Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Bring your supporters together to build stewardship and celebrate the impact you make as a community. This can be an alternative to calling right after receiving a gift or an additional way to express your appreciation, depending on your staff and volunteer capacity. I used to organize an annual “holiday tea” for our donors.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 1, 2013

The Trust for Public Land TransForm Transportation Alternatives United Nations Foundation United Way for Southeastern Michigan United Way of Genesee County Vermont Foodbank Volunteers of America Wade Edwards Foundation and Learning Lab Women Employed World Food Program USA YES!

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 19, 2023

To get the best results from your welcome process, be sure to: Personalize your member welcome letters: Celebrate your new members with a letter tailored to them by including details like their name and membership level. To help your members feel like they’re part of a bigger community, you can create regular networking opportunities.

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Forum One

JULY 11, 2023

In the early days of Musk’s Twitter takeover, you may have seen many of your peers eulogizing the platform and moving to Mastodon or other Twitter alternatives. That’s because alternatives like Mastodon don’t have two key elements that Threads does: infrastructure and people.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 8, 2022

With more families living in urban and suburban areas, some schools have shifted to a year-round or alternative academic calendar, but the majority of schools still keep a start date sometime in August, making it the perfect awareness month for back-to-school preparations. How to celebrate National Back to School Month.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (NSPAM) is celebrated every September. The World Health Organization says this theme “serves as a powerful call to action and reminder that there is an alternative to suicide and that through our actions, we can encourage hope and strengthen prevention.” Donate to support their mission here.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

One surprising thing that came out of the COVID-19 crisis for many nonprofits was how much their donor community loves them and wants to support their efforts. Keep your communications open with your community.”. It will take time to get back to where you were – take time to celebrate the little wins along the way.”.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Need some inspiration for your holiday fundraising celebrations? Then, find an area like a community center where you can set up your gift-wrapping station. When the holidays roll around, expand your giving day to celebrate the holidays with your supporters. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite holiday fundraisers just for you.

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Classy

JUNE 21, 2021

Since it’s safe to assume that not every donor has a dog or lives near the ocean, their team offered alternative ways to show support by inviting everyone to register for the Couch Surfing Pet Photo Contest, vote online for the People’s Choice surfing dog, buy merchandise at their virtual store, or fundraise for the cause. .

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

These rigid structures also mean that we wait for results (even if it’s in 6-to-12-month pilot studies), or we copy and paste best practices from other communities based on the assumption that what works in one place will work in another. What if the need in the community shifts? Redefine Learning by Focusing on the Greatest Benefit.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

SpringFundraising idea Number 2: Celebrate National Cereal Day with a pajama party for good. Purim is a Jewish holiday that brings a community together — and gives everyone an excuse to dress up on a day that isn’t Halloween. Host a Passover seder as an alternative to the rubber chicken dinner or spaghetti supper. BBQ for Good.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Form stronger relationships with community partners. Community partners like local businesses and civic organizations can support your nonprofit by donating auction items or funding event overhead costs. Use your auction event as an opportunity to connect with new corporate sponsors in your community. Find new sponsors.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Host a Community Clean-Up. We love the New York Public Library’s Anti-Proms , which provide an alternative, safe space regardless of sexuality, gender identity, and any other reason for NYC teens. Alternatively, participants can all be given a sheet they need to fill in as they go to different tables. Click To Tweet.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As Halloween-inspired decorations begin popping up around your community, a spooky scavenger hunt will get your donors on their feet and in the Halloween spirit. From skeleton-shaped cookies to ghost-topped cupcakes, there are plenty of baked goods you can choose from to help donors celebrate Halloween. Halloween Fundraising Ideas.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

In the aftermath of a disaster, whether it be a devastating hurricane that has left your community flooded or a wildfire that has forced your community to leave their homes behind, you’ll need to mobilize quickly to provide support. All you need to do is promote your campaign effectively and watch the donations roll in!

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 23, 2023

Community spotlight. For example, a chocolate-themed basket will grab more supporters’ attention if it’s called something like “The Chocolate Connoisseur” or “A Celebration of Chocolate.” Wrap each basket in plastic wrap or an environmentally friendly alternative to ensure it’s sold as a unit but the items are still visible.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 13, 2010

When you add in everything else they do, from being an ambassador of the event to raising your organization’s profile in the community, it’s easy to see why these are relationships worth developing. If gift cards are not in the budget, think of less expensive alternatives. Don’t stop there, though.

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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. For a fun twist the kids are sure to appreciate, turn your car wash into a dog wash for the furry friends in your community! Flamingo flocking.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

We are especially concerned that the IP system ensures that it’s both easy to serve disadvantaged communities and to innovate. We’re pleased to contribute to today’s theme, celebrating the fifth of the six principles: Fair Use Rights. And, Benetech is committed as an organization to all of these six principles.

