Agenda ● What is a Giving Day and why should your organization participate in one? ● 5 Steps to Participate in Flathead Gives ● Registration Demo ● Quick Guide to GiveGab’s Features ● Q&A
What is a Giving Day? ● A powerful 24-hour online fundraising event that unites a community around local causes. ● Leverage the marketing power of the whole Flathead Valley nonprofit sector and the platform being used ● Great opportunity to capitalize on the energy, branding, and goodwill of an established day ● Acquire new donors and supporters who are looking to support nonprofits on Flathead Gives ● A fun 24-hour event for your staff, donors, volunteers, supporters, and community!
Advantages of Participating ● Raise awareness and money for your organization in a single day while celebrating your community ● Attract and find new donors and volunteers. ● Free Use of Robust, Modern Software and Digital Tools with customized branding ● Be exposed to more potential donors and leverage all marketing and PR associated with the day at no cost. ● Free educational webinars, coaching emails, how-to articles, promotional materials, downloadables, and more!
5 Simple Steps to Participate 1. Register Your Organization 2. Verify Your Organization to Accept Donations 3. Customize Your Profile 4. Prepare for the Day 5. Promote Flathead Gives
Signing Up for Flathead Gives
Signing Up for Flathead Gives
Signing Up for Flathead Gives
Signing Up for Flathead Gives
Your Preparation Checklist
Your Preparation Checklist
Screenshots of Giving Day Checklist Incomplete → Complete
About Your Organization
About Your Organization
Tell Your Story
Tell Your Story
Accept Donations Through Flathead Gives For nightly direct deposits into your bank account!
Accept Donations Through Flathead Gives
Highlight Your Impact
Highlight Your Impact
Highlight Your Impact
Immediate Gratitude
Immediate Gratitude
Immediate Gratitude
Recruit Your Champions
Recruit Your Champions
Recruit Your Champions
Recruit Your Champions
Recruit Your Champions
Preparing for Flathead Gives ● Sign up for more of our upcoming webinars ● Secure your sponsors and matching funds ● Start thinking about potential P2P Fundraisers ● Define your Giving Day Goals
Promoting Flathead Gives ● Start developing your Flathead Gives Communications Plan ● Use Flathead Gives graphics for promotions ● Utilize your supporters with BIG voices ● Check out the Nonprofit Toolkit
Who is GiveGab?
Quick Guide to GiveGab 1. Simple and Transparent Pricing for Nonprofits 2. Mobile Responsive Design on Every Page 3. Easy Repeat Giving for Flathead Gives 4. Safe, Secure and Reliable 5. Available Year Round at No Additional Cost
Transparent Pricing May 1 - May 31 Per Donation Fee
All Other Times Per Donation Fee
2% Platform Fee + 2.2% Credit Card Fee (3.5% + $0.30 for American Express) 5% Platform Fee + 2.2% Credit Card Fee (3.5% + $0.30 for American Express)
Transparent Pricing ● Platform fee capped at $20 per transaction ● Donors always have the option to cover all fees ● Historically 65%-75% of donors opt to cover fees on the GiveGab platform - potentially dropping your effective rate to 1.8% per donation
Mobile Responsive
Give & Give Again
Other suggested organizations (based on causes) to donate to
Saved donor information from previous donation
Security & Reliability ● Partner with Stripe - PCI Level 1 Payment Processor ● All organizations verified nonprofits ● Fail Safe Redundancy Plans for Flathead Gives ○ Load Testing ○ Cloud Services ○ Backup Plans ● Complete Transparency with Nonprofits and donors ● Plans already in place so you never have to worry
Year Round Features ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Engage CRM Volunteer Management Fundraising Events Custom Campaigns Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Personalized Donation Form Immediate Thank You Messages In-App Messaging to Supporters Automatic Nightly ACH Transfers Fast Responding Customer Support It’s free to maintain a GiveGab account 24/7 365!
Your Next Steps ● Sign up for Flathead Gives ● Stay Connected on Social Media ● Watch your inbox for important emails ● Sign up for our upcoming webinars ○ Storytelling & Marketing ○ Power of P2P Fundraising ○ Last Minute Tips for Success ● Check out the Nonprofit Toolkit