Introducing DoJiggy’s Free Live Streaming Platform
![Introducing DoJiggy’s Free Live Streaming Platform Introducing DoJiggy’s Free Live Streaming Platform](https://www.dojiggy.com/files/sites/164/2021/09/Free-Live-Streaming-Platform-1-jpg.webp)
We’re excited to announce our new live-streaming platform, built 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. Better yet,… Read More »
What Your University’s Website Design Says to Major Donors
![What Your University’s Website Design Says to Major Donors What Your University’s Website Design Says to Major Donors](https://www.dojiggy.com/files/sites/164/2021/09/Morweb_DoJiggy_What-Your-Universitys-Website-Design-Says-to-Major-Donors_feature-1-jpg.webp)
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 »
Use Gamification Tools to Boost Fundraising Success
![Use Gamification Tools to Boost Fundraising Success Use Gamification Tools to Boost Fundraising Success](https://www.dojiggy.com/files/sites/164/2021/09/balance-of-personal-reduced-costs-and-minimized-stress-jpg.webp)
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 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 up some… Read More »
Fundraising Ideas For Mental Health Organizations
![Fundraising Ideas For Mental Health Organizations Fundraising Ideas For Mental Health Organizations](https://www.dojiggy.com/files/sites/164/2021/08/Mental-Health-Matters-1-jpg.webp)
Fundraising Ideas for mental health-related organizations and raising money for mental health awareness are not new. But mental health has been a primary global concern since the pandemic, affecting people of all ages, backgrounds, and financial circumstances. It has been an emotional rollercoaster for many, whether due to losing jobs, feeling lonely and isolated at… Read More »
How to Run a Successful Fund-A-Need Campaign
![How to Run a Successful Fund-A-Need Campaign How to Run a Successful Fund-A-Need Campaign](https://www.dojiggy.com/files/sites/164/2021/08/Fund-a-Need-1-jpg.webp)
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 inspire them about… Read More »
How To Run a Tricky Tray or Penny Social Fundraiser
![How To Run a Tricky Tray or Penny Social Fundraiser How To Run a Tricky Tray or Penny Social Fundraiser](https://www.dojiggy.com/files/sites/164/2021/07/Penny-Social-1-jpg.webp)
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 »
Host A Fun And Successful Move-a-Thon Fundraiser
![Host A Fun And Successful Move-a-Thon Fundraiser Host A Fun And Successful Move-a-Thon Fundraiser](https://www.dojiggy.com/files/sites/164/2021/07/move-a-thon-ideas-1-jpg.webp)
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 (& How to Get Them Donated)
![30+ Best Raffle Prize Ideas (& How to Get Them Donated) 30+ Best Raffle Prize Ideas (& How to Get Them Donated)](https://www.dojiggy.com/files/sites/164/2021/06/best-raffle-prize-ideas-and-how-to-get-them-donated-jpg.webp)
Desirable raffle prizes provide an inspiring incentive for your supporters to take part in your fundraising event. With so much competition out there, ensure 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 excellent… Read More »
Best Custom-Printed Merchandise for Fundraising
![Best Custom-Printed Merchandise for Fundraising Best Custom-Printed Merchandise for Fundraising](https://www.dojiggy.com/files/sites/164/2021/06/Custom-Printed-Merchandise-e1623272118877-1-jpg.webp)
Custom-printed merchandise can help raise funds, boost awareness, and improve visibility for your nonprofit or charity. By providing eye-catching personalized printed products for sale, you can capture supporters’ attention and ensure that your cause is at the forefront of people’s minds. But what are the best custom-printed items for your organization? Read on to find… Read More »
Top Summer Fete Ideas for Charity
![Top Summer Fete Ideas for Charity Top Summer Fete Ideas for Charity](https://www.dojiggy.com/files/sites/164/2021/06/Summer-Fete-Ideas-1-jpg.webp)
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 »
The Best Summer Fundraising Ideas in the UK
![The Best Summer Fundraising Ideas in the UK The Best Summer Fundraising Ideas in the UK](https://www.dojiggy.com/files/sites/164/2021/05/Best-Summer-Fundraising-Ideas-1.jpg)
It’s time to start brainstorming your summer fundraising ideas now that the government’s lockdown strategy is finally easing up. Be responsible, have fun, raise money, and bring people together again for a good cause. Take a look at our top summer fundraising ideas in the UK to get you started. Game, Set, Match Wimbledon is… Read More »
Running Charity Lotteries and Raffles in the UK
![Running Charity Lotteries and Raffles in the UK Running Charity Lotteries and Raffles in the UK](https://www.dojiggy.com/files/sites/164/2021/04/Running-Charity-Lotteries-and-Raffles-1-jpg.webp)
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 »
The All-in-One Online Fundraising Release
![The All-in-One Online Fundraising Release The All-in-One Online Fundraising Release](https://www.dojiggy.com/files/sites/164/2021/04/choos-experience-1-jpg.webp)
We know that many organizations want to combine multiple fundraising components of our virtual fundraising platform into one larger campaign. You’ve been asking for it…now you can with the All-in-One Online Fundraising Experience! The new functionality, coming out next week, provides your organization the ability to create fundraising campaigns that include multiple components, like raffles,… Read More »
School Fundraising in Canada (& How To Do It for Free)
![School Fundraising in Canada (& How To Do It for Free) School Fundraising in Canada (& How To Do It for Free)](https://www.dojiggy.com/files/sites/164/2021/03/canada-kids-jpg.webp)
School fundraising in Canada used to be something done occasionally to fund an outing or special event. But for many cash-strapped schools, ongoing fundraising has become a necessity. Without it, they cannot offer extra-curricular activities such as music, drama, and sports programs that are important to kids’ development. So, let’s dive into this article, where… Read More »
The 20+ Best Girl Scout and Boy Scout Fundraising Ideas
![The 20+ Best Girl Scout and Boy Scout Fundraising Ideas The 20+ Best Girl Scout and Boy Scout Fundraising Ideas](https://www.dojiggy.com/files/sites/164/2021/03/Boy-Scouts-Fundraising-1-jpg.webp)
Scouting aims to prepare young people to achieve their full potential, become responsible citizens, and contribute to their communities. Scout fundraising (for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts) plays an important role in achieving this. Successful fundraising ideas assist the community, build character, and teach participants new skills. Scout fundraising should be planned, produced, and performed… Read More »
How to Run a Virtual Golf Tournament
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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 live events, managed differently… Read More »
DoJiggy Offers Hole in One Insurance
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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 get set 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 »
Charity Raffles vs. Sweepstakes: What’s the Difference?
