Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

To meet this demand, consider partnering with a local tree farm or nursery to host a Christmas tree or Christmas wreath fundraiser. As you prepare for your fundraiser, canvas your local businesses and donors for items, coupons, or vouchers. For a fun addition, ask students to bring sleeping bags and blankets to school with them.

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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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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

Each year, individuals worldwide take the opportunity to do better for our planet with actions such as planting trees, cleaning local communities, and raising awareness for environmental causes through peer-to-peer fundraising pages. Kick Start Your Movement With Peer-to-Peer Fundraising. Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @SFParksAlliance .

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

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.” If you want to take things a step further, look up your local crisis center or community hotline and become a trained volunteer.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 19, 2013

For example, a recent project of hers is Startup Box: South Bronx, or [SB] 2 —a nonprofit startup incubator and tech education center that aims to connect the creativity of the South Bronx with the power of the tech industry by bringing together students, startups and community members. [SB]

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Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2021

Alternatively, your team could provide [service or donation amount] in your role as our sponsor. For example, a small animal shelter might want a local business to sponsor their car wash fundraiser, whereas a regional advocacy group might enlist a Fortune 500 company to sponsor a big-ticket gala event. Another tip? Organization.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

Most Jewish nonprofits know that this is the best excuse to come up with punny costumes and read the Megillah, but even if you aren’t an org focused on Judaism, you could team up with a local JCC, synagogue, or Hillel: This is also a holiday where it’s tradition to give back. Buy an hour with Daylight Savings Time… (second Sunday in March).

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Tutor students so they can reach their potential in school? Think about your audience as someone who doesn’t know anything about food insecurity, homelessness, first generation college students, or animal abuse. An alternative is to find an established organization you can partner with or who will serve as your fiscal sponsor.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 12, 2013

continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit scholar, student, or professional to. It wasn’t simply about throwing money at an international issue - it was about listening to local problems, local solutions, and local thought. I learned I could and should offer assistance to local citizens who asked for it.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

Virtual options can be particularly helpful when fundraising for education, as they allow you to reach out to supporters of your students who may be further away, such as aunts and uncles, grandparents, and family friends. They also give you a unique opportunity to get the family members of those students to make a recurring donation.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

A pioneer in biojet fuels, Alaska Airlines partnered with Neste to lay the groundwork for industry-wide adoption of renewable fuel options, such as forest residuals , made from the stumps and branches leftover after a timber harvest, and a cleaner alternative to traditional jet fuel. They Engage Their Partners for Positive Impact.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

As an alternative, voters can always use our 50 state map to find their state’s official poll finder tool or the phone number for their local election office. 45 states have online registration lookup tools, and calling your local election office is always an option (again, use our 50 state map to get links and numbers).

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Maybe these alternate spellings are all the same to you, and that’s fine. As told in the 12th chapter of the “Book of Judges” in the Christian bible, the Ephramites tried to blend in with the locals as they were fleeing the country. Some of my students are going to use the hyphen. Should be interesting, anyway. Or non-profit.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Most people you work with, from students to volunteers to Board members, will already know how to use them. If you want greater security than Drive offers, Dropbox and Box are popular alternatives. Many nonprofit organizations gain access to Catchafire via a sponsor, such as their local community foundation.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 26, 2010

The Waffle Shop is a cafe and live streaming TV channel that serves a diverse audience of late night club-goers and locals in an urban neighborhood. It's run by Jon Rubin, an artist and professor of social practice at Carnegie Mellon, and his students. PieLab (Greensboro, AL). The doors of SLAM are never closed.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 2, 2013

While school administrators appreciate the help from local nonprofits, they're often spread too thin and left with little time to coordinate schedules with your organization and help you execute initiatives. They dictate when you can work with their students and ultimately determine the role your organization will play at their school.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2015

I first learned about Year Up's local Bay Area chapter through a Microsoft YouthSpark initiative event. " Year Up therefore takes a holistic approach to preparing its students for the workforce. Students also learn about teamwork, time management, conflict resolution, and work/life balance. The Power of a Year.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 30, 2012

I am a student in the Master of Nonprofit Studies program at Arizona State University and work for the ASU Lodestar Center. Catholic Relief Services uses microfinancing to create alternatives to migration, and Solace International , headquartered in Tucson, invests in social entrepreneurship. In fact, though the U.S.

