It’s more apparent than ever that waiting for “normal” to return is a sure way to fail. And an essential part of moving forward is going to be creating and executing effective virtual events. At Big River, we have partnered with numerous clients in various different fields of the nonprofit industry, and we wanted to …
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Shanerock, like many nonprofits, is an organization born of passion and need. In 2010, Eric and Amy Haddad got the news no parent wants to hear – their three year-old son Shane had brain & spinal cancer. Through the next decade of fighting, the Haddad family saw firsthand how difficult it is to try to …
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The Ryan Banks Academy is Chicago’s first tuition-free, co-educational independent school which opened in 2018. The United Way of Greater Cleveland has been in existence for over 100 years and serves people in need over a three-county area. On paper, they couldn’t be more different but online, their needs were remarkably similar. And so were …
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In a continuing effort to help the nonprofit community, Big River is making a variety of tools available for reduced or no cost. Last month, we announced that we were making our simple donation software available for free to any 501(3)c organization through July 1st. The only fees associated are the transaction fee of 3.7% …
It can be hard to believe that Giving Tuesday is only 7 years old. But rapid growth has made this a social (media) event that stands on the verge of cultural relevance and acceptance, and your organization should embrace it. But as with anything online these days, some people disagree. And their points can seem …
This year’s Giving Tuesday is planned for December 3rd, but you should be planning now to capitalize on this rapidly growing national movement. Having grow exponentially since its founding, Giving Tuesday seeks to be an altruistic “palate cleanser” from the consumerism of Black Friday (and increasingly, Cyber Monday). It also helps focus attention on the …
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Big River’s Comprehensive Platform Make Managing Any Type of Campaign a Breeze The Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center (CHSC) is the oldest hearing and speech center in the nation. CHSC provides hearing, speech, and deaf services to Northeast Ohio residents regardless of their ability to pay. The center is also Northeast Ohio’s only organization serving …
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How to Use a High School Raffle Fundraiser to Raise Funds and Drive Engagement in Your Community For high schools looking to raise money, whether it be for scholarships, athletics, or the arts, a raffle fundraiser is a great option to help everyone in your community get involved. High school raffle fundraisers have taken off, …
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How is Your Team Gearing up for Giving Season? The holiday season is hectic for any industry, and it’s just around the corner. If your nonprofit is planning a holiday giving catalog, there are some important details to consider before setting one up. First, what is a giving catalog? It’s a single page or platform …
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