The Nerdy NonProfit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

This user-friendly iOS app lets you set a budgetary goal and an associated timeframe as starting points. It then uses color-coding to indicate how close or far you are from spending more than your budget allows. You can also create unlimited budgets, whether they’re by the month, week or even payday-related versions. SignUp.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Some individual board members may want to start with “easier” tasks like thanking donors, but eventually, they should be directly helping raise thousands of dollars annually. Pay for the admission or ticket fee for people who you think should attend your nonprofit’s events with the hope they’ll donate on-site or in the future.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Fundraising is hard—and throwing a flesh-and-blood fundraiser event is even harder. The list of headaches and hassles you’ll encounter is pretty much endless: Renting a venue, hiring a caterer, soliciting silent auction items, signing up and training volunteer event staff, etc. Car Washes Organize teams to wash cars in a parking lot.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 4, 2021

With the events industry focused on hybrid and virtual events instead of more traditional live events, event producers need to pay careful attention to the attendee experience. At a live event, so much of the attendee experience is related to the venue, the food, and the proximity to other attendees.

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Qgiv

APRIL 13, 2022

If you need to fund your activities but need a little inspiration to come up with ways to get folks giving, try these 10 youth fundraising ideas for proven and innovative fundraisers you can host at your youth nonprofit. Have you seen high school students from athletics organizations or prom committees washing cars for cash?

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 30, 2022

Events are quickly becoming another critical addition to the event marketer’s stack. Events of all shapes and sizes can be used for lead generation, revenue growth, and brand awareness. To run a successful event, you need to market it and draw in potential attendees. What is an Event Marketing Plan?

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 20, 2022

So, you have your fundraising idea locked down. Maybe you’ve drafted some fundraising letters to your community, but you’re in search of new ways to spread the word. Flyers are a tried-and-true advertising method to get the community engaged with your event and organization. Look no further!

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 16, 2021

Like regular events, hybrid events offer brands the chance to boost their visibility, increase value for the customer, and generate revenue. At the outset, you might be thinking that hybrid events can only return on profit when ticket sales hit a certain level or, in the long-term, brand awareness increases.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 3, 2021

Many brands have made use of virtual events as a marketing tool. But, running an in-person event is a lot of work, and a considerable investment must be made in terms of both time and money. Can, and should, virtual events be used as a marketing tool in 2021 and beyond? But what does this mean for marketing teams?

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

The best way to learn about virtual fundraising events is to hear from those who’ve experienced them. We recently wrapped up our 2021 Collaborative: Virtual Sessions event here at Classy. The event brought together over 50 speakers and thousands of nonprofit professionals from across the social sector.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

There’s no such thing as the “best” fundraising software for nonprofits. When you start shopping around for fundraising software, never forget that your organization is unique. Take some time to talk to a few different people at your organization, including other fundraisers, event planners, and even board members.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

It’s a milestone when you decide to hold your nonprofit’s first special event for the sole purpose of raising money. A fundraising event will draw attention to your organization and give prospective donors the opportunity to learn more about your cause. I don’t want that to happen to you! Yay, right?

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AccelEvents

JUNE 24, 2021

Few roles have changed more dramatically since the pandemic than that of the event marketer. With events shifting from in-person to virtual and now to hybrid formats, the way attendees experience and interact with event content has also changed. . The Shift in Events. The Changing Role of the Event Marketer.

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Greater Giving

MAY 25, 2022

Fundamental Strategies to Maximize your Event Marketing ROI. Hosting and marketing a successful event can require a significant investment of time and resources. This guide will look at four transformational fundraising strategies for increasing your nonprofit’s ROI from its event marketing outreach. Previous event attendance.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 18, 2022

So, here’s how to give your constituents in-kind giving options and what you can ask for. Goods for Sale One of fundraising’s most infamous paradoxes is that you have to spend money to make money. A classic use of in-kind donations for sale is a garage sale, swap meet, or pop-up shop. Event managing.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 4, 2021

With the events industry focused on hybrid and virtual events instead of more traditional live events, event producers need to pay careful attention to the attendee experience. At a live event, so much of the attendee experience is related to the venue, the food, and the proximity to other attendees.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

These strategies can help you increase Event Ticket Sales and make the registration process seamless for guests. Swifties (AKA Taylor Swift fans) will tell you what the hype of ticket sales can do for your event. Ticket sales are the backbone of an event’s overall revenue.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic forced event organizers to make a quick pivot from in-person events to virtual events. Running a successful virtual event is easy if you are willing to learn from the mistakes that you and others have made. 8 Common Mistakes When Running Virtual Events. Too Much Content.

