Greater Giving

JANUARY 5, 2023

An annual awareness calendar can offer your nonprofit lots of great promotional ideas throughout the year. Spend some time looking through all the awareness day events throughout the year by using a 2023 awareness day calendar. Make your awareness day outreach fun and engaging by adding a digital experience or physical experience.

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M+R

MARCH 4, 2024

Read time: 3 minutes Here’s what’s on our calendars for the next couple of months. Let us know here if you’re planning on attending any of these conferences — we’d love to say hi, buy you a drink, ply you with delicious conference session knowledge, and other fun stuff. We’re also hosting a few virtual offerings this spring.

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M+R

APRIL 3, 2023

Here’s what’s on our calendars for the next couple of months. Let us know here if you’re planning on attending any of these conferences — we’d love to say hi, buy you a drink, ply you with delicious conference session knowledge, and other fun stuff. Engaging Network s May 3 and 4, Toronto, Canada and virtual O, Canada!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 21, 2021

One of the downsides about virtual work from home is that you are sitting most of the day. Exercise snacking refers to “fun-sized” portions of exercise that fit into a day instead of what you may have traditionally thought of as “legit exercise” — like aerobics class at the gym. It’s called “ Exercise Snacking.”.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

Conference apps help organize virtual conference events, offering features like schedule management and attendee networking. Virtual venue management solutions help manage virtual event venues and other arrangements. Pricing Reach out to Fun Team Events for pricing details.

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2021

If you’re struggling to come up with a theme or gimmick for your fundraising event, this blog is for you. Whether you’re looking to host a virtual event or an in-person event , you need a fun hook for it. What do potential guests like to do for fun? . What’s the age range of the guest list? .

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Scavenger hunt Scavenger hunts are fun family activities that can really excite your supporters! Your supporters can purchase a ticket to participate and spend a day going through fun clues around your community that focus on your mission. Spring provides the perfect weather and some great scenery for a fun run event.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Here’s your #GivingTuesday & Year-End Fundraising Resource Package: Access Our Free Library Of #GivingTuesday & Year-End Fundraising Tools, Blog Posts, Webinars, and Conferences On-Demand: 1. Download Our Free 2021 Year-End Fundraising Calendar. Download the free 2021 Year-End Fundraising Calendar: 2. Read more.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

They can’t be expected to keep track of their giving status–especially if you’re on a fiscal year and they think in calendar years. . You can organize this as a live or virtual phonathon and enlist your board and other volunteers to help. Begin with an ice breaker to make it fun. Don’t count on them remembering.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Nonprofit Storytelling Conference AFP ICON and NTC are fun and educational, but they’re really big conferences! The NIO Summit is a great mix of fun themes, actionable content, and outstanding networking opportunities. This virtual conference is a free three-day event that takes place exclusively online.

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CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

Decide On Event Format: Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid? Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, many nonprofit organizations have found success moving away from in-person fundraising towards virtual and hybrid options. When raising funds virtually, avoid Text to Give : Text To Give involves too many steps for the donor.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Auctions are fun at any time of year, but Giving Tuesday presents extra opportunities for your nonprofit to host a successful auction. A reliable auction platform also makes it easy to pivot this experience to the virtual space! These can work as in-person, virtual , or even hybrid events. Host an auction.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

It also means your communications need to feel like a virtual conversation, meeting their need for interesting, relevant information — not just whatever you feel like telling them. You’ll need a Donor Communications Plan that includes: Editorial Calendar for your newsletter, identifying heart-warming stories you can share each month.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 23, 2022

Make sure they have the right date and time for your auction to mark in their calendars so they won’t miss your event. If your auction is a virtual or hybrid event, mention where you’ll be hosting a livestream alongside the physical address. Or maybe you’re planning for a fun theme your bidders can dress up for. Ticket price.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

If you get kids in on the fundraising fun, you have a great opportunity to teach them important values like leadership, responsibility, goal-setting, team building, and community engagement. For a fun twist the kids are sure to appreciate, turn your car wash into a dog wash for the furry friends in your community! Candygrams.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Virtual collaboration: ability to work productively, drive engagement, and demonstrate presence as a member of a virtual team. My result metric is the number of good ideas and saved time getting those ideas that I get for blog posts, curriculum development, and presentations. Here’s how I do it: 1. Look for the Patterns.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 18, 2021

At this point, your organization has probably already created a Facebook page, amassed a decent number of supporters following that page, and perhaps even used Facebook Ads to expand the reach of your social media-based fundraising efforts— such as running ads to promote any upcoming virtual fundraising events or peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

It’s a great chance to check out a local bar, introduce yourself to fundraisers, and ease into your conference experience with a fun, laid-back evening. AFP ICON and NTC are fun and educational, but they’re really big conferences! We’ve seen fun games, raffles, photo booths, coffee stations, and more! Nonprofit Marketing Summit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2009

The 2009 NMC Symposium for the Future , the fourteenth in the NMC’s Series of Virtual Symposia (October 27-29th), will explore actual and potential applications of technology that could impact issues of global importance over the next five years and beyond. What do non-profits need to do to thrive? Is this a shiny future or a dire future?

