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How Does Golf.Gives Work: We Put the Fun in Fundraising

Written by
Quinn Wilder
April 3, 2024
5 mins
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Imagine this: a sunny day at the TopGolf venue, where golfers of all skill levels gather to enjoy the thrill of the game. But here's the twist—every swing, every yard hit, contributes to a noble cause. This is the magic of Golf.Gives, a revolutionary platform that merges the exhilaration of Topgolf with the impact of a charitable cause. This article invites communities to participate in events that transcend the typical gala, offering an engaging and impactful way to support local businesses, girls club, and other worthy causes.

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Golf.Gives • How It Works

Setting the Stage: TopGolf as the Venue

Why TopGolf?

TopGolf stands out as the perfect venue for Golf.Gives tournaments. Its lively atmosphere, diverse amenities, and inclusive appeal make it an ideal setting for families and communities to gather in support of charitable endeavors.

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Appeal to a Diverse Audience

This unique approach ensures that attendees, ranging from avid golfers to newcomers, experience the joy of giving while enjoying the dynamic Topgolf environment. By tapping into the fun and social ambiance of TopGolf, you can unleash the generosity of a younger and more diverse constituency.

Golf.Gives presents a unique opportunity to engage a broader audience and leave an indelible mark on your fundraising efforts.

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Rallying Your Supporters

An Attractive Event

The beauty of TopGolf is that it is a fun and enticing reason to attend your fundraising event. While charity golf tournaments at a golf course are popular, you are limited to avid golfers and those who want to golf a full course. TopGolf widens your reach to families, college students, and novice golfers which expands your donor base as future supporters.

Ditch the golf courses, and invite your supporters to join in on the fun at TopGolf. Through Golf.Gives' seamless platform, you can sell tickets and sponsorships as you promote your fundraising tournament.

Golf.Gives also provides helpful marketing materials to help you expand your reach and build momentum leading into your event!

Peer-To-Peer Giving Made Simple

Golf.Gives takes the complexity out of fundraising. It equips players with the tools they need to mobilize their networks for your cause.

The key to success is straightforward: players are equipped to pledge a Penny Per Yard™. With this easy-to-understand concept, Golf.Gives has redefined peer-to-peer fundraising, making it accessible and effective. Your fundraising goals become attainable as supporters embrace the simplicity of the platform.

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Penny Per YardTM Pledges

Low Barrier to Entry

Golf.Gives makes asking for pledges easy with realistic and low starting pledges. On average, players swing between 4,000-6,000 yards and so a Penny Per Yard pledge averages between $40-$60. This opens the door for participates to ask young families, college roommates, and coworkers to contribute to a worthy cause without having to ask for too much.

While each pledge might not be a huge contribution, extending your reach and expanding your donor base has proven to raise money in surprising and impactful ways.

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Fundraising Without Boundaries

Traditionally, nonprofit fundraising predominantly occurs during specific seasons, such as spring and fall, dictated by vacations and school schedules. However, with Golf.Gives, you have the flexibility to fundraise year-round. TopGolf venues are climate controlled and covered from rain, which makes it an ideal venue over a golf course due to weather concerns.

Seize the opportunity to raise funds during a season with minimal competition and zero risks. Golf.Gives empowers you to secure the support your cause deserves whenever you need it.

Limitless Fundraising Opportunities

While traditional golf tournaments include a silent auction, we have seen them struggle with keeping participants engaged as most of the event has all your guests scattered around the golf course. Rarely do they attempt a live auction or paddle raise (or fund-a-need).

With Golf.Gives, the venue has areas that are equipped for large group gatherings. They have couches, seating tables and a stage, with all the add ons (centerpieces, linens, tables and chairs) included. In these spaces, Golf.Gives events have seen tremendous success in live auctions, silent auctions and paddle raises. This allows you to bring all of the successful and tried-and-true fundraising elements of a Gala to a fun and exciting new format of TopGolf.

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Getting Started with Golf.Gives

Planning Couldn't Be Easier

The beauty of Golf.Gives lies in its simplicity. All event organizers need to do is determine when they want to do their event. From that point forward, it's smooth sailing.

Simply book a call with our dedicated team, send us your event date preferences and we will book your date, handle catering, create your event site and participant fundraising pages, and we will even send a Golf.Gives agent to ensure your event goes smoothly!

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Bid farewell to the logistical nightmares of event planning—booking caterers, securing venues, and renting equipment. Golf.Gives has already completed this legwork for you.

By hosting a TopGolf tournament, you can gather your supporters for an exciting fundraising event that appeals to families and individuals of all ages. This streamlined approach allows you to focus on your mission: raising funds to make a difference.

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Platform Navigation

Through the user-friendly event site, players can easily sign up for tournaments, navigating the user-friendly platform with ease. The simplicity of the sign-up process allows participants to focus on the heart of the matter—raising funds for worthy causes.

