It can be stressful when the clock is winding down to your biggest event of the year and you feel like the décor hasn’t got the “wow” factor you expected. Everything’s in place and ready for your guests, but when they walk through the door will they be transported into an unforgettable event experience? When… Read More »
In recent blog posts we’ve explored Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and how our current business climate presents unique opportunities for nonprofits. Now it’s time prepare to craft your approach to potential corporate sponsors and underwriting opportunities and make the Ask. Just to review, here’s what we’ve covered: What Does Corporate Social Responsibility Have To Do… Read More »
Do you have volunteers who wish their employers were more involved in the community? Maybe you have a friend who would like to start a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team at his or her company but doesn’t know how. Here are a few tips for employees who want to help their companies become better corporate… Read More »
Thank you for continuing to make this such a great community. As everyone here at Greater Giving looks back at 2017, we feel so fortunate to have you reading, subscribing, commenting, and sharing the articles and resources we posted throughout the year. We would like to thank you for being part of our community, and… Read More »
It’s been a busy year with the Greater Giving Resource Library! Strategies, resources, infographics, success stories, and many more awesome posts have provided insight and inspiration into the world of non-profit fundraising. Below are just some of the most popular posts of 2017. Fundraising Event Tips and Best Practices This year the Greater Giving Resource… Read More »
When searching for an event venue word-of-mouth and past experiences tend to lead the way to a final decision. While those methods have their merits, they can easily lead you down the wrong path with missing information or someone else’s tainted experience. To zero in on the perfect venue it’s best to start with your… Read More »
Every penny counts in fundraising. When it comes to planning an event, with its costs measured against its returns, the stakes are double. Production expenses can vary dramatically depending on the size and theme of your event, and while catering, décor and entertainment may have some wiggle room, your venue budget often won’t share that… Read More »
Are you looking for effective ways to connect with businesses for fundraising? Today’s business climate is putting an additional set of pressures on corporations, which creates a unique set of opportunities for your nonprofit. Approaching corporations for fundraising purposes is very different from approaching individuals. The motivations are not the same, so the approach, the… Read More »
Nothing is more important to your #GivingTuesday fundraising campaign than getting the word out. Messaging to your corporate sponsors, volunteers, staff and especially your donors all require their own unique tone, information and call to action. Inspire each of these important groups to contribute with these tailor-made tips. Rev Up Your Volunteers Three cheers… Read More »
Planning a large fundraising event can be akin to planning a wedding – dozens of vendors, hundreds of guests and a myriad of logistics. With so many details to juggle it’s easy to understand how lack of preparation can cause things to go awry. Many fundraisers make the mistake of skipping a proper event rehearsal;… Read More »