Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This GivingTuesday , no matter what your campaign or theme, you can’t go wrong spotlighting the stories of your volunteers. She made it fun with decorations and a staff photo contest. Like a timeless piece of music, gratitude has an incredibly long half-life. To spend the day thanking instead of asking.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 16, 2012

The fourth blogger in this run of the Have Fun, Do Good guest post series is the delicious Meg Worden (I say delicious because I love her e-cookbook, Salad Alchemy). Doing good is fun. And incredibly fun. Story is incredibly important to me. Learning how to tell a personal story is a powerful tool for healing.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

If you’re looking for a fun and exciting way to raise more money for your cause, a benefit concert is a perfect solution. Music is great at bringing communities together, and while it may take a lot of planning, hosting a benefit concert can be incredibly rewarding for both you and your supporters. What is a benefit concert?

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

You could also share that volunteer’s story (with their permission) with your supporters on your social media platforms, on your website, and in your newsletter. You can even share their stories in your annual report or direct mail communications. . Consider how you can create a fun event exclusively for your volunteers.

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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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OneCause

MARCH 27, 2023

Share your story with fellow Raise attendees. this year’s Raise Conference will be held in Nashville, TN at the Country Music Hall of Fame. This vibrant city, rich with culture and history, provides a great location for not only the Raise Conference but a fun place to explore after all the sessions are complete.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 16, 2011

Love List: A Have Fun, Do Good Holiday Gift Want a great do-good, feel-good holiday gift that doesn’t cost a dime? It's simple and fun to create. Play some music and maybe dig up a photo of the gift recipient. People are always thinking of original and fun ways to turn their lists into a unique gift.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

People who attend a fundraiser in person want to be wined and dined, to experience the atmosphere, watch an entertaining program, and raise their paddles in fun and energetic live auctions. They hired a professional emcee and professional auctioneer to run the event up on stage, and filled their outdoor venue with fun and thematic décor.

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Greater Giving

JULY 8, 2021

You Don’t Need a “Big Budget” to Achieve Fun. Select music for the stream, decorate the stage, and choose entertainment to suit their tastes and interests. Our client, Youth Music Project, put on a virtual event that kept their audience in mind and really resonated with them. “To Let Loose and Have a Good Time.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

A music festival, food festival, or cultural festival, to name a few, can bring people together in some of the best ways. . We decided to highlight some of the ways that festival planners can find success in the age of COVID-19 through some recent success stories while providing potential avenues for you to achieve positive results!

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Adding a fun sticker or two is also a nice added touch. Better yet, if appropriate, seat one beneficiary at each donor table, or at least, have them walk around and introduce themselves and share a story. Share the playlist with donors and let them experience the emotion through music. Avoid “pitching” the ask.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 7, 2011

The fifth guest blogger in my Have Fun, Do Good series is Emily Goligoski. I found a studio with the right mix of music, intensity, and spirituality soon after moving to SF and quickly found myself hooked (though still rolling up my mat early). Emily is a w riter and digital strategist who blogs as TheSanFranista.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

As we come together to honor their stories, your nonprofit has a fantastic opportunity to foster unity and support immigrant communities. There are so many exciting ways to join the fun! Think art exhibitions, music and dance performances, film screenings, and food festivals. Ready to make a difference?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising videos bring your organization’s work to life in a way that written stories just can’t. They speak to supporters with authenticity and display your story in a way that easily grabs the viewer’s heart. There are many ways to tell your organization’s story without asking the people you serve to appear on camera.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

World champion Chaunté Lowe, sharing the inspiring story of her victories as an Olympian and American Record holder, as well as a breast cancer survivor. Enjoy music, food, a fun ski lift photo and try your hand at the ski simulator on October 23 rd from 7-9:30pm! Celebrate each other and the work you do!

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The goal of any fund-a-need appeal is simple: make asking for donations fun and easy by providing tangible examples of how funds will be used. Use video, PowerPoint, or other visual aids to help tell the story of why your cause is important. Same with stories and examples. Finally, use music!

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Every year, Spotify releases Spotify Wrapped —a year-end roundup of the top music that its tunes-loving audience listened to that year. It’s a fun and popular way for folks to rediscover and reconnect with their favorite tracks from 2022.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 14, 2023

Tell stories about how lives have been changed and show powerful images of your work. Use powerful images to tell your story. Nothing is more impactful than a well-done video with the right music in the background. Make Your Online Fundraising Campaign FUN! You can post milestones like “we’ve just reached $1,000!”

