Achieve

MARCH 29, 2023

Because you rely on major gifts for so much of your revenue, fine-tuning your major giving program is one of the best things you can do to strengthen your nonprofit and set it up for sustainable growth. Set up a major gifts program. Incorporate matching gifts into your strategy. Set up a major gifts program.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The same goes for employer matching gift programs. Many seasoned fundraisers and social impact professionals, such as Tyra Holloway, payroll specialist atthe Music Institute of Chicago, recommend sending out thank you notes as soon as possible. Additionally, look at which of your donors you haven’t heard from recently.

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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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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

If you have constituents who are willing to write thank-you notes outlining how donors gifts have helped change their lives, this is even better! Heartfelt messages like these can make a huge difference in your major gifts program. Celebrate your donors and what they’ve accomplished. Host a thank-a-thon. Final thoughts.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

When does a donor receive information about his/her gift being fulfilled (to acknowledge and celebrate) after giving a donation? Finally, use music! You can use it for special appeals and fund-a-needs, such as a generous donation from a donor who’s celebrating a birthday or an anniversary.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Need some inspiration for your holiday fundraising celebrations? Gift wrapping. Most winter holidays have one thing in common: gift giving. During this time of year, you can count on wrapping paper sales skyrocketing, but becoming a gift-wrapping professional is no easy task for just anybody. Easy fundraising ideas.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

So I’m about to celebrate my 7th anniversary. We also encounter people at music festivals so sometimes we will cater our designs to fit those music genres. I came on board with TWLOHA in early 2016. What role does design play in TWLOHA’s history and present-day work? Mostly our audience is young adults in their 20s and 30s.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 9, 2024

And what better way to celebrate the iconic 150th Anniversary of the Kentucky Derby than by hosting a fundraising party with a purpose? Guests can purchase “horses” and have them race (dice or another method) to win prizes like gift cards. Include things like gift cards, wine, donated items, etc.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Perhaps you’re a small nonprofit, and you’re imagining your GivingTuesday experience will be like an unknown music artist trying to sing on stage at the same time as Taylor Swift. Report The Nonprofit Email Report: Data-Backed Insights for GivingTuesday and Year-End Learn More Doesn’t GivingTuesday Attract Small, One-Time Gifts?

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Supporters can join from anywhere, dance to the music, and make a difference by donating to your cause. GivingTuesday: GivingTuesday is a global philanthropic movement celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. Matching gift challenge: Challenge your donors to match or surpass their past gifts and create an even greater impact!

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Plan a livestream for the end of a fundraising campaign to gain excitement and to celebrate the end, or kick off the event with a livestream. Is there a local celebrity, well-known personality, or local expert in your community that believes in your cause and can speak to it? 5K/Marathon. Guest Speaker. Or, do the work yourself.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards. Adding holiday filters, stickers, or music to social media stories promoting the fundraiser. It’s not thanks to the holiday alone.

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CauseVox

MAY 6, 2021

With automatic donation receipts, you have the ability to immediately acknowledge your donor’s gift, which has been proven to increase donor retention rates 400%. A specific description of how their gift will make an impact for this particular fundraising campaign. No goods or services were given in exchange for this gift.

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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’ll need bulk mini stockings and gift cards of varying amounts. A holiday festival of trees fundraising event can be an exciting way to raise funds for a non-profit or worthy cause.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Online fundraising is extremely cost-effective compared to other types of fundraising campaigns, and our Generational Giving Report revealed that almost 55% of donors prefer to go online to make a gift. Matching gifts drive. Partner with a corporate sponsor or a major gifts supporter to host a matching gifts drive.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 12, 2022

This small change would create inspiration and be a more worthy way to celebrate the 12.3 For impact organizations, something simple like streamlining gift entry and donor acknowledgments can allow development teams to raise more funds in less time.”. million changemakers working at our country’s mission-driven organizations.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 26, 2021

Cost Effective – Decor, gift bags, marketing, music, catering, venue…and the list goes on. Certain quarters have goals to be met, holidays to celebrate, and the like. No problem, simply crack the mic, share the QR code, or link in chat. Time Friendly – Certain times of year will always be busier than others.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

This can be anything from a gift certificate, branded swag, or just bragging rights. To make it even more fun, consider having a local celebrity (i.e. As a prize, you really can’t go wrong with ribbons, gift certificates, or branded organizational swag. Of course, don’t forget the prizes. Poncey Highland Community Garden.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

It’s the perfect way to celebrate Pride Month in the US for LGBTQIA-focused organizations — the Charleston-based We Are Family hosted one last year to fund its new drop-in center. Help your supporters out and create a Donation-for-Dad gift that gives them a nice printable or ecard telling their dad that a gift was made in his name.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Livestream some 60s music and entertainment. Music can always add a fun touch to any decade-themed event! How about creating a virtual auction event themed around a type of collectible, like sports memorabilia or music memorabilia? Having the appropriate decoration, online branding, music, and food will be enough.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

SpringFundraising idea Number 2: Celebrate National Cereal Day with a pajama party for good. The Persian New Year coincides with the March equinox and is celebrated around the world (including the 1 million Iranian-Americans living in the United States). Celebrate National BBQ Month in May with a BBQ for your cause.

