Three Commandments of Soliciting Auction Items There are some general rules to help in your soliciting auction items process: Less is more. Your committee only has so much bandwidth to solicit, procure,… Read More »
Fundraising Tips & Tricks
Paperless Please: Adopting Nonprofit Technology
When budgets are tight and time is in short supply, it may seem like investing in technology is a stretch that’s out of reach. But many nonprofits are discovering that… Read More »
Fundraising Best Practices from the Experts at Our Thought Leadership Summit
This summer, Greater Giving gathered with a panel of experts at our annual Thought Leadership Summit to share their fundraising best practices. The round-table discussions lead to an incredible amount… Read More »
How Much is Too Much for Your Live and Silent Auction?
How many items are too many for live and silent auction? Consider going digital for excess items. For a long time the conventional wisdom has been that more auction items equals… Read More »
Hijack Fundraising from Crowd-Funding
Take Back Fundraising The constant movement of the digital world toward social sharing has been, overall, a boon to the nonprofit sector. Online participation in fundraising is at an all-time high;… Read More »
The Future of Email to 2025
The sky’s the limit when it comes to the future of email. We broke barriers and learned critical lessons during political campaigns of 2012—and then brought those best practices to… Read More »
Run an Effective (and fun!) Auction Committee Meeting
One of the most important starting points for a successful fundraiser is a well-run auction committee meeting. This all-important meeting helps define the myriad of committee tasks; gives time to… Read More »
Increase Donor Retention So They Keep Coming Back
Do Donor Retention Right There are ways to increase your fundraising effectiveness while saving time and money. We suggest focusing on donors who have already shown interest in your nonprofit, your… Read More »
The Perfect Amount of Email Content
Write an email with the perfect amount of content. People are on email overload; however, it is still arguably one of the most effective means of solicitation (right along… Read More »
Fundraising Tips Inspired by Beyoncé
Fundraising Tips Inspired by Beyoncé Rock Your Signature Move. Every non-profit organization has its strengths and weaknesses. Like Beyoncé’s signature dance moves inspire her audience, knowing your “signature move” is essential… Read More »