Greater Giving

AUGUST 24, 2022

This allows organizations to offer an auction experience that is more interactive, engaging and fun than ever before! Make sure you check out our Auction Games Ebooks for more great ideas to incorporate into your next event. Please visit our Client Community and sign up to be included in Client Community activities.

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Conference Giving Fundraising eBook 40

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 14, 2020

While walks attract participation from a broad-based audience without an implicit need to be athletic, competitive events attract those with an affinity for the activity itself and those seeking to become more athletic. Don’t let social distancing stop the fun, and keep in mind that not every community building event should be virtual.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 6, 2020

We also know that regardless of virus activity, there will be people who will simply not be comfortable returning to public gatherings for some time. Reimagined events should have two, or even three, of the below activities as part of their new experience.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 20, 2018

Once they understand that philanthropy is about so much more than just “asking”, it becomes fun and interesting to engage in ways they feel comfortable while still advancing your goals. To dig deeper and get more tools and tips, download the eBook “Convert Your Board into a Fundraising Machine!”.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

After all, in the world of eBooks, ten years is pretty old! Time flies when you’re having fun…and apparently so do books. We have also created a special collection for returning veterans, in addition to our useful career resources collection, and of course tons of books for fun. Thanks again! Not just a couple, but 100 of them.

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NTEN

APRIL 5, 2013

Jacobwith Flickr: jenny8lee When it comes to building community and increasing brand awareness, some organizations hire communications, marketing, and engagement staff to handle these activities. Instead what would it look like if everyone on staff, especially leadership, actively participated in furthering the organization’s mission online?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

However, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun. Using the right virtual events software and also with a little hardware, you can recreate many of your favorite fundraising activities over a livestream to give an experience that’s as close to the real thing as possible while also providing plenty of new and unique benefits.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 20, 2016

Each organization also needs to keep community members loyal and active. An in-depth guide related to the target issues they care about, tools or templates, case studies, and ebooks are all great examples of this. The ice bucket challenge didn't focus on guilt; it focused on fun and entertainment, and it worked.

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Marketing Nonprofit Open Source Museum 40

Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

Download eBook. You might even offer fun prizes to your top peer-to-peer participants like getting to dunk the youth pastor! Get creative with peer-to-peer fundraising with a fun challenge or competition! For instance, ask your youth group to participate in a fun TikTok dance challenge or talent show. Let’s dive into how.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 22, 2017

This report, presented by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, offers insight into why social impact professionals work, how they work, and what will enhance their work, along with information and data about what it means to be an active donor. Compare your fundraising performance against the Overall Index. Include a shareable.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 28, 2019

This report, presented by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, offers insight into why social impact professionals work, how they work, and what will enhance their work, along with information and data about what it means to be an active donor. Compare your fundraising performance against the Overall Index. Include a shareable.

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Blackbaud Nonprofit Hints eBook 37

Tech Soup

MAY 5, 2011

Many organizations use Facebook to promote updates and activities that are added to their organization website. As was noted by one chat participant, the tools are not enough and it is helpful to make fundraising fun if it is to be successful. eBook: How to Use Facebook to Spread Ideas - Sharing 101. TechSoup: GrantStation.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2014

While most major gifts folks would probably tell you that nothing could replace the value of an in-person visit or phone call, the real magic of those activities comes for the opportunity to tell the donor a story. The copy on the back can complement it and tell a short, fun story. Take a Cue from Major Gifts.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

So how do you know if your event is making an impression for being fun and inspiring instead of for just being boring? For example, one of our local clients, Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE), runs VISTEBall, a golf-themed event that combines the fun of a golf tournament with the convenience of an indoor event. Want ideas?

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

If you’re looking for a creative, fun fundraising idea to engage supporters and boost your funding, you’ve come to the right place! They oversee activities and play a large role in determining how you spend your budget and the goals you set. Download eBook. Fashion show – Everyone loves a good fashion show!

