DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

If your nonprofit hosts one or more fundraising events, you know that it’s easy to become predictable with the excuse that “we’ve always done this.” And long-time fundraising events have merit and are often steeped in tradition. Here are five out-of-the-ordinary types of nonprofit fundraising events.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

But, as a fundraiser, your job is just ramping up. That’s because fall is a busy time of year for fundraising. Now is the time to take a good look at your plans for the final months of the year and find a fun, unique fall fundraiser that will make you and your donors feel comfortable and supported.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Businesses, nonprofits, and charities who normally host a holiday fundraiser have been forced to move online, and finding ways to connect to once generous donors is tough. . If your nonprofit organization or charity would normally host a holiday fundraiser in-person, then you might consider moving to a virtual fundraising event online. .

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CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

Before you know it, summer will be here, and you’ll be knee-deep in preparations for the busy fall fundraising season. Many nonprofits prioritize spring fundraising, making this a busy and lucrative time of the year for fundraisers. A 24-Hour Spring Fundraising Blitz On Social Media.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Despite colder weather, the winter season is always a time of warmth and generosity, so just because the year is wrapping up doesn’t mean your holiday fundraising efforts should be too. If you’ve almost reached your fundraising goal, one last end-of-year push could help you not only meet your goal but go above and beyond.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

There are many ways you can use text-to-give to improve your fundraising strategy. Use Text-to-Give in Fundraising Events. Incorporate Text-to-Give in Ambassador Fundraising. For example, if you’re running a virtual fundraising event for shelter animals, you could make your keyword SAVEDOGS.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

In particular, peer-to-peer fundraising has found great success when it comes to pivoting to virtual, as its engagements already happen primarily online. And just because the events of 2020 may have necessitated virtual fundraising, that doesn’t mean it also didn’t come with its own great benefits. Need virtual fundraising ideas?

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Whether you’re fundraising for your church’s youth group, your school, or your kid’s sports team, investing in the education and wellbeing of your kids is priceless. With a youth-oriented fundraiser, you can raise money for educational trips, sports equipment, classroom supplies, art supplies, musical instruments, or any other cause.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2022

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you have the power to turn the winter season into an opportunity to engage your supporters with a peer-to-peer fundraiser! Peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising empowers supporters to fundraise on behalf of your organization by gathering donations from their personal networks.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Businesses, nonprofits, and charities who normally host a holiday fundraiser have been forced to move online, and finding ways to connect to once generous donors is tough. . If your nonprofit organization or charity would normally host a holiday fundraiser in-person, then you might consider moving to a virtual fundraising event online. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

6 Fundraising Platforms That Have Disrupted Charitable Giving Forever – Guest Post by Joe Waters. A college grad researching a career in fundraising recently asked me what’s changed since I started in the field. For example, we haven’t been raising money with the Internet for very long,” I said. So is giving money.”.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

It can be hard trying to get people in your network and community to donate or get involved in fundraising activities. There are three obvious and often forgotten tricks to having a successful fundraising event. Do not only ask once and in one way; people might not be able to donate money but they might be to give their time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Events are many people’s favorite thing about charity fundraising. They offer a chance to dress up, get together with others, and have a good time — while also raising money for a good cause. A Gala is a well-known charity fundraising event. Why not take some of these ideas and apply them to a fundraising format?

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Coming up with fresh fundraising ideas for nonprofits isn’t always easy. To make it easy, here’s a list of 75 fundraising ideas for nonprofits. Traditional Fundraising Ideas We’ve labeled the following 17 fundraising ideas for nonprofits as traditional because they’re staples when it comes to fundraising.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

Be Smarter: they want to know how they are making an impact and what you’re doing with their money. SmartOnline just wrapped up an Invent Your Mobile App contest. They know they are voting, vs not knowing where their money is going. Large scale fundraising events? Most every device can send a text message.

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Care2

AUGUST 12, 2012

As a consultant to nonprofits , I get calls and emails daily from organizations are who are looking to market their online campaigns, grow their email list, and raise more money. Often they are looking for a quick fix, which is just bad strategy and frankly a waste of money. How can your members financially help support the movement?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The key to successful fundraising is asking smarter questions. Harvey McKinnon and Andy Robinson will discuss how to build stronger donor relationships and how you can use this strategy to improve every kind of fundraising. We’re here to talk about “Raising More Money By Asking and Answering Better Questions.”

