This is the fourth post in a series about holding your first fundraising event on a short timeline. While Greater Giving usually recommends our nonprofits start planning at least nine… Read More »
Procurement Tips for Planning and Execution
This post is the ninth in a series of posts based on the “Best Practices for School Auctions” whitepaper from the Greater Giving Fundraising Excellence Series. Each new post covers the… Read More »
How To Set a Procurement Timeline for Your School Auction
This post on how to create a Procurement Timeline is the eighth in a series of posts based on the “Best Practices for School Auctions” whitepaper from the Greater Giving… Read More »
7 Ways to Thank a Donor Face-to-Face, Without the Ask
Sending out a thank you letter or making a call to convey your gratitude are great ways to let donors know how much you appreciate their contribution. It’s a must-do… Read More »
Avoiding That Non-Profit Volunteer Burnout
This post is the seventh in a series of posts based on the “Best Practices for School Auctions” whitepaper from the Greater Giving Fundraising Excellence Series. Each new post covers the… Read More »
Test-giving: What it Says About Your Donor, What it Says About Your Nonprofit
Test-giving, or under-giving, is a common activity for new donors. First-time donors contribute a small amount, maybe towards a specific project or at an event, then wait to see what… Read More »
Common Non-profit Board Responsibilities
What is the role of the nonprofit board? What exactly are the non-profit board’s responsibilities? How does the board contribute to a nonprofit’s success? Nonprofits play a valuable role in… Read More »
Donor-centric Fundraising: Putting the Focus on the Contributors
Focusing on donor relations may seem counterintuitive to nonprofits, however, donor-centric fundraising proves to be one of the most fruitful ways to increase your fundraising capability. Donor-centric fundraising is, at… Read More »
Recruiting Volunteers for Your School Auction
This post about recruiting school volunteers for your event is the sixth in a series of posts based on the “Best Practices for School Auctions” whitepaper from the Greater Giving Fundraising… Read More »
How to Choose the Best Date for Your Annual Benefit Auction [INFOGRAPHIC]
How to Choose the Best Date for Your Annual Benefit Auction Selecting your event date early will allow for more venue options and allow you to start promoting and secure… Read More »