ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Businesses and other associations are always looking for team-building activities that give back to their local communities as part of their corporate social responsibility programs. Here are six questions to ask your organization before embracing episodic volunteer opportunities.

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

The organization and its members work at the international, national, and local levels to realize the vision of a world in which women’s rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential. It also supports members through activities that inspire them to excel in their careers and personal lives.”

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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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VisionLink

APRIL 20, 2022

Fun fact, each year about 62 million Americans volunteer at their local schools, with NGOs, with disaster preparedness and response groups, and community centers and homeless shelters. The most active volunteers are those between the ages of 35 to 44, with women volunteering at a higher rate (29.4 It's National Volunteer Week!

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VQ Strategies

JANUARY 13, 2023

Whether a formal book group through your local AVA (Association of Volunteer Administrators) or funder roundtable or an informal group of peers who share an interest in the topic, this guide is designed to help you explore, discuss, and apply strategies featured in the chapters.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Once you know who is needed, you must explain exactly what the organization expects from their service both in terms of activities and culture. Feature new directors prominently throughout your social media platforms and send press releases to their local publications and news outlets. Set Expectations. This seems obvious.

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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. Ask advocates to send proclamation requests to their local leaders. Here’s what they said. Protecting the environment or cutting taxes for billionaires?”

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Disproportionate expectations and challenges The report highlights 10 barriers hindering local nonprofit leaders’ ability to thrive. This pattern of recruiting talented leaders only to question their authority and capabilities can lead to feelings of tokenism, insecurity, and exhaustion. “If

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BoardAssist

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Do you want to serve locally, nationally or internationally? . For more of the questions you should ask as you consider board service, read our book Giving Back , downloadable from the top of every page of our website. From Giving Back : FAQs about Joining a Nonprofit Board: Established or Start Up, Local or International.

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sgEngage

MAY 15, 2024

These were the top three things we implemented based on our findings: Simplified our application: We cut down on the number of questions we asked by eliminating redundant ones and stuck to only what was needed for funding decisions. We wanted to ensure active involvement and communication with all stakeholders involved in the grant process.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 21, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., My question is how can I go about getting this initiative started? If you decide this is something you want to do, walk through the questions you’ll need to answer to determine your readiness. Here you can find a fiscal sponsor directory.

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sgEngage

APRIL 3, 2023

In this guide, we’ll answer some frequently asked questions about passive fundraisers and suggest four passive fundraising ideas for your nonprofit to consider adding to your revenue model. To understand the idea more accurately, let’s look at three commonly asked questions about passive fundraising: What is a passive fundraiser?

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Here are a few questions: Is this truly a fundraising event? The host committee is generally composed of wealthy donors, leaders of local businesses, or local celebrities. Or is this event geared towards a specific group like the local businesses , parents, retirees or young professionals? Or does it have other goals?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). Join online fundraising communities and ask lots of questions and monitor for great ideas. Solicitation (Passive and Active). It need not be a solicitation.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 23, 2024

On the flip side, community foundations and local nonprofits can organize citywide or regional giving days, like Spur Local’s Give Local Together Campaign , rallying entire communities in support of various causes. FAQ Page: Ever had burning questions about a cause? That’s where the FAQ page comes in handy.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

You get to mingle with donors and ask great discovery questions. 5 questions to ask yourself before you do a donor cultivation event: What are you already doing with clients that would be meaningful for your donors to see? The most Important part of your activity is deeply understanding your audience. Step 1: Who. Step 2: What.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 23, 2023

It is important to consider questions like these. Don’t worry, we will share more questions to ask yourself and ideas below. Every detail, from selecting the perfect venue and crafting engaging activities to coordinating volunteers and securing sponsors plays a crucial role in creating a seamless and unforgettable experience.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Let’s start by answering a few frequently asked questions to understand how raffles function. Partner with a local bakery to create a basket of fresh pastries, such as donuts, croissants, cookies, and muffins. Consider also including gift cards to local coffee shops to allow the winner to try new spots in your community.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

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.” I planned for this by incorporating an after-lunch energizer that used movement to get people’s brains going.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Sadly, many current change efforts that try to incorporate knowledge work for social good end up with disjointed or burdensome lists of isolated activities that really aren’t very engaging or valuable. It is about actively making meaning in interaction with a social context. Whether knowledge is spoken or not, it is public.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2023

