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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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37 Spring Fundraising Ideas for Small Nonprofits

Whole Whale

Host a rib, pie, or hot dog eating contest and have “tip jars” for people to show their support for their favorite competitors in the form of donations. Kentucky Derby Party (first Saturday in May). Everyone loves getting dressed up and watching the Kentucky Derby. Celebrate National BBQ Month in May with a BBQ for your cause.

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10 Amazing Environmental Nonprofits You Need to Know About

Tech Soup

Our recently completed 2015 Green Tech Success Story Contest winners and finalists are an impressive group, showcasing the broad reach and impact of TechSoup member charities doing environmental work. We had many excellent submissions to the contest. " Central Kentucky Audubon Society. Here are the top 10. Pretty good deal!"

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7 Spring Fundraising Ideas to Enhance Your Relationship With Current Donors

CauseVox

The daffodils are blooming, the Kentucky bluegrass is coming in, and the winter jackets are headed toward the back of the closet. But instead of asking for a monetary sponsorship, enhance your relationship by adding a fun twist to the collaboration, such as a friendly competition or contest. It’s spring! The goal?

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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. You could create faux Olympic games as a peer-to-peer fundraiser, do a sleep-out, or host a costume contest. Spirit Wear.

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The Bold, Focused Ideas of Breakthrough Nonprofit Brands: Book Giveaway Winners Announced

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

A few weeks ago, Beth was kind enough to host a book giveaway and New Year resolution contest for nonprofits to celebrate the launch of my new book Breakthrough Nonprofit Branding , which I co-authored with Jocelyne Daw, Kristian Darigan Merenda and Anne Erhard. The winners of the contest, and their entries, are: · Entoure , Sarah Allen. “My