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. Online Voting Contest.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 25, 2010

For the third and final Conversational Case Study on America’s Giving Challenge from Allison Fine and I, we pose a question rather than answer one: Is there a “special sauce” for successful participation in online fundraising contests ? The post summarizes the strategies used by contest winners. Contest Sponsor.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Use social media for quick updates and fun content. Social media is all about connection, so you should use it to actively connect with your supporters using these tips. . Incentivize engagement by hosting a giveaway or other fun contest just for new followers on your platform of choice. Fun challenges.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

Just like games, contests are virtual event ideas that can get people talking. Maybe the cutest pet contest or something event/topic-focused that does not require attendees to be on site. . Maybe the cutest pet contest or something event/topic-focused that does not require attendees to be on site. . Mindfulness Activities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The past 18+ months have been challenging for the nonprofit sector, but golf tournaments have provided and continue to provide an opportunity to gather safely, raise crucial dollars, attract corporate support, and steward donors and sponsors. By GolfStatus.org – an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

TechSoup Global, the leading technology place for nonprofits, just announced it will kick off their annual Online Digital Storytelling Challenge January 13, 2011. Tags: Event Multimedia & Graphics Online Activism Online Fundraising Using the Web and Internet. said Amy Sample Ward of NetSquared, a program of TechSoup.

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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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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. Online Voting Contest.

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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. Pumpkin Carving Contest. To make it even more fun, consider having a local celebrity (i.e. come judge the contest. Bowl-a-Thon.

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AccelEvents

JULY 28, 2021

Adding some fun to your event never hurt anyone. An engaged audience will be more involved and active in event sessions. They would likely be happy to donate a gift of some sort or furnish additional funds to you for the right to put their name on the contest. You can do a contest like the one above or do something different.

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

A majority of nonprofit organizations rated “guest engagement” as their greatest challenge. Excitement is infectious—and a loud, enthusiastic crowd in the background of a streamed event will inherently make it more fun and engaging. Overcoming Hybrid Event Challenges. Give them a special job to do, or goal to achieve as a group.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

Your fundraising plan should include a detailed activities calendar showing all the various ways you plan to generate funds during the year. So, be sure to build in activities into your fundraising plan to find more of these ideal donors. You see, people want to help and they want to feel like they’re a PART of something that matters.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

In the past year, virtual fundraising activities have skyrocketed due to social distancing guidelines and the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual fundraising is no longer an optional activity for nonprofits— it’s a necessity! Send Donors A Fun At-home Activity. You’ve probably redirected your focus to virtual methods, too.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

With the holidays just around the corner, spirits are high, our sense of community is strong and people are on the hunt for fun, festive activities—especially when they’re for a good cause. Polar plunge challenge. Cookie decorating contest. Snowman contest. Let your donors get creative. Giving tree”. Wreath making.

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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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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2022

There are plenty of winter-themed events and activities that lend themselves to becoming effective peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities. Holiday Baking Competition Invite local bakers to participate in a holiday baking contest. Plus, P2P fundraising is a great way to keep supporters engaged during the long winter months. .

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

A cooking contest or bake-off might attract local foodies and aspiring chefs to share their best dishes. Sports & Challenge Fundraisers Capitalize on your donors’ competitive nature with a sport-focused or physical challenge fundraising event. That being said, you don’t need to use a high-end theme to have a memorable event!

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2021

For a brand new nonprofit, the right fundraiser initially is likely to be small and fun – something that doesn’t require too much arm-twisting to get people to attend, and something that doesn’t require people to spend a lot of money. Would they prefer an outdoor activity or a fancy indoor party? Serious atmosphere or fun?

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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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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

Together, they offer an exciting, easily accessible way to fundraise that can reach a broader audience, while retaining the glamour, fun, and purpose of a traditional gala. Spread the word to as wide a network as possible by promoting it on social media and websites that promote local activities. The Program. Gratitude Goes a Long Way.

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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. Or host a rib, pie, or hot dog eating contest and have your own tip jars for people to support their favorite competitors in the form of donations. Those dollars add up. Rosé All Day Season. Nothing pairs well with summer quite like rosé.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

With the majority of daily activities taking place over the web, it’s no surprise that we’ve also observed a rise in virtual fundraising. Choose a day and actively encourage donations and sharing through all your social media channels, such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Snapchat. Games Tournament. Live-Streaming.

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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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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In fact, despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Giving Tuesday reported that participants gave $2.47 Auctions are fun at any time of year, but Giving Tuesday presents extra opportunities for your nonprofit to host a successful auction. Make sure you actively encourage viewers to make donations.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Of course, they’re also challenging to manage as you’re handling the donations of items on one end and funds on the other. 5Ks are a great option as they’re relatively short but still challenging enough for more seasoned runners. Comedy Nights Comedy nights are a good way to bring some lighthearted fun to your organization.

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CauseVox

MARCH 4, 2021

Alumnae of Delta Sigma Theta tapped into the spirit of tradition for their Founders Day Challenge. Here’s the fun part: now that you have some best practices to help you run an amazing fundraiser, let’s talk about what types of fundraisers you can run. Sorority and Fraternity Fundraising Ideas. Don’t be afraid to get creative.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Nonprofit organizations have a lot of challenges relating to fundraising. Does anyone carve, knit, sew or create t-shirts… or fun food? You can even have fun engaging your supporters and board members when coming up with these designs. How can you grow your email list to activate and build your organization’s power?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 16, 2020

The challenge in the virtual space is that we are force to used leaner media than normal—so the answer is to try to do all you can to make it as rich as possible. But don’t forget to have some fun, too. Transitioning from in-person work to virtual work is sometimes more challenging than we think.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 16, 2018

To sustain this engagement level, organizations are actively developing new strategies around technology. For example, create a contest/game via social media that leads to prizes or discounts. Repurposing an existing effort, they redeveloped the Member Summer Adventure program made up of events and fun activities.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2020

Despite being apart from one another, Blackbaud’s YourCause team has continued to plan community-driven activities, just through a virtual setting. To help your team similarly during this isolating time, we put together some engagement ideas and activities to get on your employees’ calendars. Fitness Challenges.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

Sometimes, this even included an army of college students going door-to-door, ICU nurses convincing hospital staff to join, businessmen calling meetings to let their employees know about the contest, and other offline work. Towards the end of the contest, it really became "viral" as more and more people linked to our Causes site.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Sometimes, this even included an army of college students going door-to-door, ICU nurses convincing hospital staff to join, businessmen calling meetings to let their employees know about the contest, and other offline work. Towards the end of the contest, it really became "viral" as more and more people linked to our Causes site.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Hackathons, coding sprints, app challenges, oh my! They are a great, and fun, mechanism for bringing together people who are passionate about a cause and connecting them to opportunities to enhance civil society, create social change, and have a real-world impact. Even with the conclusion of the challenge there is still much to share.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Nonprofit organizations often face the challenge of raising funds on a tight budget. These ideas are not only low-cost; they’re also fun, engaging, and—most importantly—effective. Get your volunteers (and their kids) involved and make it a fun, day-long event that raises spirits along with funds.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Reaching employees with internal messages and program information is more challenging than ever, but possible with creativity and commitment. Rather than expect the executive team to actively support and engage with your program, work on developing a strong relationship with one or two of the more accessible leaders. Cone Research.

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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.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Are you looking for a fun, active, and impactful event option to raise money for your favorite cause? Format Fun Choose singles or doubles play, round robin or knockout tournaments,mixed genders or specific divisions. Engage your audience with eye-catching graphics, behind-the-scenes peeks, and contests to generate excitement.

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