Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Donor appreciation events allow you to personally express your gratitude to your supporters while providing a fun and memorable event for them to attend. Donor appreciation events are meant to be fun! Movie night An inexpensive and fun donor appreciation idea is to host a movie night for your supporters.

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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. Outdoor Movie Night An outdoor movie night is a fun and engaging way to bring your community together while raising funds for your nonprofit.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

It’s harder to create a fun event when everyone is sitting at home in front of their computer. Go into the planning stage of your virtual event with a can-do attitude, knowing you can create something fun and meaningful. You could invite a few local acts to perform and offer a little something for everybody. Bullet journaling.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

We’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. Movies for Impact. The summer is also a time for superhero movie franchises to take over. Bike-a-Thon. World Bicycle Day (June 3).

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

You may have speakers invited for a specific purpose, but what about a fun and engaging speaker that everyone loves? . Bring in a top local chef (see point #3) to host a virtual cooking class. Maybe they paint the speakers or fun caricatures of attendees or even beautiful landscapes. We all need a little fun in our lives.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 20, 2012

On World Oceans Day, I pledged to highlight the ocean on Water Wednesdays for the next three weeks, so today I'm sharing the trailer from the Disneynature movie, Oceans. It's available on Netflix , Amazon Instant Video , and of course, you should check and see if your local video store has it.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2021

For a brand new nonprofit, the right fundraiser initially is likely to be small and fun – something that doesn’t require too much arm-twisting to get people to attend, and something that doesn’t require people to spend a lot of money. Serious atmosphere or fun? It has an innocent, child-like appeal and fun for all ages.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Movie nights. There are plenty of movies to choose from that can be educational and fun for students and their whole family. Host an in-person movie night or a virtual watch party and charge a fee for tickets to raise funds. School fundraising prizes can be anything that will get students excited about participating.

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Qgiv

APRIL 27, 2022

Before you start planning your raffle, make sure you understand what the local gambling laws are in your state. Reaching out to local businesses and artisans to see if they’d be willing to become in-kind sponsors for your event is another way you can collect items for your raffle. What are good raffle prize ideas? Flatscreen TV.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

And if you’re searching for fun and engaging ways to raise money, auctions and simple online events will get your donors excited to support your organization. Check out our comprehensive list to keep your fundraising campaigns fun and fresh for all of your donors. Not ready to step back into a movie theater yet? Silent disco.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 19, 2020

The same old fun-run event won’t really hold up in a world still recovering from a pandemic. Invite your friends, some local community leaders, or some industry superstars for an online dinner soirée. This is a fun way to pass on some of your expertise and share your hobbies with your community. Movie night. Get creative.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Movie drive-in: Drive-ins are nostalgic, and bring us back to days gone by. A time when families would watch movies on a large outdoor screen from the comfort of their vehicle, listening to the movie by tuning in to a specific radio station. Drive-in movies can be simple to operate and bring a ton of fun. .

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2021

Get local sponsors to donate prizes or even help promote your event to get an extra boost at key times. Summer is a great time to host a local concert, game night, movie night in the park, or another fun event. Call or text donors during the event to remind them to give. Plan a community event.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Your Have Fun What do you find fun, amusing and joyful? Your Have Fun, Do Good A combination of ideas from your Have Fun list and your Do Good list I've been playing around with this equation, and posted some of my ideas below. I'd love it if you tried it, and shared your ways to have fun and do good.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 4, 2022

All the elements are there, people talking to neighbors, a fun spirit of giving (candy at least), all that is waiting is your cause campaign that fits. These are great communities to run peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities for causes that support the local area. Spooky Donation Match: Candy & A Cause. Pumpkin Carving Contest.

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Qgiv

APRIL 30, 2024

For attendees, galas and silent auctions provide a fun night out to support a cause they care about. A theme can tie directly into your nonprofit’s mission or cause to provide consistent messaging in a fun, immersive way. Overall, it’s vital to make your event something fun and special for all your guests.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Auctions are a classic fundraising event that can not only raise an impressive amount of money but also provide your supporters with a much needed night of fun. 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.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

For example, if your town is known for gorgeous cherry blossom trees, offering paintings with these trees by a local artist can inspire bidding. For example, a local bike shop could donate a bike, helmet, and a voucher for a free tuneup. Look for B&Bs in unique locations, such as beachfront or mountaintop locales.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

If you get kids in on the fundraising fun, you have a great opportunity to teach them important values like leadership, responsibility, goal-setting, team building, and community engagement. For a fun twist the kids are sure to appreciate, turn your car wash into a dog wash for the furry friends in your community! Balloon raffle.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The Gamm also serves as a broader cultural hub, with movies , a concert series , an art gallery, food truck nights, and more. A local credit union, for example, sponsors It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play during the holidays. It’s a lot of fun to watch them – and to watch their donations coming in!”.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

