The era of the pen-and-paper auction is over. Host a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) mobile bidding event! Imagine your next event setting with tables without paper bid sheets on them,… Read more »
The Perfect Amount of Email Content
Write an email with the perfect amount of content. People are on email overload; however, it is still arguably one of the most effective means of solicitation (right along… Read more »
What to Do and Expect as a First Time Auction Chair
So this is your first time as auction chair this year. Congratulations! It’s a big job, but you’ve got resources to help you. First, though, here’s some food for thought…. Read more »
6 Things to Know When You’re New to Greater Giving
6 Things to Know When You’re New to Greater Giving So now you’re a Greater Giving customer. Congrats! Or maybe you’re thinking of signing up, but haven’t made the plunge yet. Well,… Read more »
Fundraising Tips Inspired by Beyoncé
Fundraising Tips Inspired by Beyoncé Rock Your Signature Move. Every non-profit organization has its strengths and weaknesses. Like Beyoncé’s signature dance moves inspire her audience, knowing your “signature move” is essential… Read more »
Benefit Auction Planning Basics
Planning a Benefit Auction: The Basics As budgets shrink for schools, churches, and other non-profit organizations, more and more are adopting an annual benefit auction to fill the gap. An… Read more »
3 Tips for Donor Segmentation
3 Tips for Better Donor Segmentation for Your Next Fundraising Campaign Your donors are not a faceless mass, so they should not be treated as such. Each one of your… Read more »
New Wall of Wine: 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall
99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall: A Game of Big Donations You’ve heard the song: “Ninety-nine bottles of beer on the wall, ninety-nine bottles of beer… Take one down,… Read more »
5 Ways Schools Can Keep Summer Engagement High
5 Ways Schools Can Stay Engaged Over the Summer Alumni and parents that give generously to schools don’t simply appear overnight. A positive, giving relationship with parents and alumni is… Read more »
Step Up Your Item Procurement Part 2: Experiences of a Lifetime
Step Up Your Item Procurement with Quality Items Recently, here at the Greater Giving blog, we received a question from a reader. “Hi! We’re clients of Greater Giving and were… Read more »