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Qgiv

MAY 5, 2021

There are tons of fun and random holidays nonprofits can take advantage of to create unique and interesting fundraising appeals. Have some fun with it by creating teaser videos to create anticipation on social media, like Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota does every year on Facebook (and this year on YouTube, as well!).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

I used my holiday break as an opportunity for a brief digital detox and time for family, travel and fun. The work related tasks also correspond with color codes on my google calendar and my hard drive/google drive files. I wish you a very happy and healthy 2018! A great deal of my training work is done face-to-face.

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

Standard events are great for bringing your donors together for a bit of fun. For a peer-to-peer 5K or fun run, your costs might include police for crowd control, permits from local governance to close off roads, EMT services, event t-shirts, snacks, opening ceremony costs (band, DJ, etc.), and signage to recognize your sponsors.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 6, 2020

Schedule time on your calendar monthly for training so it doesn’t drop to the bottom of the priority list again! Virtual instructor-led courses – sign-up for a scheduled course with the ability to ask questions. Get your Certification – it’s more than just a fun icon in your email signature! Cleaning Up Portfolios. Ask for help!

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The nonprofit industry stands to gain the most from this trend and the most proactive ones are already gearing up for the typical hiring binge that happens at the beginning of a calendar year when new budgets kick in. Here are the four top nonprofit job trends we’re seeing as we close out 2021: 1. the report noted.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Not only that, but with the move to more and more online giving (there was a 32% increase in online revenue in 2020), events like #GivingTuesday have become an even more important part of your fundraising calendar. This year, we’ll see a lot of hybrid events: an in-person with virtual attendance options. Be specific.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Audience size, breadth, and depth: If your organization has big lists, lots of traffic to your website or blog or social media pages, or big crowds at events, there are many ways to turn this into a donor benefit. Does anyone carve, knit, sew or create t-shirts… or fun food? A dedicated blog post about the sponsorship.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 14, 2011

*Show notes* Learn more about Ben and EARN: Website: www.earn.org Facebook: facebook.com/earnorg Twitter: @earn Connect with me: Website: brittbravo.com Twitter: @Bbravo Facebook: facebook.com/britt.bravo Speaking and workshop calendar: brittbravo.com/speaking Jan. 15: Juicy Blogging E-Course (Virtual) Feb.

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 1, 2021

Guest post blog submitted by: CharityEngine, a nonprofit technology provider. Effective grant management software comes with a few key features: document library, calendar tools, and reporting capabilities. Events drive growth and engagement by giving your supporters fun ways to get involved with your nonprofit. Best Practices.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

You’ll be able to get your guests in the door more quickly, so they have more time to have fun! The post How to Choose the Right Event Registration Software for Nonprofits appeared first on Qgiv Blog. Custom fields Need more information from your event attendees than just the basics?

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 5, 2023

11 blogs – subscribe to our blog and check out our 3 most popular of 2022: Top 10 Analytics Quick Wins. 25+ speaking sessions at in-person and virtual conferences for ASAE, CSAE,orgCommunity, Association Forum, NiUG, US Transactions Corp and many more. Take Charge of Your Content: Know What You Have and How to Improve It.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

and introduce the former volunteer to any new virtual volunteer opportunities that are available. Try hosting an info session, either virtually or in-person, to explain your program and answer any questions you might have. You could also make it extra fun by giving away free branded swag to all who attend! Do so frequently.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

A comprehensive blog about all things related to Quick Response (QR) Codes, Augmented Reality (AR), and Near Field Communication (NFC). A handy little tool when designing a YouTube channel, Twitter profile, MySpace page, blog, etc. A free, fun mobile photo-sharing iPhone App that turns your mobile photos instantly in art.

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Classy

APRIL 7, 2021

A virtual event for fundraising is your opportunity to introduce your cause directly to a worldwide audience of donors, as long as you have a solid plan to attract them. Even as in-person activities return, the success of a virtual event speaks for itself. When you’re ready to start planning, our virtual event toolkit is here to help.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2023

Basic Sports Fundraising Ideas Virtual Sports Fundraising Ideas Youth Sports Fundraising Ideas High School Sports Fundraiser Ideas Travel Team Sports Fundraising Ideas Basic Sports Fundraising Ideas Online donation form Collecting donations for your sports team or athletic program is simple when you create an online donation form.

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Achieve

JANUARY 31, 2022

Increase engagement surrounding virtual events. . Your supporters will sense when you’re having fun with your digital outreach methods rather than using them to mechanically promote your organization. . Increase engagement surrounding virtual events. Virtual events are part of the new normal for nonprofit organizations.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

And when you are kicking off your fiscal year or your calendar year, set those expectations high so people know what they can do to be helpful. Now we’re seeing them virtual. We’ll craft talking points and you know, do you have an event calendar or prospect list? Here’s our event calendar.

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Achieve

JANUARY 31, 2022

Increase engagement surrounding virtual events. Your supporters will sense when you’re having fun with your digital outreach methods rather than using them to mechanically promote your organization. Increase engagement surrounding virtual events. Virtual events are part of the new normal for nonprofit organizations.

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