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Beyond the Venue: Innovative Platforms for Charitable Events

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The event space for nonprofits has predominately focused on traditional walks, runs, rides, and galas, and while there is nothing wrong with these types of events, there are so many additional tools that charities can use to fundraise in unique ways. Create new events, such as gaming tournaments for Mario Kart, NBA 2K, or Madden.

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Fundraising Best Practices: How To Host A Successful Peer-To-Peer Event

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With peer-to-peer fundraising, donors raise money on your behalf by leveraging their personal networks. Here are a few tips and best practices for hosting a successful peer-to-peer event. Come up with an exciting fundraising event idea. Come up with an exciting fundraising event idea. Gamify your fundraising event.

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In-Person Fundraising Events Are Back in Full Swing — How to Make the Most of It

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With the weather warming up, fundraising events season is getting into full swing. And this year, at long last, our events are back to in person — mostly. And more important, you can use your in-person events this year to set your organization up for an even more successful season in 2023. . The Personal Touch .

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How to Create a Fundraising Event Budget [Template]

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Not everyone can be a math genius, but when you’re using a fundraising event budget template, you don’t have to be. Hosting an event requires your organization to do a lot of research and planning, but using a budgeting template can ease some of the stress of your staff. They also require more food if you’re providing catering.

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A Guide To Building Lasting Bonds With Volunteers

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Fundraising events are a lifeblood for so many nonprofits. They can also be a major undertaking where the need for volunteers to support the event is high. Further, 85% of these volunteers say they are more likely to donate money to the nonprofits they’re volunteering with. Click here to read Part I. How did you welcome them?

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5 Essential Free Online Courses for Nonprofit Professionals

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Short, interactive courses cover three critical topics – how do nonprofits operate, how do nonprofits make money, and how can I build a thriving nonprofit career. Complete all three courses, pass a short knowledge check, and you will earn a certificate and badge to add to your resume and LinkedIn profile.

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The Four Cornerstones of Successful Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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How can you raise more money during your next peer-to-peer campaign? When someone updates their personal fundraising pages, they're investing their time, energy, and—to some extent—emotional labor in your event. The second thing to remember is that your participants have probably never raised money before. Your participants.

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