When budgets are tight and time is in short supply, it may seem like investing in technology is a stretch that’s out of reach. But many nonprofits are discovering that… Read More »
Fundraising Best Practices from the Experts at Our Thought Leadership Summit
This summer, Greater Giving gathered with a panel of experts at our annual Thought Leadership Summit to share their fundraising best practices. The round-table discussions lead to an incredible amount… Read More »
How Much is Too Much for Your Live and Silent Auction?
How many items are too many for live and silent auction? Consider going digital for excess items. For a long time the conventional wisdom has been that more auction items equals… Read More »
How to Solicit Auction Hardware: Rent, Buy or Borrow
How to Solicit Auction Hardware for Your Next Event: Buy, Rent, or Borrow The right auction hardware at check-in is key for getting guests smoothly, happily, and quickly into the… Read More »
Hijack Fundraising from Crowd-Funding
Take Back Fundraising The constant movement of the digital world toward social sharing has been, overall, a boon to the nonprofit sector. Online participation in fundraising is at an all-time high;… Read More »
The Future of Email to 2025
The sky’s the limit when it comes to the future of email. We broke barriers and learned critical lessons during political campaigns of 2012—and then brought those best practices to… Read More »
Run an Effective (and fun!) Auction Committee Meeting
One of the most important starting points for a successful fundraiser is a well-run auction committee meeting. This all-important meeting helps define the myriad of committee tasks; gives time to… Read More »
Increase Donor Retention So They Keep Coming Back
Do Donor Retention Right There are ways to increase your fundraising effectiveness while saving time and money. We suggest focusing on donors who have already shown interest in your nonprofit, your… Read More »
Woodland Park Zoo Breaks Mobile Bidding Records
We sat down with Lorna Chin, Associate Director, Relationship Data Services and Cortney Bacon, Fundraising Events Supervisor and Jungle Party Manager, to discuss their 39th Annual Jungle Party. They used… Read More »
Digital Donations: Increase Your Revenue with Mobile Payments
Digital Donations: Increase Your Revenue with Mobile Payments While snail-mail remains the most effective tool for reaching your donor base, a rapidly growing slice of the donor pie avoids transactions… Read More »