Regardless of how many strategies you employ, you may find your silent auction staggering under an audience that has lost its focus. It’s a problem your emcee may notice first,… Read More »
Fundraising Ideas, Tips & Strategies
Top 11 Fund-A-Need Auction Killers
You’ve put a lot of work into planning your Fund-A-Need campaign. How do you ensure it will be successful? In our recent webinar, 7 Essentials to Fund-a-Need Success with Auction… Read More »
Smart Ways To Retain Donors
You work hard to attract new people to support your cause every year. But how many actually come back? Across the country, 75% of all first-time donors don’t return to… Read More »
Greater Giving Blog Recap and #GivingTuesday/Year End Contest Winners
As we wrap up 2019 and prepare for 2020 let’s take a look back at some of the articles and topics we covered this year and to take a moment to… Read More »
How to Handle Match Donations for Your Fund-A-Need
It’s exciting to receive a large donation for your Fund-A-Need campaign. But how do you use these donations so they inspire more giving, rather than intimidate people? Mark Schroeder is… Read More »
Create an Inspiring Fund-A-Need Video
If you want to really connect your audience with your Fund-A-Need, one of the best tools is an inspirational video. In just a few minutes, you can set the mood… Read More »
Getting to Know Your Donors: A Study in Demographics
Today’s donors come in all ages and genders, and each demographic brings with it their own specific expectations in communication and how and why they choose to give. A better… Read More »
Fund-A-Need: How to Choose the Right Need to Fund
In this first of a series of articles, we’ll explore how to create a compelling Fund-A-Need that connects with your audience and inspires them to give. The Fund-A-Need is a… Read More »
Jumpstart Lasting Donor Relationships at Your Annual Event
A well-attended, profitable fundraising event takes time to build—most organizations find it takes years for it to generate a significant portion of their income. It requires a great investment at… Read More »
The Efficiency and Security Benefits Found in Event Management Software
Event planners typically name efficiency and security as the top features they require when deciding whether or not to include a software program in their event management toolbox. With the… Read More »