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! Virtual gala: Host a live-streamed gala event with performances, guest speakers, and donation appeals. Virtual dance party: Energize your online fundraising with a virtual dance party!

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Candid

MAY 23, 2023

After two years of attending Harambee virtually, I was excited to finally join in person, alongside more than 800 fellow attendees. We also indulged in self-care at Harambee by having so much fun. Joseph Awards After-Party and meetups in between, there was plenty of Black joy and celebration.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Before kicking off your #GivingTuesday (on November 28 th this year) and year-end giving campaign, send fun social media posts, emails, or postcards thanking your supporters and sharing an impact story to remind them what their contributions made possible. I used to organize an annual “holiday tea” for our donors.

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BoardAssist

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Celebrate the do-gooders who make your work possible. At Catchafire, we know that celebrating volunteers in the right way leads to a long term relationship which can result in invaluable advice, connections to new supporters, and even increase donations. It is fun and engaging. nonprofits volunteers'

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

After three years of meeting virtually, we’re bringing bbcon back in-person October 22-24 in Denver! World champion Chaunté Lowe, sharing the inspiring story of her victories as an Olympian and American Record holder, as well as a breast cancer survivor. Celebrate each other and the work you do!

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

Tell prospective donors your story and mission to show them why your daily operations are important. For example, you might plan and host a fun run to help fund your animal shelter’s increased veterinary needs and to hire a new vet tech. Your story should have a clear message and a compelling case for support.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

At the 2022 ANA Nonprofit Federation Winter Conference, presented by Data Axle, you’ll hear case studies and success stories from experts and industry leaders that offer you actionable solutions to the issues and challenges you face in 2022’s challenging and dynamic environment. Where : Denver, Colorado & virtual conference.

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Houston , the largest, one-to-one mentoring agency in the country, found those same qualities served them well last year when they needed to quickly switch from hosting their yearly gala to hosting a virtual fundraiser during the pandemic. This resulted in the virtual BIG Taste at Home fundraiser.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2020

Your can host a virtual thankathon on zoom (be sure to include a custom Zoom background ) or add a virtual donor thank you wall to your web site or Facebook page. Celebrities around the world are mobilizing their fans to support COVID-19 relief funds or organizations. Don’t know any celebrities?

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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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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2022

After two isolated years of the conference being virtual , everyone was excited to be back in person – even if transitioning from solitude to a crowd of thousands gave you some awkward middle-school-dance flashbacks. . Watch her story live here. . Celebrate milestones in giving, first-time donors, and loyalty in giving. .

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 29, 2023

Here are a few ways a nonprofit event company can help you make your next event memorable, whether it be in-person or virtual : Give your event an interactive edge. A nonprofit event planner can help you come up with unique and fun ideas to engage your audience and keep them involved and excited. Leverage video.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Now that physical distancing requirements are relaxing slightly, some in the festival industry have found ways to promote festival-like events to crowds virtually, while physically distanced, or with other safety measures in place. . Should you host a virtual event? Drive-in movies can be simple to operate and bring a ton of fun. .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

We have some really incredible nonprofit customers, and we’re excited to hand the virtual stage over for some of them to share valuable insights into their work and how they use Nonprofit Cloud to do it. Our mainstage will feature celebrity speakers, musical performances, and more. ” – Marisa Lopez, Exponent Partners.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Now that we’re well into 2021 and approaching a post-COVID reality in many parts of the world, nonprofit professionals have pondered what fundraising events will look like with both in-person and virtual engagements. You already know that virtual auction fundraisers are possible and fruitful, but the possibilities are almost endless.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Their idea was to have virtual pizza parties using Zoom and simultaneous pizza delivery at the different sites. Another common technique that many nonprofits use to way to build relationships is to acknowledge and celebrate staff’s birthdays. It offers customizable reminders to check in and track progress in a fun way.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Have some fun. Though most of the media coverage on burnout centers on its skyrocketing rates around the world, I became intensely curious about this virtually unknown group of leaders who seemed to be immune to burnout. They reward, recognize, and celebrate the efforts of others. Maintain your social connections. Take time off.

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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? Easy fundraising ideas. 8 Days of Giving campaign.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 19, 2023

To get the best results from your welcome process, be sure to: Personalize your member welcome letters: Celebrate your new members with a letter tailored to them by including details like their name and membership level. In the content she creates, she is passionate about putting people at the heart of the story.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 11, 2023

Send out regular, punchy reports full of compelling stories that show what you’ve been able to do, thanks to their support. Recognize and appreciate them with small tokens of gratitude, or celebrate them on your website or social media. Putting Donors in the Spotlight Who says only donors can give?

