Category: Online Fundraising

Hosting a 50/50 raffle is an easy fundraising idea that has proven lucrative for many organizations. Even many professional sports teams host 50/50 charity raffles online. The success of these charity raffles used to be limited and based on reaching supporters when they had cash on hand. Not anymore! After you clear any initial hurdles… Read More »

We are excited to announce the launch of our new platform for online fundraising raffles.  A successful fundraising raffle has the capacity to produce high-profit margins with few upfront costs – making raffles a popular nonprofit and school fundraising strategy. Fundraising raffles are a great option for groups of any size and are an especially… Read More »

You read it right. We’ve had some time on our hands here with COVID-19 and recognize that fundraising auctions are a great option for online and virtual fundraising. After almost five years off, DoJiggy Auction is back with a completely new and improved platform for online and mobile fundraising auctions. Our charity and fundraising auction… Read More »

Fundraising and charity auctions can be wonderful events to get your organization noticed and drive fundraising success. Procuring auction items that captivate bidders is a key element of any successful auction. Finding unique and desirable items can be challenging, but with the right approach, you can secure a range of items that appeal to your… Read More »

We’ve talked about ideas for online and virtual fundraising during the coronavirus and offered case studies on a few clients that have transitioned to virtual peer to peer events. But perhaps your nonprofit is still struggling with messaging during this unprecedented time. How do you promote a fundraising campaign when so many people are in… Read More »

While many golf tournaments have already been postponed or canceled due to COVID-19, other organizations are still on the fence or looking forward to upcoming events. After all, your organization still needs to raise money, perhaps now more than ever. Fundraising golf tournaments can be very lucrative events when done well. The good news is… Read More »

Charity golf tournaments make great fundraisers. The drive to be the best, plus the all-around fun of playing a good round of golf makes them eternally popular. Of course, there is the question of golf tournament prizes and things to offer during your fundraiser that will help your organization earn more. Read on for proven… Read More »

GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation. The GDPR is a law on data protection and privacy for all individual citizens of the European Union and the European Economic Area, which went into effect on May 25, 2018. GDPR Compliance protects the online privacy of citizens of the European Union without regard for where the… Read More »

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 »

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 »

Ride for A Reason is a Fundraising Bikeathon sponsored by the Claremont Middle School PTA benefiting seven public schools in Oakland. Their annual event over the last ten years has raised nearly $1,000,000. This community has shown its devotion each year through pledge forms and online donations. The committed PTA has given generously of their… Read More »

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 »

We hear more and more about the importance of the donor experience. What is it and does it really matter? Creating and nurturing a great donor experience is vital to the success of your nonprofit’s fundraising strategies. Following current research in the field and talking to your donors about their experience is vital. When asking donors… Read More »

The greatest tool for building a nonprofit organization’s identity and fundraising efforts is their organization’s nonprofit website. Nonprofit website design is all about increasing website traffic, communicating effectively with your audience and providing clear calls to action, and keeping supporters and donors coming back. How well a nonprofit website responds and caters to its donors during… Read More »

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 »

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 »

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 »

When three organizations team together on an online fundraising campaign and join forces for one cause the magic begins. Each group with its own support network, infrastructure, skills, and mindset bringing their talents to one table creates a rich effort for one fantastic fundraiser. Unfolding how this works in making one event successful makes for… Read More »

Libraries are an essential part of communities for creating a haven of education and inspiration and opening our eyes to the world through books and publications. A critical component to the success of libraries everywhere are groups called Friends of the Library. What are Friends of the Library Groups? Friends of the Library are groups… Read More »

We have all heard the saying that people give to people, right? It applies to small businesses, big business, but it especially holds true in the nonprofit community. When people are connected to one another, it creates a connection, loyalty, and a greater willingness to say ‘yes’ when someone asks you to help them. When… Read More »

Ronald McDonald House Charities is holding its 11th annual fundraising event on April 18. Runnin for the House is a 5 k run – 1 mile walk with an early morning warm up with Ronald McDonald. The competitive 5K competition starts at 8:AM and the non-competitive walk at 8:10. Using DoJiggy’s crowdfunding software, they have… Read More »

Children’s Law Center of North Carolina manage their online donations with DoJiggy fundraising software, and their payment processing by DoJiggy Merchant Services. This seamless partnership benefits their nonprofit is many ways, and allows them to focus mainly on fundraising in providing quality legal advocacy focusing on domestic violence issues, high conflict custody cases and ensuring access… Read More »