Events bring people together through a shared experience. Supporting a cause works much in the same way—people unite to support something important to them. Pairing the two together is a natural fit. When you partner your event with a good cause, you're doing good for...
Fundraising
How to Plan a Great Benefit Concert in 7 Steps
Music and fundraising go together like peanut butter and jelly. A charity concert is a great way to unite people, get the word out about the cause, and generate financial support. Plus, there is something special about attending a benefit show and knowing you are...
How to Sell Tickets Online for Your Event
Whether you're hosting a concert, rodeo, or gala, selling tickets is an integral part of your event's success. You know for certain you want to sell tickets online and on social media, but it can be difficult to know where to start. And, if you've never sold tickets...
8 Marketing Strategies that Increase Event Ticket Sales
As an event organizer, you want a lot of things to come together, but selling lots of tickets (and, thus, having a lot of event attendees) is at the top of the list! So, in addition to social media ads and postings, how do you reach a wider audience? Read on for eight...
Easter Fundraising Ideas: 5 Fun Ways to Raise Money for your Church
The Easter holiday is just around the corner! It's a perfect time for reflection and connecting with your congregation and community. It's also an opportunity to inspire support for your church and the good work it does. Whether you're planning a big church event or...
Community Fundraising: The Marshall, WI Volunteer Fire Department’s Festival
Across the US, volunteer fire departments play a pivotal role in rural communities. Volunteer firefighters put out fires, conduct search and rescue, respond to any kind of emergency, and serve as a resource for the people around them. Municipal funding covers some of...
How to Use Trial & Error to Achieve Fundraising Success
As a fundraiser, you’re up against some tough odds. There’s a lot going on in the world (we’re looking at you, recession worries and existential dread), and fundraising efforts that have worked in the past may not be delivering the same results. What do you do to...
Why Donor Journey Maps are Essential to Fundraising Success
Digital communications have become extremely crowded. There's simply too much information coming at us all at once, making it difficult for our organizations’ voices to be heard. Storytelling is an incredibly effective way to stop people in their tracks and connect...
How To Create A Social Media Challenge For Your Fundraiser
We've all heard of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge—in one viral swoop, it increased awareness for ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) and helped the ALS Association raise a lot of money. According to NPR, "The ALS Association said that $2.2 million of funds that were raised from...