A few things about non-cash giving.
Enthusiasm is infectious. Time and time again, we've found that iDonate's GMS and the ability to accept noncash donations gets people excited and creates conversation.
To get the best results, you'll want to make sure that your staff is on board and excited about your newfound ability to raise funds. If your organization is invested in utilizing the GMS, it will spill over to your donors.
Additionally, how you and your staff frame the conversation internally and externally will greatly influence your donors' experience and how successful you are with the GMS. In order to do that, it's important to make sure you and your staff understand how noncash donations work, which assets are accepted, and how to communicate with your donors about noncash.
This section will help you in three areas:
- Understanding the noncash donation process and the liquidation market
- Introducing the Donation Form to your staff
- How to communicate noncash donations to your donor base
Taking time to make this a priority in your organization will pay dividends.