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March 20, 2025
Golf Tournament Fundraiser Guide
As one of the most popular types of charity events, golf tournaments let participants live out their PGA Championship fantasies — all while giving to a meaningful cause.
These fundraising tips to discover how to use the green to earn a little green for nonprofit goals and causes.
Recent posts
7 Fundraising Myths
I’m sure you’ve heard countless dos and don’ts of fundraising, and perhaps some of those align your organization’s practices. Additionally, most organizations have a decent handle on what their donors care about. And then there are myths. Here are a few of the most common fundraising myths, debunked.
Shake up how you give thanks: Gobble Gobble webinar Q+A
We partnered with Winspire to bring you new ways to shake up how you say thanks (to donors, staff, volunteers, and your board). Answers to the webinar’s Q+A are here.
Major Gift Donor Development Strategies
There’s no substitute for the impact of major gifts or the select group of high…
Your questions, answered by our research on donor expectations
We wanted to know: where is the donor divide? Where are expectations misaligned between event planners and donors when it comes to fundraising events?
We conducted a research study and hosted a webinar to break down the facts. #GiveSmartPowerUP
Tis the season of giving
As the year wraps up, you may be considering a Giving Tuesday or an end of the year push for donations. About 30% of all annual donations are made in the month of December, so why wouldn’t you want to get in on all that excitement?
Winning the silent auction: Q+A
We hosted a webinar to reveal inside tricks to hosting a successful silent auction. The…
10 ways to show appreciation…for everyone who furthers your mission
As a fundraiser, you know it’s important to show appreciation and thank your donors. You know it’s nice to send them a hand-written thank you card or call to thank them personally. Donors fund your mission, after all. But what about everyone else who works to move your mission forward? And when you do thank these people, are you capitalizing on the opportunity to further your connection and gain insight?
Paddle Raise or Mobile Giving?
Many charity partners we work with have trouble with deciding whether to use a paddle…
Top 5 silent auction items
Welcome to this week’s Tuesday Tip! Today I’m going to share five of the best…
7 Additional Fundraising Opportunities at your Event
Looking for ways to bring your audience excitement and increase revenue at your next fundraising…
5 Tips For a Successful Donation Appeal
Every charity fundraiser should include a donation appeal, also known as a raise the paddle,…
Turn event attendees into long-term donors
Events are fun ways to not only celebrate the work your organization is doing, but also to say thank you to your supporters and turn event attendees into long-term donors. Here’s where to start.
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