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AccelEvents

APRIL 21, 2021

With the rise in concern for global warming, it makes sense that when hosting a virtual or hybrid conference you would want to promote it as sustainable and climate-friendly. Sustainability isn’t always about environmental impact and can also mean that your event can sustain economic, social, and political changes.

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AccelEvents

APRIL 21, 2021

With the rise in concern for global warming, it makes sense that when hosting a virtual or hybrid conference you would want to promote it as sustainable and climate-friendly. Sustainability isn’t always about environmental impact and can also mean that your event can sustain economic, social, and political changes.

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Qgiv

MAY 21, 2021

Looking to sell merchandise for your next event? You should think about it! If you’re interested in running an online fundraising store for your upcoming event, here are some simple strategies you can use to make the most of it. Sell event sponsorship packages through an online fundraising store.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

“What kind of fundraisng event should I run for my nonprofit?”. Nonprofits are always looking for unique, creative, and effective fundraising events that will help them to stand out from the crowd. Instead, it’s about finding the event that works perfectly for your organization and your resources. Walk or Run.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fundraising apps are helpful tools that drive your nonprofit’s fundraising campaigns by empowering you to pull in more donations, and there are hundreds to choose from. Know What You’re Looking For: 2 Types of Fundraising Apps There are two types of fundraising apps you should be aware of: nonprofit-facing, and donor-facing.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Did you know that, on average, 88% of total nonprofit donations comes from just 12% of donors? The exact donation amount that you consider to be a major gift will depend on the highest donation amounts your organization typically receives. This small portion of your nonprofit’s supporter base is known as your major donors.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2024

No matter where you are on your journey in the nonprofit world, fundraising is the lifeblood that fuels the important, world-changing work you do. Your passion and drive demonstrate why donors should give to your cause, but finding new donors and keeping existing ones takes something more: a solid fundraising strategy.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2021

When you start a new nonprofit, you realize pretty quickly that with so many options, it’s important that you pick the right fundraiser to get the money flowing. Which one should you choose? There are so many things you could try to raise money. And something that you’re excited about hosting.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic forced event organizers to make a quick pivot from in-person events to virtual events. Running a successful virtual event is easy if you are willing to learn from the mistakes that you and others have made. 8 Common Mistakes When Running Virtual Events. Too Much Content.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 22, 2016

Events are one of the best ways to engage your donors, meet and earn new supporters, and raise money. One of the most important aspects of any event is the registration process. Use the areas where people's eyes naturally gravitate to share your event's what, where, when, and how. It should optimize your page for mobile.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Events are many people’s favorite thing about charity fundraising. While many of these fundraising event staples are great, such as fancy galas and golf tournaments, circumstances aren’t always ideal for in-person gatherings. However, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun. 2) Luncheons/dinners.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 25, 2023

It’s definitely possible to run a modern nonprofit event without employing any event management software—but it’s not easy. If you want to handle event planning, ticketing, registration, communications, and fundraising by hand, we salute you—but you probably wouldn’t be reading this guide to event management software for nonprofits.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

After years of staging events, you may feel like there’s nothing you haven’t covered, from art auctions to wine tastings to trivia nights. But there’s always a new twist on an old idea—or even an old idea you haven’t thought of before! Vacation/Trip: Vacation/trip auctions can make for a great capstone at other events.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

When considering what kind of event your organization could hold, you might find yourself suffering from choice paralysis. There are so many different kinds of nonprofit event ideas out there! How do you choose just one? We’ve broken them down into six major categories. We’ve broken them down into six major categories.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

We all know that running a nonprofit requires fundraising , but how do you plan a fundraiser ? Where do you even begin? Whether you want to plan an online or in person fundraiser, large or small, local or worldwide, there are steps that you should take every single time to make sure you get the most from your efforts.

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Neon CRM

APRIL 27, 2023

Holding events is a great way for nonprofits to raise money, engage constituents, and raise their profile. And if you don’t have a solid event planning strategy in place, your nonprofit’s next gala, fundraiser, or walkathon could end up costing you more in time, energy, and money than what your event ends up raising.

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CauseVox

JULY 6, 2021

If you’re planning on hosting a fundraising event and you want the perfect online fundraising platform, you need to do your research. A good nonprofit event fundraising platform will help you raise more with less effort: it creates a streamlined, simple experience for you, your fundraisers, and your donors.

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sgEngage

APRIL 28, 2023

Fundraising events have become increasingly challenging for nonprofits and charities over the past few years. There’s a lot that goes into planning, executing, and launching a successful event — on top of keeping your donors engaged throughout the whole process. During COVID-19, fundraising events took place solely online.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Small churches do big things. They’re home base for all kinds of community gatherings and events! To support your community, you first need a strong financial foundation. Switch up how you tell your members about fundraisers. It helps prevent donor fatigue and wariness about how the money you raise is used.

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