Nowadays, there’s so much different fundraising software available for nonprofits to use. As a result, the question to ask yourself as an organization is: what exactly do you need? What software would benefit your nonprofit in the most impactful way? If you’re running an auction as part of your fundraising efforts, one of the best […]
5 Essential Facts to Learn About Your Event Attendees
Community events are an essential component of fundraising success. They bring your supporters together, spread valuable information about the good work your organization does on a daily basis, and give you the chance to interact with key donors face-to-face. While events tend to come with inevitable coordination challenges, the benefits they bring to your organization […]
4 Ways to Recruit and Retain Volunteers for Your Fundraising Event
Thinking about a fundraising event? If you run a nonprofit, you may not have the budget to pay for a huge team. As a result, pulling off a fundraising event may take a significant amount of time. You need help. So, you may be asking yourself, “How do I get passionate individuals on board?” In […]
8 reasons fundraising events suck. (And why they don’t.)
I haven’t written much about fundraising events. That’s because they’ve usually felt necessary, but not particularly interesting. Let’s be honest: rare are the people who look forward to planning and throwing a gala. Rare are the people energized by finding sponsors. Rare are the people who are great at working with crowds of volunteers. (Rarer […]