This is not a fast activity, so commit to taking the time to do it and do it right. Mark off a couple of blocks of time on your calendar to research things like supplies, materials, and equipment online or call local vendors to find out what things cost. Decide on program activities for this year. Carve out time to do it.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 26, 2024

This provides prospective supporters who click on your ads or research your organization with evidence that your nonprofit is active and trustworthy. If your nonprofit has an active Facebook account, you can interact with and promote these fundraisers, boosting contributions and solidifying your relationships with the supporters who run them.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

When we discuss peer-to-peer fundraising our focus often is on the online components; however, the offline activities surrounding our event allow us to improve relationships and connections with our supporters, thus potentially improving our online outcomes. Team RMHC runners cook brunch at a local chapter after a quick training run.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you’re likely due for a rewrite. Has your mission pivoted due to a global or local event? Step 3: Analyze Your Nonprofit’s Work The most important questions you should answer in your mission statement are who you serve, how your programs are structured, and your impact on your cause.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 18, 2021

Cybersecurity Interview Questions. The activity is reported or alerted to the administration or SIEM system. LAN stands for Local Area Network that is to connect the computers inside the building such as home or office building or school building etc. Cyber Security Analyst. Cyber Security Consultant. How to establish a LAN?

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 23, 2024

When in doubt, look at your numbers to see how your fundraising activities are performing and where your overall fundraising results are year-to-date. One of my clients recently questioned if they have a case of donor fatigue or if they simple have lackluster results from their Spring appeal. Obviously, I wasn’t motivated to give.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 8, 2021

How are the answers to these questions impacting your fundraising? However, take time to identify well-known key stakeholders and brand advocates who have an influence in your community, like your CEO, local celebrities, and those impacted by your mission. Testing isn’t just about answering one-off questions or settling a disagreement.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Call to Action with Contact Information : Provide ways for guests to reach you for reservations, questions, or clarifications. Starting at 6pm or 7pm allows guests to attend after work while leaving them time for other activities later. Provide various ways for guests to reach you for questions or clarifications.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 29, 2024

Kars4Kids, a Lakewood, New Jersey charity, first deployed its earworm 1-877-KARS-4-KIDS jingle in commercials that began airing locally in the New York-New Jersey region in 1999. However, only one of them is happy with the result.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

While the demands of each activity may vary, the advancement is a step-by-step process. Do the necessary market research to learn which foundations—local, regional and national—are funding nonprofits like yours. Call or email funders with any questions about their interests and your eligibility.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

These community foundations are actively using the Giving Day Playbook to host Giving Days in their communities and it forms the backbone to peer exchanges. The engaged crowd on the webinar asked many smart questions of the presenters, who included Knight Foundation’s Bahia Ramos and GiveMN’s Dana Nelson , in addition to myself.

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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. Organizers were suddenly faced with a mountain of questions and uncertainty. Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston. Could they carry on with this winning theme? The Results.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

It enabled him to tap into his imagination, helping to answer the question: What do challenging times make possible? His answer to that question: Drew saw that hybrid program delivery work would not only enable him to reach the homebound but also expand his reach internationally. So, why could Drew raise money when others could not?

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

It enabled him to tap into his imagination, helping to answer the question: What do challenging times make possible? His answer to that question: Drew saw that hybrid program delivery work would not only enable him to reach the homebound but also expand his reach internationally. So, why could Drew raise money when others could not?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 10, 2009

One of the questions that came up during a discussion of concerns at the beginning of the day, was "We have 5,000 friends on Facebook, now what? They are quite successful - [link] jonratliff @ kanter face to face meetings deepen the enthusiasm for activism. Identify leaders/super-activists and empower them to host local events.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

You see, I am a female in my late 20’s-early 30’s, living in an urban area, vegetarian, eco-conscious, middle class, and have been actively seeking plant based alternatives to milk that taste good and are kinder to animals and the planet. Only ask questions you cannot find the answers too. People like surveys that are short and sweet.

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Classy

JULY 5, 2021

A small business matching partner is typically a local or regional company within your service area. Think local boutiques, accounting firms, or restaurants, for example. Positive publicity through a partnership with your nonprofit can also have an even greater impact for them locally. Learn How To Tap Into Local Partnerships.

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