Webinars & Training Videos

Webinars and training videos are a great way to learn more about Give Big Gallatin Valley campaign strategies, and put your organization on the path to success! Join us for a live webinar with your Give Big Gallatin Valley team, or check out the pre-recorded training videos designed to help you learn more about specific topics of all levels. No matter the size and shape of your organization, we've got the tools to help you succeed!

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Live Webinars for Give Big Nonprofits

The "Final Training: Give Big Details" is MANDATORY for all first and second year nonprofits. It is highly recommended for all nonprofits, especially those with new staff or board members helping with Give Big. All other trainings are optional.


Matches & Challenges

March 12 @ 2pm MT

Dollars can go a lot further when leveraged as Matches and Challenges. In 2024, organizations that did not utilize matches or challenges raised an average of $3,874. Organizations that DID utilize matches and challenges raised an average of $28,918! In this webinar, Kaitie Branton, our GiveGab Project Manager, will share what these gifts are, how they function in GiveGab, and strategies to successfully gamify your campaign with these major gifts!

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Virtual Engagement

March 19 @ 2pm MT

Are you looking for new ways to virtually engage with your supporters? Join Kaitie Branton, our GiveGab Project Manager, and Anna Burkholder, Marketing & Communications Manager at One Valley Community Foundation, for an hour-long webinar focused on creative virtual engagement. You’ll leave feeling confident about using the platform and resources available to reach your supporters digitally.

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Virtual Open House with Give Big Staff

March 26 @ 2pm MT

Stop by for a virtual open house. Give Big staff will be online to answer any questions you may have. It can be about approval, using social media graphics, strategies, best practices, or anything else that is top of mind for you and your organization. This is your chance to ask about anything not covered in the other trainings. Even if you don’t have questions, you are welcome to join for an opportunity to hear from other participating organizations and brainstorm ideas as a group.

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Final Training: Give Big Details

April 2 @ 2pm MT

This training is the most comprehensive training offered for Give Big 2025. It covers all of the details that nonprofits need to know for their participation in Give Big. We will discuss and review rules, logistics, day of plans, outreach opportunities, and payment and receipt information. This training has been specially designed to cover questions nonprofits typically ask from April through June.

This training is MANDATORY for at least one representative from each first and second-year organization. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for all nonprofits.

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Webinars from Previous Years

Check out some additional trainings that we have presented through the years!


How to Use Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising leverages your most passionate supporters to fundraise on behalf of your organization. In this training, Emily Allison of Bridgercare and GiveGab team members will provide the tools you need to recruit and empower champions for your cause by enabling them to share their personal stories with their own networks. Learn how P2P fundraising can expand your reach, introducing new donors and additional donations to your organization.

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How to leverage online presence to engage donors

Arina Billis, of The Social Media Art, will be teaching about social media marketing tools, the best ways to use them, and how to create a plan and get results. Arina will be sharing how to create a strong strategy prior to the big event and also creative ways to engage donors during 24 hours of Give Big. We will provide time afterwards for Q&A. You won't want to miss this!

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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 Gallatin Valley.

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 Gallatin Valley 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 Gallatin Valley.

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 Gallatin Valley, 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.

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Looking for more information to help you build your virtual engagement strategy? Check out the resources below!