The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

We all know those magical events that not only raise funds but also leave a lasting impression on everyone present. The Power of Events in Nonprofit Fundraising Events are a game-changer for nonprofits, and here’s why: Raise funds : Events help you generate funds through ticket sales, sponsorships, auctions, and donations.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Your dollars raised have stayed the same, or decreased, year over year. If you’re just cruising, it’s possible the need for your charity peaked a while back, and now is ebbing more than it’s flowing. I came up with an idea to mesh my love of weekend crafts fairs and artist open studio visits with my day job.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

If you’re looking for a fun and exciting way to raise more money for your cause, a benefit concert is a perfect solution. A benefit concert is a musical event used to raise money or awareness for a charitable cause through ticket sales and other donations during the event. Crank up your nonprofit fundraising with a benefit concert!

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Do a walk-slash-hike for charity: Choose the tallest peak in your town or neighborhood (unless you live in Washington or Oregon, then find something a bit more manageable). Provide water station stops and set up a picnic at the end for people that raise money. Take a look at how HikeFor.com is helping Donate Life America raise funds.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 29, 2024

Engaging Activities: Active Games : Organize tournaments for classic outdoor games like cornhole, charity golf tournament , or pickleball. Art in the Open Air : Host a “plein air” painting competition, where artists create their masterpieces outdoors.

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

At one charity where I worked, these generated about $30,000/mailing (we mailed three newsletters and one report/year). And this was in addition to the $1+ million raised from sending three mailed direct appeals and assorted emails. . Win for the donor fundraiser/win for the charity/win for the new peer donor!

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

It’s also a time for gifts and new clothes, making this a great chance to raise funds or donations of new clothing, especially for children. Whoever finds the Afikomen can be the one to “raise” your proceeds by a certain percentage point. You can use your health apps to track miles, or partner with an app like Charity Miles.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Paint and sip events work for any type of organization, artists of all levels, and can easily be adapted for every season. If you’re going the DIY route, reach out to a local artist to lead the class, and stock up on all the necessary supplies. Your artist just has to log in and lead class virtually. No-Shave November.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Concert tickets Buying concert tickets has become like a competitive sport, as passionate fans flood ticket platforms to see their favorite artist live. For example, if your town is known for gorgeous cherry blossom trees, offering paintings with these trees by a local artist can inspire bidding. Start with this roundup of top options.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2012

I got to hear Scott Dunlap who is VP, Emerging Opportunities/New Ventures at PayPal deliver a great talk that offers some persona for different actors in your nonprofits network and how they influence, activate, or raise awareness for your cause through social channels. Charlie the Artist. He was asked to donate to cancer charity.

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Achieve

JANUARY 18, 2023

CharityBids’ guide to virtual charity events. , With a bigger audience, you can effectively raise more money, raise awareness for your cause, and create a united push toward reaching your goals. like a fundraising thermometer or leadership board to inspire friendly competition toward raising as much money as possible.

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AFP Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

BBC News - Gromit charity art trail in Bristol attracts 200,000 : More than 200,000 people collected a map to take part in the Gromit Unleashed arts trail in Bristol. The 80 statues, decorated by well-known celebrities and artists, were being removed earlier having been on display since the end of June.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Events are many people’s favorite thing about charity fundraising. They offer a chance to dress up, get together with others, and have a good time — while also raising money for a good cause. A Gala is a well-known charity fundraising event. 10) Hybrid concerts.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

These tips can apply to any type of nonprofit event: whether you’re hosting a charity auction , a fundraising 5K, conference, webinar, and so on. A few unique silent auction items to try to acquire include signed sports memorabilia, hard-to-get game tickets, and one-of-a-kind artwork from local artists. Let’s get started!

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Auctions are a classic fundraising event that can not only raise an impressive amount of money but also provide your supporters with a much needed night of fun. Any excuse to leave the house is sure to attract a lot of supporters and raise much needed funds! Plus, you’ll provide artists with some much needed recognition.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

For nonprofits, crowdfunding is also a new way to reach out to prospective donors and can provide a significant revenue stream along with an opportunity to raise awareness and increase engagement with their cause and programs. Engage with the nonprofit community and appropriate charity officials as the field evolves.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Focus on participation – Judge success by number of donors versus just total dollars raised. A charity combating homelessness should feature stories of providing shelter, not just cute mascots. The ads were hailed as beautiful, artistic, and innovative. Apply those lessons. Participation builds loyalty and community.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 15, 2010

Giving Green on Treehugger Help Haiti Recover on the Ellen DeGeneres Show blog Help Survivors of the Earthquake in Haiti on Charity Navigator Tragedy in Haiti - How Can I Help? The Charity Navigator blog post, Tips, Tips and More Tips for Funding Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts includes advice for how to avoid donation scams like: 1.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2014

It is open to creators from all backgrounds – from charities to video game developers to artists. Kickstarter makes it clear that it isn't for direct charity or cause funding, but about project creation. Amazingly, the organization has surpassed this goal and (as of this article) has raised $11,547.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Swag or merch: handmade item by someone helped by your charity. Swag or merch: pick and design swag that directly relates to your charity. If you represent an educational or social justice charity, maybe giveaway specialty decks of cards featuring important people from history. These exist already!

