Top 5 Easy, Last Minute Easter Fundraising Ideas
Easter is just around the corner and with the weather starting to heat up, there’s no better time to hop into the fundraising spirit and raise money for a good cause. With Easter only a few weeks away, we’ve come up with a great list of 5 simple, last-minute Easter fundraising ideas for churches and… Read More »
4 Surprising Strategies for Raising Money through E-Mail
E-mail is the backbone of most nonprofits’ online fundraising programs. Countless organizations use e-mail to stay in touch with donors, cultivate prospects, and ask for gifts. Many non-profits think they know how to raise money via e-mail… but end up disappointed with the results. The reason why so many organizations aren’t raising what they should… Read More »
Evaluating the Success of Fundraising Events
You’ve hosted a fundraising event and want to determine how successful the event was for your charitable cause. As with any marketing program, there is not one solid metric or indicator that tells you if your event was a success. Nor is there one stakeholder that determines whether or not the event was successful. There… Read More »
DoJiggy Now Integrates with Zapier
We’re excited to share that DoJiggy’s fundraising platform now integrates directly with thousands of today’s most popular apps via Zapier. Zapier is an online automation tool that connects DoJiggy’s online and virtual fundraising platform with your other favorite apps and websites to automate daily tasks and make your life easier. So, You Haven’t Heard of… Read More »
How to Host a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser, whether you’re a school, church, or nonprofit, is a great way to get your community together, eat a delicious meal and raise funds for a good cause. If you want to feel the full benefit of your spaghetti dinner fundraiser, it’s important to plan carefully with plenty of time in… Read More »
How to Organize a Charity Poker Tournament in 11 Steps
A charity poker tournament or Casino Night can be a glamorous way to achieve your nonprofit organization’s fundraising goals. The benefits of hosting a poker tournament are many – donors will look forward to the event and you will likely have the opportunity to introduce new supporters (who love playing poker) to your organization. This… Read More »
Hosting Successful Farm to Table Fundraisers
Food lovers have been relishing the latest trend of farm to table dining. Farm to table is as clean and straightforward as the concept cooks themselves use, of creating fresh meals using ingredients and resources from local farms. Ingredients are healthier, as they are not processed and contain fewer additives than most foods purchased at… Read More »
3 Necessary Qualities to Look for in a Nonprofit Accountant
If you were around when your nonprofit got its start, you probably remember the times when accounting was fairly simple and straightforward. There were fewer projects, donations were probably smaller, and recording everything in a spreadsheet was perfectly reasonable. However, as your organization grew, things got more and more complicated. This also means that your… Read More »
March Madness Fundraising
Welcome to March…the month where college basketball takes center stage as the NCAA basketball championship tournament kicks off. During this month, basketball fans, college students, and general sports enthusiasts are all rooting for their favorite teams. So don’t underestimate the significance of March Madness, it’s almost as popular as the Superbowl or World Series. Why not… Read More »
What are the Benefits Of Virtual Fundraising?
With Omicron and other Covid-19 variants rapidly spreading around the world, many safety restrictions and precautions have been reinstated to keep everyone safe. Just as we were all starting to feel more confident about planning face-to-face fundraisers, it looks like we might be sticking to the safer option of virtual fundraising campaigns for the moment. … Read More »
What is Data Marketing? What Your Nonprofit Should Know
How well do you know your nonprofit’s audience? As a fundraising professional, you know the importance of understanding your audience in order to market to them effectively. You might have a vague sense of who your supporters are and what matters to them, but struggle to pinpoint the right ways to connect with them. That’s… Read More »
How to Get Millennials Excited About Fundraising & Philanthropy
Millennials, also known as Gen Y, Echo Boomers, and Digital Natives, were born from approximately 1977 to 1995. This group often gets a bad rap for being seen as a generation of narcissists. However, millennials now make a huge part of charitable contributions for worthy causes. In fact, through sharing on social media, offering time… Read More »
Pricing Your Virtual, Hybrid, or In-Person Fundraising Event
Whether you are planning an in-person, virtual, or hybrid fundraising event, one thing that they all have in common is making them profitable to benefit your cause. So how do you decide on fundraising event pricing? It’s essential to strike the right balance when calculating costs for your charity events. You don’t want to charge… Read More »
What To Expect From 2022 Fundraising Events
Covid-19 has had a huge impact on the way we fundraise. As in-person events have been postponed or canceled, nonprofits and individuals have had to adapt and acquire more technical skills to create digital charity campaigns to survive. So now that Covid-19 restrictions are finally easing, will the future of charity events be physical gatherings,… Read More »
How To Plan A Successful Virtual 5K For Charity
Since the start of Covid-19, the face of fundraising has been forever changed. Finding new ways to provide services, work with individuals and communities, and spread awareness have been vital to the survival of many charities and nonprofits. Going digital has become a lifesaver for many organizations with virtual and hybrid fundraisers now being an… Read More »
Plan A Successful Sporting Clay Shooting Fundraiser
