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Author: Ben Crook

Ben is at the forefront of every project in Givergy, listing and actioning constant improvements across the business. With over a decade of experience in the charity and events sector he brings a deep understanding of what the fundraising industry needs to operate effectively and efficiently.

A Day In The Life Of A Givergy Event Manager

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Givergy Event Managers are part of Givergy Live, our network of experienced event staff who thrive on the pressure and excitement of helping to deliver a live event and are dedicated to raising money for great causes. The work of a Givergy Event Manager begins days before the event, when they are selected to work at one of the multitude of Givergy events for our charity partners. The events are all displayed on our Givergy Live portal which also allows our Event Managers to apply for the events they feel particularly passionate about.

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10 Incredible Fundraising Statistics From 2017

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With 2017 at a close we’ve pulled together 10 interesting stats on donor behaviour, which will help you elevate your 2018 strategy. Pensioners are donating online, domain names can increase donations and positive story-telling can help you raise more.

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5 Fundraising Tips For Religious Organisations

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Religious organisations heavily rely on donations to keep their places of worship and ceremonies open to the public. As society shifts from cash to contactless with 15% of people in the UK no longer carrying cash at all, organisations need to think of alternative ways to collect funds and adapt to the digital age. Continue reading “5 Fundraising Tips For Religious Organisations”

5 Predictions To Help You Get Ahead Of The Fundraising Game In 2018

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2018 is in full swing and were excited for what the year ahead holds for the third sector. We’ve consulted 5 fundraising experts to get their professional opinion on the trends, opportunities, and hurdles they think the third sector will face in the next 12 months. No doubt these predictions will inspire you to shake up your fundraising strategy!

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Givergy.com – A Year In Review

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Givergy.com our online fundraising platform has had a great year, with amazing prizes up for grabs, international coverage in major publications and a wealth of new donors who have found an exciting new way to donate to a good cause.

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How Pledging And Silent Auctions Make The Perfect Pair

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Hosting a fundraising event? Most orgnisations or individuals we partner with, understand the importance of including a silent auction in their event. However, we have found that often people overlook the live pledging component and how it can impact the total amount raised. Some charities feel like they have to make a choice between an event with pledging donations or a silent auction, when in fact its actually encouraged to use both!

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Case Study – Queen’s Hall Art

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Queen’s Hall Arts wanted to fundraise to support children who are losing or have lost a loved one. The charity launched the campaign ART with HEART, to auction off pieces of art alongside their gallery exhibition. The had never conducted an online auction before but chose to use Givergy to try to increase funds raised by reaching a wider audience outside of the exhibition.

Top 5 Auction items And Experiences Raising More In The US

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Hosting a fundraising auction can be an efficient way of hitting your fundraising goals and raising more for your cause. After supporting 1,500 causes with silent auction technology in the last year, we understand that often the hardest part of making sure your fundraising auction is a success, is getting your hands on exclusive auction items that will entice your guests to bid.

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3 Ways Your Celebrity Ambassador Can Help You Fundraise

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Using celebrity ambassadors as part of a PR strategy is a tried and tested way of raising more and increasing awareness for your cause. There are numerous ways you can use their reach, popularity and network to your advantage. However, there are many factors to consider before finalising the strategy.

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3 Tips To Make Your Christmas Carol Fundraiser A Roaring Success

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Whatever your budget, there are a number of easy ways to make your Christmas carol concert a roaring success; whether you’re looking to spread awareness of your cause, raise some extra funds or simply spread a little Christmas cheer!

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