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November 30, 2024

15 Games for Fundraising Events

Looking to spice things up at your next event? Games are a great way to raise additional funds, entertain, and keep guests engaged through participation. Raffles and wine pulls are familiar, but we’ve broken down a few more to help jog new ideas.

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July 28, 2020

Hybrid fundraisers: Q+A with MM Event Group

Marilyn Moss, President of NYC-based MM Event Group, weighs in on further questions from our webinar about blending in-person and virtual events.

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July 6, 2020

How nonprofits can utilize social media insights

The world of social media is always a buzz, and as a nonprofit, it’s an…

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June 19, 2020

Juneteenth 2020

Black Lives Matter is more than a global movement. It’s deeply personal, fraught with potential…

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June 9, 2020

Local Institutions Bridge the Fundraising Gap

The following is a transcript of our Q&A conversation from Episode 9 of our Pivot…

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naming rights
June 9, 2020

10 ‘naming rights’ ideas for auction items

Offering naming rights can be an enticing way for donors to feel more connected to your mission. Naming rights are a great way to get creative!

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June 8, 2020

Setting Up the Year for Fundraising Success

The following is a transcript of our Q&A conversation from Episode 8 of our Pivot…

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June 6, 2020

Virtual Games and Video Impact Go Further

Live streaming chat, virtual heads or tails, video impact stories, and mystery box auction items,…

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June 5, 2020

Your School’s Pivot to a Virtual Fundraiser

The following is a transcript of our Q&A conversation from Episode 4 of our Pivot…

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June 3, 2020

Amplifying Your Virtual Reach with Social Media

The following is a transcript of our Q&A conversation from Episode 3 of our Pivot…

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June 2, 2020

A Small Organization Makes a Big Impact

The following is a transcript of our Q&A conversation from Episode 2 of our Pivot…

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June 1, 2020

Embracing the Online Platform & Informing Your Donors

The following is a transcript of our Q&A conversation from Episode 1 of our Pivot…

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tricky tray
May 26, 2020

How To Run A Successful Tricky Tray Fundraiser

The Tricky Tray, also known as a basket raffle or penny sale, is a common fundraising game used to draw in donors who can only give a little, but enjoy the art of competition and games of chance. Essentially, the Tricky Tray is a combination of a silent auction and a raffle concept.  

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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.

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Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County