Webinars & Training Videos
Webinars and training videos are a great way to learn more about Give Big CHQ campaign strategies and put your organization on the path to success! Check out the pre-recorded training videos, slides, and helpful articles from GiveGab/Bonterra to help you learn more about how to set up your giving day page and specific topics at all levels. Next register for an upcoming training with your local Give Big CHQ team to learn more about this year's giving day event!
Hosted Trainings
Give Big CHQ- 101 Introduction
May 1 from 3-4pm
Chautauqua Region Community Foundation
This is a hybrid training, you can join us in-person or over zoom.
If you are a new organization or new representatives that hasn't participated in the past, this training is for you. We will cover the basics of what to expect, how to set up a fundraising page along with engagement and strategy tips!
Give Big CHQ- Final Steps & Prize Reveal
May 22 at 4pm
Registration coming soon!
This training is for any participating organization. Join us for a checklist to get ready for the event, tips to use giving day tools (Matches/Challenges, Peer to Peer Fundraising) to maximize your fundraising along with communications and engagement timelines. We will also reveal the full list of this year's cash prize incentives!
Other Trainings
Donor Engagement & Giving Day Strategy
If you are an organization that has participated in the past and are looking for tips to take your fundraising to the next level and maximize your results, this is the training for you! The training was recorded in 2023 but is still relevant for this year’s event. (54 minutes)
Key topics include:
· Using Previous Year’s Data to Maximize Donor Engagement
· Goal Setting and Strategy
· Using Giving Day Tools (Prizes, Match/Challenge, P2P Fundraisers)
· Thanking and Stewarding Donors
Lots of examples and inspiration on visual content to use!
Bonterra (GiveGab)- Getting the Most of Giving Days with Matches & Challenges
Join our platform hosts for a training session on how to gamify your giving day with matches and challenges, along with other key tools to make the most out of your fundraising effort.
Giving Day Training Videos
Learn how to complete all of the components of your profile to create an engaging experience for your supporters.
Looking for more information to help you craft your perfect profile? Check out the resources below!
Watch this video to learn how to meet your donors where they are, and help them become vested in your mission through successful storytelling.
Looking for more information to help you tell your giving day story? Check out the resources below!
Communicating goals internally and externally can have a direct impact on your results. Check out this video to learn about how to set yourself up for success by planning out your unique goals for Give Big CHQ.
Looking for more information to help you set and communicate your goals for the big day? Check out the resources below!
Having your board, 'on board' for Give Big CHQ can strengthen your network of both support and outreach. Here are some ways to effectively engage board members in the day at varying capacities!
Learn all about this effective online fundraising strategy, and view some quick how-to videos to get started with GiveGab’s P2P Fundraising tool.
Looking for more information on getting started with P2P Fundraising? Check out the trainings below!
Leverage social media to increase your online presence and audience engagement during Give Big CHQ.
Looking for more information to help you spread the word on social media? Check out the resources below!
Dollars can go a lot further when leveraged as Matches and Challenges. Learn what these gifts are, how they function in GiveGab, and gain some unique strategies to successfully gamify your day with these larger donations!
Looking for more information on creating and leveraging match and challenge opportunities? Check out the resources below!
Learn what information is available to you after Give Big CHQ, and how you can use it to build on existing and newly-created relationships with your organization.
Looking for more information on donor stewardship after the big day? Check out the resources below!
Learn about best practices and the most important elements to consider when creating a plan to engage your donors and supporters virtually.
