Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

In 2019, Instagram entered the donation game with donation stickers that supporters can now add to their stories. Another Whole Whale client past and present, Prizeo is a fundraising app that partners with charities and their celebrity partners to create once-in-a-lifetime sweepstakes for experiences that users can win for small donations.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 16, 2011

Today's post is a guest piece by my pal Sherry Richert Belul, founder of Simply Celebrate, and author of the e-book, Present Perfect: 127 creative, one-of-a-kind, no-to-low cost, wow-‘em gifts they’ll never forget. Love List: A Have Fun, Do Good Holiday Gift Want a great do-good, feel-good holiday gift that doesn’t cost a dime?

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The goal of any fund-a-need appeal is simple: make asking for donations fun and easy by providing tangible examples of how funds will be used. When does a donor receive information about his/her gift being fulfilled (to acknowledge and celebrate) after giving a donation? Same with stories and examples. Finally, use music!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

Our mainstage will feature celebrity speakers, musical performances, and more. s performance on our global mainstage to connect our worldwide attendees through the power of music. You’ve probably already read about Dr. Jane Goodall’s appearance for The Power of Hope: A Conversation with Dr. Jane Goodall, and Leslie Odom, Jr.’s

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

A music festival, food festival, or cultural festival, to name a few, can bring people together in some of the best ways. . We decided to highlight some of the ways that festival planners can find success in the age of COVID-19 through some recent success stories while providing potential avenues for you to achieve positive results!

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

That experience as a direct service provider can tell a truly impactful story. A beneficiary of the services you provide can tell their story and how donations helped them. Celebrate your donors and what they’ve accomplished. Throw your supporters a party to celebrate them and what they accomplished by donating.

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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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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

These 31 ideas for online fundraising for nonprofits will help you reach your yearly goals and have fun while you do it! Supporters can join from anywhere, dance to the music, and make a difference by donating to your cause. Donor spotlights: You can also share the stories, motivations, and impact of your donors and supporters.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Adding holiday filters, stickers, or music to social media stories promoting the fundraiser. If you’re running a Valentine’s Day campaign in support of rehabilitation services, for example, you could tell the story of someone who benefitted from those services and recently got married. At the end of the campaign.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

A music festival, food festival, or cultural festival, to name a few, can bring people together in some of the best ways. . We decided to highlight some of the ways that festival planners can find success in the age of COVID-19 through some recent success stories while providing potential avenues for you to achieve positive results!

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 13, 2015

I just read a fun piece on Next Avenue called “5 Sesame Street Lessons We Need Again As Adults” by Bryce Kirchoff. Celebrate Yourself. September 1 and 2 is an AMAZING time to celebrate the good things your organization makes possible in this community. Think about movement and music. When All Else Fails, Dance.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

How Not to Choose a Donor Database Wednesday, November 13, 11:00 am PT: When Your Clients Tell the Story of Your Impact Thursday, November 14, 11:00 am PT Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Meet Your Funders Where They Are Friday, November 15, 11:00 am PT: Introduction to User-Centered Design Craving some in-person interaction with fellow NTEN members?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Magic happens when social entrepreneurs, nonprofits leaders, technologists, and young people are brought together for a high energy, creative, and interactive event that exposes everyone to new ideas and stories. I was so happy to hear the story of how the event got started and the beginning of the network from Fernanda Bornhausen Sa.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Creative stuff: Things unique to your organization including the ability to create art, music, poetry, dance, etc. Does anyone carve, knit, sew or create t-shirts… or fun food? Connections: Relationships to lawmakers, celebrities, newsrooms. You can also send fun cards using Felt. It is seen as wasteful overhead.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 30, 2009

It was fun singing along in the Bookshare holiday video. The Call of Stories: Teaching and the Moral Imagination 17. Disney High School Musical: Stories from East High #13 19. The Celebration Hymnal 35. We have talented members of the team that whip together graphics and even videos to promote these! IMPULSE 34.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 18, 2009

I've got the book to cheer you up-- AWEARNESS: Inspiring Stories about How to Make a Difference by Kenneth Cole. It's my favorite read so far this year. Whether you are a college graduate, recently unemployed, or just want to figure out how to use your skills to make a difference, I think AWEARNESS will inspire you.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

How Not to Choose a Donor Database Wednesday, November 13, 11:00 am PT: When Your Clients Tell the Story of Your Impact Thursday, November 14, 11:00 am PT: Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Meet Your Funders Where They Are Friday, November 15, 11:00 am PT: Introduction to User-Centered Design Craving some in-person interaction with fellow NTEN Members?