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Care2

MARCH 4, 2009

9) Use the Active Tense: Users will engage more readily with content written in the active tense. If anyone wants even more information, I just posted a new free 20-page eBook--Best Practices: Nonprofit Web Site Design--a few days ago. 8) Be Objective: Try to avoid hyperbole and use of buzzwords.

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Qgiv

MAY 18, 2021

From there, you’ll also need to consider the activities involved at your event. For a house party, you might send out goodie boxes that include props like fun hats, glasses, feather boas, etc. Reach new supporters and encourage safe social activity by encourage your supporters to bring their pod along!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 11, 2013

We’re actively participating in initiatives such as the Taproot Foundation Pro Bono Summit and the A Billion+ Change campaign , and we’re working closely with tech giants like HP and VMware to match and structure the right opportunities for their engineering teams to collaborate with our Project Partners.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

GivingTuesday isn’t just an amazing platform for charities to promote their activities and achievements, but also an opportunity for nonprofits to unite together in a push for donations. Your content can come in many forms, such as blog posts, email campaigns, press releases, YouTube videos, downloadable eBooks, podcasts, etc.

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Care2

MAY 2, 2014

Stand out by making it fun to grab people’s attention. You may find that the activity associated with the campaign is a bigger draw for some fundraisers and donors than the cause itself. It’s possible to attract donors or fundraisers who were less likely to donate because they’re into the novelty of the activity.

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Tips eBook Student Campaign 72

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 29, 2021

And we’ll actually send you after this a copy of an ebook that Steven and some of the Qgiv folks worked on that talks pretty in-depth about retaining peer-to-peer participants and donors. You can try adding fun videos, or incentives, or impact statements to that confirmation page. So what does that look like?

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Donor Video Fundraising Strategy 112

Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2021

Download eBook. App-based bidding also has features such as swipe-to-bid and integrated QR item scanners, making for a fun and competitive bidding experience for guests! Facebook Live has over 2 billion monthly active users , making it a great choice for a livestreaming platform. Bidding Software. Web-based bidding. Online Shop.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 14, 2014

The app also has a voice-activated search. Fitocracy – is a daily exercise tracking app that connects you with a community of ‘fitocrats and also has fun interactive and game-like elements. The app lets me request a ride and also pay for it with my phone. Yelp – for restaurant and other reviews.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2022

We got a big room of people, and we got a fun hour planned for you over the next hour. Your communications package can include an annual report, a sample newsletter that goes to your constituents, or a publication that goes to other donors, or a link to a video essay about your activities and constituent success.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 16, 2021

Always fun. This is always fun to be here with the smart crowd at Bloomerang. It needs to be clear because, if your organization is not clear what your vision and mission is all about, it’s going to be very hard to figure out what communications activities are going to spark the advancement of that mission. We love Sarah.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

So there’s actually an eBook they wrote on donor acquisition. ” Jackie: Now, the part where they kind of call out that maybe we’re lapsed a little bit here is in this Recent Activity Summary box here, right? Kari: This was fun. It’s fun to see the chat. We got connected last year. Jackie: Yes.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Check out this Fundraising Fundamentals eBook we made with our friends at Donorly to keep learning and honing your fundraising skills! For most nonprofits, the goal of a newsletter is to turn supporters into active volunteers and donors and keep them informed. With these goals in mind, you can begin crafting the perfect newsletter.

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Bloomerang

MAY 28, 2021

One is this ebook. A lot of the concepts that I’m sharing with you today are in this ebook. And a structure could be I’m working with my board, let’s say, to be more active in fundraising. That was fun. This was really fun. Steven: Yeah, this was a fun one. That’s a behavior.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Joe Garecht’s eBook, How to Hold a Successful Giving Day for Your School , offers great advice for development teams on running a giving day event. A giving day isn’t always exciting, but a little creativity can turn it into a fun challenge. Get Creative. Take the time to really think about your event. What are the goals?

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