sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Adding a golf tournament to your fundraising event roster is a win-win for your nonprofit and your donors—your nonprofit adds a reliable income stream and your donors get to support your mission through a fun activity. According to GolfStatus , the average golfer’s net worth is over $768,000, well above the national average.

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AUGUST 24, 2023

These events leverage the popularity of wearable devices and health apps to encourage participants to sign up for and support a range of fun, trackable activities while contributing to a meaningful cause. Mental Health Month Challenge  Raise awareness about mental health through various well-being activities. The result?

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

PADI AWARE Foundation. National Forest Foundation. First Nations Development Institute. The Green Climate Fun. PADI AWARE Foundation. PADI AWARE Foundation is a publicly funded nonprofit whose mission is to drive local action for global ocean conservation. National Forest Foundation.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

The good news is that nonprofits have a ton of options when it comes to unique fundraising events that inspire donations and spread awareness of your mission. An art festival where local artists can show off their pieces, explain their work to attendees, and donate a portion or all of the proceeds to your nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 16, 2012

For added fun, every action you take will earn you points and badges. National Geographic Society World Atlas App. Designed specifically for the iPhone and iPod touch, National Geographic’s new and improved World Atlas puts our best maps in the palm of your hand. NRDC Eat Local App. American Red Cross First Aid App.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

People’s Action Institute is a national network of state and local grassroots power-building organizations united in fighting for justice. Managers even encourage teammates to have a little fun and create social channels for employees to connect on, including #cooking-with-medic and #pet-pics. In the 2020 U.S.

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

billion social media users nationwide, it is safe to say there is strong potential to engage, inform, and recruit volunteers within your local community. Here are a few great examples of VolunteerHub clients increasing awareness around their volunteer programs on social media.

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

EXAMPLE: When I worked as director of development and marketing at Jewish Family and Children’s Services, I was looking for ways to expand awareness and build our mailing list. We’d quickly become a trusted brand within the artist and maker community, and they welcomed the opportunity to gain awareness of their work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

On Late Night with Conan O’Brien , Conan poked fun at me because I have more LinkedIn followers than him. Conan O’Brien could make a huge difference and gain more followers by raising awareness about charity giving by talking about GivingTuesday on his show before Dec.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Conan poked fun at me because I have more LinkedIn followers than him. I gained influence on LinkedIn by helping nonprofits raise money through events like GivingTuesday , a national day of giving on December 3rd that inspires people to take collaborative action to improve their local communities.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

As awareness for this movement has grown, so has its success. More and more money is donated on this national day of giving each year. You can, however, join your local Giving Tuesday movement to localize your efforts. Team up with local news. How does Giving Tuesday help nonprofits? Host an auction.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

In addition to bringing in revenue, fundraising through restaurant partnerships can help your organization to spread awareness about your cause by associating your name with a popular business in your community. To secure your nonprofit a partnership with a restaurant, you’ll likely have two options: Local business partners.

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

Ensure that any necessary in-person elements of your fundraising efforts comply with your local health regulations and allow for safe social distancing. Partner with a local jewelry store, franchise, or online retailer to allocate a portion of sales to support your cause in the lead up to Mother’s Day. 9 Mother’s Day Fundraising Ideas.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

For example, when I worked as director of development and marketing at Jewish Family and Children’s Services, I was looking for ways to expand awareness and build our mailing list. We’d quickly become a trusted brand within the artist and maker community, and they welcomed the opportunity to gain awareness of their work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Note From Beth: I’m a huge fan of Giving Days because they raise the awareness, engagement, and donations to nonprofits and being generous. Last week, we watched as a national day of giving and awareness campaign for “Giving Tuesday” unfold and spur spikes in donations.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2017

OpenAIR is an online event that provides mission-based organizations both with a new, professionally designed, accessible website that accommodates all visitors, and with expanded awareness about accessibility issues. It's a lot of fun! The event is open to nonprofits, NGOs, charities, schools, and others.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but mental health in the nonprofit workplace is a topic that calls for an honest conversation all year long. Your Takeaway: Employees need a work environment that encourages open communication about mental health awareness and opportunities for self-care as they experience feelings of burnout.

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Tech Soup

MAY 31, 2013

TechSoup Asia Asia is a nonprofit collaborative venture between TechSoup Global and its local nonprofit organization partners, Connecting Up Australia and the Hong Kong Council of Social Service. Some Fun Facts About Vietnam. Our New NGO Partners in Vietnam. The community itself plays a role in building a peaceful community.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Send Donors A Fun At-home Activity. Consider providing your donors with a fun at-home activity that relates to your mission that they can do in their free time. Whether it’s special campaign t-shirts or another fun product, this is a significant way to increase your organization’s visibility. Be as creative as possible!