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

The key is making participation fun and frictionless. Other event types that can enhance peer-to-peer efforts include: Tributes End-of-year fundraising celebrations Contests Races Tournaments Galas Community service days Getting creative with events provides variety in the fundraising journey.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Nonprofit Storytelling Conference AFP ICON and NTC are fun and educational, but they’re really big conferences! If you work in development, major gifts, grants, or event planning, you’ll love the emphasis on identifying and crafting compelling stories that make your marketing and fundraising more effective. Learn more about Cause Camp.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2022

In-person event fundraisers are fun! In-person events like galas, benefits, and dinner parties are formal fundraisers, and a great way to celebrate your organization’s achievements, connect with supporters, and raise funds. HOWEVER Do you have staff that can improve on the fun factor and get people out? Share your success!

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

Flex your creative muscle with other fun themes that focus on: Major holidays or seasons. National “day” celebrations. Host a virtual reality fundraising event, where attendees can bid on items in an auction, watch entertainment or speakers, and make donations from their homes using technology. Online gaming.

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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. Share impact stories, photos, and videos from the people you’ve been able to help through your mission.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Tens of thousands of in-person attendees and millions online, including on Salesforce+ , will come together for three full days of learning, connection, fun, and giving back. This is the heart of the Dreamforce experience, where customers come to get a jumpstart on learning, networking, and having fun. We’re glad you asked.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Many K-12 schools have found success by centralizing their asks in celebration of the students, faculty and staff building a legacy. Each project, fund, or giving focus has a story to tell. Make it fun. Some extended the traditional 24-hour giving day to an entire week, with prizes and raffles taking place virtually.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

If you weren’t already hosting virtual events, the COVID-19 pandemic probably pushed your nonprofit to hold more events online. If you’re hosting a hybrid event, be sure to make these incentives available to your virtual attendees as well. For example, your event might include fun elements like: Unique or exciting auction items.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

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. Make your campaign an ongoing celebration by taking these steps: Thank fundraisers as soon as they sign up.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Now that physical distancing requirements are relaxing slightly, some in the festival industry have found ways to promote festival-like events to crowds virtually, while physically distanced, or with other safety measures in place. . Should you host a virtual event? Drive-in movies can be simple to operate and bring a ton of fun. .

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The last couple of years have been all about virtual when it comes to fundraising. Of course, we’ve spent the year sharing tips and tricks to get your virtual fundraising to the next level all year long, but let’s be real: few things are as helpful as seeing real examples of real nonprofits doing it right. MDLT Virtual Hikeathon.

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CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

Decide On Event Format: Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid? Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, many nonprofit organizations have found success moving away from in-person fundraising towards virtual and hybrid options. When raising funds virtually, avoid Text to Give : Text To Give involves too many steps for the donor.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Tens of thousands of in-person attendees and millions online, including on Salesforce+ , will come together for three full days of learning, connection, fun, and giving back. This is the heart of the Dreamforce experience, where customers come to get a jumpstart on learning, networking, and having fun. We’re glad you asked.

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2022

It might be a virtual fundraising campaign. Komen, Event 360, Peerworks Consulting, and our own Cathexis Partners team as part of the virtual conference, It’s a Peer-to-Peer World. I love to spin, and the cycling event is so much fun!” . My family and I are riding to celebrate my niece, who is now cancer free.” .

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Connection Cafe

MAY 19, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic has unfolded across the world, nonprofit fundraisers have been required to take one of three actions for their spring peer-to-peer fundraising (P2P) campaigns : cancel, postpone, or take it virtual. However, fall event websites told a much different story. Fall event websites seem untouched by the pandemic.

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

So before you cancel any events, consider whether you can turn it into something digital or virtual. You could either turn an existing event into something virtual or create a completely new virtual fundraising event in its place. Virtual Peer-to-Peer Fundraising. Virtual Live-Stream.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In 2020, they set a goal of raising $40,000 for their combined #GivingTuesday/year-end fundraiser to raise funds for their virtual summer camp. The neat thing about Fiver is that there is time is built in for program staff to collect and story bank client testimonials, which means they’re not scrambling at the end.

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