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49 Online Fundraising Ideas to Help You Raise More

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Alternatively, arrange pickup times and locations where participants can safely retrieve their wine and cheese before the event. When hosting an in-person auction isn’t an option, a virtual silent auction is a perfect alternative to raise money for your organization. Virtual open mic night. Student art show.

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5 Creative Angles to Consider for Your Next Fundraising Campaign

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New in 2021, Livestrong opened up crowdfunding campaigns for each Solution Grant Partner with hopes to fully fund their five Solutions. Host a Contest With Multiple Ways to Participate. Implementing peer-to-peer fundraising into your event can open the door to exponential fundraising potential.

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37 Spring Fundraising Ideas for Small Nonprofits

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Host a Passover seder as an alternative to the rubber chicken dinner or spaghetti supper. Don’t forget to leave the door open and a glass of wine out for Elijah. Local libraries may also be open hosting egg-hunters for a good cause. Pass the Plate at Passover (varies; usually late March/late April). March Madness Money.

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6 Fundraising Platforms That Have Disrupted Charitable Giving Forever

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Today, DonorsChoose.org is the go-to site for alternative sources of funding for the classroom. This includes some of the most basic student essentials. Since GoFundMe is an open platform where people can solicit support for life events of any kind users have found plenty of uses for it – like supporting charitable causes.

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75 Top Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

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While a gala may reference just about any type of festive celebration, it’s most often used to refer to more extravagant events that feature entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, meals, open bars, and auctions. You can charge a door fee, set up concessions with snacks and drinks, and even have individual contests with their own entry fees.

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Spring Fundraising Events: How to Plan a Fresh, Exciting Event

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They combine putting and chipping contests with silent and live auctions, dinner, an open bar, and the opportunity to win a ton of fun prizes, all while raising money for their mission. Alternatively, you may decide to scrap your event entirely and come up with something totally new. May the 4th Be With You Costume Contest.

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Pandemic-Proofing: 30 Fundraising Ideas During COVID

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Having to rely on virtual fundraising to get through some difficult times opened many people’s eyes to the convenience, ease, and accessibility of online events and fundraisers. You should also be able to list fund-a-need items and open a regular online store so your auction participants can buy special items they’re interested in.

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