sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Adding a golf tournament to your fundraising event roster is a win-win for your nonprofit and your donors—your nonprofit adds a reliable income stream and your donors get to support your mission through a fun activity. Get more golfers and sponsors to the green with these insider tips to create buzz and promote the tournament.

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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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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. Why Go Outside?

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

We’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Set a fundraising goal to sponsor a nail color on National Nail Polish Day (June 1) in the spirit of Movember. Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. And now, for the ideas: 1.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

Summer’s social ambiance, characterized by people wanting to enjoy outdoor events and immerse themselves in their local community, can boost your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts. Outdoor Movie Night An outdoor movie night is a fun and engaging way to bring your community together while raising funds for your nonprofit.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2023

Pride Month is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ communities around the world during the month of June! As a joyous celebration of visibility, identity, and expression, Pride Month is known for its rainbows and parades. But there’s more to Pride Month than just fun celebrations. Donate to support their cause here.

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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

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 are often celebrations of major achievements or a part of a larger fundraising campaign. Sponsors can help you pad out your budget and start long-term partnerships with a for-profit partner.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

An art festival where local artists can show off their pieces, explain their work to attendees, and donate a portion or all of the proceeds to your nonprofit. If you have a good relationship with a local vineyard, coffee roaster, or brewery, you might even propose a special vintage, roast, or brew just for your nonprofit or event.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

It’s harder to create a fun event when everyone is sitting at home in front of their computer. Go into the planning stage of your virtual event with a can-do attitude, knowing you can create something fun and meaningful. You could invite a few local acts to perform and offer a little something for everybody.

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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. Here are some of my favorite creative charity event ideas. Polar Plunge. 5K/Marathon.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Emphasize the positive publicity that corporate sponsors and individual donors can receive from donating raffle prizes to your event. Partner with a local bakery to create a basket of fresh pastries, such as donuts, croissants, cookies, and muffins. Local goods basket. Pastry basket. Gourmet chocolate basket. Tea time basket.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Celebrate students by offering prizes. Students log reading hours, and families and community members sponsor their participation by donating. There are plenty of movies to choose from that can be educational and fun for students and their whole family. Choose a fundraiser that educates students. Trivia nights. Movie nights.

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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. Looking for more ideas to take your fundraising efforts online?

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

For seven years, BBBS hosted BIG Taste of Houston, a popular annual fundraiser that celebrated the local restaurant and bar scene. They used the data to guide them in their decisions about what to prioritize during a virtual event and how to keep their relationships with sponsors in place. Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston.

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Greater Giving

MAY 5, 2023

They provide a fun and engaging way for donors to support a cause while also receiving something of value in return. Nonprofits can attract donors who are willing to pay a premium price for unique and exclusive items, such as vacations , art, jewelry, and experiences with celebrities or athletes.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

If you’re worried about getting your donors to participate in your fundraisers, come up with fun, creative ideas that will get your supporters excited enough to spread the word to their friends and family. Need some inspiration for your holiday fundraising celebrations? Love’s Santa Dash Fun Run for ideas for your own holiday 5K!

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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. Should you be whimsical or serious?

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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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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

What makes this type of event so unique is the ability to celebrate the holidays and raise money for your organization at the same time. You want your guests and attendees to have fun at this party. Get the word out about your festival by placing ads in local newspapers and contacting local radio stations/TV stations/newspapers.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Especially look for people with experience getting event sponsors, as this is the key to putting on an event that brings in money! Are you thinking about a 5K during the day or something fun like Bingo Night? Plan at least six months out to give yourself enough time to work and to allow time to nail down sponsors.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Because the change in seasons is constant, you can count on a seasonal festival, like a winter carnival, to become a welcome and comforting celebration year-after-year. . Drive-in movies can be simple to operate and bring a ton of fun. . You can offer a free live stream, but be sure to include sponsors and ads for those free viewers.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 23, 2009

Write to the Nigerian woman I sponsored through Women for Women International each month. Have more fun while doing good, which gives me pause. In that spirit, I'm making only three 2009 Have Fun Do Good Resolutions Write each month to the woman from Sudan who I am sponsoring through Women for Women International.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

There are plenty of ways you can still get involved in the celebrations before the month is over, and this week we are focused on community and communications. Celebrate Member Appreciation Month This is your time to meet your peers in the community and celebrate, so have lots of fun (and free) things to offer!

