DoJiggy Selected for Gartner’s 2017 FrontRunners
We are pleased to announce that DoJiggy Pledge crowdfunding software was recently selected to Gartner’s list of 2017 Nonprofit Donor Management Software FrontRunners. Based on online user reviews and the Gartner methodology, the listing includes the top 24 software products in the Nonprofit Donor Management category. For the non-profit Donor management software market, over 260… Read More »
How Do You Encourage Peer-to-Peer Participants to Fundraise?
The power of a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign lies in your participants’ fundraising abilities. As your participants tap into their social network, new people are introduced to your organization, and many will likely become donors. If your organization has decided to host a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer event, the percentage of your participants that fundraise (and fundraise… Read More »
35+ Best Booster Club Fundraising Ideas to Raise More
Booster club fundraising is a popular way to gain much-needed funds for school clubs and sports teams. Booster clubs are volunteer-led organizations that support and raise money for school sports teams, clubs, music and theater groups. These clubs are typically run by the parents of the students involved in the school group and are often nonprofit… Read More »
Best Charity Golf Tournament Software: Features and Platforms
Hosting a charity golf tournament is a fantastic way to raise funds, especially if you have supporters passionate about grabbing their clubs to head to the greens. While fundraising software can handle many complexities that come with different fundraising efforts, golf tournaments often require special features. So why not select a platform designed specifically for… Read More »
Back to School Software and Program Updates
Back to School means back to fundraising for many school PTO and PTA groups. DoJiggy is here to help! DoJiggy supports school fundraising campaigns including the following popular school events: New Features for School Fundraising In response to requests from our schools, we have released some important new features and programs to help in these… Read More »
4 Donor Outreach Mistakes to Avoid
While fundraising campaigns and events are a great way for your organization to generate more revenue, they’re also opportunities for your donors and supporters to interact directly with members of your team. Your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts can fall flat if you don’t reach out to donors in the right way. Not only can you potentially endanger… Read More »
How to Organize a Killer Fun Run in 11 Steps
If you have been tasked with organizing a fun run fundraiser, prepare yourself for a big adventure. Planning and executing any peer-to-peer fundraising event is hard work. The good news is that when you invest sufficient preparation and dedication, a fun run can generate huge financial windfalls and build public awareness of your organization. Unlock… Read More »
Three Tips to Help Simplify Your Fundraising
If yours is like many other nonprofit organizations, there’s a good chance you don’t have the resources you’d like. Perhaps your budget is a little lower than you’d hoped and your support staff is non-existent, but yet you are tasked with creating a successful fundraising campaign. Don’t worry! These three tips will help you simplify… Read More »
What are the PCI fees on my merchant account statement?
All US based merchants (businesses or organizations) who accept, store or transmit credit card data are required to be PCI compliant. This required standard has been put in place to ensure the safety and security of your constituent’s personal and financial data. A key requirement of this standard is to complete an annual Self-Assessment Questionnaire… Read More »
Credit Card Fees Explained
If you are signing up for a merchant account, one of your primary considerations is going to be understanding credit card processing fees and pricing structures. There are two main fee classifications for merchant accounts: Tiered Pricing & Interchange Plus Pricing. What is Tiered Pricing? Tiered pricing is the most common, though not generally considered… Read More »
Are Nonprofits Required to be PCI Compliant?
The simple answer is yes. All merchants (businesses or organizations) who accept, store, or transmit credit card data are required to be PCI compliant. This requirement extends to nonprofit organizations, charities, schools, and churches. Even if your organization processes a very small volume of credit card sales or donations, you must maintain PCI security standards… Read More »
20 Merchant Services and Payment Processing Definitions
New to the payment processing world? There is a lot to learn if you hope to get the best payment processing rates for your organization. It can be a complex industry to break into and lots of new terms will be used by industry professionals when introducing their services. We have compiled this list of… Read More »
Using a Merchant Account vs. PayPal
If your organization is starting an online fundraising campaign, you may be wondering about the benefits of using a merchant account vs. PayPal. What are the fees associated with both of these options? Which is right for your organization? Both of these options have their advantages, so your choice will depend on your organization’s needs… Read More »
Selecting a Non-Profit Merchant Services Provider
If your nonprofit handles online financial transactions, you will need to offer credit card processing. This can include online donations, selling tickets to fundraising events, selling sponsorship opportunities, hosting raffles, and much more. After all, almost every online exchange of money these days happens via debit or credit card. If you only offer traditional forms… Read More »
The Importance of Mission Driven Fundraising
The most successful fundraising campaigns tie into the mission of an organization. This is sometimes called mission-driven fundraising since the organization’s mission is at the heart of its fundraising efforts. You can see this easily in the reverse when organizations select a nonprofit fundraising event that doesn’t align well with their mission. An example of… Read More »
