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Favorite Free Software

Robert Weiner

Joe Medina of Colby College asked members of the FUNDSVCS listserve about their favorite free software programs. Here are mine, minus obvious ones like Gmail and Firefox (note that many are only free for home use). — Free anti-virus for home use: [link]. eFax FreeFree fax number for receiving up to 20 pages/month.

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34 Clever Summer Fundraising Ideas

Whole Whale

Ask your local donut maker to donate a portion of their proceeds on June 7 to your cause, or ask a favorite hot dog shack to give special coupons for a free or discounted frank to the folks that donate to you in a given time period. Movies for Impact. The summer is also a time for superhero movie franchises to take over.

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37 Spring Fundraising Ideas for Small Nonprofits

Whole Whale

Host a Passover seder as an alternative to the rubber chicken dinner or spaghetti supper. Feel free to make other fantasy fandoms welcome to the party as well. Drive-in or outdoor Movie Night. Provide some fun extras like music and free snacks or drinks for people waiting in line. Dog Walking for Donation.

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Silent Auction Baskets: 5 Tips to Create Unique Gifts

Get Fully Funded

The potential ideas for this category are as diverse as your supporters’ favorite hobbies and activities, from movie and game night essentials to bundles of signed sports memorabilia. 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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If This Then That for Non-Profits

Connection Cafe

Ben loves his beautiful wife, gripping movies, everything about football and all things social media. Have you ever seen a movie or eaten a meal that was so good, so amazing, that you felt like you needed to share it with the world? And it brought me satisfaction when I saw people enjoying the movie off of my recommendation.

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49 Online Fundraising Ideas to Help You Raise More

Qgiv

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. Not ready to step back into a movie theater yet?

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Help I Just Lost My Google Ad Grant

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The Google Ad Grants program gives nonprofits up to $10,000 per month in free in-kind AdWords across the search network through the Google for Nonprofits platform. Ads for terms like ‘movies’ or ‘children’ are common in accounts looking for broad awareness,” Michelle pointed out. The net effects of the current U.S. Source: Edelman.

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