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VisionLink

JANUARY 19, 2015

The community operating system of VisionLink is built to enable the operational connections between needs and assets across our nation''s communities. It is an honor to build the tools used by leaders, staff and volunteers across the United States as they work to weave resilient and connected communities. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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VisionLink

JANUARY 21, 2013

The community operating system of VisionLink is built to enable the operational connections between needs and assets across our nation''s communities. It is an honor to build the tools used by leaders, staff and volunteers across the United States as they work to weave resilient and connected communities. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Although this appears at first glance to be beyond reach in a virtual setting, consider breaking down each aspect one by one to consider online alternatives. Alternatively, you might combine a silent auction with a shop by allowing buyers to either purchase an item at a buy-it-now or have the item awarded to the highest bidder.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Participants could cook along with celebrity chefs and have brunch at home. Being where the donors are: the foundation knew that most of their community spent a lot of time online. They brought the fundraiser to their community instead of asking donors to come to them. You might be thinking “a basic walkathon style event?

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NTEN

JUNE 29, 2011

Certainly, this is worth celebrating, but the reality is that our Facebook fan base hasn't reached the scale needed to become a leading supplier of new advocacy recruits. They help us gauge interest in topics, adjust phrasing of our communications, and provide us with free assets to use in our campaigns. actions each thus far.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2012

I shared the video on my personal profile and it prompted quite a heated discussion in the comments between my colleagues. The controversy on my Facebook wall boiled down to those who felt the emotional pull of the story and those who had an alternative view. And where is the local community in all of this?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 20, 2015

The organization says its mission is "to support, educate, and empower the multicultural communities of North Texas. Through comprehensive social services and educational programs, we create access to opportunities for survivors of human rights abuses and equip youth with skills to become leaders in their own diverse communities."

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Community engagement, though at times unwieldy and time-consuming, is critical to truly propel all variables towards a common goal. Julie Ha Truong will outline best practices in community engagement in planning. I wish I could see you all because so much of what we do in this work is building community. That would be wonderful.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2022

Many people are eager to be celebrating again, and your organization can capitalize on this. Going forward with a gala isn’t the only way to generate excitement around your cause in the community, however. . If weather permits, the ability to host a party outdoors can be an added relief to any reluctant would-be attendees.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

We created Race Through Time in partnership with a local networking group called Santa Cruz Next , whose primary aim is to support and celebrate ways that young professionals can and are changing our community for the better. The event was oversold, and participants raved about the experience. What do you think?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

Today, DonorsChoose.org is the go-to site for alternative sources of funding for the classroom. They are a great alternative to the more traditional United Way program and provide features that stimulate higher levels of interest and participation in workplace giving campaigns.”. This includes some of the most basic student essentials.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

sporting event or concert)" (12 percent); and "an appeal from a celebrity" (nine percent). Regarding alternate price points for mobile donations, the research suggests that there is negligible donor erosion between the $15 and $20 levels, thus charities should forego the former and opt for the latter. 89 percent said "$10 or more".

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 3, 2019

I love alternative history novels. I was thinking I’d do a few alternative histories of museums for the first post of the last month of the decade. I tried to picture an alternative with AleiaBrown and Adrianne Russell ’s # MuseumsRespondtoFerguson and LaTonya S. But I couldn’t get there. But what are your ideas?

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Blue Avocado

APRIL 23, 2024

As a passionate and committed leader in the nonprofit sector, I firmly believe in the power of community organizations to drive positive, equitable change. The crux of this article is simple: Nonprofits must advance their mission by valuing their employees’ worth through fair compensation and benefits and by celebrating their worth.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 12, 2022

By better understanding the wide cultural roots of this season of generosity we can fine-tune the means to communicate with all who make up our communities. The same example applies across so many cultures and communities, all of which can be important components in your nonprofit’s success. There are 7.5

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The best event for your nonprofit is one that serves your mission, delights your community, and doesn’t totally burn out your staff. Charity Races like marathons, 5Ks, fun runs, or walkathons invite participants to register with your nonprofit and collect donations from their community, making every step count for your cause.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 5, 2022

Cold temperatures triggered One Warm Coat to start their campaign in 1992 around the day to raise coats for community. Flowers are the medium of communication for the day so organize sales campaigns with schools, offices, communities to support the cause. Ladies celebrating ladies. Thanksgiving. Say it With Flowers.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Backed by its committed community of volunteers, and with its most critical processes supported by technology, Greenpeace Nordic won’t give up its fight to raise awareness and change practices and laws until the climate emergency is averted and a greener future is assured. Download Trailblazer Celebration Ebook. degrees Celsius.

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