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Greater Washington Give to the Max Day Training Event

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The fundraising goal for Give to the Max Day is to get 35,000 people to support their favorite regional charity, raising more than $3 million in donations and grants in just 24 hours! I said that I wished contest designers would take a Hippocratic Oath to do no harm to nonprofits! Designate a cheer leader.

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#GivingTuesday: Why I Am Participating in the National Day of Giving on November 27, 2012

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

What are the transaction and transformation metrics? The first is easy – dollars raised, # of volunteers, etc. Giving Days are not a new idea and have been successful in local communities and entire states, like GiveMN which raised $2 million in 24 hours using the Razoo platform. What is the definition of success?

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Member Round Up: Research galore, a handy handbook, and sandcastles as therapy

NTEN

Invisible People is hitting the road with Virgin Mobile, Sevenly, and Ford to bring awareness to youth homelessness. They''ll be visiting 7 cities along the way, sharing the stories of homeless youth and the folks fighting to end this crisis. Check out the plans and help get the stories heard!

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Member Round Up: Research galore, a handy handbook, and a sandcastles as therapy

NTEN

Invisible People is hitting the road with Virgin Mobile, Sevenly, and Ford to bring awareness to youth homelessness. They''ll be visiting 7 cities along the way, sharing the stories of homeless youth and the folks fighting to end this crisis. Check out the plans and help get the stories heard!

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25+ Virtual Fundraising Ideas | A Guide for 2021

Qgiv

Several even reported that virtual events helped them reach new donors and raise more donations than their previous in-person events did! When organizations face an unprecedented event and are in dire need of support, making an emergency fundraising appeal is a direct way to emphasize that need and raise money quickly. Bingo Night.

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15+ Giving Tuesday Campaign Ideas (and Expert Tips) for 2021

Qgiv

We saw a 108% increase in dollars raised on the Qgiv platform and a 100% increase in the total number of donations to our clients. You can put a twist on a typical telethon by hosting your own on a platform like Facebook Live or Twitch. John Center for Homeless Men hosted a virtual Raisin’ the Rent house party event in March 2021.

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How Can We Make Charitable Giving A Year-Round Habit?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

But donating money to a charity, even a small amount (or in-kind items ) can certainly help with part of the need and raise awareness in others. For my 50th birthday, I held a 50th Birthday Card Photo Remix Contest on flickr and donated $50 the winner's favorite charity. April: We celebrate Earth Day this month. It's your choice.

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