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

Participants raise money from their friends and family to support them in completing the walk or run. If you can create an event that people would attend even if it weren’t for charity, you know you’ve found a good event. Maybe they’re artistic challenges. A walkathon or race is, at its heart, a peer-to-peer fundraiser.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

A couple weeks back, IntraHealth International — a supporter of TechSoup Global — launched a terrific new collaboration with great music artists, technologists, and health care workers in order to further benefit programs for urgent health needs in Africa.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2015

I’ll be talking about the next generation of donors and how they use social media, mobile, and other technology to raise money for causes they care about. This guest post is part of many recent posts you have read from my about Generation Z. Having met his goal, he’s doing it again for his twelfth birthday.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

It is open to creators from all backgrounds – from charities to video game developers to artists. Kickstarter makes it clear that it isn't for direct charity or cause funding, but about project creation. Amazingly, the organization has surpassed this goal and (as of this article) has raised $11,547.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Here are some to consider: Art: Art auctions serve a valuable purpose because they don’t just raise funds, they also spread awareness and appreciation of the works being auctioned. Yard Sales A yard sale is a fun way to get to know your supporters while also raising funds for a cause. Using a theme can make this a little easier.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

He has helped raise over a billion dollars for his clients. Some interesting data emerged around how the mobile technology and crowdfunding trends are shaping each generation of Canadian donors’ interaction with charities and nonprofits. In addition, we asked donors about the ways they chose to engage and stay in touch with charities.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Peer-to-Peer Events Arts & Culture Events Community Events Educational Events Events for Grown-Ups Events for Kids & Families Nonprofit Peer-to-Peer Events Peer-to-peer events raise funds and generate buzz by having your supporters and participants get their networks involved in your event. Foot Race These are a classic of the genre.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 17, 2007

Bernie Berlin is a Tennessee-based blogger , mixed media artist and manager of a one-woman dog rescue operation, A Place to Bark. The first phase of the auction raised $1,198.93 In September, she asked her readers and organization's supporters to donate artwork to be auctioned on eBay. for 28 items.

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Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2015

Our recently completed 2015 Green Tech Success Story Contest winners and finalists are an impressive group, showcasing the broad reach and impact of TechSoup member charities doing environmental work. Cary Creative Center in North Carolina is an upcycling nonprofit that provides used artistic materials to people. " RE-Volv.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 10, 2006

Vlog and Blog Raising Lost in Light is a videoblog about small gauge filmmaking featuring home movies, work by artists, articles by preservationists and film scholars, video tutorials and other film gems. " These are examples of vlog or blog raising - raising money from people via your blog.

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M+R

AUGUST 11, 2021

Are there artists or other influencers who might be interested in partnering with your organization to support you through NFTs? Some nonprofits have already raised millions on Twitch, including Extra Life (Children’s Miracle Network), which raised $14 million in 2019. What types of content might have value? Recruitment.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

This social aspect makes it a powerful way to boost visibility in your community and raise money for your programs! John Center for Homeless Men recently did their own virtual house party peer-to-peer event called Raisin’ the Rent , with some of their participants raising over $10,000 in their house party. in 2019 increase to $108.62

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

So you raised $20,000. “Well, thanks to this $20,000, there are 12 local artists who have a place to hang their artwork.” “Because we raised this $20,000 and have this gallery and classroom space, 200 children from our local special-needs programs are able to do art therapy on site for free or reduced rates.”

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Not only will you be able to raise a substantial amount of money for your organization’s cause, but your supporters will also return home with a valuable prize in hand. Beyond the items your supporters will take home, the charity auction software you use will be the true backbone of your event.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Profits from the record raised money for famine relief in Ethiopia. It also raised money for famine relief in Africa. The album Instant Karma , a collection of John Lennon remakes by artists like U2, Ben Harper, and R.E.M., raises money for Amnesty's Darfur work. recorded by Band Aid? I'd love to hear your examples too.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Chris Hughes Jumo has been raising $2 million in funding from individuals and foundations. By November 2010, Jumo noted in a New York Times article that they’ve raised $3.5 Its also valuable for small business, artists, and much more. Who Chris Hughes brought in Kirsten Titus as Managing director of Jumo.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

Each drawing is accompanied by a short written passage from the artist describing what their home means to them. Charity: Water 2021 Annual Report Charity: Water has perfected the art of the minimalist annual report design. The report is populated with drawings created by children of Habitat homeowners.

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