Give4Marion Classes
Classes are located at:
The Community Foundation
Whitfield M. Palmer Training Room
324 SE 24th Street
RSVP to Dawn@OcalaFoundation.org
Building Your Page
Join us to learn GiveGab/Bonterra platform tips, page design best practices, and using the Admin Dashboard for managing donors and info.
Classes offered:
Wed., July 8, 2026 - 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. or
Fri., July 10, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
How To Guides:
Navigating Your Admin Dashboard
Create User Account on Bonterra
Customize Organization Profile
Add Administrator to Organization
Remove Administrator from Organization
Internal Match and Offline Donation Form Instructions
Marketing/Strategy
We'll discuss marketing tips for nonprofits, successful campaigns, outreach strategies, and common pitfalls to avoid in fundraising efforts
Classes offered:
Wed., July 15, 2026 - 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. or
Fri., July 17, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
How To Guides:
Add an Internal Match or Challenge
Peer to Peer Giving
Bring board members to learn peer-to-peer campaigns, engage new donors, and create individual pages for bonus cash prizes.
Classes offered:
Wed., July 29, 2026 - 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. or
Fri., July 31, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
How To Guides:
Give4Marion Matching Moments/Prizes
We will reveal Prizes, Matching Moments, Power Hours, and Social Media Challenges so you can plan your campaign strategies. We will also provide a list of places to be during the 33-hours of giving
Classes offered:
TBA
Special Presentation on Networking
Join us for this interactive presentation with Jess Schultz, VP of Partner Engagement at the CEP, to learn how to make networking feel natural, purposeful, and fun.
Classes offered:
Wed., August 5, 2026 - 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Build Your Networking Strategy Worksheet
Webinars & Training Videos
Webinars and training videos are a great way to learn more about Give4Marion campaign strategies, and put your organization on the path to success! Join us for a live webinar with your Give4Marion 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!
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 Give4Marion.
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 Give4Marion 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 Give4Marion.
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 Give4Marion, 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.
