Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Why not rally your most adventurous supporters to turn this chilly challenge into a fundraiser for your YMCA? March: Spring Fitness Peer-to-Peer Challenge Organize a fitness challenge to promote healthy living and recruit participants to fundraise through a peer-to-peer campaign.

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Qgiv

APRIL 30, 2024

About fundraising galas and silent auctions Fundraising galas are formal evening affairs that may feature a seated dinner, live entertainment, and various fundraising activities, such as auctions or raffles. For attendees, galas and silent auctions provide a fun night out to support a cause they care about.

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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! Having an event to celebrate their contributions can help motivate donors with the financial capacity to make major gifts.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

And while there’s nothing wrong with your standard fundraiser, sometimes it’s fun to do something a bit different. Athens Rotary Club is holding a plunge event in February and encouraging costumes, teams, and all kinds of fun for their plunge. Fitness Challenge. Running isn’t the only kind of challenge you can host.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 27, 2021

For the second year in a row, we’re still celebrating Autism Awareness Month during a global pandemic. Given the challenges of COVID-19 restrictions, it is even more important for us this year to ensure that we are spreading more awareness, understanding, and acceptance of autism and neurodiversity.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Given the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, hosting a virtual holiday fundraiser is the best way to take advantage of the opportunity to raise funds while keeping things light and fun! However you decide to organize the event, consider these fun virtual holiday fundraising ideas: Virtual Holiday Fundraiser Ideas. Virtual Holiday Gala.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

These 31 ideas for online fundraising for nonprofits will help you reach your yearly goals and have fun while you do it! Video challenges: Create viral video challenges related to your nonprofit’s mission and encourage participants to donate and nominate others to join the cause.

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Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

Pere-to-peer fundraising is more than just a physical event, and there are many campaign ideas your organization to test out, including: Contests Challenges Crowdfunding DIY fundraising A-thon events Network fundraising Virtual storefronts Giving days And more! Host a competition where teams or individuals show off their basketball skills.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In the frenzy of exciting discounts and hot new product trends, it can be a challenge for nonprofits with online shops to compete with big brands and e-commerce giants that have significantly larger marketing and advertising budgets. With limited stock, this can be a fun way to build up buzz before your item hits your online shop’s shelves.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 25, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Energize Your Nonprofit: Power Strategies for Off-Peak Fundraising In the world of nonprofit organizations, the rhythm of the year is often punctuated by a rush of end-of-year activity. While this off-peak season can be challenging, it offers opportunities for strategic planning and sustained engagement.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

They actively seek out stretch opportunities they know will be challenging—or even very difficult They value challenges and find them energizing rather than draining. Have some fun. Question: Of the five EI-based skills, which one is typically the most challenging to master and why? Try an anti-stress diet.

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

The challenge is that your campaign will need to promote your organization’s general needs rather than a specific project or program. For example, you might plan and host a fun run to help fund your animal shelter’s increased veterinary needs and to hire a new vet tech. Set a theme for each year’s annual giving campaign.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The organization’s mission is to connect women vets – as well as women on active duty or serving in the reserves – with each other and the resources they need. One big issue facing this group is the challenge of reaching veterans in rural communities. . Not only is this group younger, but it is also very diverse.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 29, 2022

There will be no shortage of inspiration from our keynote speakers, fun engagement online and via our mobile app, thought-provoking discussions, and a wealth of valuable takeaways, like practical tips from world-renowned experts. Activism in a Digital-First World. We’ve created this year’s Nonprofit Summit especially with you in mind.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Having trained nonprofits on every continent of the world (except Antarctica), I had a great laboratory to develop my instructional design and delivery skills. One of the biggest challenges is keeping nonprofits engaged. Energizers are activities designed to awaken a sleeping audience or activate a jaded one.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

Another Whole Whale client past and present, Prizeo is a fundraising app that partners with charities and their celebrity partners to create once-in-a-lifetime sweepstakes for experiences that users can win for small donations. Have a celebrity endorser or a connection with someone in film, music, or sports? Everyone wins! Count us in.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 29, 2023

These challenges can make nonprofit event planning feel like staring across an endless chasm and wondering how you’re going to get across. You might think of a gala-style event with speeches, a few fundraising activities (for example, an auction), and a shared meal. Craft a genuinely memorable experience. Leverage video.

