Understanding the Bidder’s Brain (Part 1) All too often bidders end up overbidding as a result of one unavoidably irrational part of the bidding process – themselves. The allure and tension of… Read more »
Giving Tuesday Has Shown That Social Media Works!
#GivingTuesday has shown that social media works! Whether you already have a social media presence or you’ve never posted before, your #GivingTuesday campaign is the ideal opportunity to join the… Read more »
What It Takes to Become an Auctioneer
My time at Auctioneer School I recently took a course at Mendenhall School of Auctioneering to become an Auctioneer. I’ve spent the last 6 years working with auctioneers across the U.S. and… Read more »
The Greatest Fundraising Best Practices Straight from the Experts
We’ve gathered some cutting-edge fundraising best practices from experts after an impromptu get together in Portland. The discussion yielded an abundance of tips, fundraising challenges, best practices, and visions for the future… Read more »
How Does Mobile Bidding Work?
Mobile Bidding is a fast growing trend at fundraising auctions and golf events. The feedback from Greater Giving clients has been amazing and organizations are reporting large increases in the… Read more »
Online Cause Promotion: 7 Free Nonprofit Tools
Online Promotion: 7 Free Nonprofit Tools A solid, online promotion plan comes in two parts: establishing your non-profit presence in online circles, and monitoring your reach as you begin using… Read more »
Expert Corner with Matthew Spellman, User Experience Designer
We sat down with Greater Giving’s Matthew Spellman, User Experience Designer (UX) to talk about how the company is designing out products to be more user-friendly for clients, as well… Read more »
Guest Post: Doing More With Less – How Nonprofits Build Social Media Armies
Doing More With Less: How Nonprofits Build Social Media Armies Nonprofits can be some of the most innovative and creative organizations because they often have to make the most of… Read more »
How Nonprofits Are Effectively Leveraging Hallmark Holidays to Drive Donations
Leveraging Hallmark Holidays to Drive Donations Historically, Americans are the most generous during the holiday season—with some non-profit organizations receiving more than 80% of their annual donations during the holidays. But… Read more »
Nonprofit Auction: Seattle Aquarium Splash! Gala and Auction
Nonprofit Auction: Seattle Aquarium Splash! Gala & Auction The Seattle Aquarium‘s 2014 Splash! Gala and Auction was one of their most successful events to date. They raised funds to continue inspiring conservation… Read more »