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. More and more money is donated on this national day of giving each year. Use a text fundraising campaign. Keep it simple.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 10, 2009

While I was offline today enjoying Mother's Day and the beautiful weather (as much as I could with seasonal allergies), Target launched its version of an online contest. companies, and even foundations to give away money. This contest was based on the total amount raised.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

There is money to be raised and good to be done! Is your campaign simply about raising money, or are there actions you want your supporters to take like donate clothing, sign a petition, or make a pledge? It’s the best and easiest way to raise money on the day—even if it’s just an email reminder that Giving Tuesday has arrived.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

It’s no secret that fundraising in the time of COVID looks very different. Nonprofits, schools, churches, and many other organizations were forced to get creative to come up with fundraising ideas during COVID. When the pandemic first started, who could’ve guessed that it would change the way many nonprofits fundraise forever?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In addition to rising temperatures, green leaves, and seasonal allergies, March usually heralds the beginning of the spring fundraising season. We’ve talked before about how to plan and execute a great fundraising event (you can check out our fall fundraising tips here , here , and here ). What’s a fundraiser to do?

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

However, with a bit of creativity and determination, there are plenty of cheap fundraiser ideas that can help you reach your goals. Affordable Ideas for Your Nonprofit’s Next Fundraiser In this blog post, we’ve curated a list of 27 affordable fundraising ideas specifically tailored for nonprofits.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2023

Charitable giving is essential to your nonprofit, but fundraising can be one of your most daunting tasks. With donations and goodwill on the upswing, it is critical to understand how to fundraise for a nonprofit. Every organization has unique goals and methods, but all fundraisers for nonprofits use common terminology.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2022

When it comes to the world of peer-to-peer fundraising, dance-a-thons are one of the most unique and engaging fundraisers. No matter what you’re fundraising for, hosting a dance-a-thon can help you raise lots of money while also giving your supporters the opportunity to get moving and have fun. Plan your event.

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NTEN

JUNE 22, 2011

Be Smarter: they want to know how they are making an impact and what you're doing with their money. SmartOnline just wrapped up an Invent Your Mobile App contest. They know they are voting, vs not knowing where their money is going. Large scale fundraising events? SMS/Text Most every device can send a text message.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Want to bring your fundraising to the next level? Here are 31 fun, unique fundraising ideas that will support your programs without exhausting your members. From funding mission trips to furthering the education of your youth, raising money is vital to support your church’s mission and operations. Enlist in Boot Camp.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

Given the economy and its impact on nonprofits and fundraising , it got me thinking that making charitable giving a habit beyond the holidays is a good thing. For my 50th birthday, I held a 50th Birthday Card Photo Remix Contest on flickr and donated $50 the winner's favorite charity. And, yes they did ! in honor of his late mother.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 13, 2014

Have a major donor pledge to donate money as a matching gift for emails sent, clicks, orFacebook likes from your website. Create a contest giving away a dinner with your executive director, a donated experience from a board member, or any other item or experience constituents would value.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Giving Tuesday drives donations further and acts as the kickoff to your year-end fundraising strategies. . Here at Bloomerang , we help nonprofits make the most of their fundraising every day through the adoption of comprehensive and data-driven strategies. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising. T-Shirt Fundraiser. Accept Pledges.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

If you lead a nonprofit, you know how important your fundraising events are. A fundraising event is the best way to engage with donors, garner support for your mission, and meet your revenue targets. But one question you might find yourself frequently asking is “What kind of fundraising event should we host next?”.

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See3

SEPTEMBER 19, 2007

I made that pledge, but I didn’t return the envelope. Creating urgency is an important part of fundraising. A typical match program will get a high-net-worth donor to conditionally pledge some money, say, $75,000. They will pay the pledge if you can get another $75,000 to match it. I will get to it.

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NTEN

MARCH 16, 2011

Click & Pledge Free I-POD ClientTrack by Data-Systems International Stop by our booth for a demo of ClientTrack™Online Case Management and Reporting Software. Visit Informz at booth #12 and try your luck at our famous money ball! This grant can be used on any team fundraiser on Razoo. Is Your Brand Mobile? Z2 Systems, Inc.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

If your nonprofit has never held a peer-to-peer fundraiser , here’s how they work: Your organization recruits individual participants who then raise funds directly from their friends, family, and networks. The possibilities for peer-to-peer fundraising events are nigh on endless, but here are nine of the most popular kinds: 1.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

There were so many new platforms and applications that provided tools for everything from communications to fundraising, outreach to development, and much more. The fundraising campaign that will probably never be replicated, the citizen engagement effort that relied on a whirlwind of perfect timing and serendipity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 5, 2007

It's important to have a challenge grant or contest or something that gives both urgency and some confidence that others believe in your cause. The good folks at ChipIn , the personal fundraising widget that I used for this campaign, put forth a challenge. Have different ways for people to support the campaign, not just money.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Sometimes we get so busy trying to raise money that we lose sight of something important: Why people give. Understanding the psychology behind giving can help you understand the donor’s motivation, which will help you plan your next campaign, your next fundraising event, or your next face-to-face ask. Or mail in a check?

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