Yard Sale Fundraisers for your Community
Community yard sale fundraisers are common events in the spring and summer months. Spring is the season for cleaning out closets, basements, garages, and storage units to discover things that are accumulating dust. Why not take this great opportunity and not only provide a reason for people to get started on their spring cleaning, but… Read More »
Capital Campaigns: Supplement Major Gifts
Capital Campaigns: If you’ve been involved with nonprofits or fundraising for any amount of time, odds are that you know the 80/20 or 90/10 rule. The ratio changes from organization to organization, but the sentiment is always the same: 80% of your fundraising comes from 20% of your community. This is why major gift fundraising… Read More »
The Best Gymnastics Fundraisers for Teams
Gymnastics is one of the most popular sports in the world. It is a fun sport that supports agility and muscular development, along with building self-confidence. Many children start classes at a young age in schools, community centers, and private training centers. Gymnasts need to think about uniforms, equipment, competition travel, and expenses involved with… Read More »
Beer Fundraising Ideas for Charities
Is your organization looking for a unique fundraising event to set your nonprofit apart from the rest and attract a big crowd? Well, look no further than a beer fundraiser! Beer fundraisers are a great way to build community spirit, boost exposure for your organization’s cause, and pull in valuable donations. So why not sit… Read More »
Building Effective Committees for Nonprofit Events
We’ve talked about the many reasons why nonprofit events are a great fundraising strategy. But running successful fundraising events is not easy. Nonprofits need a strong framework to pull off a successful fundraising event. Creating an effective nonprofit fundraising committee is most often the first step to success. Create an Effective Framework for Fundraising Ideas… Read More »
4 Reasons to Perform Nonprofit Prospect Research
The term research scares some people. It evokes images of all-nighters in the library in college and annotated bibliographies. You can’t really blame those who fear it. Here’s the thing, there’s one kind of research we should all welcome, especially nonprofit professionals…non-profit prospect research. Nonprofits do all they can to maximize funding, from curating an excellent… Read More »
6 Innovative Ways to Fundraise for Your Student Organization
When the time comes for your student organization to plan and carry out your next fundraiser, do your members’ faces light up? Are they eager to participate and vie for leadership positions? If so, it’s likely that your organization has found a unique fundraising strategy that’s engaging for both your members and your supporters. However,… Read More »
Understanding Matching Gifts for Nonprofits
There is a way to raise more money from donors without asking them to give more of their own money. We’re talking about matching gifts for nonprofits, which are a type of corporate giving program that can be one of many strategies to boost all of your fundraising campaigns. It’s a fundraising method that raises… Read More »
Reel In Big Proceeds with a Fishing Tournament Fundraiser
A great way to attract fishing enthusiasts and raise valuable funds is by hosting a fishing tournament fundraiser. Tournaments can range from fishing for different species to kids tournaments to pro charity fishing events that attract anglers from around the country. It’s the perfect opportunity to get your community into the giving spirit, while creating… Read More »
Write a Killer Raffle Prize Donation Letter
A raffle prize donation letter is what fundraisers send to local businesses and corporations to obtain donated items as prizes for a charity raffle. The letter can be kept on file in order for donors to claim tax deductions for their donations at the end of the tax year. Follow our detailed guide and take… Read More »
How to Run a Chili Cook Off Fundraiser
Charitable organizations always look for new and better ways to find and motivate new supporters and donors. The best way to get people excited is often to host events or competitions that attract a large crowd. This is why chili cook off fundraisers are popular. They give participants a good opportunity to have fun and… Read More »
How to Plan a Zumba Fundraiser
Are you looking for a unique fundraising idea? How about a Zumba fundraiser! Zumba is a fun Latin-inspired fitness dance that’s been gaining popularity in many gyms and fitness centers. Zumba fundraisers or zumba-thons can be fun and lucrative fundraising events. Benefits of Hosting a Zumba Fundraiser There are lots of reasons to host a… Read More »
5 Good Reasons to Host Fundraising Events
While the primary mission of hosting nonprofit events is generally to fundraise, there are other essential reasons why fundraising events are so important for organizations. Let’s discuss other benefits and reasons why hosting fundraising events is a vital lifeline for any nonprofit or charitable organization. 5 Reasons to Host Fundraising Events, Beyond Raising Money Hosting… Read More »
The Best Fundraising Platforms to Raise Money in the UK
If you’re like many charity organizations, you’re looking to reassess your online fundraising campaigns in light of COVID. Many organizations are looking for new fundraising ideas and platforms that work in a post-COVID world, where events are often virtual or hybrid in nature. How do you choose the best online fundraising platform to raise money… Read More »
Hosting a Topgolf Fundraiser
Many organizations and corporations are ready to think about fundraising golf tournaments now that COVID numbers are down in many areas, and we’re finding ways to host tournaments safely. It could be a good time to try Topgolf for your fundraiser this year. What is Topgolf? Ever heard of Topgolf? Topgolf is “a game that… Read More »
Get The Most Out Of Online Event Ticketing
A key ingredient to pulling off a successful fundraiser is how many tickets you sell. It’s essential to make the online event ticketing process simple and flawless so that your donors have a positive experience from the get-go. This positivity can then be carried on throughout the fundraising event to create maximum impact for your… Read More »
DoJiggy Supports Ukraine
Like much of the rest of the world, we have watched the events of the last few weeks unfold in Ukraine with horror. DoJiggy is united with the people of Ukraine and the international community in condemning these horrific acts of violence against a sovereign nation and its people. Ways to Support Ukraine If your… Read More »
Fundraising for Museums: 10+ Creative Ideas
Museum fundraising is becoming more important than ever. Museums must focus their efforts on working with private supporters, museum members, friends groups, local communities, and corporate partnerships. Finding creative ways to succeed in museum fundraising while inspiring supporters can be challenging. Beyond requesting donations, perhaps your museum will engage members of your community to help… Read More »
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 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 Zapier?… 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 worldwide, 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, we might be sticking to the safer option of virtual fundraising campaigns for the moment. Often going online has been… 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 »