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

Our mainstage will feature celebrity speakers, musical performances, and more. s performance on our global mainstage to connect our worldwide attendees through the power of music. You’ve probably already read about Dr. Jane Goodall’s appearance for The Power of Hope: A Conversation with Dr. Jane Goodall, and Leslie Odom, Jr.’s

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

In 2019, Instagram entered the donation game with donation stickers that supporters can now add to their stories. Have a celebrity endorser or a connection with someone in film, music, or sports? For each donation, users receive photos, short stories, and explanations of how their dollars are effecting change globally.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

A music festival, food festival, or cultural festival, to name a few, can bring people together in some of the best ways. . We decided to highlight some of the ways that festival planners can find success in the age of COVID-19 through some recent success stories while providing potential avenues for you to achieve positive results!

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Give one of your event headliners or emcees the reins of your Instagram story for the day. Tag your account in a story. For many people, part of the fun of attending an event is documenting and sharing that experience on Instagram. Then, link to the post in your bio or Story for attendees to learn more about the event’s success.

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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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Connection Cafe

APRIL 21, 2014

According to the blog justgiving.com there are 5 key motivators for giving: to support a particular organization, because we are inspired by other’s stories, to support a cause, to feel good, and. Working with arts organizations there are often concern that your constituent stories aren’t as impactful. Make it fun!

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Adding holiday filters, stickers, or music to social media stories promoting the fundraiser. If you’re running a Valentine’s Day campaign in support of rehabilitation services, for example, you could tell the story of someone who benefitted from those services and recently got married.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Live entertainment, such as booking a band for attendees to enjoy live music or scheduling a distinctive speaker, can amp up donors about attending. Newsletters can be used to send updates on projects and captivating stories so donors can see how they are directly impacting your organization.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

We may even have some fun in store for you! The Beacon Lounge will be our home-base, and here are some of the fun things they have planned to make it your home-base, too: Daily Events in the Lounge include: Breakfast from 9-11: Get your morning buzz on with coffee and food sponsored by The Colorado Health Foundation. Connect with NTEN.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

By having all your attendees in the same location, you’ll be able to effectively create a lively atmosphere with music and lighting. Not only will attendees be able to interact with one another, but they’ll also be able to connect with members of your nonprofit’s staff and witness the impact of your story firsthand.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

As a kid, I was saturated by symphony performances and choral music. Instead of an event, create a little scavenger hunt for kids to complete as they walk through your historic mansion or art museum, to make it fun for kids to explore and learn. My dad was a conductor and composer, my mom his accompanist.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

If you want to give nonprofits and other noncommercial ventures permission to republish your story, but don't want to allow a company to sell it for profit, there's a license for that. Creative Commons-licensed content is also a great resource for you when you're creating a digital story. Your Questions.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

But what really makes a story shine is a strong, concise message, told in a way only your unique perspective and voice can. Are you telling a personal story, creating a fundraising pitch, inspiring others to care about a cause , or teaching potential customers about your business? Now comes the fun part. Who Am I Talking To?

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

That experience as a direct service provider can tell a truly impactful story. A beneficiary of the services you provide can tell their story and how donations helped them. But bear in mind that this is a fun and upbeat event and not a board meeting. After all, that’s the goal of the event. Final thoughts.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 13, 2011

So in honor of Freaky Friday, here are 13 real supporter horror stories, none of which involve zombies. Her husband made fun of her. He wrote a sob-story email to the volunteer coordinator. He wrote a sob-story email to the volunteer coordinator. (I I got the sob-story, too, and I agreed it was a good excuse.)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 15, 2014

Music lessons. Be Fun - I would consider my Dad to have been a serious kind of guy. So, when he told a funny story, sang a silly song, or acted goofy, it was particularly memorable. At work, I use fun to diffuse situations. Really, he was just a great listener. I believe that''s what made him so wise. Young or old.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Plan a main attraction to supplement your silent auction , such as: Music, which may be provided by a local band, DJ, or musician. Think of your nonprofit’s leaders, long-time volunteers, or beneficiaries who might have an inspiring story to tell.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 7, 2009

And I think it’s good that we’re building such a fun, vibrant community…but not good enough. On empathy & telling stories that matter. How can we develop audiences, cultivate care and empathy, and find alternate funding that doesn’t require public popularity so that important stories get told? That is a huge mistake.”

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

It’s like a band with no director – everyone is playing their own song and together it’s just noise instead of beautiful chords of music. Here’s a fun, fast, and free leadership quiz you can take: [link] Not everyone is a born leader. Passion, clarity, and confidence are key to telling your story. Crunching numbers.

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