Fundraising Strategy Videos

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GiveSmart Fundraise Academy Classes provide you with actionable strategies on various topics. Learn best practices for everything from Ticketing design to Giving Thanks to Days of Giving with experts from our Services team and the Training team.

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The Best Fundraisers of 2021: Creative Campaigns That Raised More

(December 2021)

Storytelling Strategies to Maximize Your Year-End Fundraising

(November 2021)

5 Weeks to a Successful #GivingTuesday Campaign

How To Maximize Your Silent Auctions

(September 2021)

10 Common Mistakes to Avoid for Your Next Fundraising Event

How to Determine Your Next Best Fundraising Event: In-Person, Virtual or Hybrid?

How to Safely Host an in-Person Fundraising Event

Creative Peer-to-Peer Campaigns That Attract and Engage Donors

5 Steps to a Successful Day of Giving

Beyond the Basics: Taking GiveSmart Funxdraise to the Next Level

How to Host a Virtual Fundraising Event

(February 2021)

Create Your 2021 Fundraising Plan - 5 Revenue Strategies

Cultivate Donor Loyalty with the Perfect Thank You

(December 2020)

Create Recurring Donors from Year-End Giving Campaigns

(November 2020)

Reporting & Analytics

Ideas and Examples for Your #GivingTuesday Campaign

(September 2020)

How to Stream Your Virtual Fundraising Event: Tech Tools & Tips

Level Up Your Virtual Fundraiser

Creating Virtual Fundraisers that Entertain and Engage Donors

Repurpose Your Content for Social Media

Virtual Events Strategy Roundtable

Deep Dive into Crowdfunding and Peer-to-Peer Campaign Setup

Thank, Acknowledge and Cultivate Donors

(December 2019)

Strategies for your Best Year-End Giving Campaign

(November 2019)

#GivingTuesday: A Deep Dive into 7 Successful Campaigns

Personalized Communication

(September 2019)

Turning #GT Donors into Recurring Donors

Fundraising Event Kit: Everything You Need for Outstanding Galas and Luncheons

Integrating Texting into Your Fundraising Strategies

Storytelling and Influencers

Summer Fundraising Ideas

Recruit and Support Volunteer Fundraisers to Boost Giving

Runs, Walks, Swims, Rides, & Tournaments

(February 2019)

Create Your Own Day of Giving

Thanking and Acknowledging Your Donors

(December 2018)

#GivingTuesday & Year-End Giving Strategies & Campaign Planning

#GivingTuesday Strategies and Campaign Planning

(September 2018)

Growing Your Donor Database

Creative Uses of Text Messaging

Compelling Storytelling To Engage Donors And Boost Gifts

Creative Fundraising Campaigns Using Crowdfunding Templates

Thanking, Acknowledging & Cultivating Donors

(February 2018)

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