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International Research El Salvador Charity 84

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 19, 2013

student safety. national and local initiatives spurred by tragedies of school violence. Alternately, joining forces with. How do free services support your mission? Many organizations feel strongly that services must be free. Schools are spending money on safety, supported by. specialty book throughout the state.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 9, 2011

However, a student this summer pointed out another meaning of the term: in psychiatry , a neologism is a unique term coined and used by someone with a mental illness, evidence of a thought disorder. They enjoy exemption from income taxes, and many also enjoy exemptions from local property taxes. That certainly fits here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

Here's some inspiring stories, tips and resources: Some Inspirational Stories Last week I wrote the Columbus Foundation's recently launhced Match Day 2.0 , a giving stimulus plan created to matching gifts to PowerPhilanthropy organizations and raise $1 million in 48 hours to support local needs in their community.

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Care2

MAY 11, 2011

Building local chapters. org, and five Unity College students embarked on a bio-diesel powered road trip to encourage President Obama to restore solar paneling to the White House roof. Another alternative is to ask people to fund your hotel stays or donate their points in various hotel reward programs.

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Advocacy Community Build Storytelling 72

Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

TechSoup Global donation partner, Cisco , is starting to talk about an alternative to cloud computing, the paradigm that relies on huge data centers to do all our processing. This alternative to cloud computing consists of all the computers that are already around us, connected in to a distributed network of devices through smart routers.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

They may be able to work with local stores or boutiques that act as sponsors and also get to show off their collections. You can find local comedians on entertainer-sourcing sites like GigSalad or The Bash, or you can ask for help from local comedy clubs.

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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. This includes some of the most basic student essentials. 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.”.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

An example of this is The Portland Art Museum’s partnership with the faculty and students in Portland State University’s Art and Social Practice Department for their annual Shine a Light program. We are constantly looking for new meaningful opportunities to bridge groups and individuals in our programs.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

You can also get in contact with any chefs at beloved local restaurants to see if they’d be willing to teach as well. Encouraging kids to read isn’t always easy, but with an added element of competition, you might just turn students into avid bibliophiles! Virtual talent show. Virtual “Around the World” festival. Plant sale.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

Sometimes you don’t have the ability to do a survey before, especially if it is an online webinar or a conference session. There are alternative ways to do research. It takes several iterations of your survey to develop one that works, but you really gain a good understanding of the level of your audience.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Golf Tournament Bring together avid golfers and local philanthropists—in many cases, they’re one and the same—for a day on the greens. Sports Tournament Organizing a sports tournament can attract local teams and sports enthusiasts to compete in games like soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, and more.

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Ideas People Local Classes 52

Museum 2.0

AUGUST 8, 2010

I was fascinated by the project’s innovative approach to collecting, sharing, and connecting people through locally-produced media. Some of the new volunteers are high school students, others are college professors. Last month, I got a chance to talk with Nell Taylor, founder of the Chicago Underground Library.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

For example, one of our local clients, Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE), runs VISTEBall, a golf-themed event that combines the fun of a golf tournament with the convenience of an indoor event. Alternatively, you may decide to scrap your event entirely and come up with something totally new. Can you do something similar?

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 25, 2007

January 1, 2007 was the date that the polystyrene foam packaging moratorium officially took effect, meaning that many small independently-owned food service businesses had to find alternatives to the sewer-clogging, landfill-hogging, bay-bogging packaging that they were used to providing for their customers.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2022

It’s an engaging format, and for those who don’t enjoy running 5Ks, a dance-a-thon is a great alternative to get your fundraisers moving in a fun way. If there are any volunteers or staff members that have strong connections to local businesses in the community, consider asking them to be a part of your event committee.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

So, for example, if I provide an after-school program, I just use that a lot because I ran an after-school program for over a decade, but if I’m delivering academic programs, then I’m going to be looking at the number of students served. Does that make sense? And I’m looking over. And for a good reason. ” So what?

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Despite their blossoming independence, college students like to travel in packs. You could even get specific into their majors—for example, if you have some graphic designers or architecture students, you could have them work on an infographic for the week. Most alternative spring break companies such as B.A.D.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 28, 2023

It can be difficult to find new donors when your fundraising technique limits you to your local area. And if your team is currently working with a software provider but is still facing these challenges, consider switching to an alternative. Limited pool of donors. parents, friends, and family of team members).

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

This idea can also be paired with a number of other fundraising event possibilities like movie nights, lock-ins (for older students), and other childcare activities. Workers (they don’t have to be students!) Team up with local businesses. Teaming up with local businesses and franchises is a fantastic way to do that.

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