Have a blast with your clay shooting fundraiser by raising important funds for your organization, while spreading awareness about your cause. If your organization is looking to host something a little different from the typical walk-a-thon, why not consider running a skeet shoot fundraiser. With over 30 million recreational shooters in the United States, a… Read More »
Saluting our Veteran Nonprofits on Veterans Day
Veterans Day is an important national holiday for honoring military veterans, who have served in the United States Armed Forces. In observance of Veteran’s Day this year, we’re highlighting five veteran nonprofits, our clients who make a difference in the lives of vets every day. We’re also making a donation to their cause to kick… Read More »
Boost Fundraising Revenue by Utilizing Crowdfunding with Rewards
Crowdfunding with rewards is a great way to motivate your supporters to give to your nonprofit’s crowdfunding campaigns. Learn how your charity can encourage supporters to donate at a higher level by offering merchandise or other incentives at different donation amounts. Crowdfunding with Rewards Many nonprofits use rewards in their crowdfunding campaigns to boost revenue… Read More »
When and When Not to Solicit Gifts on Zoom: Tips & Pitfalls
Have you ever been on a Zoom call with a donor and realized that that strange pinkish blob you were looking at was the inside of someone’s ear? You may have looked at it for a while and not been able to make sense of it. But, if the person you were talking to was… Read More »
Recaudación de Fondos para Grupos y Organizaciones
DoJiggy ofrece un software fácil de utilizar para todo tipo de organizaciones sin fines de lucro y campañas de recaudación de fondos. Utiliza los componentes que tu organización necesita para crear una experiencia única que involucre a tus seguidores y les ofrezca diversas formas para apoyar la causa. ¿Estás buscando oportunidades para la recaudación de… Read More »
Introducing DoJiggy’s Free Live Streaming Platform
We’re excited to announce our new live streaming platform, built right into our online and virtual fundraising software. Our platform was developed specifically for fundraising campaigns, with features to give your supporters more engagement opportunities and options to contribute to your organization’s cause. Now the opportunities for virtual and hybrid fundraising events are truly limitless.… Read More »
What Your University’s Website Design Says to Major Donors
Your major donors provide your university with invaluable support, enabling you to enhance your academics and improve your campus all around. To create highly effective major donation appeals, relationships with your major donors must be slowly built over time through a series of one-on-one interactions. Outside of these conversations, your major donors undoubtedly research your… Read More »
Gamification Tools to Boost Your Fundraising Success
Schools and nonprofits can benefit greatly by applying gamification tools to their fundraising campaigns. Heightened levels of supporter engagement and more generous donations are just two of the benefits of incorporating gaming features into a fundraiser. Gamification strategies are a great way to get your supporters to have fun in the fundraising process and stir… Read More »
Fundraising Ideas For Mental Health Organizations
Fundraising Ideas for mental health-related organizations and raising money for mental health awareness are certainly not new. But mental health has been a major global concern since the beginning of the pandemic, sadly affecting people of all ages, backgrounds, and financial circumstances. It has been an emotional rollercoaster for many, whether due to losing jobs,… Read More »
How to Run a Successful Fund-A-Need Campaign
Fund-A-Need campaigns go by many names, such as Paddles Raises, Special Appeals, and Fund-A-Causes. If your fundraising goal is to raise as much money as possible for a specific cause, a Fund-A-Need campaign could be exactly what you’re looking for. These cash appeals are a great way to engage your supporters and get them inspired… Read More »
How To Run a Tricky Tray or Penny Social Fundraiser
Tricky Trays, also known as Penny Socials, Penny Sales, Lucky Number Dinners, Chance Auctions, and Chinese Auctions combine aspects of fundraising raffles and silent auctions. Supporters buy tickets to participate in the charitable event and each ticket is equivalent to one bid. Attendees can bid on auction items and prizes with these tickets but the… Read More »
Host A Fun And Successful Move-a-Thon Fundraiser
Organizing a fun and engaging move-a-thon fundraiser is a great way to raise funds and build awareness for your school or cause. It’s time to start moving and encourage people to get outside in the fresh air this summer. Read our simple guide on how to host a successful move-a-thon and check out our free… Read More »
30+ Best Raffle Prize Ideas (and How to Get Them Donated)
Desirable raffle prizes provide an inspiring incentive for your supporters to take part in your fundraising event. With so much competition out there, make sure your charity raffle prizes catch everyone’s attention and obtain as much awareness and money for your fundraiser and chosen cause as possible. Bear in mind that raffle prizes should represent… Read More »
Best Custom Printed Merchandise for Fundraising
Custom printed merchandise can help raise funds, boost awareness, and improve visibility for your nonprofit or charity. Capture supporter’s attention and make sure that your cause is at the forefront of people’s minds by providing eye-catching personalized printed products for sale. Organizations can now maximize donations by hosting a merchandise sales fundraiser with their very… Read More »
Top Summer Fete Ideas for Charity
Fetes and fairs are synonymous with the British Summer and a fantastic way to raise money for charity. With the warm weather approaching and people keen to enjoy a strong sense of community, now is the time to start planning your summer fete ideas. Whether you set up a cake or face painting stall or… Read More »
