Millennials use social media like they use air—it’s an integral part of their lives. But many of them are starting to get frustrated with how much time it takes up… Read more »
How to Engage Board Members via Social Media
Top 5 Ways to Engage Your Board Members via Social Media Include a social media checklist to your Board Member welcome packet (e.g. “step 1: follow us on social media”,… Read more »
Auctionpay Terminal Power Requirements
Power Requirements For indoor events, the Auctionpay terminal can use a standard 3-prong wall outlet. Greater Giving also highly recommends using a power strip with a surge protector. For outdoor events using other… Read more »
Auctionpay Card Reader Information
Auctionpay Card Reader Information How Does the Card Reader Work? Unlike the Auctionpay terminals, the Auctionpay card reader is most often used in conjunction with Greater Giving Online’s Go Time. If… Read more »
Focus on Golf Sponsorships
Your Golf Tournament: A Focus on Golf Sponsorships A key focus of any fundraising event is sponsorship and a Golf Tournament is no different. Organizations have a lot of opportunity… Read more »
Auction Item Ideas That Will Rock Your Event
The Latest (Most Awesome) Auction Item Ideas Get started early when putting your procurement target list together and think outside of the box for auction item ideas. The list below… Read more »
Excerpt From: How Do You Spell Fundraising Success?
Excerpt of Chapter 2 A HIGHER BID How to Transform Special Event Fundraising Success with Strategic Benefit Auctions Are fundraisers, charity galas, and benefit auctions right for you? In most… Read more »
Guest Post: 5 Ways to Market Matching Gifts
Five Easy Ways to Market Matching Gifts If money is given to a nonprofit but no matching gift appeal is made, the nonprofit will most likely not receive the maximum… Read more »
Golf Fundraising Idea: Helicopter Ball Drop
How to do a Helicopter Ball Drop Having a helicopter drop hundreds of bouncing golf balls onto a putting green isn’t just entertaining—it’s a unique revenue generator at charity golf events! The Helicopter Ball… Read more »
Evaluating Event Success
How to Evaluate Event Success The event is over and guests have gone home. For the sake of your volunteers, donors, organization, and board, it’s time to evaluate your success… Read more »