![Charity Raffles vs. Sweepstakes: What’s the Difference? Charity Raffles vs. Sweepstakes: What’s the Difference?](https://www.dojiggy.com/files/sites/164/2021/01/Fundraising-Raffles-vs-Sweepstakes-Whats-the-Difference-1-jpg.webp)
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 »
Fundraising Trends and Predictions for 2021
![Fundraising Trends and Predictions for 2021 Fundraising Trends and Predictions for 2021](https://www.dojiggy.com/files/sites/164/2021/01/Fundraising-Trends-and-Predictions-for-2021-a-1-jpg.webp)
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 »
Top 7 Features of Our New Platform
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We are excited to announce the launch of our new, improved online and virtual fundraising platform. As with so many nonprofits and businesses, COVID hit us hard here at DoJiggy. We needed to make some major changes at a time when so many fundraising events were and continue to be canceled or postponed. We responded… Read More »
Best Rotary Fundraising Ideas
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Rotary International is one of the premier service organizations worldwide, with 1.2 million members and over 35,000 Rotarian clubs worldwide. The mission of Rotary International is to ‘provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.’ Fundraising for these causes is often… Read More »
DoJiggy Announces Gift Aid for UK Organisations
![DoJiggy Announces Gift Aid for UK Organisations DoJiggy Announces Gift Aid for UK Organisations](https://www.dojiggy.com/files/sites/164/2020/11/gift_aid_logo-rd.webp)
Campaigns made on our new virtual fundraising platform now have the functionality to support UK Gift Aid donations. Gift Aid provides a great opportunity for donors to increase the value of their donations to a charity. When this option is enabled on your campaign, donors will be able to indicate that they want their donation… Read More »
How to Host a Successful Virtual Gala Fundraiser
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Is your organization thinking about hosting a virtual gala fundraiser this year? When COVID-19 shut down in-person events, many organizations wondered if they could create a virtual fundraising gala that would be easy to run, engaging for supporters, and effective at raising money. The good news is that running virtual events is easier than you might… Read More »
How to Host a Livestream Virtual Fundraising Campaign
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Live streaming or (livestreaming) refers to online video streaming simultaneously recorded and broadcast in real-time. Live streaming gained popularity with nonprofits during COVID-19 as a means of hosting or enhancing virtual fundraising campaigns. If your organization is looking for new and innovative ways of reaching your supporters and fundraising online, you should look into live-stream… Read More »
The 20+ Best Cheerleading Fundraisers for Your Squad
![The 20+ Best Cheerleading Fundraisers for Your Squad The 20+ Best Cheerleading Fundraisers for Your Squad](https://www.dojiggy.com/files/sites/164/2020/09/cheerleaders-1-jpg.webp)
Whether it’s cheering for their school’s football, basketball, or other teams, it’s no secret that great cheerleaders are just what every school needs to rally school spirit. Many cheer and dance squads also participate in cheerleading competitions that require travel and expensive uniforms. Since items like cheerleading uniforms, props and supplies, training, travel for competition,… Read More »
How to Fundraise with a 50/50 Raffle (Online and Virtual)
![How to Fundraise with a 50/50 Raffle (Online and Virtual) How to Fundraise with a 50/50 Raffle (Online and Virtual)](https://www.dojiggy.com/files/sites/164/2020/09/krakenimages-376KN_ISplE-unsplash-jpg.webp)
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 »
Free Text Fundraising with Text to Donate
![Free Text Fundraising with Text to Donate Free Text Fundraising with Text to Donate](https://www.dojiggy.com/files/sites/164/2020/08/free-text-fundraising-with-text-to-donate-1-jpg.webp)
The most convenient way for supporters to donate, buy tickets, or bid Donors text your custom keyword and receive a link to securely contribute Supports mobile payments, including digital wallets (Apple Pay and Google Pay) Our fundraising platform features free, unlimited Text to Donate SMS messages for all US-based charity and fundraising campaigns. Supporters simply… Read More »
Run Online Fundraising Raffles with DoJiggy
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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 »
How to Run a Virtual Walkathon for Your School or Org.
![How to Run a Virtual Walkathon for Your School or Org. How to Run a Virtual Walkathon for Your School or Org.](https://www.dojiggy.com/files/sites/164/2020/07/How-to-Run-a-Virtual-Walk-a-thon-for-your-School-1-jpg.webp)
A virtual walkathon is a fundraiser where your supporters raise money on personal fundraising pages by pledging to walk for your cause and asking their friends and family for donations. This is the time when schools and PTOs across the country start organizing school walkathons and fun runs, and many groups are now opting for virtual… Read More »
Our Fundraising Auction Software Is Back!
![Our Fundraising Auction Software Is Back! Our Fundraising Auction Software Is Back!](https://www.dojiggy.com/files/sites/164/2020/07/AuctionNumbers.webp)
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 »