b'LETS GET STARTEDCAF America is here to support your organization in making the most of year-end giving opportunities. As GivingTuesday approaches on December 3, 2024, this toolkit offers essential strategies to enhance your campaign and maximize outreach. Setting SMART goals, crafting compelling narratives, and leveraging various communication channels will help engage donors. Successful campaigns are built on clear objectives, strategic communication, and continuous evaluation. Additionally, integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) can streamline processes, predict donor behavior, and optimize data management, but its important to balance AI efficiency with personal touch to maintain authentic connections.By implementing these best practices, your organization can drive greater support and leave a lasting impact this GivingTuesday. We look forward to seeing your campaigns this year and continuing our shared global impact!ADDITIONAL SOURCESWe recommend the following additional resources to consider as you plan your GivingTuesday campaign: The Power of Storytelling - A Nonprofit Essential: 3 Steps for SuccessAn article from OneCause about effective storytelling The GivingTuesday WorkbookA planning guide from GivingTuesday.org Is Your Nonprofit Setting SMART Goals?A VolunteerHub article on effective goal settingGiving Tuesday All-Stars: 10 Stellar Campaigns to Learn FromA webinar from Classy on successful GivingTuesday campaigns14 CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA | PREPARING FOR GIVINGTUESDAY'