Which would you prefer at your next charitable fundraising auction – a professional auctioneer who charged for his services or an amateur who you didn’t have to pay for? Well, at the Vivanista Fundraising Summit we tested this theory. We asked a professional auctioneer, Steve Godfryd of Pacific Auction Company, to auction off a cupcake … Continue Reading
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In an invaluable look into the secrets of effective crowdsourcing, moderator Bartlomiej (Bart) Skorupa and panelists Susan Gordon, Lesley Mansford, and Monica Healy share their tried and true methods on how to secure long-lasting donations, regardless of initial funding, visibility, or networking resources. Bart Skorupa, founder of the international non-profit organization Groundwork Opportunities (GO Works), … Continue Reading
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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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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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Bartlomiej Skorupa, Co-founder and Executive Director of Groundwork Opportunities (GO) gives some insightful knowledge in our webinar “Crowdsource Your Future.” Bartlomiej (Bart) started his career consulting for Fortune 500 companies and ultimately started his very own non-profit (GO). By leveraging his consulting, business and corporate background, GO has expanded significantly and become quite a success. … 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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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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Vivanista has pulled out all the stops in our first ever combined webinar and tweetchat. Moderated by Brendan Kinney and presented by Vivanista founder Layne Gray, this information-packed session is a must-view for anyone looking to cultivate donors, visibility, or young talent for their organization. With live viewers and listeners given the ability to submit … Continue Reading
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There are many minor nuances that can leave fundraising event guests with a bad taste – both literally and figuratively, in their mouths. Here are seven items that you can address before they ever become an issue. 1. Bad wine. Okay, this is my biggest pet peeve. When donors spend hundreds of dollars for each … Continue Reading
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From the First Giving webinar Layne Gray conducted October 20th, we have selected a handful of the best comments from the hundreds of attendees both from the standpoint of overcoming objections as well as some great suggestions. Thanks to all who contributed! OVERCOMING OBJECTIONS Lisa Ask who is the decision maker and would they make … Continue Reading
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