Best Student Council Fundraising Ideas (A+ for All Grades)
A school’s student council aims to give students an opportunity to develop leadership by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects. In addition to planning events that contribute to school spirit and community welfare, one of the most important roles of student councils is to raise funds to support the student body. Finding… Read More »
Year Round Fundraising with Airbnb Experiences
Year-round fundraising is important to keep a steady flow of donations and revenue for most nonprofits. Airbnb now offers a great program to help nonprofits and charities do just that. Airbnb has created a unique year-round fundraising venue for nonprofit organizations with their Social Impact Experiences. Year-round fundraising is important to keep a steady flow… Read More »
Social Media Fundraising: 6 Strategies That Actually Work
Social media has become a powerhouse of communication, bringing organizations closer to their supporters and enabling more ways to spread awareness of their causes. However, social media’s role in the success of a nonprofit or school group need not stop there. Fundraising on social media is a great strategy to integrate into any organization’s fundraising… Read More »
Wedding Fundraising Ideas for a Cause
Weddings are one of the most memorable events that we share with our friends and family. And while wedding registries and gifts are still common, they are becoming less so as couples often live together before marriage or get married later in life after establishing a home of their own. This makes the momentous day… Read More »
Top Elementary School Jog-A-Thon Prizes and Ideas
A school jog-a-thon or fun run is one of the many crowdfunding ideas that can serve as a great fundraiser for elementary schools. It’s a fun activity that encourages students to get active. In an elementary school jog-a-thon, students fundraise by asking family and community members to donate based on how far they walk or… Read More »
Choir Fundraisers: Best Fundraising Ideas for Choirs and Chorales
Looking for fundraising ideas for your choir or chorale? As an integral part of the community, choirs require support for the costs of hosting events, traveling, rehearsal space, and other necessary means to continue operating. We’ve compiled a list of the top fundraising ideas specifically tailored to choirs and choral groups. So read on if… Read More »
Nonprofit Website Security: Strategies for Success
When you think of online fraud and cybersecurity breaches, your nonprofit website is probably not the first target that comes to mind. However, nonprofit organizations typically store a lot of data that can be at risk for security breaches. While donor management and fundraising is a top priority for non-profit organizations, another important priority that… Read More »
Benefits of Open Source for Nonprofits
While a website is essential for a nonprofit organization to make its presence known, traditional website development methods can take a lot of time, resources, and money. Many organizations will outsource a developer or graphic designer to design their website and then a webmaster to continuously maintain and update it. If the work was done… Read More »
How to Use Printful with DoJiggy’s eCommerce Stores
Our Pro online nonprofit stores are integrated with Printful, the industry leader in on-demand custom printing services. This integration allows your school or organization to sell custom products without dealing with inventory, shipping, and the related guesswork. Custom Product Sales for Nonprofits Product sales are a fundraising staple for many nonprofits and schools. The concept… Read More »
Planning a Bowl-a-thon Fundraiser
Hosting a bowl-a-thon fundraiser is a unique fundraising idea that is plenty of fun for all those involved. Similar to walk-a-thons, a bowl-a-thon incorporates nonprofit crowdfunding to scale your fundraising efforts. Your organization benefits as bowlers create fundraising teams and compete to raise the most money for your cause. Benefits of Bowl-a-thon Fundraisers Bowl-a-thons make… Read More »
Better Nonprofit Merchandise Sales in 8 Easy Steps
While nonprofit fundraising traditionally comes from donations, grants, and proceeds from fundraising events, many groups have another easy option: creating an online store for their nonprofit. Nonprofit merchandise sales also help build your nonprofit brand. When your supporters wear or carry merchandise that displays your logo, it helps spread awareness about your nonprofit mission. Brand awareness… Read More »
Mastering The Art of the Fundraising Ask
Effective fundraising strategies are pivotal to the long-term sustainability of non-profit organizations. One of the pillars of a successful nonprofit fundraising strategy is having a committee that masters the fundraising ask. Sometimes this is referred to as the art of the fundraising ask among development professionals, as it is indeed an art form. While the… Read More »
Designing a School Website to Recruit Students
Designing a new school website? With access to a world full of information on the internet today, parents usually get an introduction to their child’s future through the school’s website, and the first impression makes all the difference. With all the work that goes behind the success of a school, make sure that your school… Read More »
How to Start A Nonprofit 501(c)3 Org. [10 Step Guide]
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Starting a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization is a powerful way to make a difference, and it only takes one passionate person to forge ahead and start a charitable organization. Whether you’re passionate about social justice, education, or environmental issues, establishing a nonprofit can help you channel that passion into meaningful action. However, the legal process of… Read More »
6 Strategies for Stewarding Your Major Donors
Every nonprofit knows that stewarding your major donors is the best way to ensure that your fundraising success continues into the future. It’s far easier to rely on existing relationships for support than it is to find new supporters every time you hold a fundraising campaign. But how can you make sure that you’re retaining… Read More »
