AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Since shifting to the virtual event space, event planners have had to come up with creative ways to continue hosting profitable events. 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. . But there is hope.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 23, 2023

From pumpkin carving contests to haunted houses, there are so many ways to embrace this new season with fresh ideas. Hosting an event for families where most people need to drive? Pumpkin Patch Create a charming pumpkin patch and offer fun activities like pumpkin carving contests, hayrides, and pumpkin painting.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Need help deciding what type of online auction your nonprofit should host? Ready to host a virtual auction? Whether you choose the Roaring 20’s or want to host an 80’s event, decade-themed fundraising auctions are some of the most fun occasions to both plan and attend. Livestream some 60s music and entertainment.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

If this isn’t an option available in your area, consider securing a location to host your own paint and sip night. Tip: Take advantage of the fall weather and host your paint and sip event outdoors (but have a contingency plan just in case). Or, plan your own trivia night where your nonprofit is responsible for hosting and recruiting.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

Host a Passover seder as an alternative to the rubber chicken dinner or spaghetti supper. Local libraries may also be open hosting egg-hunters for a good cause. Host a watching party for major games at a bar where the tips and certain drinks go to the charity. Pass the Plate at Passover (varies; usually late March/late April).

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Since shifting to the virtual event space, event planners have had to come up with creative ways to continue hosting profitable events. 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. . But there is hope.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Host a Community Clean-Up. Take advantage of National Donut Day (6/7) or National Hot Dog Month (July) and host a summer treat-eating competition or bake sale for your cause. Host a Prom for a Purpose. I see what you did there, @wholewhale… Here's the one day in June to encourage repeat donors. Click To Tweet. Eat for Good.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Pumpkin carving contest. Host a pumpkin carving competition with donations as the entry fee. Depending on when the tournament is, you can host a lunch or dinner event with the participants. You can combine this with other events, too—set up your apple cider bar near the exit and host a carving contest afterward!

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

So, if you have a team of people who are willing to sustain a few paper cuts in the quest to provide people with prettily-wrapped packages, consider hosting a gift-wrapping fundraiser to help gift givers out this holiday season. Host a serve-a-thon. Gingerbread house decorating contest. Pictures with Santa. Hot chocolate stand.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With a youth-oriented fundraiser, you can raise money for educational trips, sports equipment, classroom supplies, art supplies, musical instruments, or any other cause. Hosting a car wash is a classic fundraising event that’ll keep your community’s cars sparkling clean. Easy Fundraising Ideas for Kids. Rubber ducky races.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

And, we know a lot more about how to host virtual events and engage an online audience than we did last year. Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine recently hosted a social media and email campaign called “Be a Helper.” Consider hosting Zoom classes or streaming virtual events like a concert. Host a virtual endurance event!

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Our survey revealed that 62% of nonprofits host between 2-6 events per year. Engage your audience with eye-catching graphics, behind-the-scenes peeks, and contests to generate excitement. Consider music, light refreshments, and opportunities for participants to mingle.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2006

The Museum of the Moving Image is hosting the 2006 Machinima Festival this weekend in NYC. Chris Burke is winner of Save the Net viral video contest - check out the video here. Click To Play "A machinima short music video we shot in Second Life. If I was going, I wouldn't miss this panel. Check this out.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

You can host an in-person event with a set race route, or you can allow people to participate virtually in their own time and space. Host A Gala. It can even be hosted at your Executive Director’s home for some extra spice. Host A Challenge. You could host a full on casino night. Plus it’s super fun.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Virtual peer-to-peer fundraisers can increase the reach of your organization, are often more cost-effective to plan and host than on-the-ground campaigns, and provide an added level of flexibility and convenience for supporters who can’t attend an in-person event. Host a virtual peer-to-peer fundraiser movie night! Movie nights.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2022

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. Why host a dance-a-thon fundraiser? Once you’ve decided to host a dance-a-thon, it’s time to start planning your fundraiser and event. Plan your event.

