DoJiggy Is Moving All Websites to Secure HTTPS Protocol
Google Chrome to Mark all HTTP sites as ‘Not Secure’ Starting in July 2018 Beginning in July 2018 with the release of Google Chrome 68, Chrome will begin flagging sites as not secure if they don’t use an SSL certificate on all pages. Currently, DoJiggy fundraising websites use an SSL certificate (which renders HTTPS pages)… Read More »
How to Create a Great Nonprofit Donor Experience
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 »
SEO for Nonprofits: 6 Steps to Get Started
Search engine optimization (SEO) can sound intimidating to many nonprofit and development professionals. And do you really need to worry about SEO for nonprofits? With all the concerns of creating and maintaining a website, developing your nonprofit’s fundraising strategies, and focusing on your core mission, SEO can easily seem optional. But understanding how Nonprofit SEO works… Read More »
The Luke Arnold Memorial Scholarship Foundation Website
DoJiggy announces the launch of our new non-profit website and hosting program with the Luke Arnold Memorial Scholarship Foundation website. The Luke Arnold Memorial Scholarship Foundation was started by a closely-knit group of Luke’s friends to help keep his legacy alive. The Foundation’s mission is to carry on a friend’s legacy by giving back to… Read More »
The Best Dog Walk Fundraising Ideas
Rain or shine, dogs are always enthused about going for a walk. Why not please your dogs with a fundraising dog walk or run, get some exercise, and give back to your community? Dog Walks are fun peer-to-peer events for charity and are usually 5K or less in length. Dog walkathons are on the rise,… Read More »
10 Steps to Plan the Best Polar Bear Plunge Fundraiser
While the winter makes some hide indoors, polar bear plunge fundraisers are a unique and fun way to bring supporters out for your cause. Polar plunge participants take the plunge into frigid waters to raise awareness for a charitable cause. One of the most appealing reasons to host a polar plunge is that it can… Read More »
Nonprofit Website Design: Keys to Success
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 »
DoJiggy Recognized as a Leader in Colorado Tech Scene
DoJiggy Recognized as a Leader in the Colorado Tech Scene by G2 Crowd DoJiggy has been identified as one of the best Colorado software tech companies, based on its high levels of customer satisfaction and likeliness to recommend ratings from real G2 Crowd users for the GolfRegistrations golf tournament software management platform. GolfRegistrations has received… Read More »
Checklist of 2018 Fundraising Trends
Coming into the new year, it’s a great time to focus on evaluating and solidifying your organization’s fundraising approaches. Today, fundraising for a cause comes at everybody at such a fast and frequent pace, making sure that your organization understands best practices and stands out from the crowd is vital. An analysis of fundraising trends… Read More »
Your PTA and Disaster Relief
How Your PTA Can Help with Natural Disaster Relief With the rise of natural disasters from Hurricane Harvey, Irma and Maria, relief is still in dire need for many victims. Natural disasters affect victims in many ways, such as needing to rebuild their homes from scratch, being displaced from their community or lacking access to… Read More »
DoJiggy Payments, Merchant Services or PayPal?
If your school or organization is starting an online fundraising campaign, you may be wondering about the benefits of using a merchant account and gateway, integrated payments like DoJiggy Payments, or PayPal. What are the benefits and fees associated with these options? How do you choose which is the better option for your organization? What… Read More »
Fun Run Ideas and Themes to Bring the Fun
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 »
How to Organize an Obstacle Course Fundraiser
The school bells are about to ring, so back-to-school fundraising is just around the corner! While you may be urged to organize the same old event this year, why not up the ante on your fundraising event and give it the extra sizzle needed to increase participation and excitement? Put a twist on athleticism and… Read More »
Introducing DoJiggy Payments
Need payment processing for your fundraising event, but not interested in a full merchant account and monthly fees? Tired of using PayPal and dealing with PayPal Pending orders? Need payment processing for your fundraising event, but not interested in a full merchant account and monthly fees? Tired of using PayPal and dealing with PayPal Pending… Read More »
DoJiggy Selected for Gartner’s 2017 FrontRunners
We are pleased to announce that DoJiggy Pledge crowdfunding software was recently selected to Gartner’s list of 2017 Nonprofit Donor Management Software FrontRunners. Based on online user reviews and the Gartner methodology, the listing includes the top 24 software products in the Nonprofit Donor Management category. For the non-profit Donor management software market, over 260… Read More »
Father’s Day Fundraising Events
Father’s Day is a wonderful time to honor dads and raise money in support of fathers. Families work side by side on this special day in crowdfunding events, golf marathons, and walkathons. Here are some of our favorite client sites in action this Father’s Day. Father’s Day Fundraising Bowl-a-thons Bowling For Dads on Father’s Day… Read More »
How Do You Encourage Peer-to-Peer Participants to Fundraise?
