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 »
Fundraising Tips & Tricks
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 »
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 »
The Three Commandments of Soliciting Auction Items
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 »
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 »