A Beginner’s Guide to Giving Days: Everything You Need to Know

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Whether you are thinking about a giving day, hosting your first one this year, or growing your event year over year, we have the tips from your peers and technology for your success.

Giving Days are incredibly effective and growing in popularity every year. Today, we are rounding up our favorite resources so you can get up and running as well as gain inspiration and ideas from the real experts, your peers who are executing these fun events!

Host your first Giving Day this year. Read about an organization who shared lessons learned from their first Giving Day. In this on-demand session, we cover everything from buy-in, timing, success metrics, and peer-to-peer fundraising. Watch Now. (Estimated watch time: 1 hour)

Learn how to lay the groundwork for a successful event. Download our guide.

Could your next giving day raise over $1M in 4 days? Hear how one school did just that. (Estimated listen time: 25 mins)

Ready to dip your toe in the Giving Day pool? Here’s Why You Need A Giving Day (and How To Get Started With One on JustGiving) (Estimated read: 5 minutes)

Looking for ways to use JustGiving with eTapestry? See how now. (Estimated watch time: 5 mins)

Upgrade your Digital Campaign. Watch how professionally designed landing pages and microsites can help you raise more money. (Estimated watch time: 6 minutes)

Need some inspiration? Read 5 Tips for Successful Online Giving Days. (Estimated read: 3-5 minutes)

Unite multiple campuses or locations together with a giving day. Read how St. Joseph’s College did just that or listen to their story in this podcast. (Estimated listen time: 25 mins)

Giving days continue to be amazing opportunities to connect with your disengaged supporters, uncover new donors, and foster relationships with your existing constituents. If you are looking for tools to launch your giving day, let us know! Otherwise, we hope this resource round up helps you achieve your goals this year.