Case Study: Columbus Choral Society strengthens finances and boosts one-day fundraising by 50% with Bonterra GiveGab

How Columbus Choral Society Improved their Financial Position with GiveGab

Columbus Choral Society, a nonprofit that presents high‑quality choral concerts for adults and youth, faced limited fundraising experience and a typical fund balance under $5,000. Treasurer Lori LeVar Pierce needed a cost‑effective way to reach local supporters and track donor information, so the organization adopted Bonterra GiveGab’s GiveGab online fundraising platform to participate in the Mississippi Day of Giving.

Using Bonterra GiveGab, Columbus Choral Society built a compelling online presence, simplified tax‑deductible donations, and mobilized choir members to pursue prize incentives; the effort increased one‑day revenue by 50%, raised almost $6,000 in a single day (donations plus prize money), and produced $7,855 from the campaign with 26 donations—placing the group in its strongest financial position in seven years and enabling new musical opportunities.

Columbus Choral Society

Lori LeVar Pierce

Treasurer