How Bloomerang Helped Siouxland Community Health Foundation Raise 115% of Fundraising Event Goal
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
The Siouxland Community Health Foundation is a federally qualified health center, and to support programs beyond federal funding, the foundation relies on private donations and fundraising events. Adopting Qgiv by Bloomerang streamlined their fundraising efforts, improving event management, donor engagement, and contributions. Their first event with the platform raised 115% of its goal, and features like GiftAssist have further boosted donations.
ABOUT
Siouxland Community Health Foundation
The Siouxland Community Health Foundation, a federally qualified health center, serves over 34,000 patients across Sioux City, Iowa, providing essential services such as primary care, dental care, prenatal care, and HIV support. With a diverse patient population, the foundation ensures healthcare accessibility for everyone, regardless of background or circumstance. Many patients also rely on programs like transportation assistance and initiatives to provide essentials, like coats and gloves, for families unprepared for Iowa’s harsh winters.
CHALLENGE
Looking for a better way to fundraise
Although federal funding supports the health center’s operations, the foundation relies on private donations to cover additional patient needs and services. Fundraising efforts, including events, play a critical role in supporting these programs. Like so many nonprofits, Siouxland found themselves hosting a hybrid wine-tasting fundraiser in 2021 and needed a fundraising platform to facilitate their online auction.
SOLUTION
Fostering donor relationships with Bloomerang events
Siouxland adopted Qgiv by Bloomerang after another local nonprofit highly recommended it. The foundation has found success with the versatile fundraising platform, as it simplifies event management and improves donor engagement. The customizable and user-friendly platform allows the foundation to maintain its brand identity while improving efficiency and donor satisfaction. The Siouxland staff praised the platform’s robust onboarding process and helpful customer support team, which have contributed significantly to the success of their fundraising efforts.
RESULTS
Bloomerang’s event software results in improved fundraising
Siouxland’s first event with Qgiv by Bloomerang raised 115% of their auction goal—and the platform has been an integral tool for the organization ever since. Features like auction management, event registration, and reporting have streamlined operations, reduced human error, and enhanced donor experiences. Features like GiftAssist have also increased contributions, with 30-40% of donors opting to increase their donation to help cover processing fees. With Bloomerang, Siouxland Community Health Foundation can successfully fundraise for their mission to ensure healthcare accessibility for all.
“It's a reasonably priced platform with all these different things that you can do to enhance your giving and make it a different experience for donors. It makes fundraising simpler, and it takes out a lot of the guesswork and any sort of human error to make sure donors have a user-friendly experience.”
of fundraising goal raised for hybrid auction
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