Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2014

I’ll be talking about how individuals and NGOS can have a great impact by building relationships online and inspiring their networks to take action – whether volunteering, giving money,or educating others. Given that I am in Brasil, I wanted to participate and experience local activities. No problem. Fundraising'

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 30, 2020

While they can be great money makers for an organization, they can also be time consuming and expensive. Perhaps your organization may be hoping to raise money at the charity event, but the main function of the event is to gain publicity, or reach out to a new network. Charity events are a popular form of fundraising.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

It is great when we get wins and can celebrate them, and it’s tough when we take a loss and have to re-group and press onward. Ask advocates to send proclamation requests to their local leaders. Advocacy is a long-term calling. The goal is to move your position forward while engaging your supporter audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2016

Also, if you have not read it, Kivi Leroux-Miller has written a stellar piece called “ The Heroes and Villains of Give Local America Story. “ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. Last year, Give Local America raised $68.5 In Columbia, S.C.,

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

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. For example, if your town is known for gorgeous cherry blossom trees, offering paintings with these trees by a local artist can inspire bidding. Cruise Around 35.7

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

We celebrate Earth Day just as winter is transitioning to spring, a tradition dating back to 1970. In recent years, Earth Day has evolved into Earth Month to continue the celebrations for a span of 30 days. Why Do We Celebrate Earth Day? Earth Day 2021 falls on Thursday, April 22, for most countries around the world.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

SpringFundraising idea Number 2: Celebrate National Cereal Day with a pajama party for good. Or thumb your nose at the spring-forward tradition by spending an hour (or two) at a local watering hole willing to give you the space for some mixing and mingling (in exchange for an entry fee). March Madness Money.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 7, 2021

Country superstar Alan Jackson wanted to raise money for tornado disaster relief that devastated his hometown, so he teamed up with two corporate sponsors for his first in-person concert in more than a year.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2018

GivingTuesday celebrates philanthropy and countries around the world that participate make it their own, unleashing creative and localized strategies to promote a culture of giving. In India, GivingTuesday is celebrated on Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday and is part of a week-long celebration of giving called Daan-Utsav.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Lean into the spirit of gratitude by thanking your donors and volunteers for what their support made possible before you start asking for money. Bring your supporters together to build stewardship and celebrate the impact you make as a community. This is more about bringing folks together and not asking them for money.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 28, 2023

As a golf tournament organizer, it’s your job to make sure that your event is exciting for players and also raises money for charity. Celebrity or Pro-Shot Opportunity Celebrity shot is a fun way to raise money. When golf teams approach that hole they can pay the celebrity or pro to take a shot for them.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Hosting an event is one of the greatest ways for nonprofits to celebrate their supporters while raising money for their cause. Junior Achievement USA is an organization with over 100 local Areas that empowers the next generation by providing lessons in financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship.

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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. A benefit concert is a musical event used to raise money or awareness for a charitable cause through ticket sales and other donations during the event. Crank up your nonprofit fundraising with a benefit concert!

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Way to accept donations or money from the event. Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. Provide water station stops and set up a picnic at the end for people that raise money. You can use a Facebook event, Eventbrite or a simple campaign site like splashthat. Bike-a-Thon.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Partner with a local bakery to create a basket of fresh pastries, such as donuts, croissants, cookies, and muffins. Consider also including gift cards to local coffee shops to allow the winner to try new spots in your community. Local goods basket. Pastry basket. Gourmet chocolate basket. Personal chef prize. Tea time basket.

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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. Encourage local businesses to sponsor the event or donate supplies to help cover costs.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Charity events don’t just raise money for your charity, they also help to engage your supporters and bring publicity to your cause. Charity events don't just raise money for charity, they also help to engage supporters and bring publicity to your cause. It both raised money and fulfilled their mission. 5K/Marathon.

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2021

No, this doesn’t have to be complicated (or cost money)! . Inviting out-of-state donors to local events. Remind them of their loyalty by celebrating their donorversary. . Another great way to make your donor feel known by you and subtly remind them to continue supporting your organization is to celebrate their “donorversary.”.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Need some inspiration for your holiday fundraising celebrations? You can even reach out to your local mall to see if they’ll allow you to set up a booth so shoppers can head straight to you after they’ve made their holiday purchases. When the holidays roll around, expand your giving day to celebrate the holidays with your supporters.