Golf.Gives' user-friendly interface ensures that the fundraising journey begins seamlessly, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose right from the start.

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Forming Teams for Collective Impact

Golf.Gives encourages the formation of fundraising teams, enhancing the collective impact of peer-to-peer campaigns. This team-centric approach fosters camaraderie among participants, promoting friendly competition and collective achievements.

Encouraging Friendly Competition

Whether families, friends, or colleagues form teams, Golf.Gives emphasizes the power of collaboration in raising funds for local businesses, girls' clubs, and other worthy causes. The team dynamic transforms the fundraising experience into a shared endeavor, amplifying the sense of community and common purpose.

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Creating Compelling Campaign Pages

Importance Of A Persuasive Campaign Page

The significance of personal player campaign pages in Golf.Gives cannot be overstated. These pages serve as the visual and narrative centerpieces of fundraising efforts, allowing participants to share compelling stories, missions, and fundraising goals.

Personal Player Pledge Pages

Golf.Gives makes peer-to-peer easy, with the Penny Per YardTM pledge asks, maximizing the potential to raise funds for local businesses, girls' clubs, and other worthy causes. Players are given everything they need to ask their friends and family to donate to a charitable cause.

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Setting Fundraising Goals

Defining Realistic Targets

Defining realistic fundraising goals is a crucial step in the Golf.Gives journey. Participants are encouraged to align their targets with the mission of their chosen cause, ensuring that the funds raised make a tangible and meaningful impact on local businesses, girls' clubs, and other worthy causes.

Clear and attainable goals provide a sense of direction for both organizers and donors, contributing to the success of each fundraising campaign.

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Utilizing Multimedia for Maximum Impact

Enhancing Campaign Storytelling

Golf.Gives understands the power of multimedia in amplifying the impact of fundraising campaigns. By enhancing storytelling through visuals and videos, participants create a more immersive and emotionally resonant experience for donors.

This multimedia approach not only communicates the urgency and significance of the cause but also captures the attention of a broader audience, ultimately maximizing the funds raised for local businesses, girls' clubs, and other worthy causes.

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Crafting a Powerful Call-to-Action

Motivating Participants to Take Action

Motivating participants to take action is at the core of Golf.Gives' philosophy. Our software sends out helpful reminders and both email and text templates to help your participants collect pledges.

Participants are encouraged to articulate a clear and compelling message that emphasizes the impact of donations, emphasizing the urgency of the cause.

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Engaging Donors Through Social Media

Leveraging Social Sharing Features

Leveraging social media is a cornerstone of Golf Gives' strategy to engage participants. By encouraging the use of social sharing features, participants extend the reach of their campaigns.

Golf.Gives recognizes the role of social media in building a community of passionate advocates for local businesses, girls' clubs, and other worthy causes. Through effective social media engagement, participants not only raise awareness but also inspire others to contribute, ensuring the success of each fundraising campaign.

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Promoting Sponsorship Opportunities

Attracting Event Sponsors

Golf.Gives has built in sponsorship opportunities, recognizing the vital role sponsors play in the success of each tournament. By attracting event sponsors, organizers ensure additional support for local businesses, girls' clubs, and other worthy causes.

The benefits for sponsors and participants create a mutually rewarding dynamic, fostering ongoing collaboration. Golf.Gives understands the importance of sponsorship in elevating the impact of fundraising events.

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The Role of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Platforms in Golf.Gives Tournaments

Why Golf.Gives?

Golf.Gives positions itself as a leading peer-to-peer fundraising platform, seamlessly integrating its features to enhance the tournament experience. The platform's unique attributes contribute to the success of Golf.Gives tournaments, benefiting both nonprofits and participants.

By empowering participants through ownership and extending the reach for nonprofits, Golf.Gives cements its role as a transformative force in the fundraising landscape.

Golf.Gives leaves a lasting impact by redefining the fundraising landscape through its innovative Topgolf Tournaments. The platform's unique approach, from selecting Topgolf as the venue to engaging participants through social media and showcasing success stories, ensures a memorable and impactful experience.

Golf.Gives not only raises funds for local businesses, girls' clubs, and other worthy causes but also inspires a sense of community, shared purpose, and ongoing support.

As participants look forward to future Golf.Gives tournaments, the platform stands as a beacon of transformative fundraising, bringing communities together for a greater cause.

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Join The Top-Swingers Of Fundraising

Golf.Gives is more than just a platform—it's a movement. By blending the excitement of Topgolf with the power of peer-to-peer giving, Golf.Gives offers a revolutionary and hassle-free means for nonprofit organizations to engage supporters, diversify donor bases, and raise funds effectively throughout the year.

Whether you are an avid golfer or a passionate supporter, Golf.Gives invites you to join the journey of making every yard count for a cause you deeply care about.

Embrace this innovative approach and unlock the potential to create lasting change. With a simple call to our team, you can set your Golf.Gives event in motion and embark on a fundraising journey like no other.

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