If you’re worried about getting your donors to participate in your fundraisers, come up with fun, creative ideas that will get your supporters excited enough to spread the word to their friends and family. Warm your ovens up or get your paints and glitter ready for a fun cookie or ornament decorating party. Winter Wonderland carnival.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Movie drive-in: Drive-ins are nostalgic, and bring us back to days gone by. A time when families would watch movies on a large outdoor screen from the comfort of their vehicle, listening to the movie by tuning in to a specific radio station. Drive-in movies can be simple to operate and bring a ton of fun. .

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Whole Whale

JUNE 22, 2021

We even have fun channels like “Travel” and “Music” where employees can post non-work related content. We put BOCs on the calendar about once a month and talk about anything new in our lives like things going on with our families, our workout routines, new music we love, an awesome movie we saw, etc. Have fun with it!

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

With the holidays just around the corner, spirits are high, our sense of community is strong and people are on the hunt for fun, festive activities—especially when they’re for a good cause. Choose a local river or lake (get permission first, of course) and watch your daring supporters take the plunge. Movie screenings.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Movie nights. Host a virtual peer-to-peer fundraiser movie night! First, have your peer-to-peer volunteers collect gifts from anyone they know that would want to attend a virtual movie night. Their friends and family will love supporting a loved one while also watching a fun movie in the comforts of their own home.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

class at a local belly dance fitness studio, Hipline. Do something purely for the fun of it? I crafted, baked, watched funny TV shows, spent time with the hubs, saw friends, went to the movies, and danced. Reflecting: I'm a big journal writer, so this was an easy one for me. No larger purpose? It was also the most rejuvenating.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

They may be able to work with local stores or boutiques that act as sponsors and also get to show off their collections. Karaoke Karaoke is more than a fun bar night activity—it can be a nonprofit event with multiple revenue streams. Comedy Nights Comedy nights are a good way to bring some lighthearted fun to your organization.

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

Standard events are great for bringing your donors together for a bit of fun. Whether you’re hosting a movie night or a bake sale, these are quick and easy affairs to pull together. Local businesses are often interested in sponsoring nonprofits that do work in their community, especially if they have a connection to your mission.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Additionally, board members often have high-level connections in business, education, or even local and state government. They could help you coordinate a corporate volunteering day or connect you with a local club that is seeking a volunteering opportunity. Collaborate with local businesses. Connect with civic groups.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Also look for local social media bloggers and celebrities who might be happy to lend their name to your year-end giving campaign. You can make it fun by offering a t-shirt or some other swag for ambassadors who agree to participate. Social media stars are usually eager to help as long as you can provide them with compelling content.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Set a monthly movie date with yourself and/or a friend or mate. Someone else can pick up those 3 boxes of supplies or that $50 from the local church. And you’ll have a lot more fun doing it. I cannot fully describe the importance of a good night’s sleep (and that means a full 8 hours)! There are LOTS of people who want to help.

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Qgiv

APRIL 7, 2021

Your other fundraisers can watch the fun unfold and cheer on participants from the ground or via an online livestream of the activity. I mean, who wouldn’t want to fundraise for a chance to feel like the star of an action movie? The first day is for media and often involves VIPs from local media groups taking part in the activity.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

To secure your nonprofit a partnership with a restaurant, you’ll likely have two options: Local business partners. Local restaurants (or even food trucks) are often eager to support good causes in their communities, making this a strong option for smaller nonprofits. Family fun events. Product fundraising.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Send Donors A Fun At-home Activity. Consider providing your donors with a fun at-home activity that relates to your mission that they can do in their free time. Whether it’s special campaign t-shirts or another fun product, this is a significant way to increase your organization’s visibility. Be as creative as possible!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2012

a fun, interactive app for searching the library catalog. What all these apps have in common is that they use Worldcat , the enormous global catalog of library collections, to provide detailed information about books, CDs, and movies. users of what their local library has available. They also gently remind app. like to own.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 12, 2006

Ingrid Severson is the lead project organizer of the Rooftop Resources project, a project of the Oakland non-profit Bay Localize. Ingrid: Bay Localize is a non-profit project that started back in December of 2005. And also by raising awareness about the concept of re-localizing to bring other people into the movement as well.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

I was watching a Marvel movie recently, and a wise elder told a young archer “you have to have a target to know where to shoot your arrow.”. Cold calling doesn’t work well in fundraising, and it’s no fun. Set up a table at community events, your local farmer’s market, and festivals. That’s not a goal. It’s a wish.

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