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

You may have to secure an event venue, recruit sponsors, and spin up a marketing strategy. Tell the story of a local college student who was supported by your organization’s scholarship program or a long-time community resident who received aid from your nonprofit after a devastating flood.

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

Americans are estimated to spend a whopping $25 billion dollars to celebrate their mothers and the other important women in their lives for Mother’s Day. Ensure that any necessary in-person elements of your fundraising efforts comply with your local health regulations and allow for safe social distancing. Sip Sip, Rosé!

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Auctions are a classic fundraising event that can not only raise an impressive amount of money but also provide your supporters with a much needed night of fun. Whether you choose the Roaring 20’s or want to host an 80’s event, decade-themed fundraising auctions are some of the most fun occasions to both plan and attend.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

You can, however, join your local Giving Tuesday movement to localize your efforts. Team up with local news. Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Try partnering with your local news station to increase the reach of your campaign. Host an auction.

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CauseVox

JUNE 16, 2023

Pi Kappa Alpha at Tennessee Tech teamed up for the ‘Celebrating Our Past. By selling tickets and rounding up some sponsors to this epic showdown, you can not only create an unforgettable experience for attendees but also raise funds to support your chapter’s initiatives. Building Our Future.’ But let’s not stop there.

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

Here are a few marketing channels to consider: Traditional advertising: Many nonprofits still find success through traditional advertising methods, such as including a print ad in the local newspaper or a hanging a flyer in the window of a local coffee shop. Yes, celebrate, take your shoes off and soak in all you’ve accomplished.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Team fundraising pages provide your peer-to-peer fundraisers with an extra element of engagement and fun. 1) Fun runs, 5Ks, and walks. Your donors and supporters can get a workout in and raise money at the same time by participating in a peer-to-peer fun run, 5K, or walk. Looking for a fun way to engage your donors?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Does anyone carve, knit, sew or create t-shirts… or fun food? Connections: Relationships to lawmakers, celebrities, newsrooms. Many sponsors and donors want recognition for their support. For events, ongoing series, or recurring celebrations online, consider the following options for publicity: 1.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

Unlike a fun run or a 5K fundraiser, you don’t need to map out a racecourse or organize volunteers to man your event. Plan your read-a-thon campaign Find the right peer-to-peer fundraising platform Spread the word Engage corporate sponsors Support your fundraisers Let the read-a-thon begin Thank your donors and readers.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

As a first-year title sponsor of the River Bank Run, Amway was excited to place their name behind a premier road race that was located in the company’s headquarters of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Weeks after the event, the Amway Community Relations team hosted a celebration ceremony for all employees who volunteered.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Because the change in seasons is constant, you can count on a seasonal festival, like a winter carnival, to become a welcome and comforting celebration year-after-year. . Drive-in movies can be simple to operate and bring a ton of fun. . You can offer a free live stream, but be sure to include sponsors and ads for those free viewers.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2009

Did you know that in some countries International Women's Day (March 8) is celebrated with flowers and gifts? Numerous nonprofits and NGOs are organizing events and campaign to celebrate. 100% of the royalties from Celebrating Women go to the International Museum of Women. You can find UN-related events on WomenWatch.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Hybrid auctions are also a great way to engage supporters who may not be local. If you’ll be providing entertainment throughout the night for your in-person bidders, you might want to look into livestreaming options and other virtual tools so your virtual bidders won’t miss out on any of the fun you have planned.

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