Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Oakland Local is launching today! Oakland Local is a news & community site for Oakland, CA, USA, focusing on social justice issues including climate change, air quality, food access, arts as activists, and identity, race & ethnicity. About Oakland Local. You can also connect with Oakland Local on twitter and facebook.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

There are many KINDS of events, but they fall into two basic categories: The Community/Fun Event and the Heartstrings Event. Community/Fun Events Community/Fun Events are widely promoted events that encourage people to do something active or fun while supporting your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Identify advocates Review reports to find your most active participants. Food drives and environmental initiatives Many of our nonprofit customers regularly host outreach events around community-benefitting activities. In turn, people join their local chapter as members.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

From eating healthy to volunteering at local nonprofits, users earns points that can then be redeemed for rewards or special discounts offered by partner businesses. A free, fun mobile photo-sharing iPhone App that turns your mobile photos instantly in art. DailyFeats :: dailyfeats.com. Dipity :: dipity.com. Instagram :: instagr.am.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Plan for annual giving In addition to cultivating donor relationships year-round, you should also plan activities to solicit annual gifts throughout the year. That way, you can target and tailor your fundraising communications and activities to personally appeal to your supporters. Find a Candid Community partner near you.)

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

Associations are ideally positioned to fill that need in a way that social media and other online activities cannot. Use data to make objective decisions based on site traffic, evaluations, sales, professional development activity, focus groups and/or other types of outreach. Watch what is trending online.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

This holiday season, o ne-quarter of consumers plan to shop specifically at a local or small business. . Is the item locally sourced or sustainable? What kind of packaging is used in shipping or can it be picked up locally? Does the purchase support a Black-owned or LGBTQIA+-owned business?

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Greater Giving

MARCH 29, 2024

Outdoor events offer a unique blend of advantages that can benefit both your organization and your supporters: Fresh Air and Fun: Your Entertainment and Program Chair can be inspired by the Spring weather to encouraging attendees to relax, socialize, and participate in activities they might not indoors.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 23, 2023

I am also looking forward to fall festivals and the bounty of creative and exciting ways to raise funds while having fun! Every detail, from selecting the perfect venue and crafting engaging activities to coordinating volunteers and securing sponsors plays a crucial role in creating a seamless and unforgettable experience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

If community engagement and growing your membership are bigger priorities over near-term fundraising, focus on bringing people together for something that’s fun and can include friends. Consider the demographic you are targeting and ask yourself what types of events or activities might appeal to them. 2) Brainstorm.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

They also offer a fun, relaxed, social setting for you (and your board) to get to know your donors free of intimidation and formalities. . What high value “VIP” volunteer opportunities can you create to allow donors to feel a part of your mission in a fun, engaging way? Why should you do a donor cultivation event? Step 1: Who.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

MESG Marketing Mary Getz, principal and founder Yes, it’s true—when an issue is breaking there is a flurry of activity. Ask advocates to send proclamation requests to their local leaders. Here’s what they said. The most important thing to remember is to design the event to fit your audience.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

And while there’s nothing wrong with your standard fundraiser, sometimes it’s fun to do something a bit different. Athens Rotary Club is holding a plunge event in February and encouraging costumes, teams, and all kinds of fun for their plunge. Golf tournaments are a great deal of fun for participants. Polar Plunge.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2015

Note from Beth: Give Local America , powered by Kimbia’s technology, is an effort to coordinate giving days on one platform. Last year, Give Local America raised more than $53 million from more than 306,000 gifts in 2014. Give Local America emphasizes small, local nonprofits. 1) #iGiveLocal. Or parts of the country?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Content could be anything: Resources about your mission Fun downloads for your constituents Quizzes about your cause One client created an origami pinwheel for Child Abuse Awareness Month. Other content ideas we have helped create for Doing Good Digital clients: checklists, coloring pages, eBooks, videos, activity books, and stationery.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). Create a list of donors who have not donated in 18 months and point them toward an upcoming event, or other activity. Solicitation (Passive and Active).

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DipJar

MAY 19, 2021

Since 2000, Pathfinders for Autism has worked to support and improve the lives of individuals affected by autism through expansive, customized programming, and by providing resources, training, information, and activities free of charge. According to the CDC , Maryland has the fourth highest autism rate in the U.S.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

With new ideas and tweaks to the activities that would typically be included at in-person events, virtual galas can keep fundraising goals on track and even add to more than expected to the annual goal. Including at least one interactive activity early in the program will create the feeling of joining in with a community.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When you’re planning your end-of-year fundraising campaigns, you really won’t want to miss out on all the fun the holidays provide. And if you commit to joining in on the spooky festivities, you can also develop some frighteningly fun fundraiser ideas your horror buff donors will love. Harness the power of texting. Haunted Hike.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Partner with a local bakery to create a basket of fresh pastries, such as donuts, croissants, cookies, and muffins. Consider also including gift cards to local coffee shops to allow the winner to try new spots in your community. Local goods basket. Pastry basket. Gourmet chocolate basket. Personal chef prize. Tea time basket.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 2, 2011