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 6, 2012

Adam De Rose, Interfaith Worker Justice Blog Interfaith Worker Justice (IWJ) advances the rights of workers by engaging diverse faith communities into action, from grassroots organizing to shaping policy at the local, state and national levels. The blog covers social design and the Millennium Development Goals.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

The internet allows people to communicate with others from all around the world, spreading awareness of volunteering without having any restrictions due to physical barriers. Offering virtual volunteer opportunities helps many nonprofit organizations connect with new audiences and grow their reach beyond their local communities.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Their friends and family will love supporting a loved one while also watching a fun movie in the comforts of their own home. Peer-to-peer fundraising will likely naturally take place on social media, but you can take it a step further by adding a fun, competitive element. Social fundraisers. Give-it-up fundraisers. Volunteer challenge.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

Contact Local Media. While many organizations strive to have their events covered by national outlets like the Today Show or the New York Times, Krista encourages event planners to not overlook local newspapers and television and radio stations. This is a lot more enticing to journalists. Continue Media Outreach Post-Event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

However, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun. Instead of serving everyone at a single location, consider a catered meal delivered to each of your donors from a local restaurant. All of these forms of live performance go over well over live streaming and can even be made more fun than their in-person counterparts.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 19, 2014

We emailed six nonprofit organizations (ranging from small local nonprofits to nationally known organizations) asking for basic volunteer information. These are essentials they’ll have to be aware of before committing to working with your organization. And they could either become a one-time volunteer or a lifelong supporter.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 3, 2011

Her newest project is organizing Chez Panisse Foundation's Eating for Education , a grassroots effort to create national awareness about school kitchen/garden programs. She's known for the Pop-Up General Store , Tartine Afterhours dinners , Home Ec Cooking Classes , and the nationwide Bakesale for Japan that raised $140,000.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 1, 2021

The Houston Food Bank teamed up with their local ABC affiliate during the Houston power outage and food crisis in February 2021. They posted to Facebook to help raise awareness and ask for donations. They’re also using their own hashtag and some fun emojis, which helps it visually pop on a Twitter feed.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 29, 2010

They all represent either a farmer, educator, activist, or chef, but they still share the connection that they're aware of global issues. They become more aware of global economies, of how our global economy impacts other countries, the opening of how we become more aware of our actions and how they impact others. They traveled.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

But why let the amateur prognosticators be the only ones having fun? Here are a few ideas to help with the roundball rampage that will engulf the nation. Be sure to know your local laws for lotteries and raffles to see if you need to obtain a license before starting. Your nonprofit can get in on the excitement of the Big Dance.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2012

The project kicked off a year ago with a seven-day Train the Trainers intensive in Beirut, Lebanon for the in-country teams who would localize and implement the curriculum for five 3-day workshops that I designed. Chema Gargouri, In Country Director, Tunisia being interviewed by the local radio station in Fez, Morocco.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 30, 2023

Nowadays, Pride Month is celebrated all around the world with parades, educational events, and other activities aimed at raising awareness of LGBTQ+ rights and fostering a sense of equality, acceptance, and love for everyone. This can help raise awareness and show your organization’s commitment to inclusivity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

From eating healthy to volunteering at local nonprofits, users earns points that can then be redeemed for rewards or special discounts offered by partner businesses. A free, fun mobile photo-sharing iPhone App that turns your mobile photos instantly in art. DailyFeats :: dailyfeats.com. Dipity :: dipity.com. Instagram :: instagr.am.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 5, 2022

billion ( National Retail Foundation 2017 Survey ) Father’s Day: $15.5 Another quiet little secret is making sure you engage local Girl and Boy Scouts groups who are always looking for ways to engage in socially minded ways. The May holiday might call to mind breast cancer awareness or newer contenders like #EveryMotherCounts.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 24, 2010

This was because last week Convio sponsored our annual Convio Cares Week when each employee is encouraged to participate in a service project in our local communities. The project that I volunteered at with fifteen other Convio employees was a classroom makeover for a local Austin school, Gus Garcia Middle School.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

And like last year's ROI Poetry Slam , our session will be interactive, thought-provoking, and dare I say, fun! Today’s online communities go beyond posting photos or finding dates—they are building social capital, increasing awareness and raising millions of charitable dollars. In addition, there's be lots of learning shared freely.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2009

For others, it is a day of political significance to raise awareness around women's rights. The campaign is trying to raise awareness that, "Each year, around 1 in 10 women in Britain experience rape, or other violence." If you live in the Bay Area (like me), the Global Fund for Women has created a calendar of local events.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

And like last year's ROI Poetry Slam , our session will be interactive, thought-provoking, and dare I say, fun! Today’s online communities go beyond posting photos or finding dates—they are building social capital, increasing awareness and raising millions of charitable dollars. In addition, there's be lots of learning shared freely.

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