Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Silent Auction and Entertainment Night Keeping supporters engaged in your event requires more than a simple fundraising activity. Plan a main attraction to supplement your silent auction , such as: Music, which may be provided by a local band, DJ, or musician. Team merchandise: What local sports team does your community support?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

A well-designed awareness campaign can bring attention to your nonprofit’s cause, educate the public about a significant issue, and drive more donations to fuel your mission. Express appreciation and maintain relationships Once a prospective partner agrees to sponsor your organization, the work isn’t quite over yet.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat. Scavenger hunt Scavenger hunts are fun family activities that can really excite your supporters! Work with local clothing boutiques and designers to create runway looks and sell tickets for your community to get a look at upcoming items.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. It’s a good practice to occasionally tag important partners and sponsors in image tweets, but doing so often will only annoy them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

If a nonprofit is not actively promoting thus growing their email list, then there’s a knowledge gap at that organization. A matching gift strategy could also be applied to local nonprofits on a smaller scale. For example, secure five local community sponsors that will give $2,000 each and create a $10,000 matching gift campaign.

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Classy

JULY 5, 2021

While many nonprofits think of donation matching as a year-end effort or something for which you need a major corporate sponsor, sourcing the right matching partner can happen year-round and leverage a variety of partners. Download the Guide to Pitching Corporate Sponsors. Learn How To Tap Into Local Partnerships. Influencer.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 23, 2020

More about laughter and adorable animals than actual fitness, this yoga craze is sure to catch the attention of supporters who love four-legged friends. Your organization could reach out to a local distillery or winery and ask them to donate a certain percentage of sales from the event to your cause. Whiskey or wine tasting.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

The change required major cuts to their programs, a new focus when working with sponsors, and a drive to make it more inclusive for a broader audience. When determining the length of the program consider a typical attendee’s attention span. Your silent auction is another area to adjust for an online audience. The Guest List.

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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. In return for the items, your organization can promote your sponsors in your event marketing materials.

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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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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Plan Engaging Virtual Activities and Performances. Activity coordinators. Activity coordinators recruit speakers and presenters, plan the logistics of activities (such as procuring items for your auction), and otherwise determine the details of your gala’s programming. Plan Engaging Virtual Activities and Performances.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

Contests are also a great way to get sponsors or exhibitors involved. Polls and Q&A force attendees to pay attention to each session. . Bring in a top local chef (see point #3) to host a virtual cooking class. A scavenger hunt could be a great team-building activity too! Mindfulness Activities. In fact, 81.8%

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Incorporate compelling visuals, such as event photos or promotional graphics, to capture attention. See if there is a local designer who could provide their services as an in-kind donation and make your materials really pop. With other local nonprofit groups, a mutual aid relationship might benefit both parties.

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2020

You likely already have corporate partners who support your organization’s work through event sponsorships, so why not ask them to Sponsor a DipJar ! By covering the purchase cost of your DipJar, your sponsor is facilitating your organization to increase fundraising. Remember when you paid $5 to dress down at school?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

With over 2 billion active monthly users , you can connect with a broader audience there by sharing engaging posts. A Bloomerang survey found that 44% of over 500 nonprofits surveyed said they’re active on Instagram. During your event, promote the incredible performances, vendors, and activities using your Instagram account.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

After all, even if they no longer volunteer with your organization, there was a time when they were actively engaging with your work. Additionally, board members often have high-level connections in business, education, or even local and state government. Collaborate with local businesses.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

They give their time freely, often with no expectation of recognition or attention. Gift cards A gift card to a local coffee shop, restaurant, or store is a great way to show volunteer appreciation. And it never hurts to ask local businesses to donate gift cards to the cause!

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Qgiv

APRIL 7, 2021

If your nonprofit is looking for a bold way to attract attention and raise money for your cause, an over the edge fundraiser is a great solution. Typically, donors fundraise for the opportunity to take part in the activity. Because participation is limited, this event offers an exclusive activity for your top fundraisers.

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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. If you can find sponsors to cover all your expenses, you’ll make $7,000. Yay, right?

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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. The Autism Society of Minnesota hosted an interactive brunch livestream for their A Toast to AuSM event, holding virtual demonstrations from local chefs so that participants could follow along at home.

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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. You can make this virtual too!

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Attracting members—especially engaged ones who plan to be active long term—with a membership drive is crucial for your organization’s continued growth and success. It’s a campaign geared toward targeting and attracting people interested in the organization’s mission, goals, and activities. You want to reach as many people as possible!

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 12, 2021

We’ve been paying attention to these developing trends, and have compiled them here for you. On average, young people are more active in advocacy for social causes than their older counterparts. Creative, socially-distant fundraising events at local universities. Appealing to younger donors.

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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. There are endless possibilities, and business sponsors will help you cover the cost.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 9, 2010

Flickr and YouTube – monitor and subscribe to activity around you, not just your own. Hold the reins: if you aren’t listening, paying attention, and diving in then the conversation can get so far away that you aren’t able to join in. sponsors and donors. industry and local news. Communities.

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Qgiv

APRIL 27, 2022

By adding a raffle to your fundraiser and promoting it well, you’ll get your supporters’ attention and increase participation in your event. Before you start planning your raffle, make sure you understand what the local gambling laws are in your state. Many states have rules and regulations around games of chance , including raffles.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

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! But success in an online fundraiser goes further than just getting the attention of potential donors.

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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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Qgiv

AUGUST 23, 2022

You’re booking the evening’s entertainment, connecting with sponsors, and collecting all of your auction baskets and items. Make sure to personalize your email messages with the supporters’ name to grab their attention and make them feel special to your organization. So, you’re planning a silent auction. Social media marketing.

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Greater Giving

MAY 12, 2021

Learn their reason for becoming active in your nonprofit as you share stories about the work you have completed, projects currently going on, and the future plans that will need funding. Retirements would be one such point, as many people become more active with nonprofits after they’ve moved on from their careers.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

Plan your read-a-thon campaign Find the right peer-to-peer fundraising platform Spread the word Engage corporate sponsors Support your fundraisers Let the read-a-thon begin Thank your donors and readers. You can also see if your corporate sponsors have networks they would be willing to reach out to and start a corporate fundraising team.

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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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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2011

The tool is meant to openly share and visualize the operations of World Bank financed activities down to as local a level as possible and compare these with actual need and monitor the effects over time." There are also indicator data including maternal health, infant mortality, malnutrition, poverty, and population.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

You need a website to be the hub of all your online activities. With your website up and running, you can turn your attention to email marketing, keeping supporters informed about your work through email. Finding grant opportunities is an important activity for all nonprofits. Wix costs about $14 a month and is also easy to use.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

A culture of learning encourages staff members to remain engaged and pay attention to new opportunities. Pay attention to their suggestions and see how providing learning options can help you succeed. . Sponsoring external opportunities is a great solution. Increasing organizational efficiency. This is how it works: .

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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. Sponsors and community partners are. virtual events. online auctions.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

If you plan on serving alcohol, work to understand federal, state, and local guidelines and be prepared to have signage that indicates your compliance with the laws (for example, “Must be 21 years or older to consume or purchase alcohol. Unfortunately, we still have to think about COVID when it comes to all fundraising activities.

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