Getting Ready For

May 17, 2018

DoG Logo Agenda

● Results

● The Basics

● Benefits to Participating

● Intro to GiveGab - your 2018

Vermont Gives Platform!

● Registering

● Completing your Profile

● Next Steps and Questions

DoG Logo Results

$83,155.27

($66,560.27 raised on GiveGab)

● 948 online donors

● $64.2 average donation

● International donors: United

Kingdom, Austria, Lithuania,

Denmark

$101,289.37

($78,566.37 raised on GiveGab)

● 1,024 online donors

● $71.6 average donation

● International donors: Australia,

United Kingdom, Turkey

2016 2017

DoG Logo The Basics

May 17, 2018

Midnight to midnight

www.VermontGives.org

● Conduct your own unique campaign supported by statewide promotion

● Webinars & pre-recorded training videos to get you ready

● Tools, templates, and guides offered to optimize your efforts

● Fun prizes throughout the day!

DoG Logo Who Can Participate?

● Nonprofits located in or directly serving Vermont

● Registered to fundraise in the state of Vermont

● IRS recognized nonprofits eligible to receive tax

deductible gifts

● Able to accept ACH direct deposit transfers to a valid

checking account

DoG Logo Benefits of Participating

● Gain skills in fundraising and communications

● Learn how to use new digital tools and fundraising software

● Re-engage with your existing supporters & gain new ones

● Increase visibility and exposure by connecting with a larger community

● Utilize the Giving Day to help reach your other organization’ internal goals

● Make a greater impact with Peer-to-Peer fundraising

● Help build support & awareness for Vermont’s nonprofit sector!

DoG Logo Who is GiveGab?

GiveGab is modern,

easy-to-use software that

cultivates long-term giving

relationships between

nonprofits and their

supporters by providing

robust online fundraising,

donor management,

supporter engagement,

Giving Days, and so much

more!

DoG Logo Quick Guide To GiveGab

● Safe, secure, and reliable platform for nonprofits & donors

● Mobile responsive on every page

● Seamless transactions and donation processing

● Multi-Give features to encourage increased support

● Immediate “Thank You” messages to donors

● Accessible support team readily available

DoG Logo Transparent Pricing

7.2-8.5% + $0.30

5% Platform Fee

+2.2% Credit Card Fee

(3.5% for American Express) + $.30 per

transaction

=

$25 one time flat fee per nonprofit

2. GiveGab Platform Fee

5% Per donation & capped at $20 per transaction

3. Donation Credit Card Fee

2.2% Credit Card Fee (3.5% for American Express) + $.30 per transaction per donation

Donors ALWAYS have the option to cover all fees on behalf of your organization.

Historically 65-75% of donors cover fees on your behalf!

Per Donation Breakdown

1. Common Good VT Nonprofit Registration Fee

DoG Logo Secure & Reliable

● Partnered with Stripe - PCI Level 1 Payment Processor

● All participating organizations verified as IRS and State recognized nonprofits

● Fail Safe Redundancy Plans for your Giving Day

○ Load Testing

○ Cloud Services

○ Backup Plans

● Complete Transparency with Nonprofits and Donors

DoG Logo Building Donor Trust

DoG Logo Easy & Accessible

● On Average 61% of all emails are

opened on a mobile device

● Your Giving Day is completely mobile

responsive on every page

● Donors can give easily on any

internet enabled device

DoG Logo Simple Donation Processing

● All major credit cards accepted

● Securely processed through Stripe

● Donors always have the option to

cover all fees on your behalf

○ On average, between 65-75% of donors

choose to cover all fees on a Giving Day

● Option for donors to schedule

monthly recurring donations

DoG Logo Give, Give, and Give Again!

GiveGab’s Multi-Give features make it quick

and convenient for donors to support as many

causes in their community as they like!

DoG Logo Instantaneous Donor Delight

● Customizable Thank You Emails

○ Add your own text, photo, or video!

● Sent immediately after the gift is made

● Comes from YOUR organization

● Includes your organization’s EIN and donation

amount to act as a tax-deductible receipt

● Social Share links for more online engagement

● Option to encourage donors to fundraise

DoG Logo Support Team

● Visit Our Help Center

https://support.givegab.com/

● Send us an email at

CustomerSuccess@givegab.com

● Chat with GiveGab’s Customer

Success Team whenever you have

questions or need a hand

○ Look for the little blue chat bubble!

DoG Logo More Platform Opportunities

● Enhanced Profile Customization

● Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Tools

● Automatic Matching Gift Feature

● Easy Social Sharing

● Recognize Cash & Check Gifts

● Nightly Donation Deposits

● Instant Access to Donor Data

Even more features available to you year round!

How can my organization participate?

VermontGives.org

Screenshot of Organization Search

Screenshot of Organization Search

Is there a fee to participate?

● $25 to participate in Vermont Gives 2018

● Helps cover administrative costs

● Provide additional resources to help promote Vermont Gives

DoG Logo Your Preparation Checklist

DoG Logo Your Preparation Checklist

DoG Logo Add Your Organization’s Info

● Logo

○ As one of the first things a donor sees on

your profile, make sure your logo is

current and represents your brand

● Tagline

○ A quick one sentence overview of your

organization or giving day campaign

● Website

○ Add your website so donors will be able

to learn more about your organization

● Causes

○ Select up to 3 causes to help donors find

causes they’re interested in.

DoG Logo Telling Your Story

DoG Logo Donation Levels

● Custom Amounts

● Unique Descriptions

● Optional Photos

● Unlimited Giving

Levels

DoG Logo ‘Thank You’ Message

● Write your own custom

thank you message

● Add your own photo

or video

● Sent immediately to your

donor’s email when they

make a gift

● Comes directly from your

organization’s contact

DoG LogoViewing & Sharing Your Profile

DoG Logo Tips, Tools, and Resources

The Nonprofit Toolkit has everything you

need to plan, prepare, and promote Vermont

Gives and reach your goals!

○ Customizable Templates

○ Communication Timelines

○ Vermont Gives Graphics

○ Downloadable Goodies

○ Helpful resources for your board members,

volunteers, and fundraisers

DoG Logo Your Next Steps

● Register for Vermont Gives

● Follow @CommonGoodVT &

#VTGives on Social Media

● Watch your inbox for important

emails! New staff? Make sure their

email is updated!

● Sign up for upcoming training

sessions

● Check out the Nonprofit Toolkit

Questions?

May 17, 2018