Encouraging 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 of them are likely to become donors, if only for this event. If your organization has decided to host a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer fundraising event,… Read More »
7 Holiday Fundraising Campaigns
Let the joyous holiday season add a dose of creativity to your fundraising efforts. Holiday fundraising does not have to be boring, and indeed should be rewarding. Put on some Christmas music and be inspired by 7 holiday fundraising ideas with a fresh spin, and put your own magic into them. Holiday fundraising shopping website… Read More »
Golf and Events Pro Software Features
We recently made the decision to discontinue our Standard edition subscriptions of Golf and Events. For clients that are moving on up to Pro, here is a list of new Golf & Events Pro Software Features you can now take advantage of: Event cloning Unlimited product sales Up to three administrative log-ins (with permissions for… 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 »
People Giving to People: Case for Crowdfunding Websites
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 »
How to Organize a Fun Run in 10 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. If it’s not done well, it can quickly become overwhelming. But, here’s the good news; when you invest sufficient thought, preparation, and energy a fun run… Read More »
Three Tips to Help Simplify Your Fundraising
If yours is like many other nonprofit organizations, there’s a good chance you don’t have the resources you’d like. Perhaps your budget is a little lower than you’d hoped and your support staff is non-existent, but yet you are tasked with creating a successful fundraising campaign. Don’t worry! These three tips will help you simplify… Read More »
Increase Efficiency with Fundraising Software
In order to be successful in your fundraising efforts, you must be efficient. That means minimizing resources, lowering costs, and maximizing results. A fundraising campaign of the past may have required an entire team to plan and manage your fundraising event – where today, you might be able to accomplish the same thing with just… Read More »
Bike-a-thon Success for Ride to Farm
Ride to Farm is an annual bike-a-thon to raise awareness and funds for the Wisconsin School for Beginning Dairy and Livestock Farmers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The school’s mission is “If you have a dream to farm, we’re here to help you get started.” The WSBDF emphasizes business planning and pasture-based farm management. “Every young farmer who is… Read More »
How to Select the Right Fundraising Software
If your nonprofit is hosting any kind of fundraiser, chances are you’re investigating various fundraising software options to help you manage your fundraising event more effectively. But how do you know what software is the right one for your fundraiser? Before selecting your software, determine the type of fundraiser you plan to host. This will impact… Read More »
Safely Process Online Donations this Holiday Season
Every day, people around the world are affected by charities and non-profits in some way, shape, or form. Community based programs, shelters for animals, schools, arts and entertainment programs – these are just a few ways that people benefit from charity organizations. Each year, more and more people realize the positive impact these organizations have… Read More »
3 Keys to Fundraising Success on Giving Tuesday
Charities and non-profit organizations work all year long helping to make the world a better place. From feeding the homeless, to helping protect endangered species, these organizations give of their time, energy, and resources every day. But there’s one day in particular that unifies all of these non-profits and charities together: Giving Tuesday. (#GivingTuesday) Giving… Read More »