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

For seven years, BBBS hosted BIG Taste of Houston, a popular annual fundraiser that celebrated the local restaurant and bar scene. Taking a new approach to a tried and true formula presents a lot of unknowns, but the fundraising team at BBBS took on this challenge with a spirit of adaptability and a “failure is not an option” attitude.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When you’re planning your end-of-year fundraising campaigns, you really won’t want to miss out on all the fun the holidays provide. And if you commit to joining in on the spooky festivities, you can also develop some frighteningly fun fundraiser ideas your horror buff donors will love. Look no further than a pumpkin carving party!

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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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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Given the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, hosting a virtual holiday fundraiser is the best way to take advantage of the opportunity to raise funds while keeping things light and fun! However you decide to organize the event, consider these fun virtual holiday fundraising ideas: Virtual Holiday Fundraiser Ideas. Virtual Holiday Gala.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

MESG Marketing Mary Getz, principal and founder Yes, it’s true—when an issue is breaking there is a flurry of activity. It is great when we get wins and can celebrate them, and it’s tough when we take a loss and have to re-group and press onward. Advocacy is a long-term calling.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Celebrity meet and greets It’s not every day that you have the opportunity to sit down for lunch or a video call with your favorite celebrity. People are ready to get out and explore the world, all with the comforts of an all-inclusive buffet and leisure activities at their fingertips. Specify what the cooking class will entail.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Now is the time to take a good look at your plans for the final months of the year and find a fun, unique fall fundraiser that will make you and your donors feel comfortable and supported. To make it even more fun, consider having a local celebrity (i.e. Poncey Highland Community Garden. come judge the contest. Bowl-a-Thon.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2022

Winter is the time to celebrate holidays with family and friends, watch the snow fall, and try to stay warm with a variety of hot beverages and fluffy socks. There are plenty of winter-themed events and activities that lend themselves to becoming effective peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 25, 2022

These forces are creating significant challenges for nonprofit organizations. Fun incentives increase well-being and build comradery and can include holiday and birthday celebrations, retreats, potluck lunches, trivia, or even small prizes like gift cards for coffee. Allow employees to work autonomously.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

Sports & Challenge Fundraisers Capitalize on your donors’ competitive nature with a sport-focused or physical challenge fundraising event. Carry out the event’s theme by asking attendees to dress in elegant attire or costumes and enjoy a night of entertainment, auctions , and other fundraising activities.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

If you get kids in on the fundraising fun, you have a great opportunity to teach them important values like leadership, responsibility, goal-setting, team building, and community engagement. Planning fundraisers for kids comes with its own set of unique challenges. Teacher or Principal Challenge. Christmas tree/wreath sales.

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.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

It may be challenging for “buttoned-up” organizations, where people are in the habit of “following rules,” to introduce a more casual attitude. They should be agile thinkers who can act quickly and are not challenged by a change in direction. Offer support to run interference or troubleshoot challenges.

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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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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. Plus it’s super fun. Host A Challenge. Need to sell tickets for your gala? Cliff jumping.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

At the 2022 ANA Nonprofit Federation Winter Conference, presented by Data Axle, you’ll hear case studies and success stories from experts and industry leaders that offer you actionable solutions to the issues and challenges you face in 2022’s challenging and dynamic environment. Where : Austin, TX & Online (Hybrid).

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

To get your fundraising wheels rolling, we’ve come up with this list of ideas, divided into the following categories: Easy Virtual Peer-to-Peer Ideas Virtual Peer-to-Peer Ideas for the Active Virtual Peer-to-Peer Ideas for the Competitive Virtual Peer-to-Peer Ideas for Families. BONUS – See this idea in action! In the last year, the St.

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2022

The activity . “I I love to spin, and the cycling event is so much fun!” . My family and I are riding to celebrate my niece, who is now cancer free.” . These events are often 5k in-person or hybrid runs/walks, bike rides, or any activity that just about anyone can do. For activity-based events: . Activate .

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

These include sharing updates with supporters, hosting fundraising campaigns , marketing upcoming events, researching your audience, or even celebrating birthdays. However, over the decade-plus that nonprofits have been active on social media, this hasn’t been the case. Facebook Challenges give you both. The best part?

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

We’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Pride Month in the US for LGBTQIA-focused organizations — the Charleston-based We Are Family hosted one last year to fund its new drop-in center. Donations for Dad. Father’s Day (Third Sunday in June).

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

As the kids reach or exceed their goal they earn a ticket to a church lock-in to celebrate the successful fundraiser. Fitness challenges. Fitness challenges offer supporters a chance to give while engaging in physical activity. Say your church is celebrating its 20 th anniversary. s At Home Everest Challenge!

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