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Their friends and family will love supporting a loved one while also watching a fun movie in the comforts of their own home. Peer-to-peer fundraising will likely naturally take place on social media, but you can take it a step further by adding a fun, competitive element. Social fundraisers. Be a Hero campaign. Give-it-up fundraisers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

However, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun. Consider things like ebooks, video or audio files, or even a private livestream session with a celebrity. It’s possible to add live entertainment to your fundraising events, and it doesn’t have to be just music. 9) Movie screenings. 10) Hybrid concerts.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 31, 2015

" Carr told TechSoup that she had "a longing to bring opportunities to celebrate these amazing children and their families through the arts, through nights out, and through creating support programs that could bring a bit of ease to their lives." Birth of Dreams: Creative Expression for Kids.

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Care2

MARCH 11, 2014

Celebrate the 6th annual #ntcbeer, the pre-conference party known for good refreshments and better conversation. This happy hour is an opportunity for 501 Tech Club organizers—you know who you are—to get together and swap ideas, stories about your local meetups, and jokes. Did we mention fun? 14NTC Parties.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Later that evening we hope you join us for the Celebration Event which features live music by Sixwire, who just performed at the NFL draft, and special guest Phil Vassar. Food and drink will be served– with plenty of dancing, music and fun. Yes, Tuesday will be an intense first day, but that’s not all we have planned.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 7, 2008

Topics include: autos, career, celebrities, cute, design, egos, fashion, food, gadgets, gaming, green , health, humor, journalism, mac, moms, music, news, nonprofit , oddities, photography, politics, popurls, religion, science, small business, social media, sports, twitterati, venture capital and windows.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Share the stories of the people whose lives you’re having a positive effect on, and tie that impact back to the support your donors provide. Online Concert: Chances are your donors are missing live music right about now. Meet virtually at the end of the day to celebrate your success and thank your donors for their participation.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

While a gala may reference just about any type of festive celebration, it’s most often used to refer to more extravagant events that feature entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, meals, open bars, and auctions. Karaoke Karaoke is more than a fun bar night activity—it can be a nonprofit event with multiple revenue streams.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Charity Races like marathons, 5Ks, fun runs, or walkathons invite participants to register with your nonprofit and collect donations from their community, making every step count for your cause. Themed Costume Party A Themed Costume Party is an opportunity for supporters to dress up according to a chosen theme and enjoy a fun night out.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 2, 2009

Each panelist will share a story about how their organization has successfully implemented a social media strategy and how they considered the ROI. I've designed some fun ways to incorporate Twitter into the experience. Join us for live music, drinks, nptech application demos and plenty of free swag! Here's my schedule for SXSW.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 21, 2011

In the comments, I asked how can we make measurement fun ? In response, Jono Smith said that was like asking how to make going to the dentist fun! Some ways to make measurement sexy include focusing on the results by celebrating them. I asked how to make measurement fun on Facebook , and here are some suggestions.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 22, 2005

Wyclef Jean Brings Aid to Haiti with His Music Alfred de Montesquiou of the Associated Press wrote an article recently about how the hip-hop musician, Wyclef Jean, uses his music and his new aid organization, Yéle Haiti , to help deliver aid and food into some of the most dangerous areas of Haiti. Free Books for Kids!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Things which seemed universal to me as a boy were in fact very culturally specific to my childhood in southern England and wouldn’t have had any resonance even twenty miles across the English channel in France where their Noël celebrations differ widely. There are around three million Hindus in the USA and another 1.5

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2017

True celebrities. MUSIC: Sleepy Eyed Thoughts by Bernardus. But if you’re finding that you have celebrity type people on your email list, which we always find with our customers, but we’ve found that it’s typically less than one percent. JEANETTE: And if you’re active on social media, you want something that’s fun to share, too.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Here are 31 fun, unique fundraising ideas that will support your programs without exhausting your members. Youth Group Fundraising Ideas Small Church Fundraising Ideas Easy Church Fundraising Event Ideas Fundraising Ideas for the Church Choir Fundraising Ideas for Your Church Building Fund Fun Church Fundraising Ideas. A cook-off.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 8, 2021

So, before you stuff your baskets full of fun items, don’t forget to add a few all-inclusive trips or weekend getaways into the mix. Golf – For those who like to spend their weekends out on the green, this golf basket has all the tools they need to up their game, whether they’re playing for fun or prepping for a tournament.

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

Afterward, have a live-stream to celebrate your participants and give them the ability to connect with each other and hear from someone at your organization. This is a great way to tell the story of your organization: how have these honorees upheld your mission and supported the work that you’re doing? Virtual Climbathon/Hike.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2007

Darren Rowse celebrated ProBlogger's two year anniversary by using his blog to raise $830 US ($100 AU) for Oxfam Australia with his Blogging for Chickens campaign. The median music blog reader is a 26 year old man with an annual family income of $60,000 reading 5 blogs a day four hours a week.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

If you’re looking for a creative, fun fundraising idea to engage supporters and boost your funding, you’ve come to the right place! Cornhole tournament – Host a fun cornhole tournament for your peer-to-peer participants and have them fundraise among their friends and family beforehand.

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