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Hosting a Winning Kentucky Derby Fundraising Event

Greater Giving

Hats, Horses, and Hope: How to Host a Winning Kentucky Derby Event The thrill of the race, the mint juleps flowing, and the outrageous hats – there’s something undeniably fun about the Kentucky Derby event. Add a big screen to project the actual Kentucky Derby Race for the ultimate viewing experience.

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Celebrating Black history and Black futures

Candid

While recently recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, Black people have long celebrated the historical importance of Juneteenth. An HBCU Midnight Brunch during Juneteenth weekend at the Roots 101: African American Museum , a nonprofit in Louisville, Kentucky, exemplifies this fusion of the past and what is to come.

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37 Spring Fundraising Ideas for Small Nonprofits

Whole Whale

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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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

Celebrity meet and greets It’s not every day that you have the opportunity to sit down for lunch or a video call with your favorite celebrity. Private cooking classes Connect with a professional or celebrity chef to ask if they’d be willing to donate their time to a private cooking class.

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Top Lessons from GivingTuesday 2023

Neon CRM

GoodGiving Challenge in Kentucky, for example, ran a powerful campaign that has seen over $1 million donated to 195 nonprofits. Take social media as an example: A handful of very visible naysayers who dislike GivingTuesday can undermine the reality that millions of people appreciate a day dedicated to celebrating generosity.

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6 Fraternity and Sorority Fundraising Ideas + 8 Top Fundraiser Examples

CauseVox

Sigma Alpha Epsilon at Western Kentucky University created a fundraising campaign dedicated to making adjustments to their house. Especially if you currently celebrate the day that your organization was founded, a Founder’s Day fundraiser will go a long way. Remember when we said traditions were great?

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Planning a Legacy that Honors Others

Connection Cafe

Honorariums and memorial gifts are meant to celebrate an occasion or celebrate the life of a friend or relative. Congratulations to Wesley Manor Retirement Community in Louisville, Kentucky. Should I ask if you’ve ever made an honor or memorial gift, most of you would say “Yes!” Now scroll until you reach the 4 th page.