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Achieve

JANUARY 24, 2017

We understand how important this day of giving is to local nonprofits, and that’s why we’re very excited to participate in this community-wide event that celebrates the spirit of giving. The challenge: it would need to handle thousands of donors for 24-hours without crashing.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

You’ll drive donors here across your big fundraising campaigns and marketing pushes in addition to regular day-to-day gifts. Matching gifts. Chances are, you’ve heard of matching gifts and how they can multiply your donors’ impact. Regularly check in with your committed donors to see how they’re doing, not about their gift.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

To celebrate all of the good going on around us, they’ve created a huge, global image gallery of people, organizations and businesses doing good this holiday on their Facebook page – because they believe that #GoodSpotting is everywhere, and something everyone can do. Every Thanksgiving since, Stacey has launched a gratitude campaign.

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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. Connections: Relationships to lawmakers, celebrities, newsrooms. For events, ongoing series, or recurring celebrations online, consider the following options for publicity: 1. It is seen as wasteful overhead.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

You might also listen to our musical appreciation. And of course we''ve been celebrating by spreading the #NTENThanks over social media. Peruse our list of 501 Tech Clubs and see what''s happening in a city near you. While you''re at it, why not grab a member badge and display your NTEN members street cred with pride?

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

You might also listen to our musical appreciation. And of course we''ve been celebrating by spreading the #NTENThanks over social media. Peruse our list of 501 Tech Clubs and see what''s happening in a city near you. While you''re at it, why not grab a member badge and display your NTEN Member street cred with pride?

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Peer-to-peer fundraising is an incredible opportunity that leverages your supporters’ personal networks to expand the reach of your campaign and solicit gifts. Depending on your mission, you might find more value in asking for in-kind gifts rather than fundraising for money. Virtual Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas. Virtual supply drive.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

They were joined by celebrities like actress and Girl Up Champion Monique Coleman, global leader Ambassador Melanne Verveer , and more than 100 young women from across the country. Speakers Sarah Hurwitz (Senior Assistant to President Obama) and Monique Coleman of High School Musical also shared inspiring lessons.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Regardless of what holiday you might be celebrating this year, it’s hard to miss the holiday cheer all around you. There are houses, stores and shopping centers adorned with lights, holiday music in restaurants and on the radio and a nice chill in the air. Author: Lacey Kruger. even here in Texas!) It’s still not too late!

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 22, 2008

donation to the universe, is a gift. We've all received (and hopefully given) gifts from strangers before--the woman who lets you go to the bathroom first, the family that hands you some carnival tickets on their way out and your way in. But a gift given from one person to another, however small, feels magical.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2014

They did not to prescribe how nonprofits, individuals, companies, or others should participate – but they held the space, facilitated connections, and provided the platform for the network to participate in the way that was the right fit to celebrate the day. Over 20 cities had local giving days to celebrate giving where you live. (2)

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Luckily, we’ve created this list of silent auction basket ideas to help you make sure your auction’s selection of gifts will have your guests rushing to place the highest bid. Best Practices for Putting Together Your Auction Gift Baskets. Rather than focusing on single pricey gifts, try bundling smaller donations into one basket.

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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. It is also marked on the 25th but of Kislev not December. There are 7.5

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Share the gift of TechSoup by telling your favorite organization about our free membership. Box , Twilio.org , Caravan Studios , and TechSoup are celebrating you on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Drink ticket supply is limited, so get that button on your badge early! Special Pre-Conference Office 365 Workshop.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

You know a conference is going to be a different experience when you walk into the conference area and there is harpist playing beautiful meditative music that melts away as the chimes and bells ring to signal the beginning of the conference. Watch live streaming video from wisdom2conf at livestream.com.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 22, 2005

They launched an annual fundraiser and gift-collecting drive for the children's hospital in their community (in WA). Because many of the armed gangs are into his music, they will allow him to enter territory where other aid organizations are not allowed. Thanks to Musings of a Social Architect for this link. Mary Oliver, poet.

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