of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday is a day to recover from retail madness and begin the charitable season. It’s designed for people to get involved in… Read More »
Have you had the same fundraising event year after year? The same chicken dinner? The same gala venue? The same silent auction? How do you change things up this year? Are there new and creative ways to generate revenue? Yes, they do exist! One way to mix it up is to have a Pay-to-Play fundraiser…. Read More »
Rather than take up valuable space in your silent auction, why not simplify the process and offer restaurant gift cards for immediate sale? Everyone likes to eat out, and restaurant gift cards are great revenue generators; however, sometimes you have so many it becomes a distraction from larger items. A great solution is to create… Read More »
If you’re looking for something different for your next fundraiser and you have an Old western or Great Gatsby theme, consider the idea of putting people into “The Clinker” (for fun!) to raise funds. While this is intended to be fun and tied into specific themes, use caution and be sensitive as not to offend or… Read More »
Auction Games: Build Revenue with the Glitz in a Glass (Diamonds in Champagne Flutes)! This glittery, romantic fundraising idea will add a little bling to your event, pad your fun, and pull guests into the spirit of your event. This auction game is an especially good addition to events themed with stars, bubbles, glitter, gold,… Read More »
One of the easiest revenue enhancers you’ll find is the 50/50 Raffle. It’s just like a normal raffle, but instead of a prize, the organization splits the proceeds with the winner. Anyone can participate, even if they just have a few dollars. And they get a chance to win much more, which is very appealing…. Read More »
A successful fundraiser has the potential to grow your donor base, develop interest in your cause, and bring in a lot funds. The question is…what makes a fundraiser successful? There are hundreds of ways to answer this question, but let’s just start with one. Hosting a successful fundraiser starts with thinking outside of the box… Read More »
Effective charities do not just ask for corporate funding for their causes, but they attract it. Every year corporate America gives more and more to charity – according to IEG there will be approximately $2.3 billion donated in 2017 alone. Corporations do not just respond to solicitations, however. They seek strategic partnerships with agencies that can improve… Read More »
What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know About Unrestricted vs. Restricted Gifts Providing donors with more options about how to give—either unrestricted or restricted gifts—can both encourage your top donors to give more and attract new support to your cause. If you are like most nonprofits or charities, you don’t think much about what kind of… Read More »