Top Blogs of 2018 & Year-End Review
A theme is found in our top blogs of 2018 & year-end review. A common thread is the dynamism of communication. The focus of non-profit fundraising efforts continues to shift towards building relationships with constituents. Engaging with donors, volunteers, board members and sponsors became more of a priority. Successful nonprofit organizations are more interested in… Read More »
Tribute Gifts: The Ins and Outs of Tribute Giving
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 »
Case Study of Peer-to-Peer Success
Ride for A Reason is a Fundraising Bikeathon sponsored by the Claremont Middle School PTA benefiting seven public schools in Oakland. Their annual event over the last ten years has raised nearly $1,000,000. This community has shown its devotion each year through pledge forms and online donations. The committed PTA has given generously of their… Read More »
Establishing a Successful Nonprofit Monthly Giving Program
Does your nonprofit have a strong monthly giving or membership program? If not, you’re missing out! Establishing or boosting a nonprofit monthly giving program can provide much-needed recurring funding and positively impact your organization’s financial goals. Monthly giving programs provide consistent, year-round funding to meet overhead costs such as rent or mortgage, employee salaries, and… Read More »
How to Create a Unique Nonprofit Brand
If you are just starting a nonprofit, chances are you’re creating a logo, mission, and nonprofit website – but you may not be considering your nonprofit brand. After all, isn’t branding for businesses and corporations? If you’re focused on your nonprofit mission, branding may not be top of mind. But don’t forget, the nonprofit world… Read More »
Vacation Packages for Charity Auctions and Raffles
If your organization is planning a charity auction fundraiser, you know that procuring great auction items is a big part of the process. While it’s always great to get donated items from local businesses, there is another way to raise even more money in your fundraising auction. That is to provide unique or absolutely stellar… Read More »
Rocket Rally Time at Rutland Elementary School
School fundraising is the focus for PTO groups and schools in the fall. It is a great time for fundraising events as the leaves change, with the holiday season around the corner. One school in particular sends out rockets to rally their community for a color run. They used a video fundraising appeal for their… Read More »
Employ Templates for Affordable School Website Design
Summer is almost over and a new school year is coming just around the corner. A new school year is the perfect time to welcome a new look for your school or PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) website. The good news is creating a great school website is easier and more affordable than ever. School website… Read More »
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. The listing includes the top 24 software products in the Nonprofit Donor Management category, based on online user reviews and the Gartner Methodology. 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 clubs, music and theater groups, and sports teams. These clubs are typically run by the parents of the students involved in the school group and are often… 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 »
