Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

And if you’re searching for fun and engaging ways to raise money, auctions and simple online events will get your donors excited to support your organization. Check out our comprehensive list to keep your fundraising campaigns fun and fresh for all of your donors. Designate a night for a few fun games of virtual bingo.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Here Are 19 Ideas for Easy Nonprofit Fundraisers While these ideas pretty much run the gamut, they all offer a mix of supporter engagement, community involvement, and fun creativity that all successful events need. Some well-placed, colorful signage and a fun atmosphere (i.e. There will always be some assembly required.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

For example: If you’re any type of education program, you can offer learning opportunities to non-enrolled students. I came up with an idea to mesh my love of weekend crafts fairs and artist open studio visits with my day job. Once I had a few donations in hand, I had postcards printed with beautiful photos of the artists’ work.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 15, 2016

it makes sense that, finally, designers would begin to look past the frivolous and fun aspects of their gear and towards truly worthwhile applications. Or teachers can turn learning into playtime with games for math and science that educate as they entertain. History can truly come alive with video clips and interactive timelines.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 17, 2011

A list of some of the people, things, and events that inspired me, or added fun to my week: 1. After going to Amoeba, we visited a few artists' studios as part of the East Bay Open Studios , including the Institute for Mosaic Arts. I haven't stopped listening to it since. Soooo good. Very inspiring woman. Do you know of any others?

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

And because we love rapid ideation and an excuse for a fundraiser here at Whole Whale, we’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Get a selection of your breakfast favorites and a variety of milks — make it extra fun with a pajama party vibe for your supporters. Enroll Now.

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Kindful

MARCH 11, 2021

Make the day fun. The best facilitators will confidently take you on a journey of exploration, education, discussion, and planning. They make the day fun. The best facilitators make their retreats fun and lively, and are quick-witted and funny themselves. In-the-trenches experience. Credibility. Impact-driven.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

Create awareness : Events give you a stage to share your story, educate people about your cause, and inspire them to take action. Here are some popular examples: Benefit concerts or performances : Team up with local artists or performers to host a show where ticket sales support your cause.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

Educate Your Donors. The weeks leading up to Giving Tuesday is a time to educate your donors about your nonprofit’s causes, mission, and programs. Make Giving Fun. People are hardwired to give and be charitable during this time of the year. Everyone is out there looking for funding, especially around the holidays.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 7, 2009

Hello Have Fun * Do Gooders! As many of you know, in addition to writing for Have Fun * Do Good, I am also a Contributing Editor, with Beth Kanter , for the Social Change and Nonprofit section of BlogHer. blog blogging blogger fun I'd also be up for something arts related. Thanks for keeping an eye out for me!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

For example: If you work in the education sector , you could offer learning opportunities to non-enrolled students. I came up with an idea to mesh my love of weekend crafts fairs and artist open studio visits with my day job. and I was delighted to find the artist community was extremely generous when helping us out. .

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2023

But there’s more to Pride Month than just fun celebrations. How to celebrate Learn about the history of Pride Month One of the best ways to celebrate Pride Month is to educate yourself on the history of LGBTQIA+ rights, including the Stonewall riots, what led to the riots, and prominent figures in the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Qgiv

APRIL 30, 2024

For attendees, galas and silent auctions provide a fun night out to support a cause they care about. A theme can tie directly into your nonprofit’s mission or cause to provide consistent messaging in a fun, immersive way. Overall, it’s vital to make your event something fun and special for all your guests.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

If you’re looking for a fun and exciting way to raise more money for your cause, a benefit concert is a perfect solution. Benefit concerts provide an opportunity for you to educate your community about your cause and the work you do. You can also leverage your personal network to find artists to participate in your concert.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

NEWS Below is a roundup of blog posts and podcast interviews I've published since my last Have Fun Do Good Link Love (where did the month go?): 4 Steps for Selling Your Art: Interview with Alyson B.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Get local businesses involved for prize sponsorships, and make it a public, fun event that everyone can come and watch. Some options could be: Panel discussions with experts Breakout sessions or other educational sessions Virtual classes Webinars Virtual tours Virtual conference. Have your lead artist jump on and run the class on Zoom.

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NTEN

AUGUST 7, 2013

I love the outdoors as much as I love my tech toys and have fun finding ways to integrate the two with cool gear; though, I admit not always successfully. I’ve worked in a variety of fields from medical devices to web design as a trainer, tech support and digital artist. For me it’s really about the people behind the gadget.

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Qgiv

JULY 26, 2021

What a fun, informative and (sometimes) stressful learning experience those times were! It makes for a fun and memorable experience for the student. Others might be amazing bakers and sell their treats alongside the artists. College fundraising should be fun! The post 5 College Fundraising Ideas (That are Fun and Easy!)

