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Product Update: CauseVox Giving Days

CauseVox

On the flip side, community foundations and local nonprofits can organize citywide or regional giving days, like Spur Local’s Give Local Together Campaign , rallying entire communities in support of various causes. FAQ Page: Ever had burning questions about a cause? Learn more about the New Site Editor.

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How to Run a Silent Auction: 10 Simple Steps for Success

Bloomerang

Community partners like local businesses and civic organizations can support your nonprofit by donating auction items or funding event overhead costs. If you know any local musicians or bands willing to play a set or a local comedian willing to perform a standup routine, try to find a venue with a good stage area. Donation page.

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Is the Higher Education Pipeline Shrinking or Just Taking a Nap?

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This leaves students questioning if they can make more money more quickly—and avoid student debt—by entering the workplace with a certificate instead of a college degree. College towns” often generate robust tourism that fuels local restaurant, retail, entertainment, and hospitality industries. For example, the U.S.

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How to Apply for Grants: A Guide for Parks and Rec Orgs

Achieve

Similar to how you would request funds from a corporate sponsor , your parks and recreation organization needs to submit a proposal and wait for approval from the grantmaking organization. Keep your lines of communication open in case they contact you with additional questions or requests for extra materials.

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60+ Spring Fundraising Ideas for Every Nonprofit

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Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat. Work with local clothing boutiques and designers to create runway looks and sell tickets for your community to get a look at upcoming items. Your donors can purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win cool prizes donated from local businesses.

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34 Clever Summer Fundraising Ideas

Whole Whale

We’re willing to bet $1 that there’s at least one you haven’t thought of — and if that one is #34, we have some questions for you…. Set a fundraising goal to sponsor a nail color on National Nail Polish Day (June 1) in the spirit of Movember. Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly.

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Flexibility and Resilience Carries the Day for Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston

Greater Giving

For seven years, BBBS hosted BIG Taste of Houston, a popular annual fundraiser that celebrated the local restaurant and bar scene. Organizers were suddenly faced with a mountain of questions and uncertainty. Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston. Could they carry on with this winning theme? Next, they looked at the program and got creative.

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