Workplace empathy is a vital factor found in good leadership, especially in the area of nonprofit work. A study conducted by Businessolver found that 96% of employees say that workplace empathy is important to create a productive working environment. It’s also required to prove the responsive image all nonprofits strive to cultivate. When a nonprofit… Read More »
Facebook Live is the preferred broadcasting platform many nonprofits use for their virtual fundraising galas. It’s simple to use and can easily connect you with most of your donor community. But Facebook is strict with copyright rules regarding music and we’ve found three areas that you should be aware of when putting together a presentation…. Read More »
Shielding your event from lawsuits caused by an unforeseen incident or someone acting in bad faith is an important step toward protecting your nonprofit if something goes awry. A lawsuit can erase all the fundraising you’ve gained during an event that would have taken months to plan. Putting together a clear Terms and Conditions Agreement… Read More »
There’s nothing like a show of gratitude to cement the beginning of a beautiful relationship. A genuine, honest recognition given to someone who has gone out of their way to help boost others up. In nonprofit work, extending a sincere message of gratitude is not only a nice gesture; it’s a required step in securing… 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 »
On event day (and other busy days) when there are a million things to do, it’s easy to get absorbed in your tasks and forget to take care of yourself. Not surprisingly, about mid-afternoon—when you’re running on fumes—that vending machine starts to look very enticing. But so often, these convenient snacks are loaded with sugar… Read More »
Setting appropriate goals is one of the first and most important aspects of planning a successful event for your nonprofit. Attainable goals affect every aspect of your planning and if they aren’t well defined you’ll discover all your hard work was for naught. If you find your fundraising goals are missing the mark become an… Read More »
Are you looking for ways to eliminate long lines as guests queue up to collect their auction winnings? Do you want to provide a stream-lined, more pleasant experience for your guests? Here are some tips on how to optimize the check-out process and speed your guests on their way. Set the Time and Place… Read More »
This post is the first in a series about the most important topic to any nonprofit organization: credit card security, and protecting your donors’ sensitive personal information. These posts expand upon topics from the “PCI Compliance: Safeguarding Your Donors’ Private Information” guide in the Greater Giving Fundraising Excellence Series. Each new post deep-dives into an… Read More »
Planning a large fundraiser is a big job: there are thousands of details to manage, teams to coordinate and deadlines to meet… So how do you deal with the stress of it all? I’ve put together a list of tips that have helped me when tasked with a big job. Hopefully these suggestions will help… Read More »