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Recurring Giving Appeal Templates
Sample e-mails, social media posts, and text messages for fundraising success Recurring donors average 2x the retention of one-time donors.1 This stable, year-round revenue stream fuels reliable, long-term sustainability for your organization. Our prewritten recurring…
From Boomers to Gen Z: Giving Trends by Generation
Date: April 23, 2025 Time: 1 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. ET Data shows—every generation gives differently. Does your nonprofit’s strategy reflect that? Understanding donor behavior across generations is key to unlocking new revenue opportunities…
2024 Impact Report
It was another growth year at GiveSmart; our partner organizations raised a record-breaking amount in 2024, supporting the missions and communities they serve. This report highlights our customers’ fundraising achievements and offers insight into their…
Say Goodbye to Busywork: Automation Features That Let You Focus on Impact
Date: March 20, 2025 Time: 1 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. ET Too much time spent on manual tasks can take you away from what really matters—advancing your mission and increasing your revenue. This review…
Don’t Fumble: Common Event Mistakes to Avoid
Date: February 12, 2025 Time: 1 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. ET Are you making the right play calls for your fundraising events? As you plan and host your gala, golf-outing, walk/run, or other fundraising…
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Features in Action
Date: February 19, 2025 Time: 1 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. ET The top 30 peer-to-peer programs grew 3.2%, raising $1.1B in 2023.* Turning to peer-to-peer events or infusing this volunteer fundraising strategy into existing ones,…
PCI Compliance 4.0 & Security Best Practices
Date: January 30, 2025 Time: 11 a.m. PT | 1 p.m. CT | 2 p.m. ET Is your website secure? Are your payment processes PCI compliant? GiveSmart, NetForum and Aptify are here to help you…
Think Outside the Donation Box: Exploring Revenue Streams for Nonprofits in 2025
Date: January 21, 2025 Time: 1 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. ET Nonprofit staff are known for being resourceful and resilient. The upcoming year may test your limits. As demands for your programs and services…
[Product Demo] Donor Management Simplified: Features and Best Practices for Nonprofits in the New Year
Is nurturing donor relationships one of your New Year’s resolutions? With a steady decline in donor participation, it should be! Watch this on-demand webinar to understand how our fundraising, event management, and CRM tools can…
2025 Annual Fundraising Calendar by GiveSmart
Important Themes, Dates, and Strategies to Help You Steward Donors in 2025 GiveSmart’s popular Annual Fundraising Calendar delivers the holidays, recognized awareness moments, days of giving and connection, and fun days (mostly food-related) worth celebrating….
5 Stats to Boost Year-End Appeals
Did you know that approximately $48 billion is donated to nonprofit organizations every year between November and December? As you close your fiscal or annual calendars, year-end asks make a considerable difference in your revenue…
[Product Demo] Plant the Seeds of Success with GiveSmart Features for Spring Events
Get ready to watch your nonprofit’s spring events flourish with the right tools in place. In this demo of the platform, we’ll showcase how GiveSmart’s fundraising, event management, and CRM features can help you plan,…