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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

DECEMBER 14, 2021

For donors who want their money to be used in ways that change lives, a gift to your organization is the right year-end move. Also look for local social media bloggers and celebrities who might be happy to lend their name to your year-end giving campaign. Dial for dollars. Send segmented emails based on Giving Tuesday.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Celebrate students by offering prizes. By choosing an idea that raises money and educates students at the same time, your community will want to be more involved. With this fundraiser, you’ll raise money and get students excited about reading. Choose a fundraiser that educates students. Trivia nights.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 4, 2022

These are great communities to run peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities for causes that support the local area. The winner could receive a prize, like a gift card to a local restaurant or store. The winner could again receive a prize donated by a local business or one of your donors. Spooky Donation Match: Candy & A Cause.

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TechImpact

APRIL 15, 2014

Make sure they are spending time sorting through boxes of donations, or cleaning up the local river, too. Put your money where your mouth is. Celebrate successes. And should it be a success, it is perhaps even more important to have them there to celebrate. Attend volunteer events.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

Carefully evaluate each idea so you can choose the one that will bring you the most money and awareness for the least investment of time and money. Think about local and regional acts, celebrities with connections to your area, and people you have connections to through Board members, supporters, and friends of friends.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

You can share pertinent information about your organization, what the tournament is raising money for, the event’s schedule, and more, plus collect registrations and donations and sell sponsorships. Partner with local influencers and celebrities.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Due to a lack of major upfront expenses, fundraising online is one of the most profitable ways to raise money for your organization. Instead, with online fundraising, you can be sure that most of the money you raise will go directly towards your mission. With virtual fundraising, it’s also much easier to expand your reach.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Beyond just raising money, galas offer incredible opportunities to enhance community engagement, cultivate new donors, and celebrate your organization’s impact. Consider collaborating with local businesses and auction booster companies to fill in gaps for items.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cause marketing is a collaboration between a nonprofit like yours and a business that helps you raise money and awareness for your cause. These cause marketing partnerships also help businesses build relationships within local communities. Don’t focus your goals solely on money! What is cause marketing?

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Classy

JUNE 21, 2021

If you chose not to hit the waves with your pup, you could sign up as a non-participant fundraiser and invite your network to help you raise money. Since the organization’s annual spring gala was postponed due to COVID-19, the team invited all supporters to join in celebrating their students virtually instead.

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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? Here’s your guide to throwing an unforgettable Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser that will raise money for your cause in style!

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For this fundraising event, you’ll need to team up with a local paint and sip store like Pinot’s Palette or Painting with a Twist that’s willing to paint it forward with a percentage of the night’s proceeds going to your cause. To make it even more fun, consider having a local celebrity (i.e. Trivia Night. No-Shave November.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

If building a haunted house seems far too difficult, consider partnering with a local haunted house for your event. Stock up on pumpkins from the local pumpkin patch, or make the event a BYOP affair, keeping a few extra pumpkins on hand for guests that weren’t able to bring their own. Provide racers with fundraising resources.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 8, 2022

How to celebrate National Back to School Month. Reach out to your local schools to see if they’re looking for any specific supplies for the school year. To increase your impact, reach out to your network to see if they can help you donate goods or money for school supplies. Volunteer at your local school.

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Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

Incentivize team fundraising by offering extra lives or other perks for the money each team raises. Sell tickets to watch the tournament for an extra way to raise money using this peer-to-peer idea. Virtual storefront Many peer-to-peer campaign ideas have participants raise money by selling a product.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

This is just a moment to celebrate and spotlight the power of nonprofit leadership and to offer what is quite a compelling argument for innovation. So, why could Drew raise money when others could not? Funders like words like “best in class” and the idea of working with a local organization that can become a national model.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

This is just a moment to celebrate and spotlight the power of nonprofit leadership and to offer what is quite a compelling argument for innovation. So, why could Drew raise money when others could not? Funders like words like “best in class” and the idea of working with a local organization that can become a national model.

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