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GiveSmart Nonprofit Research Study Questions and Answers
June 25, 2024

Your Questions Answered: 2024 Trends Report Webinar  

In a time of fundraising shortfalls, economic uncertainties, staffing shortages, and day-to-day operational challenges, nonprofit…

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2024 trends report
June 10, 2024

Innovate, Improve, Succeed: Topline Results from the 2024 Trends Report 

In a time of fundraising shortfalls, economic uncertainties, staffing shortages, and day-to-day operational challenges, nonprofit…

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Strategic sustainability meeting
April 17, 2024

What You Need to Know About Strategic Sustainability for Nonprofits

Achieving financial sustainability as a nonprofit is no easy task. With financial obstacles like high…

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nonprofit outreach
April 8, 2024

7 Tips On How To Build An Effective Outreach Strategy

“Strategy without tactics is the slowest path to victory. Tactics without strategy are the noise…

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GiveSmart 2023 Impact Report
March 20, 2024

GiveSmart 2023 Impact Report

Last year was an important one for GiveSmart customers, and we want to share the…

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Fundraising event
March 15, 2024

Event Fundraising Ideas from the Experts

Feeling the pressure of the upcoming fundraising event season? You’re not alone!   Two out of…

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March 6, 2024

100+ Online Fundraising Ideas

Virtual and online fundraising has been a sustainable practice for many nonprofits for years. Below…

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10 Tips to Drive Nonprofit Success
January 22, 2024

10 Essential Tips for Executive Directors to Drive Nonprofit Success

Executive Directors are responsible for A LOT at a nonprofit organization. From managing staff to…

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school silent auction
June 29, 2023

Creative School Silent Auction Item Ideas

Planning a silent auction can be a great way to earn money for your school….

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June 13, 2023

How to Leverage ChatGPT at Your Nonprofit

ChaptGPT has a billion site visitors a day. It is dominating tech, breaking usage records,…

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May 30, 2023

The Need-to-Know on Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are one of the fastest-growing categories of charitable contributions, with DAF giving…

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outrageous ideas for larger than life events
February 16, 2023

Eight Outrageous Ideas for Larger-Than-Life Events

When you’re looking for a great fundraising event, think big! Hosting a larger event is…

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Jamie F.

Hope Chest for Breast Cancer

GiveSmart is easy to use and ideal for virtual events and can be used for in-person events to manage the silent auction, seating charts, and check-in to the event. Being able to use the platform for unlimited events within the contract year is very useful and being able to add other users and volunteers for different levels of access is helpful as well.

Dawn L.

Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County