DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

If your nonprofit hosts one or more fundraising events, you know that it’s easy to become predictable with the excuse that “we’ve always done this.” Artistic & Culinary Experiences Both art and food have a way of transcending differences, removing barriers, and rallying diverse groups around a common cause.

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Qgiv

APRIL 30, 2024

Choosing a nonprofit silent auction theme can be half the battle when planning to host a fundraising gala. Fundraising galas are about building awareness, fostering connections, and developing a great community around your cause. For attendees, galas and silent auctions provide a fun night out to support a cause they care about.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Adding a fun sticker or two is also a nice added touch. Personalized video messages Record short, heartfelt, and fun video messages from your team members expressing gratitude to donors for the impact their gifts have made. Customized artwork Collaborate with local artists to create custom artwork inspired by your cause.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover three creative and cost-effective approaches to attracting volunteers, including: Tap Into Existing Supporters Promote Your Volunteer Opportunities Host A Fun Recruitment Event Shaking up your recruitment methods can help you reach and engage more supporters. And you’ll get a striking advertisement.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Need help deciding what type of online auction your nonprofit should host? 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. Ready to host a virtual auction? Music can always add a fun touch to any decade-themed event!

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Now is the time to take a good look at your plans for the final months of the year and find a fun, unique fall fundraiser that will make you and your donors feel comfortable and supported. Paint and sip events work for any type of organization, artists of all levels, and can easily be adapted for every season.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

In such a case, you may have trouble really inspiring board, volunteers and community members to commit to your mission with passion. You can host accessible, off-site clinics. I came up with an idea to mesh my love of weekend crafts fairs and artist open studio visits with my day job. Your donors?” It seemed like a win/win.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

Engage supporters : Events let you connect with your supporters in person, helping you build stronger bonds and a sense of community. Here are some popular examples: Benefit concerts or performances : Team up with local artists or performers to host a show where ticket sales support your cause.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The trick to hosting a successful raffle is ensuring that the raffle baskets and prizes you offer are enticing enough to encourage scores of ticket sales. Check your state’s gambling regulations, and consult with your legal team to ensure you can legally host your raffle. Where can you get raffle baskets or prizes? Pastry basket.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

However, with the rise of COVID-19, festivals all over the world were put on hold, and the events industry, artists, and festival vendors were forced to find other ways of sharing their passions with the world. . If you are an event planner, then you may be chomping at the bit to host a festival crowd. . But how can it be done?

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 9, 2011

The seventh guest blogger in my Have Fun, Do Good series is Jamie Ridler. She is the host of the popular podcast Creative Living with Jamie and will soon launch Sparkles , an e-course designed to bring your creativity to life in 5 minutes (or less!) Where can you bring fun and goodness together? This isn’t the truth at all!

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

We’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. 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. 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. Get local businesses involved for prize sponsorships, and make it a public, fun event that everyone can come and watch. Of course you may be wondering how you can host this kind of event online.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2023

Pride Month is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ communities around the world during the month of June! But there’s more to Pride Month than just fun celebrations. Learn more about the origins of Pride Month, how you can take part in celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community, and what nonprofits you can support!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

You could host accessible, off-site clinics. I came up with an idea to mesh my love of weekend crafts fairs and artist open studio visits with my day job. and I was delighted to find the artist community was extremely generous when helping us out. . At first everyone was on board, and it was fun. Way more intense.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

However, with the rise of COVID-19, festivals all over the world were put on hold, and the events industry, artists, and festival vendors were forced to find other ways of sharing their passions with the world. . If you are an event planner, then you may be chomping at the bit to host a festival crowd. . But how can it be done?

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

But after hosting many events over the years, how can your organization change up its approach and plan more engaging activities? 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. Let’s get started! Plan hybrid events. Social media.

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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. Parkinson’s Nebraska used the walk concept to inspire their Walk the State fundraiser, which asked participants to communally walk the distance it would take to cross the state of Nebraska. Host A Gala.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 6, 2018

The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History keeps growing and experimenting in our quest to build a stronger, more connected community. We have several jobs open right now , but I want to highlight two for people with passion for building community in new ways. Here's the full description and how to apply.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

After we’ve had time to eat and chat, we’ll do some fun activities to help you generate lots of juicy blog posts in 2012. During this 4-week e-course you’ll play with fun assignments through a private blog with your fellow juicy bloggers. I’ll also share tips for increasing traffic and engagement. $35 of your blog? Share Tweet.

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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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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2018

To ring in the season, here are 10 fun, unique and affordable summer fundraisers that will make everyone excited to give back. It’s a great opportunity to network with your community and encourage social interaction. Use the power of music to unite your donors by hosting an outdoor benefit concert. Grown-up lemonade stand.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

NEWS Below is a roundup of blog posts and podcast interviews I've published since my last Have Fun Do Good Link Love (where did the month go?): 77 ways to build community in your neighborhood from Our Blocks. 4 Steps for Selling Your Art: Interview with Alyson B.

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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. Make it fun and easy. Make your fundraising event unusual or fun. Host an educational seminar or webinar and charge attendees admission. Host a dinner or breakfast.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

It was much more traffic than I would have ever thought possible, but thanks to the burgeoning “Nonprofit Organizations” communities that I had built on Facebook, Twitter and Myspace, launching a blog was much easier in 2009 than it was when I tried and failed in 2004. Post a wide variety of blog content and have some fun with it.

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Qgiv

JULY 26, 2021

What a fun, informative and (sometimes) stressful learning experience those times were! Our suggestions include: Hosting a barbeque. Holding a community service event. Hosting a flea market. It makes for a fun and memorable experience for the student. Hosting a Barbeque. Holding a Community Service Event.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

Although fundraising for arts organizations has unique challenges—like justifying the need to ask for support from donors for your arts and culture versus donating to the efforts of front-line workers—art in all forms is something that every community needs. And if you want to really cut down on the costs, host an online auction.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Does anyone carve, knit, sew or create t-shirts… or fun food? 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. You can even have fun engaging your supporters and board members when coming up with these designs. Photo and Bio.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Hundreds of unique, hand-made art postcards, containing words of compassion and solidarity are hand delivered to individuals and communities all over the world, bringing connection, hope, visibility and voice to women and girls whose lives have suffered from isolation, violence or repression. Yet, I wanted to be that artist and still do.

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Qgiv

APRIL 27, 2022

Is there a volunteer in your community who’s known for their famous pies or cookies? You can also raffle off lunches, an afternoon of board games, or craft sessions so students and teachers can enjoy some fun activities together outside of the classroom! Charcuterie board lovers will appreciate this wine and cheese tasting in a basket.

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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. Karaoke Karaoke is more than a fun bar night activity—it can be a nonprofit event with multiple revenue streams. Touchless opportunities are always appreciated in a post-COVID-19 world!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

However, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun. 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.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2015

C3 educates children in schools, exhibits at community art crawls, and partners with other organizations to host community art projects, all using recycled materials to create works of art. QuickBooks helps keep the organization's accounting information available when board members or community members ask.

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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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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 10, 2012

EngAGE is a nonprofit that changes aging, and the way people think about aging, by transforming senior apartment communities into vibrant centers of learning, wellness and creativity. He also serves on the board of the National Center for Creative Aging, and is the host and producer of the EXPERIENCE TALKS radio show.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

It was much more traffic than I would have ever thought possible, but thanks to the burgeoning “Nonprofit Organizations” communities that I had built on Facebook, Twitter and Myspace, launching a blog was much easier in 2009 than it was when I tried and failed in 2004. Post a wide variety of blog content and have some fun with it.

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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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