Event planners typically name efficiency and security as the top features they require when deciding whether or not to include a software program in their event management toolbox. With the… Read more »
The Burk Donor Survey: How Donors Manage Philanthropy in Changing Times
Greater Giving recently sat down with renowned author and researcher Penelope Burk to ask her about changing trends in philanthropy. Burk is President of Chicago-based Cygnus Applied Research, Inc., a… Read more »
Non-Profit Collaboration for Added Benefits – Guest Article
In his article “Nonprofits: Do Not Be Afraid to Collaborate With One Another,” Tom Hanley shares his take on collaboration among nonprofits: “When I mention ‘collaboration’ in meetings with other… Read more »
A 6-Point Checklist for Guest Check-Out
During check-out your guests are eager to wrap up the loose ends of the night. They want to pick up their prizes, gather their goody bags, and end the evening… Read more »
A Look at Generational Differences in Giving
How do different age groups view philanthropy? How do giving patterns vary across the generations? How is the idea of “giving back” changing as younger generations take their place in… Read more »
You’re Missing Out on Year-End Campaign Dollars Right Now
Most fundraisers are leaving perfectly good money on the table because they aren’t giving their donors a quick, easy way to donate during the busiest times of the year. I… Read more »
Online Giving Continues To Be Important
Online giving showed modest growth in 2018, but that doesn’t tell the whole story. A rather complex picture emerged over the course of the year, according to Giving USA’s Annual… Read more »
5 Problems to Avoid at Check-Out
Throughout a fundraising event, there are many opportunities to cement an impression that encourages giving and portrays your nonprofit as an effective organization. Don’t let that image slip away at… Read more »
Common Event Committee Roles [INFOGRAPHIC]
Common Event Committee Roles Big fundraising events can be complex, with lots of moving parts and plenty of details to coordinate. Having a clear idea of which roles need to… Read more »
A Deep Dive Into Data Collection
Accurately entered donor information is invaluable to fundraising. It tells you who your contributors are and provide the foundation for all the strategies and tactics that will get you to… Read more »