Category: Online Fundraising

Tricky Trays (or Penny Socials) are popular fundraising events with schools, community organizations, and donors, as they’re so much fun and more informal than a typical charity auction. Tricky trays are relatively easy for small groups and organizations to host and attract supporters who like socializing and friendly competition. Tricky Trays are also a great… Read More »

Organizing a lively, engaging move-a-thon fundraiser is an effective way to raise funds and build awareness for your school or cause. Whether you’re encouraging folks to walk, run, dance, or play their way to a great cause, this guide will walk you through everything you need for a successful event — plus tips on leveraging… Read More »

Desirable raffle prizes provide an inspiring incentive for your supporters to take part in your fundraising event. Ensure your charity raffle catches everyone’s attention and obtain as much awareness and money for your fundraiser as possible with these raffle prize ideas. Keep in mind that raffle prizes should represent excellent value for money, with an… Read More »

Charity lotteries, also known as charity raffles, tombolas, and sweepstakes, are a great way to raise money and support a good cause. It is exciting to give supporters a chance to win prizes in return for fundraising donations.  Raffles can be held solo or in conjunction with a variety of events, including coffee mornings, school… Read More »

We’ve seen that virtual golf tournaments are the perfect fundraising event for many organizations. Got virtual event fatigue? The good news is that golf is a sport designed for social distancing, so running a virtual golf tournament isn’t like hosting a virtual gala via live stream. Virtual golf tournaments are real-life events, managed differently than… Read More »

DoJiggy has teamed up with Hole in One International to offer the best, most affordable hole in one insurance to our clients. Better yet, get an automated quote and set it up in minutes. How Does Hole in One Insurance Work? Hole in One insurance allows organizations to offer hole in one contests, usually as… Read More »

Fundraising raffles and sweepstakes have one main thing in common: they both give donors a chance to win a prize or prizes in exchange for a donation. Fundraising raffles and sweepstakes can be a great, easy way for nonprofits to raise funds online. There are a lot of restrictions, however, and oftentimes, organizations are unaware… Read More »

First off, congratulations! We made it through 2020 together. We had to learn a lot as fundraisers and find new ways to engage donors and share our message. A big part of that was moving to virtual fundraising campaigns. Many of our client organizations successfully did that and raised a lot of money for year-end… Read More »

Hosting a 50/50 raffle is an easy fundraising idea that has proven lucrative for many organizations. Even many professional sports teams host 50/50 charity raffles online. The success of these charity raffles used to be limited and based on reaching supporters when they had cash on hand. Not anymore! After you clear any initial hurdles… Read More »

We are excited to announce the launch of our new platform for online fundraising raffles.  A successful fundraising raffle has the capacity to produce high-profit margins with few upfront costs – making raffles a popular nonprofit and school fundraising strategy. Fundraising raffles are a great option for groups of any size and are an especially… Read More »

You read it right. We’ve had some time on our hands here with COVID-19 and recognize that fundraising auctions are a great option for online and virtual fundraising. After almost five years off, DoJiggy Auction is back with a completely new and improved platform for online and mobile fundraising auctions. Our charity and fundraising auction… Read More »

Charity auctions can be wonderful events to raise your organization’s profile and drive fundraising success. Procuring auction items that captivate bidders is a key element of any successful auction. Finding unique and desirable items can be challenging, but with the right approach, you can secure a range of items that appeal to your audience and… Read More »

We’ve talked about ideas for online and virtual fundraising during the coronavirus and offered case studies on a few clients that have transitioned to virtual peer to peer events. But perhaps your nonprofit is still struggling with messaging during this unprecedented time. How do you promote a fundraising campaign when so many people are in… Read More »

While many golf tournaments have already been postponed or canceled due to COVID-19, other organizations are still on the fence or looking forward to upcoming events. After all, your organization still needs to raise money, perhaps now more than ever. Fundraising golf tournaments can be very lucrative events when done well. The good news is… Read More »

Charity golf tournaments make great fundraisers. The drive to be the best, plus the all-around fun of playing a good round of golf makes them eternally popular. Of course, there is the question of golf tournament prizes and things to offer during your fundraiser that will help your organization earn more. Read on for proven… Read More »

GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation. The GDPR is a law on data protection and privacy for all individual citizens of the European Union and the European Economic Area, which went into effect on May 25, 2018. GDPR Compliance protects the online privacy of citizens of the European Union without regard for where the… Read More »

While a website is essential for a nonprofit organization to make its presence known, traditional website development methods can take a lot of time, resources, and money. Many organizations will outsource a developer or graphic designer to design their website and then a webmaster to continuously maintain and update it. If the work was done… Read More »

Tribute and honorary gifts can be a great way for nonprofit organizations and charities to raise funds while paying homage to the great memories of an individual. Such gifts can help an organization reach a significant amount of its goals because tribute gifts come from a strong belief in the organization’s mission on behalf of… Read More »

Ride for A Reason is a popular fundraising bikeathon sponsored by the Claremont Middle School PTA, and benefiting seven public schools in Oakland. Their annual event has raised over $1,000,000. This community has shown its devotion each year through online donations and volunteer efforts to make the event a success. Remember when peer-to-peer campaigns were… Read More »

Launch a nonprofit monthly giving platform in 2026. Set donation tiers, target donors, offer incentives, share testimonials, and track recurring giving.

We hear more and more about the importance of the donor experience. What is it and does it really matter? Creating and nurturing a great donor experience is vital to the success of your nonprofit’s fundraising strategies. Following current research in the field and talking to your donors about their experience is vital. When asking donors… Read More »

The greatest tool for building a nonprofit organization’s identity and fundraising efforts is their organization’s nonprofit website. Nonprofit website design is all about increasing website traffic, communicating effectively with your audience and providing clear calls to action, and keeping supporters and donors coming back. How well a nonprofit website responds and caters to its donors during… Read More »

Hosting a Fun Run grows your supporter base because it isn’t just about getting to the finish line. Families and friends can train together or simply show up and have fun. Fun runs are for everyone! Adding unique Fun Run ideas and fun run themes – think costumes, games, contests, and after-parties – that add… Read More »

The power of a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign lies in your participants’ fundraising abilities. As your participants tap into their social network, new people are introduced to your organization, and many will likely become donors. If your organization has decided to host a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer event, the percentage of your participants that fundraise (and fundraise… Read More »

Best golf tournament software for fundraising 1. DoJiggy 2. Event Caddy 3. BirdEase 4. TournEvents 5. Handicomp 6. Kismet Golf 7. Live Tourney and more.

The magic begins when three organizations team together on an online fundraising campaign and join forces for one cause. Each group, with its support network, infrastructure, skills, and mindset, bringing their talents to one table creates a rich effort for one fantastic fundraiser. Unfolding how this works in making one event successful makes for a… Read More »