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Like much of the rest of the world, we have watched the events of the last few weeks unfold in Ukraine with horror. DoJiggy is united with the people of Ukraine and the international community in condemning these horrific acts of violence against a sovereign nation and its people. Ways to Support Ukraine If your… Read More »

Museum fundraising is more important than ever. Museums must focus their efforts on working with private supporters, museum members, major donors, friends groups, local communities, and corporate partnerships. Finding creative ways to succeed in museum fundraising while inspiring supporters can be challenging.  Beyond requesting donations, perhaps your museum will engage community members to help raise… Read More »

Easter is around the corner, and with the weather starting to heat up, there’s no better time to hop into the fundraising spirit and raise money for a good cause. With Easter only a few weeks away, we’ve compiled five simple, last-minute Easter fundraising ideas for churches and other groups. So, get your bunny ears… Read More »

E-mail is the backbone of most nonprofits’ online fundraising programs.  Countless organizations use e-mail to stay in touch with donors, cultivate prospects, and ask for gifts.   Many non-profits think they know how to raise money via e-mail… but end up disappointed with the results.  The reason why so many organizations aren’t raising what they should… Read More »

Hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser is a great way to get your community together, eat a delicious meal, and raise funds for a good cause. To benefit, it’s essential to plan the event with plenty of time, promote the charity event like there’s no tomorrow, and take advantage of multiple streams of revenue. For pro… Read More »

A charity poker tournament or Casino Night can be a glamorous way to achieve your organization’s fundraising goals. The benefits of hosting a poker tournament are many – donors will look forward to the event, and you will likely have the opportunity to introduce new supporters (who love playing poker) to your organization. This leaves… Read More »

Farm-to-table is the trend to create fresh meals using ingredients and resources from local farms. Ingredients are minimally processed and contain fewer additives than most foods purchased at the grocery store. Many times, fruits, vegetables, and meats are grown organically, making them healthier for the environment and the diners. When local ingredients are coupled with… Read More »

If you were around when your nonprofit got its start, you probably remember the times when accounting was fairly simple and straightforward. There were fewer projects, donations were probably smaller, and recording everything in a spreadsheet was perfectly reasonable.  However, as your organization grew, things got more and more complicated. This also means that your… Read More »

In March, college basketball takes center stage as the NCAA basketball championship tournament kicks off.  Basketball fans, college students, and general sports enthusiasts are all rooting for their favorite teams.  Don’t underestimate the significance of March Madness; it’s almost as popular as the Super Bowl or World Series. So why not take advantage of all this… Read More »

How well do you know your nonprofit’s audience? As a fundraising professional, you know the importance of understanding your audience in order to market to them effectively. You might have a vague sense of who your supporters are and what matters to them, but struggle to pinpoint the right ways to connect with them.  That’s… Read More »

Whether you are planning an in-person, virtual, or hybrid fundraising event, one thing they all have in common is making them profitable to benefit your cause. So how do you decide on fundraising event pricing? It’s essential to strike the right balance when calculating costs for your charity events. You don’t want to charge too… Read More »

Since the start of Covid-19, the face of fundraising has been forever changed. Finding new ways to provide services, work with individuals and communities, and spread awareness has been vital to the survival of many charities and nonprofits. Going digital has become a lifesaver for many organizations, with virtual and hybrid fundraisers now increasingly popular… Read More »

Have a blast with a clay shooting fundraiser by raising essential funds for your organization while spreading awareness for your cause. If your organization wants to host something different from the typical event, why not consider running a skeet shoot fundraiser? With over 30 million recreational shooters in the United States, a clay shoot event… Read More »

Have you ever been on a Zoom call with a donor and realized that that strange pinkish blob you were looking at was the inside of someone’s ear? You may have looked at it for a while and not been able to make sense of it. But, if the person you were talking to was… Read More »

Your major donors provide your university with invaluable support, enabling you to enhance your academics and improve your campus all around. To create highly effective major donation appeals, relationships with your major donors must be slowly built over time through a series of one-on-one interactions. Outside of these conversations, your major donors undoubtedly research your… Read More »

Schools and nonprofits can benefit greatly by applying gamification tools to their fundraising campaigns. Heightened levels of supporter engagement and more generous donations are just two benefits of incorporating gaming features into a fundraiser. Gamification strategies are a great way to get your supporters to have fun in the fundraising process and stir up some… Read More »

Fundraising Ideas for mental health-related organizations and raising money for mental health awareness are not new. But mental health has been a primary global concern since the pandemic, affecting people of all ages, backgrounds, and financial circumstances. It has been an emotional rollercoaster for many, whether due to losing jobs, feeling lonely and isolated at… Read More »