Whether you have a limited or extensive budget, laying the groundwork for a successful fundraising event isn’t easy. At the Vivanista Fundraising Summit on Saturday November 12th, Brady Hahn (founder of The Nonprofit Effect) will lead you through all the steps necessary for solidifying this vital partnership- beginning with an assessment of your internal organization … Continue Reading
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There are a myriad of tools available to promote and spread messages in today’s tech-savvy, online culture, and non-profits are in an ideal position to make the most of them. Although budget-conscious, non-profits are more likely than for-profits to have passionate “brand ambassadors”. Providing the appropriate outlets and empowering supporters of your cause to spread … Continue Reading
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A recent study by Blackbaud found that petitioning donors online can triple the amount of funds organizations receive. One of the most effective ways to reach potential donors online is through advertising platforms like Google AdWords. Fortunately for non-profits, the Google Grants program provides free advertising to qualified organizations. Cody Damon is the Director of … Continue Reading
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I do not deserve any sympathy. Our lives become so busy that when one of my closest friends wanted to get together last week I jumped at the chance. Yes, I had another commitment that evening but it was one I could easily get out of it. That was the first slip in my moral … Continue Reading
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Fundraising Event. What words can you pull out of those two words? Well, I get FUN, IS, EVEN, VENT. Any others? The first and last - FUN and VENT most definitely do not go together…especially as it pertains to charitable parties! A fundraising event is supposed to be FUN! I know, I know; I harp … Continue Reading
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Faster than a speeding #Hashtag, more powerful than a single ‘Like’, able to leap tall ‘Hangouts’ in a single bound. It’s a (twitter) bird, it’s a (Facebook) plane, no, it’s super Social Media! Whether it’s creating buzz around an upcoming event or driving donations to your website, this team is adept at using social media … Continue Reading
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Was there a party that you hosted or attended that was not only a blast, but gave back in some way? Adding a little social consciousness to your celebrations is what makes Vivanista’s Parties for a Purpose impactful. After adding a dash of personality, a spoonful of inspiration and a lot of heart and passion, … Continue Reading
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From dancing up a storm to logging in miles to being wowed by over-the-top auction packages, we know you’ve attended some pretty spectacular events this past year, right? But was there that one event that really put the FUN back into ‘FUNdraising’? It not only created unforgettable memories for guests, but also brought in more … Continue Reading
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There’s a lot of planning, organizing and overseeing that goes into making stellar fundraisers. Creating budgets, setting up timelines, finding sponsors, choosing locations, and managing a committee full of volunteers are all in a day’s work for event chairs. But this event chair has truly been a powerhouse that made everything come together, regardless of … Continue Reading
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Corporate sponsors are the lifeblood of a financially successful fundraiser. However, the best sponsors go beyond marketing exposure to actually aiding the cause. This corporate sponsor has gone above and beyond to make the partnership mutually beneficial. We can all learn something from each other so check out who’s doing great work in charitable fundraising…and … Continue Reading
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