Why Your Organization Needs Nonprofit CRM
Nonprofit CRM and donor management software promote growth, sustainability, and structure for a nonprofit organization seeking to take its goals to the next level. While utilizing spreadsheets, various apps, and websites to handle your events and fundraising campaigns can be a good starting point for an organization, there comes a point when it becomes unmanageable… Read More »
How to Create a Winning Signature Fundraising Event
Signature fundraising events are campaigns an organization is known for throughout the community and beyond. Heard of the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS or The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life? Chances are that you have, as these are highly successful signature fundraisers. Creating a signature fundraising event can help build your organization’s brand, solidify… Read More »
Tribute Gifts: The Ins and Outs of Tribute Giving
Tribute and honorary gifts can be a great way for nonprofit organizations and charities to raise funds while paying homage to the great memories of an individual. Such gifts can help an organization reach a significant amount of its goals because tribute gifts come from a strong belief in the organization’s mission on behalf of… Read More »
Establishing a Successful Nonprofit Monthly Giving Program
Does your nonprofit have a strong monthly giving or membership program? If not, you’re missing out! Establishing or boosting a nonprofit monthly giving program can provide much-needed recurring funding and positively impact your organization’s financial goals. Monthly giving programs provide consistent, year-round funding to meet overhead costs such as rent or mortgage, employee salaries, and… Read More »
Consignment Vacation Packages for Charity Auctions and Raffles
If your organization is planning a charity auction fundraiser, you know that procuring great auction items is a big part of the process. While getting donated items from local businesses is always great, there is another way to raise even more money in your fundraising auction. That is to provide unique or stellar items that… Read More »
Employ Templates for Affordable School Website Design
Summer is almost over and a new school year is coming just around the corner. A new school year is the perfect time to welcome a new look for your school or PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) website. The good news is creating a great school website is easier and more affordable than ever. School website… Read More »
DoJiggy Is Moving All Websites to Secure HTTPS Protocol
Google Chrome to Mark all HTTP sites as ‘Not Secure’ Starting in July 2018 Beginning in July 2018 with the release of Google Chrome 68, Chrome will begin flagging sites as not secure if they don’t use an SSL certificate on all pages. Currently, DoJiggy fundraising websites use an SSL certificate (which renders HTTPS pages)… Read More »
SEO for Nonprofits: 6 Steps to Get Started
Search engine optimization (SEO) can sound intimidating to many nonprofit and development professionals. And do you really need to worry about SEO for nonprofits? With all the concerns of creating and maintaining a website, developing your nonprofit’s fundraising strategies, and focusing on your core mission, SEO can easily seem optional. But understanding how Nonprofit SEO works… Read More »
10 Steps to Plan the Best Polar Bear Plunge Fundraiser
While the winter makes some hide indoors, polar bear plunge fundraisers are a unique and fun way to bring supporters out for your cause. Polar plunge participants take the plunge into frigid waters to raise awareness for a charitable cause. One of the most appealing reasons to host a polar plunge is that it can… Read More »
DoJiggy Recognized as a Leader in Colorado Tech Scene
DoJiggy Recognized as a Leader in the Colorado Tech Scene by G2 Crowd DoJiggy has been identified as one of the best Colorado software tech companies, based on its high levels of customer satisfaction and likeliness to recommend ratings from real G2 Crowd users for the GolfRegistrations golf tournament software management platform. GolfRegistrations has received… Read More »
Checklist of 2018 Fundraising Trends
Coming into the new year, it’s a great time to focus on evaluating and solidifying your organization’s fundraising approaches. Today, fundraising for a cause comes at everybody at such a fast and frequent pace, making sure that your organization understands best practices and stands out from the crowd is vital. An analysis of fundraising trends… Read More »
DoJiggy Payments, Merchant Services or PayPal?
If your school or organization is starting an online fundraising campaign, you may be wondering about the benefits of using a merchant account and gateway, integrated payments like DoJiggy Payments, or PayPal. What are the benefits and fees associated with these options? How do you choose which is the better option for your organization? What… Read More »
Fun Run Ideas and Themes to Bring the Fun
Hosting a Fun Run grows your supporter base because it isn’t just about getting to the finish line. Families and friends can train together or simply show up and have fun. Fun runs are for everyone! Adding unique Fun Run ideas and fun run themes – think costumes, games, contests, and after-parties – that add… Read More »
How to Organize an Obstacle Course Fundraiser
The school bells are about to ring, so back-to-school fundraising is just around the corner! While you may be urged to organize the same old event this year, why not up the ante on your fundraising event and give it the extra sizzle needed to increase participation and excitement? Put a twist on athleticism and… Read More »
Introducing DoJiggy Payments
Need payment processing for your fundraising event, but not interested in a full merchant account and monthly fees? Tired of using PayPal and dealing with PayPal Pending orders? Need payment processing for your fundraising event, but not interested in a full merchant account and monthly fees? Tired of using PayPal and dealing with PayPal Pending… Read More »
