Trainings and Webinars
In Person Trainings
Giving Day Launch: Creating Campaigns that Work
February 18th 9:00 - 10:00AM
Confluence Center 119 West Main
Are you new to Missoula Gives, or need a refresher? We will help set you up for success. Learn about all the tools, resources, support, promotions, events, discounts, and opportunities available to you as a participating nonprofit. Attend in-person or via Zoom.
Matches & Challenges: Real Scenarios for Success
March 4th 9:00 - 10:00AM
Confluence Center 119 West Main
When we surveyed last year’s participants, we heard that more instruction and clarity on Matches & Challenges was needed – and we are delivering! We’ll walk through some real scenarios with these tools so you can use them effectively and work out the kinks. Attend in-person or via Zoom.
Working Lunch #1: Strategy & Support
March 18th 12:00 - 1:30PM
Confluence Center 119 West Main
Bring a bag lunch and your questions to our first Missoula Gives working lunch. This is a casual meet-up where you can share ideas, get one-on-one help from our team, and discuss strategy with your peers. Spend your lunch hour with us and check some Missoula Gives to-dos off your list! This is an in-person only event.
Working Lunch #2: Consults & Questions
April 8th 12:00 - 1:30PM
Confluence Center 119 West Main
Bring a bag lunch and your questions to our second Missoula Gives working lunch. This is a casual meet-up where you can share ideas, get one-on-one help from our team, and discuss strategy with your peers. Spend your lunch hour with us and check some Missoula Gives to-dos off your list! This is an in-person only event.
Bonterra Webinars
Getting Started with Giving Days
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In this session, we will guide you through the process of registering and setting up your organization, covering everything from an overview of the dashboard to adding users, linking bank accounts, and more. We’ll conclude by reviewing steps for creating your Giving Day profile, and how to prepare for the steps following your initial setup!
Getting the Most of Giving Days with Matches & Challenges
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In this session, we’ll discuss how you can gamify your day with matches and challenges, and other key tools that will help you make the most of the giving day.
Wrapping up your Giving Day
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In the final session of our three-part series, we’ll focus on key strategies for final preparations, along with tips and best practices to engage your supporters and ensure success both during and after your Giving Day.
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 Missoula Gives & Bitterroot Gives.
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 Missoula Gives & Bitterroot Gives 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 Missoula Gives & Bitterroot Gives.
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 Missoula Gives & Bitterroot Gives, 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.