Mary Joyce leads a session on digital activism using the Story of Electronics. Day 3 of the Train the Trainers session was devoted to Digital Activism and facilitated by Mary Joyce. The learning objectives: To provide participants with a formula for training digital campaign strategy. Localize and make it relevant.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

You can celebrate with a card to your volunteers, a volunteer party, snacks in the breakroom, or even a letter to the Editor of your local paper. Volunteers who are excited about their work will invite friends and family to join them in the fun, magically growing your volunteer base. Getting a t-shirt unexpectedly is a fun surprise.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

For example, if your town is known for gorgeous cherry blossom trees, offering paintings with these trees by a local artist can inspire bidding. For example, a local bike shop could donate a bike, helmet, and a voucher for a free tuneup. Art that has personal meaning for your community is also a safe bet.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Energizers are activities designed to awaken a sleeping audience or activate a jaded one. In India, I designed the first one to celebrate the local culture: It was called “Bollywood Moment.” And to make it more fun, I awarded prizes. So as participants came back from lunch, I had them do Bollywood dance moves.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Donor appreciation events allow you to personally express your gratitude to your supporters while providing a fun and memorable event for them to attend. Donor appreciation events are meant to be fun! Movie night An inexpensive and fun donor appreciation idea is to host a movie night for your supporters.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 5, 2023

Local media, such as TV news outlets, radio stations and newspapers. Don’t be afraid of reaching out to a local newspaper or TV station about the awareness day and how your nonprofit furthers the day’s mission. Make your awareness day outreach fun and engaging by adding a digital experience or physical experience.

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Qgiv

APRIL 30, 2024

About fundraising galas and silent auctions Fundraising galas are formal evening affairs that may feature a seated dinner, live entertainment, and various fundraising activities, such as auctions or raffles. For attendees, galas and silent auctions provide a fun night out to support a cause they care about.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Now is the time to take a good look at your plans for the final months of the year and find a fun, unique fall fundraiser that will make you and your donors feel comfortable and supported. If you’re going the DIY route, reach out to a local artist to lead the class, and stock up on all the necessary supplies. Trivia Night.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

If you get kids in on the fundraising fun, you have a great opportunity to teach them important values like leadership, responsibility, goal-setting, team building, and community engagement. For a fun twist the kids are sure to appreciate, turn your car wash into a dog wash for the furry friends in your community! Balloon raffle.

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Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

Fun Runs and other walkathon-type events might be more common than bowling or golfing, but that doesn’t make them any less effective. In fact, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Vermont raised 111% of their goal with their For Kids’ Sake Virtual Fun Run. Hosting fun events invigorates your peer-to-peer participants’ fundraising efforts.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 4, 2022

All the elements are there, people talking to neighbors, a fun spirit of giving (candy at least), all that is waiting is your cause campaign that fits. These are great communities to run peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities for causes that support the local area. Spooky Donation Match: Candy & A Cause. Pumpkin Carving Contest.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

We’ve compiled a list of various online auction ideas divided into the following categories: Simple Themed Online Auctions Online Auctions For the Whole Family Online Auctions with an At-home Activity. You might provide flower crowns, a tie-dye bandana, and fun 60s themed sunglasses. Ready to dive in? Let’s begin.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2021

For a brand new nonprofit, the right fundraiser initially is likely to be small and fun – something that doesn’t require too much arm-twisting to get people to attend, and something that doesn’t require people to spend a lot of money. Would they prefer an outdoor activity or a fancy indoor party? Serious atmosphere or fun?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2020

Focus on these three activities: sleep, nutrition and exercise to help strengthen your immune system and feel better. Lots of fun to show off our neighborhoods or our dogs. In the workplace, nonprofits have experimenting with zoom and social activities. 1: Get Enough Sleep, Nutrition, and Exercise. What can I do for others?

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

You may have speakers invited for a specific purpose, but what about a fun and engaging speaker that everyone loves? . Bring in a top local chef (see point #3) to host a virtual cooking class. A scavenger hunt could be a great team-building activity too! We all need a little fun in our lives. Mindfulness Activities.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Silent Auction and Entertainment Night Keeping supporters engaged in your event requires more than a simple fundraising activity. Plan a main attraction to supplement your silent auction , such as: Music, which may be provided by a local band, DJ, or musician. Team merchandise: What local sports team does your community support?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

While QR codes might not be as “fun” as finding a new fundraising event idea , they’re still a valuable way for your nonprofit to improve its fundraising capabilities. By the end of it, you’ll know how to use this fun invention to attract more donors and experience fundraising success. Bounce rate.

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