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Spring Fundraisers: 5 Best Practices for Walkathons, Bikeathons, and Other Athons

CauseVox

You may be familiar with the more traditional peer-to-peers such as fun runs, bikeathons, and marathons but these types of events actually come in all forms. For the past 23 years, Invest in Kids has hosted the Jane-A-Thon, a fun-filled ski and snowboarding event at Colorado’s Winter Park Resort.

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3 Quick Tips to Get the Most from Giving Tuesday

Saleforce Nonprofit

Before even getting started, be clear on what you want to achieve, starting with specific goals and KPIs in mind will help you measure whether or not your campaign has been a success and will give you a benchmark for the next year. Perhaps an interview with a beneficiary or a fun competition that involves supporters?

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Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Tips from Invest in Kids, a CauseVox Nonprofit

CauseVox

Invest in Kids is a Denver-based nonprofit dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of young children and families across the state. For the past 23 years, Invest in Kids has hosted the Jane-A-Thon, a fun-filled ski and snowboarding event at Colorado’s Winter Park Resort. Who Is Invest In Kids?

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16NTC Session Submissions Now Open

NTEN

The survey is only 15 minutes long, and the value of the data will continue to help nonprofits benchmark their technology planning (to help them change the world). If you participate in the 2015 Tech Staffing Survey , you’ll be entered to win your choice of a free 16NTC registration or a $500 Amazon gift card!

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13 Innovative Online Fundraising Ideas For Nonprofits & Charities

CauseVox

According to the latest M+R Benchmarks study , online giving increased 10% in 2019 and has been steadily on the rise, while monthly online giving has increased by 22%. Get local businesses involved for prize sponsorships, and make it a public, fun event that everyone can come and watch. You can make this virtual too!

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Can Nonprofits Really Raise Money With 5Ks?

Connection Cafe

According to the 2015 Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Benchmark Study , 5K events are struggling to recruit participants and raise funds. Generate more funds through registration and upgrades : According to the Benchmark Study, 38% of 5K revenue is derived from registration costs. Later registrants must fundraise more.

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Giving When You're Unemployed: It Could Make You Happier and Wealthier

Have Fun - Do Good

This article seeks to test the non-economic hypothesis, using data from the 2000 Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey. Fund for UNICEF , $15/month can provide, "20 packets of high energy biscuits specially developed for malnourished children." It identifies strong evidence that money giving does, in fact, influence income."

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