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Tech Soup

JULY 2, 2012

Instead of booking a room and inviting people to come and see what they’re up to, our community team is much more likely to host an online demonstration like this one so they can reach many more people, regardless of where they are. Check out some additional examples at the recent SlideRocket Nonprofit Presentation Contest.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 18, 2013

In a panel hosted by TechSoup, representatives from four arts organizations discussed how they are using social media in new and innovative ways to market the arts. Take her specific case: marketing classical music to a generally younger audience on social media channels. Ryan Biega is a. nonprofits for three years.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

If you want to learn a bit more about hosting a silent auction, check out our blog post on the eight steps to running a stellar event. Live Music Battles Live music battles make for great events because you can find a lot of excellent musical talent who want to get their names out there.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Host an educational seminar or webinar and charge attendees admission. Hold a music related event. Host a dinner or breakfast. Focus on gathering people together and including fun side events or contests. Here are a few fundraising ideas that I have seen work in the past. General Fundraising Ideas.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Why not embrace this change and host your own virtual film screening via livestream? We’ve recently seen a slew of music award shows and individual musicians performing in hybrid concerts: the artist performs on a stage like normal, but to an empty venue, while that performance is streamed live to spectators at home.

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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. Mentions at different times and places during any festivals you host. Same for any prizes, contests, sweepstakes, drawings, or competitions (essay contests, spelling bees, etc. It was super cool.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

The company currently has three mobile and web-based games available: Fantasy Kingdoms, Music Festivals, and Parallel Kingdom. Depending on your resources and budget, adding a gaming element to your organization's campaigns could be as simple as a social media contest or as elaborate as developing your own game-like app.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2008

Then, all monthly hosting fees are waved if more than a certain amount of money is transacted using the payment system. The hosting costs, if you don’t qualify for free hosting, are pretty reasonable. Mozilla Labs announces the winners of their Extend Firefox2 contest – the best Firefox add-ons.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

While the five events on this list speak are all about physical activity, hosting a themed trivia night makes for a slightly brainier night out. You can up the ante by building your party around a costume contest and encouraging attendees to get sponsorships for their participation. Use that to your advantage!

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Museum 2.0

MAY 25, 2010

The Museum hosts collections directly related to the majors offered at the school, including painting, sculpture, and decorative art and design. The Sitings contest invites students to propose an installation and the two proposals that win each year are awarded grants and displayed in the Museum.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 8, 2006

Campaign participants are encouraged to host a screening of the film, and they can order a Murderball Screening Kit from the web site which includes a free DVD of the movie along with screening tips and discussion points. You can be, "the first to get at new promotions, contests and content from Buzztone." I highly recommend it.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2006

But the posting is most noteworthy for the accompanying photo of me playing my fiddle at the Speedy Tolliver fiddle contest in Arlington VA a couple years back. Amy Kincaid, whose blog on fundraising is always worth looking at, points us this week to a great list of fundrasing and grantwriting resources hosted at Michigan State University.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

But one question you might find yourself frequently asking is “What kind of fundraising event should we host next?”. Dodgeball tournament – When conducting a peer-to-peer campaign, a great event to host is a dodgeball tournament. Pet photo contest – Everyone loves looking at adorable animals and showing off their pets.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

In the age of COVID-19, there are even more ways and reasons to host such a fundraiser. If you have some talented artists, knitters, jewelry designers, and candle-makers in your youth group, consider hosting a craft sale at your church. Or a baking contest? Host a shoe drive fundraiser. Online or in-person craft sale.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Michaela Hackner and I recently hosted a pair of NTEN webinars titled "How to Become a Facebook Rockstar." But how do you attract your key audiences to your small stage within an enormous music festival? Hold contests. Previously, we've discussed our approaches to Twitter , Scribd , and SlideShare. click to enlarge).

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Neon CRM

APRIL 27, 2023

With almost 40% of smaller nonprofits hosting at least two to five events every year, everyone involved with your organization, from your volunteers and staff to your donors and event attendees, will stand to benefit. If your nonprofit hosts events regularly, you should create a standing event sub-committee on your board.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Pick a day with meaning to your organization, like your founding anniversary or a birthday of someone significant to your organization to host a giving day fundraiser. Consider hosting a matching gift drive. Hosting a serve-a-thon is the perfect fundraiser for you! Haunted porch contest. Matching gift drive. Serve-a-thon.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

You can “withhold&# web site stats but Compete, Alexa, GetClicky and a host of other sites will not let you do so. And that essentially would boil down to a big old pissing contest. (“Yes! If you don’t see the analogy to blogging or any adoption of social media, then you’re blind.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Supporters can even host a fundraiser through Facebook and harness the power of peer-to-peer giving. Users create and share short videos overlaid with music and audio. Try using TikTok to get your cause out in the world by having a staff member explain your cause in a short video and choosing music that aligns with your message.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 22, 2015

For the first year ever, we’re hosting a social media lounge where the focus is going to be about taking all of the amazing conversations that are happening within the convention walls and sharing them online. And we’ll be hosting some killer pop-up sessions throughout the conference: Cause for Change with Derrick Feldmann.

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