Innovative COVID relief that brought the games community together
The COVID-19 pandemic hit the gaming industry hard, imperiling the futures of four nonprofits that worked on mental health, anti-abuse support, and racial and gender equity in the gaming community.
Giving Tuesday 2022: Email report
Common Great collected and analyzed emails from nonprofits sent to recipients on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, over 24 hours. Dive into the data and our analysis. We also offer tips and best practices to improve your email performance.
How a stellar theme puts your event light years beyond your goal
Never underestimate the power of a great virtual gala theme! In 2021, Ariel Glassman helped Kirkland Performance Center produce KPC Strikes Back - an epic cinematic virtual gala that integrated a Star Wars theme into the very DNA of the event and raised 110% of their goal.
Education nonprofit hits the $2 million mark for their event for the first time
In 2021, Ariel and Cody helped Rainier Scholars convert their legendary in-person luncheon into a virtual celebration of their incredible impact - which raised over $2 million for the first time.
Small-but-mighty arts nonprofit centers youth and succeeds virtually
Our team helped TeenTix—the hub of youth arts engagement in Seattle—pull off a fun, on-brand, successful virtual event in 2021.