A critical part of a fundraising gala is the catering of a delicious meal served to your guests with the utmost care and attention from a catering partner who understands the importance of guest experience and the timing of the meal in your program. At the onset of the pandemic, catering companies across the country… Read More »
Short on time? Need to plan a virtual event quickly? We pulled together our team at Greater Giving who’ve been watching, supporting, and participating in virtual fundraising events to come up with the must-do items to host a successful event. Keeping this guide actionable with checkboxes and only the most critical aspects of an event,… Read More »
Revenue enhancers like auction games, raffles, and wine pulls are auction staples. They provide a fun little break for guests and provide a fantastic way to make some extra money for your nonprofit. These bonus events allow everyone to get involved and contribute—even those who couldn’t win an auction item. Now that many events are… Read More »
Seasons of change. This year reminded us all to expect the unexpected. Taking a queue from the U.S. Marine handbook, to succeed this year, a non-profit organization had to be ready to improvise, adapt, and overcome any obstacle or whatever situation that arises. As many organizations made the change from traditional in-person fundraising events to… Read More »
No matter the challenges a year may bring, one thing remains the same: Year-end giving can provide the extra boost needed to meet the funding goals we’ve set. Virtual Fundraising Success As a result of the unique circumstances nonprofits have faced during the Coronavirus pandemic, the world has become much more comfortable with online giving…. Read More »
Fundraising doesn’t have to be a once a year event. There’s another 364 (sometimes 365) days available to get people involved and contributing to causes that are important to them. Finding safe ways for them to donate during COVID-19 is just as easy, too. Creating a comprehensive plan with a series of small fundraising events… Read More »
Another non-profit fundraising season is nearly upon us—after last spring’s sudden shift to online events, it’s a great time to review virtual event options to enhance fundraising. The Evolution of Virtual Events Virtual events first came on the scene during the Digital Revolution in the 1990s as a way to connect small group meetings and… Read More »
It’s that time of year again when nonprofits and schools focus on Year-End giving and #GivingTuesday campaigns. People are busier and more distracted than ever during this time though, so make sure to give your supporters a quick, secure and easy way to donate to your end of year giving campaigns. The easier it is… Read More »
A non-profit fundraising event, no matter the size, scale, or type, should offer something for the donors to get excited about as they support an important cause. Creating an exciting online environment that encourages giving, while celebrating your community takes a different approach than a traditional gala and silent auction. The sense of community that… Read More »
Heavy non-profit organization workloads are stressful. Combine that with the monumental shift in how and where we fundraise caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and you’ve got the perfect recipe for on-the-job burnout. What is Burnout Burnout is caused by excessive, prolonged stress. It can affect a person’s emotional, physical, and mental well-being and is most… Read More »