Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Host a Community Clean-Up. Take advantage of National Donut Day (6/7) or National Hot Dog Month (July) and host a summer treat-eating competition or bake sale for your cause. Host a Prom for a Purpose. I see what you did there, @wholewhale… Here's the one day in June to encourage repeat donors. Click To Tweet.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Some organizations have even taken this a step further by hosting their event entirely online using the “UnGala” fundraising approach. You can also use services like Discord to host a video chat to allow participants to game together, or Twitch to stream games. Of course you may be wondering how you can host this kind of event online.

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

In 2019, Art in Action partnered with a local outpost of popular national jewelry retainer Kendra Scott to host a local shopping day where 20% of proceeds went to AiA (including online sales through a custom link!). Host a flower sale and take pre-orders. Host a Mother’s Day wine-tasting event at the home of a donor or volunteer.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

It can be hard trying to get people in your network and community to donate or get involved in fundraising activities. Host an educational seminar or webinar and charge attendees admission. Collect gold since it is selling at a high rate and you can ask your community to donate what they haven't worn in years.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

You can host an in-person event with a set race route, or you can allow people to participate virtually in their own time and space. Host A Gala. It can even be hosted at your Executive Director’s home for some extra spice. Host A Challenge. It’s super fun and a great way to build community while bringing in donations.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2015

I'm thrilled to say that one of our winning 2015 Green Tech Success Story Contest submissions is TechSoup member Cary Creative Center , or "C3," an organization working to save materials from the landfill by turning them into beautiful art. Creative Reuse: A Universal Language. Getting Creative with the Help of Technology.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

If you want to learn a bit more about hosting a silent auction, check out our blog post on the eight steps to running a stellar event. You can charge a door fee, set up concessions with snacks and drinks, and even have individual contests with their own entry fees. Easter Egg Hunts Can spring really start without an Easter Egg hunt?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2012

As I wrote back in September when first covering Giving Tuesday, Giving Days are not a new idea and have been successful in local communities and entire states, like GiveMN which raised many millions of dollars in 24 hours using the Razoo platform its first year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Some donors look for these signals of community support (everybody’s doing it) to make the decision that they would be in good company if they donate. Posters are a great way to show off the name/logo of the donor at events or around your facility, house of worship, soup kitchen, community center. Design them free on Canva.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

You might try reaching out to businesses, artists, or other people in your neighborhood to see if they’d be willing to list things on your store (either as a donation or for a share of the profits) or produce branded items like mugs and hats based on popular products. 15) Brand design contests. 10) Hybrid concerts.

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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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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

As the days grow shorter and the year’s narrative approaches its climax, nonprofit leaders are presented with a golden opportunity: to rally their communities for one last, impactful push. Hold a contest with rewards for Best Dressed or Best Background. Many of us would jump at the chance to get dressed to the nines again!

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

If you are thinking of hosting an engaging event to secure crucial support for your mission in the year ahead, whether traditional, virtual, or even a combination of the two, read on. Hold a contest with rewards for Best Dressed or Best Background. We’re sharing ideas and resources on event fundraising for 2021. .

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

But one question you might find yourself frequently asking is “What kind of fundraising event should we host next?”. This social aspect makes it a powerful way to boost visibility in your community and raise money for your programs! Donors are more likely to give when they know the person who’s doing the asking.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 25, 2010

The Museum hosts collections directly related to the majors offered at the school, including painting, sculpture, and decorative art and design. The Sitings contest invites students to propose an installation and the two proposals that win each year are awarded grants and displayed in the Museum.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Small churches play a big role in their community. They’re home base for all kinds of community gatherings and events! To support your community, you first need a strong financial foundation. collect pledges in return for participating in a big community service day. Enlist in Boot Camp. Small churches do big things.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 12, 2012

It is multi-disciplinary, incorporates diverse voices from our community, and provides interactive and participatory opportunities for visitor involvement. We experimented with many different forms of visitor participation throughout the building, trying to balance social and individual, text-based and artistic, cerebral and silly.

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Whole Whale

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Curate content from underrepresented voices Do you work in a field that works for the rights of a marginalized or underrepresented community? Borrow like an artist Steal content from your other platforms and see what similar organizations are doing to engage their audience. Host your Youtube videos on Facebook to gain more views.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

OneWebDay provides an opportunity for communities to celebrate the power of the Web for positive change, to take action to protect what they value most about it, and to educate the public and policy-makers on the social, economic, and political impact of the Web. Unfortunately, these issues rarely break through the noise barrier.

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