Join us for this webinar series.

January 31 at 2:00 p.m. ET

On December 3, 2019, your organization has 24 hours to harness the online power of #GivingTuesday. That’s 1,440 minutes to make your mark and 86,400 seconds to spur supporters into action using the hashtag.

And each day leading up to #GivingTuesday gives you 24 more hours to build a strategy that will translate into donations once the giving gets going. Learn from the best practices and proven approaches we explore in these webinars to make this your most successful #GivingTuesday and year-end yet.

Upcoming Webinars

Crowdfunding and the Impact on #GivingTuesday Success
October 8, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Presenter: Robyn Mendez, Blackbaud

Crowdfunding on sites like Facebook changed the fundraising landscape for #GivingTuesday in 2018. While for many organizations this meant a lift in #GivingTuesday engagement, for your #GivingTuesday supporters the experience was mediocre. In this session, learn how crowdfunding impacted 2018 and what you should be thinking about in 2019 to capitalize on the shift in behavior on #GivingTuesday.

#GiveTime on #GivingTuesday: Engaging Corporations Through Service
October 22, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. ET
Presenter: Gary Levante, SVP, Corporate Responsibility & Culture, Berkshire Bank

Companies of all sizes are looking to engage their employees in meaningful volunteer opportunities. How can you leverage Giving Tuesday to strengthen relationships with businesses and how can companies leverage their volunteer efforts to support Giving Tuesday and organizations year-round? Tune in to find out.

A Fundraiser's Perspective on How to Stand Out on #GivingTuesday
October 29, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Presenter: Vicki Morcos, Dunham Fund

Vicki Morcos, Partnership Officer, at the Dunham Fund oversees the connection of local nonprofits to their funding partners and community stakeholders. In 2018, under Vicki's leadership, the #ILGive for #GivingTuesday campaign secured 2,530 donors who generously contributed $813,300, effecting 77 nonprofits, throughout many Illinois communities. This impactful webinar, showcasing Vicki Morcos, will teach you how to double your impact by highlighting ways to motivate your community, and especially your donors, influencing your #GivingTuesday success.

How to Raise More Money Than Ever Before During the Year-End Giving Season
November 5, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Presenter: Joe Garecht, The Fundraising Authority

The last two months of the calendar year might just be the most important part of the year for your non-profit. The average non-profit raises over 35% if its revenue during this short time-span.

Do you want to learn how to raise more money than ever before during the year-end giving season? If so, join fundraising expert Joe Garecht for this one-hour webinar. During his presentation, Joe will give you a simple, step-by-step program for maximizing year-end giving at your non-profit… plus, you’ll get a deeper understanding of your donors’ motivations for giving at the end of the year. Don’t miss it!

Incorporating Face to Face Asks in Your Year-End Campaign
November 14, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. ET
Presenters: Gail Perry, Fired Up Fundraising

What's the best way to assure that your year-end campaign shoots way over goal? It's renewing your annual fund leadership donors. Author and consultant Gail Perry will share her 4-step plan for getting in front of the right donors to make a successful ask. You'll discover Gail's secrets for getting your donor to say "yes, of course I want to help." You'll learn strategies straight from the most successful major gift and capital campaign experts. We'll discuss:

• Why face-to-face asks will boost leadership donor retention
• How to choose the right donors to visit
• How to get the appointment with your donor
• 5 different strategies for engaging your board members to help with the most important year-end asks.
• How to "tune up" your asking language
• What you want to know about your donor before you walk in the door

Last Minute Tips for #GivingTuesday Success
November 18, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Presenters: Tanya Fitzgerald and Rosita Bradham, Blackbaud

#GivingTuesday is only two weeks away, and you've procrastinated. Your supposed campaign is just a great idea at this point and like most nonprofits you are probably already starting to think "maybe next year... there's no way I can plan a #GivingTuesday campaign in just short of two weeks."

The good news is, you can! We have brought in our fundraising experts, Blackbaud Senior Product Marketer Tanya Fitzgerald and Blackbaud Senior Customer Success Manager Rosita Bradham, to help you plan a stellar campaign with up to 5 days out. Not only will we help you jump start your #GivingTuesday efforts, but we will also focus on the 10 Do's and Don'ts, and review the importance of stewarding after your campaign.

#GivingTuesday: Stewarding the Donor to a Healthy Retention Rate
December 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Presenter: Tanya Fitzgerald, Blackbaud

What happens after #GivingTuesday? The Season of Giving has just begun and sustaining your annual donors and engaging your first-time donors can be a challenge. Organizations, of all sizes, should have an effective stewardship plan that keeps the two-way conversation going. A healthy retention rate relies on communication, personalization and motivation. Join Tanya Fitzgerald, senior product marketer at Blackbaud, in this webinar for tips on how keep reoccurring donors involved and turning your first-time givers into sustained donors.

On-Demand Webinars

• Live with Steve MacLaughlin: Lessons Learned from 7 Years of #GivingTuesday and Year-End Success
• 5 Ways to Get the Most out of #GivingTuesday
• 7 Things Fundraisers Wish CEOs Knew About #GivingTuesday

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