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 »
35+ Best Booster Club Fundraising Ideas to Raise More
Booster club fundraising is a popular way to gain much-needed funds for school clubs and sports teams. Booster clubs are volunteer-led organizations that support and raise money for school sports teams, clubs, music and theater groups. These clubs are typically run by the parents of the students involved in the school group and are often nonprofit… Read More »
Best Charity Golf Tournament Software: Features and Platforms
Hosting a charity golf tournament is a fantastic way to raise funds, especially if you have supporters passionate about grabbing their clubs to head to the greens. While fundraising software can handle many complexities that come with different fundraising efforts, golf tournaments often require special features. So why not select a platform designed specifically for… Read More »
Back to School Software and Program Updates
Back to School means back to fundraising for many school PTO and PTA groups. DoJiggy is here to help! DoJiggy supports school fundraising campaigns including the following popular school events: New Features for School Fundraising In response to requests from our schools, we have released some important new features and programs to help in these… Read More »
How to Motivate Parents for PTO Fundraising
The most treasured volunteers in a school are the parents volunteering in the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). They give their time, talent, and leadership to school initiatives. One of their most vital roles is to be the driving force behind PTO fundraising campaigns. Parents are busy ensuring their children are supported, loved, and doing well… Read More »
Seasonal Fundraising Ideas
Planning your fundraising event in conjunction with July 4th or another upcoming holiday or season puts an extra reason to give in the hearts of your donors. There are plenty of holiday fundraising ideas leading up to Christmas such as discount Christmas shopping cards, gift-wrapping services, catalog sales, photos with Santa, and more. There are… Read More »
Partnership Power in Online Fundraising
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 »
Donor Ease with Credit Card Processing for Nonprofits
The reality of today’s global economy is that accepting credit cards are a necessary part of business and the nonprofit community. The idea of figuring out credit card processing for nonprofits and schools can appear to be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Accepting credit card payments, and processing them, is easier than ever… Read More »
How Your Organization Can Win with a Raffle Fundraiser
You’ve held the signature special event and written the online appeal letter and the grant applications, yet you are still looking for a creative and fun way to raise additional funds for your mission and programs. A raffle fundraiser may just be the thing that brings your fundraising success to the next level. A fundraising… Read More »
Ideas for Successful Friends of the Library Fundraising
Libraries are an essential part of communities for creating a haven of education and inspiration and opening our eyes to the world through books and publications. A critical component to the success of libraries everywhere are groups called Friends of the Library. What are Friends of the Library Groups? Friends of the Library are groups… Read More »
People Giving to People via Crowdfunding
We have all heard the saying that people give to people, right? It applies to small businesses, big business, but it especially holds true in the nonprofit community. When people are connected to one another, it creates a connection, loyalty, and a greater willingness to say ‘yes’ when someone asks you to help them. When… Read More »
4 Donor Outreach Mistakes to Avoid
While fundraising campaigns and events are a great way for your organization to generate more revenue, they’re also opportunities for your donors and supporters to interact directly with members of your team. Your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts can fall flat if you don’t reach out to donors in the right way. Not only can you potentially endanger… Read More »
How to Organize a Killer Fun Run in 11 Steps
If you have been tasked with organizing a fun run fundraiser, prepare yourself for a big adventure. Planning and executing any peer-to-peer fundraising event is hard work. The good news is that when you invest sufficient preparation and dedication, a fun run can generate huge financial windfalls and build public awareness of your organization. Unlock… Read More »
10 Ways to Make #GivingTuesday Successful
Its fall and year-end giving campaigns are in full-on planning and execution modes. The final quarter of the year is one of the most important times for nonprofits to raise the critical funds for their mission. One way to spread the word about your work, while raising money and awareness is to participate in #GivingTuesday.… Read More »
