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The Youth Music Program Steps Up to the Podium for a Virtual Fundraising Event

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Hosting a fundraiser is similar to leading a band. But what happens when an unexpected event, like the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, shuts down your event only a few weeks before your biggest fundraiser of the year? The entire fundraiser brought in nearly as much money their 2019 event, with fewer expenses and a broader audience.

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Fundraising for Education: Your Guide to Doing Virtual Fundraising Right

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While virtual fundraising was already gaining traction pre-pandemic, it certainly became a dominating force during the pandemic. They also give you a unique opportunity to get the family members of those students to make a recurring donation. Here are ten tips to help you succeed with virtual fundraising for education: 1.

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49 Online Fundraising Ideas to Help You Raise More

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In the modern fundraising world, creating an online fundraising strategy is essential to the success of your nonprofit. As the world continues to grapple with the ups and downs of COVID-19, it’s essential to meet your donors where they’re most comfortable, and that means coming up with inventive online fundraising ideas.

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25+ Virtual Fundraising Ideas | A Guide for 2021

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Now that we’re entering a new post-COVID era, nonprofit leaders need to think about what virtual fundraising will look like in the future. In our 2020 Navigating the Unknown Report , we found that over 50% of nonprofits pivoted to virtual events last year. It looks like virtual fundraising is here to stay!

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Engaging Your Donor Community: 5 School Fundraising Tips

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Fundraising is often a necessity for schools to provide students and teachers with resources that set them up for success. Planning and implementing school fundraisers can involve a lot of work, but that doesn’t mean they have to feel like a chore. How do you turn a standard campaign into a fundraiser your community will love?

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Pandemic Lessons Learned: 4 Tips for School Fundraising

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The pandemic presented unique challenges for fundraisers everywhere, but this difficult time has also led schools and other organizations to come up with more creative fundraising ideas than ever before. Get specific fundraising asks. Take advantage of the increased flexibility of online fundraising tools.

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60+ Spring Fundraising Ideas for Every Nonprofit

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As we spring further into a new year, it’s time for your fundraising efforts to pick up speed! Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. Here’s a list of spring fundraising ideas to help you celebrate the season with your supporters: Spring fundraising ideas 1.

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