Painting a rosy picture when presenting a project is tempting when you are talking to donors. Your days are spent laser-focused on goals you’ve set and you know your donors… Read more »
Your First Fundraiser: Planning for a Short Timeline
This is the second 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 »
Perfecting the “Thank You” Call
Converting first-time donors into long-term contributors is a difficult task for every fundraiser. Research has shown that first-time contributors have a considerable drop off rate. Generally citing the nonprofit’s “failure… Read more »
Maximizing Fundraising Event Participation Before, During, and After
Getting attendees engaged in event activities is the key to increasing contributions and securing commitments that will support your nonprofit’s work over the long term. Creating an event that delivers… Read more »
How Did We Do? Analyzing Results from Your School Auction
This post is the third 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 »
Serving Your Best: Fundraising Event Catering and Bartending Best Practices
It’s been said that you win hearts through the stomach. If you’re an event planner you know that the quality of food and drink at a fundraising event can make… Read more »
Checklists for Your Next School Event Fundraiser Page
This post is the second 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 »
Invitation Checklist: What to Include on Your Next Event’s Invite
Designing an event invitation guaranteed to grab attention and spark interest in your next fundraiser can be a challenge. Whether it’s a traditional paper invitation received through the mail, or… Read more »
Treating Donors Like People, not Dollars – Guest Post
In the competitive world of nonprofit donors, we want to look at how to treat our donors so they enjoy lasting, loyal, and productive relationships with us. We need… Read more »
School Auctions Got You Stressed Out?
This post is the first 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 »