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

You do not need to be an “artist” to make a postcard, but each participant is surprised and delighted by their creativity and to see that their cards contain colors, words and images that reflect their strongest selves. Yet, I wanted to be that artist and still do. Traveling Postcards workshops are easy and fun for everyone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Does anyone carve, knit, sew or create t-shirts… or fun food? You can even have fun engaging your supporters and board members when coming up with these designs. If you represent an educational or social justice charity, maybe giveaway specialty decks of cards featuring important people from history. Design them free on Canva.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Make it fun and easy. Make your fundraising event unusual or fun. Host an educational seminar or webinar and charge attendees admission. Focus on gathering people together and including fun side events or contests. Giving your audience options can increase their involvement in your organization. General Fundraising Ideas.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 29, 2010

Towards that vision, they are creating a networked community of cultural entrepreneurs, cultural investors, and cultural entrepreneurship educators. Since moving to Santa Fe, he has developed New Mexico Creates , an economic development initiative that creates market links for New Mexico artists and artisans. This was 7 years ago.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2015

C3 educates children in schools, exhibits at community art crawls, and partners with other organizations to host community art projects, all using recycled materials to create works of art. The Cary Creative Center has found a way to make a solution to this issue both fun and impactful. About the Success Stories Contest.

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Tech Soup

MAY 17, 2011

Gateway to the Arts is a Pittsburgh-based organization that exposes young people to the arts through performances, classroom visits by professional artists, and integration of arts into school curriculum, all with a staff of six. Gateway’s website has a simple, clean layout that’s instantly understandable.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 22, 2013

CMCE creates academic and artistic programs to help children and youth understand and overcome violent world events.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Her nerdy, entertaining videos about math evoke the power of free choice learning while poking gentle fun at the drudgery of how math is often taught in school. She would be the best science center educator ever. This is an epic moment in the history of education, who wouldn’t want to be part of it? How to titrate an acid.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Peer-to-Peer Events Arts & Culture Events Community Events Educational Events Events for Grown-Ups Events for Kids & Families Nonprofit Peer-to-Peer Events Peer-to-peer events raise funds and generate buzz by having your supporters and participants get their networks involved in your event. Foot Race These are a classic of the genre.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

” Some larger nonprofits do have wellness programs that provide education about self-care activities and incentives – for example if they attend a training, they get a discount on their health care policy. ” These ideas take more a systems lens to educating the sector about the importance of self-care.

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Care2

JANUARY 13, 2012

Pin masterpieces from the budding artists in your arts classes. Have each homeroom teacher set up a Board with fun pins from their class and share the Boards by email with parents so they can follow along and repin they are proud of and want to share with their child's family and friends. Pin your students science fair projects.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Ann Wizer is an artist who uses design and education to protect the environment and reduce poverty. Ann is an activist and an artist. Never underestimate something that is fun and has short feed back loops. If we want people to engage, it has to be easy, fun, and addictive. It is the trash from the buildings.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Karaoke Karaoke is more than a fun bar night activity—it can be a nonprofit event with multiple revenue streams. Comedy Nights Comedy nights are a good way to bring some lighthearted fun to your organization. Yard Sales A yard sale is a fun way to get to know your supporters while also raising funds for a cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 7, 2009

And I think it’s good that we’re building such a fun, vibrant community…but not good enough. They’re jocks, geeks, artists, musicians and cheerleaders…and we need their help. On the power of individual storytelling & fun. To be truthful, I’d rather hang out with you than just about anybody. starts around 4:35).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

However, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun. Virtual education is a great tool and can be used to teach a wide range of skills. All of these forms of live performance go over well over live streaming and can even be made more fun than their in-person counterparts. 5) Online classes. 10) Hybrid concerts.

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Care2

JULY 13, 2012

Mobile apps are an interesting way for museums to advance their educational missions beyond people’s expectations. It’s a lot of fun to browse the stories that are relevant in different countries and see the angle each paper takes in covering shared global events. This week we’ve found apps from museums.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 17, 2012

We invited local artists and community groups to perform. We make room for interns and artists and people who walk in the door with crazy ideas. The grant is for a three-year educational program whose curriculum has to be locked in from the start. We scrounged for free couches.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 6, 2012

Submissions for the 2012 TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge have closed, but the fun has just begun! Aaron Bramley is co-founder and director of communication/education for Lights. Kirthi Nath is the founder of Cinemagical Media , a conscious media company that produces artistic, heart-based videos.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 13, 2010

But many videos reinforced common stereotypes about science museums, full of bouncy evangelists in lab coats pressing the "science is fun!" It's great that you'll blog for the museum and have fun learning with kids. In general, I liked videos made by artists, but some got overly poetic. I know science" vs. "I don't know science."

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