Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

We celebrate Earth Day just as winter is transitioning to spring, a tradition dating back to 1970. In recent years, Earth Day has evolved into Earth Month to continue the celebrations for a span of 30 days. Why Do We Celebrate Earth Day? Earth Day 2021 falls on Thursday, April 22, for most countries around the world.

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M+R

MARCH 14, 2024

Unfortunately, not all of our donors are themselves professional fundraisers — so creating a special, attention-grabbing Giving Day that gets your audiences excited and engaged can be a big boost during an otherwise quiet time of year. Pi Day, celebrating math and science, is the Museum’s signature day of giving.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Attention Grabbing Headline This is your chance to grab the attention of your reader and get them to pay attention to this special gala invitation. Starting at 6pm or 7pm allows guests to attend after work while leaving them time for other activities later. Consider your audience and budget for the best delivery method.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Leverage Multiple Marketing Channels If you want to attract the attention of as many supporters as possible, develop a multichannel marketing strategy. Social media: Maintain an active presence on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Tell the story of those impacted by your organization. Problem solve.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Unlike many other nonprofits, Catalogue for Philanthropy used the day to raise dollars for over 200 local nonprofits in their area. Plan a livestream for the end of a fundraising campaign to gain excitement and to celebrate the end, or kick off the event with a livestream. 5K/Marathon. It both raised money and fulfilled their mission.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 4, 2023

In this post, we explore how these agents of change are fostering freedom and independence through activism and social impact, turning the ideals of liberty and pursuit of happiness into realities for those who are often forgotten. This organization goes beyond simply advocating for women’s rights locally.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

People pay attention more, they learn something, they retain it better, and there is a better chance of them applying what they learned. Energizers are activities designed to awaken a sleeping audience or activate a jaded one. In India, I designed the first one to celebrate the local culture: It was called “Bollywood Moment.”

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

An art festival where local artists can show off their pieces, explain their work to attendees, and donate a portion or all of the proceeds to your nonprofit. If you have a good relationship with a local vineyard, coffee roaster, or brewery, you might even propose a special vintage, roast, or brew just for your nonprofit or event.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Donor recognition is a key aspect of donor stewardship, and you can use donor appreciation events you to personally engage with your donors and celebrate the impact their contributions make to your cause. Having an event to celebrate their contributions can help motivate donors with the financial capacity to make major gifts.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 6, 2021

You find a local nonprofit in your community that you think might be able to help you find and utilize resources relating to rental assistance. If your organization doesn't provide services in a manner that makes the consumers feel connected, then their full attention won't be obtained.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 3, 2020

However, many organizations are under the impression that they must divide their attention between their advocacy campaigns and their fundraising efforts. Local CEOs. If local businesses are making decisions that may impact your mission, target them in your advocacy efforts. However, they don’t need to be separate entities!

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 29, 2023

You might think of a gala-style event with speeches, a few fundraising activities (for example, an auction), and a shared meal. Celebrity connections: Chances are you’ve seen a commercial or social media post where a celebrity has attended an event to support a specific nonprofit. Craft a genuinely memorable experience.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

That means that you assign them to specific groups based on their activity with your organization. GivingTuesday: GivingTuesday is a global philanthropic movement celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. Keep in mind, these individuals don’t have to be celebrities with millions of followers.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

If building a haunted house seems far too difficult, consider partnering with a local haunted house for your event. Arguably the most popular Halloween tradition, pumpkin carving is a must-do activity every year in October. Look no further than a pumpkin carving party! Haunted Hike. Fall carnival. Fright Night Flight Night.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2023

More and more, people expect a level of social responsibility from corporations and look at businesses that actively provide their support to charitable causes more favorably. These cause marketing partnerships also help businesses build relationships within local communities.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Halloween has massive attention as shown by Google Searches comparing “Halloween” and “Valentines” (day). These are great communities to run peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities for causes that support the local area. The winner could receive a prize, like a gift card to a local restaurant or store. Pumpkin Carving Contest.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 23, 2023

Consider showcasing a particular small business’s offerings by filling a basket with their products, such as a craft-themed basket highlighting an art supply store or a home improvement basket of items from a locally owned hardware store. Rec and leisure. To add an extra creative touch to your baskets, give each one a catchy title.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2023

How is the local economy fairing? What have they enjoyed from gifts made to other good causes that they haven’t seen receive enough attention from your nonprofit? The challenge is to most effectively integrate all of the different communications activities so that they truly reinforce each other. Celebrate victories.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

But after hosting many events over the years, how can your organization change up its approach and plan more engaging activities? You wouldn’t want to focus all of your attention on one set of supporters, causing the other attendees to feel neglected. Go old-school by creating an event flyer to post around town. Social media.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

You can celebrate with a card to your volunteers, a volunteer party, snacks in the breakroom, or even a letter to the Editor of your local paper. Replacing a volunteer takes your time and attention away from other things on your plate. These are both great opportunities for thanking volunteers. And that’s a problem.

