Dreamed up by staff at the 92nd Street Y in NYC four years ago, as a day to give back—both with time and resources—#GivingTuesday 2015 was the most successful event… Read more »
Fundraising Ideas, Tips & Strategies
How To Rethink Your Fundraising Event
Do you wonder if all the hard work that goes into a fundraising event is worth it in the end? We talk with nonprofits all the time who invest tons of hours,… Read more »
Sponsorship Opportunities: Tips for Fundraisers
Offering and securing a variety of sponsorship opportunities for a fundraising event can be one of the most important measurements of success. Yet, soliciting and securing sponsorships is one of the… Read more »
Guest Post: How to Find a Planned Giving Prospect
Most organizations have strong strategies in place for donor acquisition and donor retention for multiple giving levels, from small contributors to major donors. However, many do not place a big… Read more »
Guest Post: How Companies Can Encourage Giving with Matching Gifts
Giving Tuesday is right around the corner, and many nonprofits are ramping up their #givingtuesday campaigns. While many people already know what Giving Tuesday is and have participated in the past,… Read more »
Using Volunteers as Bidding Assistants
Adopting new technology always entails a transition phase. You can make this transition much easier for your donors by providing Bidding Assistants at your next event. These volunteers are very visible… Read more »
Welcome to the new Online Bidding from Greater Giving
Fall of 2015 welcomes an upgrade to the Greater Giving Online Bidding interface. This Online Bidding upgrade for organizations and bidders means added features and an improved event night experience…. Read more »
Move Beyond a Giving Tuesday Sophomore Slump
Last year’s #GivingTuesday campaign was a great success. So how do you keep that momentum going this year? It’s very easy for a great initial effort to turn into “same-old,… Read more »
3 Fundraising Things That DON’T Have to Be Scary This Halloween
It’s a wild time to be in the fundraising world, and I know we’re all feeling the jitters about what comes next. Mobile auction bidding? Crowdfunding? Social media? At Greater… Read more »
8 Social Media Tips for #GivingTuesday You Can Do Today
Tips for #GivingTuesday During the holiday season, consumers are barraged with messages about buying and spending. But once a year, between Cyber Monday and Black Friday, the world unites to… Read more »