Prize Drawing Ideas to Make Your Nonprofit Giveaway a Success https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/content-theme/fundraising-events/ DonorPerfect's Nonprofit Technology Blog features articles, resources, videos and free tools for nonprofits, created by our fundraising and nonprofit management experts. Tue, 13 May 2025 15:50:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 https://uploads.donorperfect.com/images/sites/2/cropped-dp-favicon-512-32x32.png Prize Drawing Ideas to Make Your Nonprofit Giveaway a Success https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/content-theme/fundraising-events/ 32 32 Prize Drawing Ideas to Make Your Nonprofit Giveaway a Success https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/featured/prize-drawing-ideas/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:56:00 +0000 https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/?p=30789 Creative ways to inspire giving and build donor excitement Hosting a prize drawing is more than just giving away a gift—it’s an opportunity to bring people together, spark excitement, and fuel support for your cause. Whether you’re a nonprofit leader planning your next big fundraiser or a community organizer adding a little flair to your […]

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]]> How to Streamline Day-of-Event Payments https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/fundraising-software/how-to-streamline-day-of-event-payments/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:54:06 +0000 https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/?p=22598 Are you ready to accept payments and donations at your next fundraising event? Many donors expect to use credit cards for tickets, merchandise, and contributions. To ensure your event runs smoothly, equip your organization with the right online fundraising tools. Here’s how:  Step 1: Activate your payment processing account Every DonorPerfect system includes a payment […]

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]]> The Ultimate Guide to Silent Auctions for Fundraising Success https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/featured/silent-auctions-fundraising-success/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:46:17 +0000 https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/?p=30767 Silent auctions brilliantly blend entertainment with donor engagement opportunities, creating a strategic fundraising approach that does more than just raise money—they expand your nonprofit’s supporter network. Consider this: in a typical silent auction with 250 participants, 35% might be first-time supporters drawn by unique auction items while simultaneously contributing to your cause. These events offer […]

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]]> The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Events: Fundraising Ideas, Techniques, and Tips https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/featured/virtual-fundraising-ideas/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:08:07 +0000 https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/?p=30747 Virtual events offer new ways to connect with donors, engage volunteers, and raise funds. Whether you’re planning a virtual gala, a charity auction, or a community-driven fundraiser, virtual events provide immense opportunities to expand your reach and impact. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover actionable fundraising ideas, techniques, and tips to help your nonprofit host […]

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]]> How Your Nonprofit Can Turn Emotion Into Action: https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/fundraising-software/rage-donations/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:39:18 +0000 https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/?p=30563 Mobilize “Rage Donations” And Channel Your Donors’ Passion Online giving has revolutionized how we react to current events, like humanitarian crises, natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and political decisions. Mobilizing your fundraising efforts in response to the news can be a highly effective way to raise money to help those affected, whether your appeal is in […]

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]]> Everything You Need for a Successful Nonprofit Giving Day https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/fundraising-software/giving-day-tools-strategies/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:49:00 +0000 https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/?p=30397 Research proves that timely solicitation and incentives lead to more generous contributions. Nonprofit Giving Days create excitement for new, lapsed, and loyal contributors, including volunteers and advocates. These fresh, flexible campaigns rally like-minded people around a shared fundraising goal specific to your cause or community, allowing your organization to reach a more diverse and engaged […]

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]]> A Fundraiser’s Guide to Nonprofit Giving Days https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/fundraising-software/guide-to-nonprofit-giving-days/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 13:42:40 +0000 https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/?p=30387 5 Steps to Host or Participate in a Successful Giving Day Imagine you have one day a year to fundraise however you want. For 24 hours, you have the chance to energize your community and constituents through initiatives that make great use of everyone’s time (including donors, beneficiaries, volunteers, advocates, and strangers). You have everything […]

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]]> 5 Ways to Track Nonprofit Event Registrations and Attendance https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/fundraising-software/event-registrations-and-attendance/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:38:00 +0000 https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/?p=30326 How do you know if your nonprofit events are truly hitting the mark? The answer lies in effectively tracking event registrations and attendance. By leveraging the power of nonprofit reporting tools, you can gain valuable insights, which will help you optimize your events, boost attendance, and ultimately, increase your fundraising potential. Let’s explore 5 ways […]

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]]> How to Find New Donors at Events https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/event-management/new-donors-at-events/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:28:00 +0000 https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/?p=29553 Events are an important part of your organization’s fundraising plan. They help spread awareness about your mission, help your team engage the community, and help grow revenue to support your nonprofit’s programs.  Events are also a great way to acquire new donors and build a pipeline for future donations. For example, nearly 75% of recently […]

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]]> 7 Places to Use Fundraising QR Codes https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/nonprofit-technology/7-places-to-use-fundraising-qr-codes/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:50:00 +0000 https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/?p=27236 Do you find yourself overwhelmed by all the different components of a fundraising campaign? Do you want to reach different groups of supporters through different messages, but worry about keeping track of them all? Do you struggle to measure results once the campaign is said and done? Fundraisers can easily simplify their campaign and event […]

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