Virtual Holiday Pop-Up Shoppe

Donor Engagement | Stewardship | Virtual Experience
opportunity/challenge

Create an accessible holiday fundraising campaign capable of increasing donor participation during the highly competitive year-end giving season.

When a volunteer offered to produce handcrafted wooden ornaments, the organization recognized an opportunity to transform a simple idea into a seasonal fundraising initiative that encouraged holiday giving while engaging supporters in a meaningful and approachable way.
vendors & Sponsors
Venue & Community Partners
Urban Shire Enterprises
GiveSmart

Response/Solution

Developed and launched a virtual Holiday Pop-Up Shoppe featuring limited-edition handcrafted wooden ornaments created in support of the organization’s mission.

Using the GiveSmart platform, supporters could browse, purchase, and share ornament offerings online, creating a convenient holiday giving experience that expanded participation through digital engagement and word-of-mouth promotion.

The handcrafted ornaments tapped into themes of tradition, gift-giving, and community, providing supporters with a tangible way to support the organization during the holiday season.

Outcome/Results

The Virtual Holiday Pop-Up Shoppe generated nearly $10,000 in fundraising revenue while requiring minimal operational overhead.

The campaign expanded year-end donor participation, attracted support from both existing and new audiences, and demonstrated how a simple volunteer-driven idea could be transformed into a successful seasonal fundraising initiative.

Communications, Links & Media

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