From being a gopher to manning a phone bank during a fundraiser; non-profit internships play an invaluable role in a nonprofit’s success. They are committed to the work, have new… Read More »
Fundraising Ideas, Tips & Strategies
How to Make the Most of Matching Gifts
Matching gifts are the best kept secret in fundraising. What’s odd is that no one is going out of their way to keep the secret about matching gift donations, yet… Read More »
Emoji in Email Subject Lines ⚠️ Proceed with Caution
This post about emoji in email subject lines was originated from a great conversation at Greater Giving’s Thought Leadership Summit this past year. When raising money through fundraising events or… Read More »
Giving Tuesday 2018 Basics
Celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (in the U.S.), #GivingTuesday is a counterpoint to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. After a weekend of consumer spending, #GivingTuesday provides a moment to… Read More »
Online Giving Trends Upward in 2017
It’s probably no surprise that online giving trends are on the rise. In the Annual Report on Philanthropy for 2017, Giving USA examined online giving trends in detail, providing insights… Read More »
Giving Tuesday 2018 Contest Announcement
Greater Giving is excited to announce our Sixth Annual Giving Tuesday Donation Page Contest! If you use Greater Giving’s Online Payments software for your Giving Tuesday or End of Year… Read More »
How to Create a Speaker’s Toolbox
You’ve got the spotlight, you’ve got the stage, you’ve got the topic —now it’s time to pull out all the stops for a memorable keynote speech that will captivate your… Read More »
Keeping Your Emails Out of the Junk Folder
This post is the seventh in a series designed to teach the fundamentals of email marketing for nonprofits. These posts are based on the Effective Email Engagement for Nonprofits:… Read More »
The Four Pillars of Good Media Relationships
Generating buzz about an upcoming event can be an uphill battle. With multi-pronged promotional campaigns that include traditional media, social media, and word of mouth strategies, getting the word out… Read More »
Giving Trends – 40 Years of Increasing Donations
Giving in the United States hit an all-time high in 2017. This continues an upward trend that’s been developing over the past 40 years, according to Giving USA 2018, Giving… Read More »