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2020

Ask a local coffee shop to place your DipJar on their register counter for a Charity Month. Everyone’s doing their best to stay active during COVID-19, so why not host an outdoor, socially-distanced yoga class or bootcamp? Spark Campaign Ideas: Is your organization celebrating a milestone? Fitness Class. Lemonade Stand.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Additionally, many inner-city schools are overcrowded, which can make it difficult for students to receive individualized attention, and for teachers to effectively educate their students. However, we can actively try to build cross-community bridges in an attempt to understand our own locality from other points of view.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

A fundraising event will draw attention to your organization and give prospective donors the opportunity to learn more about your cause. Talk to your Board and your active volunteers to find the right people to help you plan for success. Obviously, a local celebrity can help draw people into your event, so choose carefully.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 7, 2020

Since its beginning in 1977, International Museum Day is a day when “participating museums plan creative events and activities, engage with their public and highlight the importance of the role of museums as institutions that serve society and its development.” Also consider notifying your local news outlets of your participation.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Participants could cook along with celebrity chefs and have brunch at home. There were a few outstanding elements of this fundraiser that set it apart from the crowd: A creative livestream that kept folks engaged: they had personal stories, cooking demonstrations, a local comedian as a host, and live raffles! How did they do so well?”

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Qgiv

JANUARY 19, 2022

With a hybrid approach, local guests can get the in-person auction experience, while you can provide an online experience for guests who aren’t located near you or wish to attend without leaving the comfort of their own homes. An online auction is a great way to engage your supporters and raise money for your organization at the same time.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

It’s a fun idea that ties in the organization to the activity. CauseVox also recently introduced our new activity metric , which allows participants to track their participation, whether that’s miles walked or laps swam. It’s a great way to get some attention for your organization, and possibly even bring in media coverage.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

You can, however, join your local Giving Tuesday movement to localize your efforts. Team up with local news. Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Try partnering with your local news station to increase the reach of your campaign.

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Achieve

MARCH 31, 2021

For example, think about a local food bank that’s experienced a surge of community support but is trying to serve an unprecedented number of constituents using resources that can’t handle the increased scale. online campaigns, and fundraising activities like. Drastically increased constituent need for their services. virtual events.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

It’s about paying attention to what individual donors like, especially your best donors. Consider putting together gift baskets or a Christmas stocking, if you know everyone on your board celebrates Christmas. Treat everyone as a wonderful, active Board member, and maybe some will be inspired to step up as a result.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Capture their attention! If you haven’t already, consider inviting volunteers, clients, and other staff members to help with this activity as well. Organizations can also practice fun digital engagement by including a free download, a tip about celebrations, or recipes on your website. Remember, Clarity is Key!

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Connection Cafe

JULY 20, 2017

active nonprofits in US It’s very common to see multiple charities fundraising for the same cause in the same geographic area. The consequence of not providing the right mix of P2P fundraising activities is that your supporters could easily choose to contribute to another organization that is fundraising for your same cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

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. A Gala is a well-known charity fundraising event.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Let’s take a look at the impact of what we call the “Generosity Experience”—the overall trust that a supporter has when interacting with a nonprofit’s marketing, revenue, or impact activities. Group Identity Understanding why donors support your cause can lead to insightful campaigns like this one from Groundwork Jacksonville.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Even if your organization isn't involved in this issue, these organizations' work offer great examples of how a theme month or day can bring attention to your mission. Get inspired to bring attention to your organization's cause. 5, and celebrated its sixth Annual Gala on October 16. " "STAND! LAP is a U.S.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

With badges, you can celebrate your participants when they hit their fundraising goals. Use email, text messaging, social media, and direct mail to reach out to active donors and past peer-to-peer participants to see if they would be interested in taking part in your read-a-thon. Support your fundraisers. Final thoughts.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The extra attention you provide will empower you to connect with them on a deeper level and foster memorable experiences that minimize the distance. However, the last thing you want to do is take users’ attention away from completing the task at hand. Set suggested giving amounts. These give users a frame of reference.

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