Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2020

caption: In 2018, a local cat rescue sent an email asking their supporters to create their own #GivingTuesday Facebook fundraisers.). Facebook will show a progress-to-goal within the fundraiser, and they can modify it if needed once active.) And ask on Facebook! After all, you know for sure your audience there has a Facebook account.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat. Scavenger hunt Scavenger hunts are fun family activities that can really excite your supporters! Work with local clothing boutiques and designers to create runway looks and sell tickets for your community to get a look at upcoming items.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 4, 2022

This consists of guests attending an event at a physical location, but it can take many different forms — from a gala to a themed event, such as a concert or a carnival with many stalls and activities. . Why not reach out to local organizations or wealthy individuals to see if they’re willing to help? 4) Live auctions.

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VisionLink

MAY 8, 2023

We look forward to another engaging conference with the National Voluntary Agencies Active in Disaster (NVOAD) , in St. We are ready to support local, regional, or national collaborations with proven and well-tested tools. Louis, Missouri , from May 8-11, 2023. Stop by Booth #33 in the E xhibit Hall and say hello!

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Charity Village

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

These microgrants support local nonprofits and registered charities in Calgary to activate culturally vibrant neighbours. The City of Calgary announced that applications are now open for the Arts and Culture Microgrant Program.

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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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NetWits

OCTOBER 2, 2009

As part of the LIVESTRONG Action campaign the LIVE STRONG day is focused on unifying people from all around the world through local events and activities that celebrate cancer survivorship. It’s also designed to generate awareness and foster support so the world can be freed from cancer.

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Achieve

APRIL 26, 2017

Let’s Move: Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge. As the agency chosen to build Palm Healthcare’s new Drupal website we were excited to contribute beyond our technology expertise and start hitting the pavement to support this local initiative. Let’s Move: Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge. initiative.

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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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VisionLink

DECEMBER 31, 2021

We are of course reaching out to local authorities to offer support. Update: Boulder County OEM has activated the ColoradoResponds Site with various Visionlink tools. Today, as with the first day after any other disaster, people are in shock. We stand with our neighbors in their time of loss. You can visit it here: [link]

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

Now that TechSoup’s Local Impact Map has officially launched , let's discover one of great new organizations featured there. Education Is a Major Nonprofit Activity. Education is a major focus for nonprofits and NGOs, accounting for 9% of NGO activity worldwide. Even in the U.S.,

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

Board members, donors, coalitions partners, and folks who have signed a national list but have not taken a local action are all good places to find some of your best volunteers. In order to attract and activate caring advocates, you need a clearly defined vision, consistent and accessible communications, and multiple opportunities for action.

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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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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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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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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Disproportionate expectations and challenges The report highlights 10 barriers hindering local nonprofit leaders’ ability to thrive. Wilds Lawson added that in areas with a shortage of funders and limited funding for local nonprofits, national funders could identify and support local and regional organizations more actively.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Effective outreach strategies should focus on connecting with local AAPI groups, leaders, and community centers. Displaying AAPI visual arts is another engaging activity. Some ideas for potential speakers and honorees: Local AAPI elected officials, such as city council members or state representatives.

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Celebrate Education Fundraising Culture 59

BoardAssist

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Do you want to serve locally, nationally or internationally? . From Giving Back : FAQs about Joining a Nonprofit Board: Established or Start Up, Local or International. For some, the thought is that they will engage more actively with a start up. While this is often true, it is not always true.

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VisionLink

APRIL 20, 2022

Fun fact, each year about 62 million Americans volunteer at their local schools, with NGOs, with disaster preparedness and response groups, and community centers and homeless shelters. The most active volunteers are those between the ages of 35 to 44, with women volunteering at a higher rate (29.4 It's National Volunteer Week!

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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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Activities Active Activism Digital 92

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. Look for B&Bs in unique locations, such as beachfront or mountaintop locales.

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Artist Classes Arts Local 74

The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 4, 2023

In this post, we explore how these agents of change are fostering freedom and independence through activism and social impact, turning the ideals of liberty and pursuit of happiness into realities for those who are often forgotten. This organization goes beyond simply advocating for women’s rights locally.

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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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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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Advocacy Local Audience Poll 143

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Now that TechSoup’s Local Impact Map has officially launched , let's discover one of great new organizations featured there. Education Is a Major Nonprofit Activity. Education Is a Major Nonprofit Activity. Education is a major focus for nonprofits and NGOs, accounting for 9% of NGO activity worldwide.

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Brazil Map Local San Francisco 60

Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2010

As Amy explains in her post, local NetSquared chapters have been quickly springing up all over the world: there might even be one in your city. Offline, we take things local! NetSquared Local groups are monthly events that take place in a growing number of cities around the world (right now there are nearly 70!).

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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.” I planned for this by incorporating an after-lunch energizer that used movement to get people’s brains going.

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Candid

JULY 23, 2021

Engaging with local community leaders and residents early and often is key to implementing public health and racial justice approaches to preventing gun violence successfully, a report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation finds. Improving Community Safety Through Public Health Strategies: Lessons From Atlanta And Milwaukee."

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Lesson Milwaukee Public Studies 98

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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2014

Google+ Pages have a vast tool set and Google’s quest to integrate Google+ into their most popular products, such as Search, Gmail, YouTube, Local, and Wallet, is paying off as active monthly users continue to grow. Most nonprofits do not create enough of their own content to be active daily on Google+.

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CauseVox

MARCH 13, 2024

And we couldn’t think of a better organization to highlight than Spur Local. Spur Local blew it out of the water last year with their Give Local Together Campaign. About Spur Local Spur Local (formerly Catalogue for Philanthropy), is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities in the Greater Washington region.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely on the commitment and active engagement of their board members to make a significant impact in their communities. Board members should allocate ten hours per year for regular board meetings, where they actively participate in discussions, provide input, and make informed decisions.

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Difference Influence Demonstration Nonprofit 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. Nonprofits tend to mostly tweet content about the sad state of affairs – international, national, state, and local.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Unions are both local and national. Unions are usually structured around large national/international organizations that contain smaller local organizations (also known as “locals”). Locals tend to deal directly with members, handle contract negotiations, and conduct on-the-ground organizing. Unions are diverse.

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Roles Social Law National 105

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

When we discuss peer-to-peer fundraising our focus often is on the online components; however, the offline activities surrounding our event allow us to improve relationships and connections with our supporters, thus potentially improving our online outcomes. Team RMHC runners cook brunch at a local chapter after a quick training run.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 14, 2024

The summer months signal a swell of activity for nonprofits. You can receive these notifications from the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service or often through your local news and weather forecast provider. * Camps are in session, group trips are embarking, and gatherings and festivals are in full swing.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 23, 2023

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. Here are a few of our favorite ideas for activities to consider including in your fall festival: 1.

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