Qgiv

APRIL 30, 2024

For attendees, galas and silent auctions provide a fun night out to support a cause they care about. A theme can tie directly into your nonprofit’s mission or cause to provide consistent messaging in a fun, immersive way. Overall, it’s vital to make your event something fun and special for all your guests.

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Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2021

You Don’t Need a “Big Budget” to Achieve Fun. Select music for the stream, decorate the stage, and choose entertainment to suit their tastes and interests. Our client, Youth Music Project , put on a virtual event that kept their audience in mind and really resonated with them. “To 1 appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The “fun stuff” at Solutions Day. Tiffany is Executive Director of the Country music Foundation and Vice President of Industry Relations and Philanthropy for CMA. In case you still enjoy soaking up knowledge the old fashion way, we also added over 45 new posts to our blog library. Growing Together.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

If you’re looking for a fun and exciting way to raise more money for your cause, a benefit concert is a perfect solution. Music is great at bringing communities together, and while it may take a lot of planning, hosting a benefit concert can be incredibly rewarding for both you and your supporters. What is a benefit concert?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2020

It is a fun activity that gets a few laughs, people moving, and replenishes energy. Adding some music makes it more fun. Here’s a list of dance music. These are not therapy sessions, but a chance to let people express how they are feeling or let off steam with some fun. That is the dance floor.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

There are some universal elements to any compelling story, whether they’re in books, the news, articles, blogs, or movies. Our new playground equipment has turned our backyard into an oasis of fun for our resident kids to play and just be a kid. If it’s a captioned/narrated video, the background music is very important.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

You may have speakers invited for a specific purpose, but what about a fun and engaging speaker that everyone loves? . Maybe they paint the speakers or fun caricatures of attendees or even beautiful landscapes. Virtual Musicals. We all need a little fun in our lives. Musicals can be fun, and many people enjoy them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 16, 2012

In general, your supporters have minimal interest in downloading a budget-friendly app that only includes a news or blog feed, a link to your YouTube Channel, and “Donate” option. NPR Music App. Engage, explore and discover new music of all genres with the NPR Music app. PETA Action Alerts App.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 16, 2011

You can connect with Sherry on SimplyCelebrate.net , her blog ( Cherry Blossom Soup ), Facebook and Twitter (@simplycelebrate ). Love List: A Have Fun, Do Good Holiday Gift Want a great do-good, feel-good holiday gift that doesn’t cost a dime? It's simple and fun to create. Here’s what you do: 1. Do you love her laugh?

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Donor appreciation events allow you to personally express your gratitude to your supporters while providing a fun and memorable event for them to attend. Donor appreciation events are meant to be fun! Movie night An inexpensive and fun donor appreciation idea is to host a movie night for your supporters.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 9, 2024

Hats, Horses, and Hope: How to Host a Winning Kentucky Derby Event The thrill of the race, the mint juleps flowing, and the outrageous hats – there’s something undeniably fun about the Kentucky Derby event. Entertainment Extravaganza Live music sets the perfect tone for a lively fundraiser.

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Greater Giving

JULY 8, 2021

You Don’t Need a “Big Budget” to Achieve Fun. Select music for the stream, decorate the stage, and choose entertainment to suit their tastes and interests. Our client, Youth Music Project, put on a virtual event that kept their audience in mind and really resonated with them. “To Let Loose and Have a Good Time.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

People who attend a fundraiser in person want to be wined and dined, to experience the atmosphere, watch an entertaining program, and raise their paddles in fun and energetic live auctions. They hired a professional emcee and professional auctioneer to run the event up on stage, and filled their outdoor venue with fun and thematic décor.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

Create a challenge that will be an exciting lead up to the virtual gala, such as a virtual walk or fun run, a meditation challenge, or a themed challenge that would benefit your nonprofit’s mission, such as a day-long beach cleaning challenge. Speed networking for fun and donations. Fun and games. Make giving a game!

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The MatrixFiles

JUNE 15, 2021

Some things that have worked are: Interesting, even fun, pre-roll before sessions. In person, ask your speakers to show pre-roll, play music, and start the conversation early. What have YOU and YOUR ORGANIZATION learned about creating engaging and fun meetings during this pandemic? Delightful Touches.

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OneCause

MARCH 27, 2023

this year’s Raise Conference will be held in Nashville, TN at the Country Music Hall of Fame. This vibrant city, rich with culture and history, provides a great location for not only the Raise Conference but a fun place to explore after all the sessions are complete. With past locations varying from Chicago, IL to Washington, D.C.,

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Your Have Fun What do you find fun, amusing and joyful? Your Have Fun, Do Good A combination of ideas from your Have Fun list and your Do Good list I've been playing around with this equation, and posted some of my ideas below. I'd love it if you tried it, and shared your ways to have fun and do good.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 7, 2011

The fifth guest blogger in my Have Fun, Do Good series is Emily Goligoski. Emily is a w riter and digital strategist who blogs as TheSanFranista. I found a studio with the right mix of music, intensity, and spirituality soon after moving to SF and quickly found myself hooked (though still rolling up my mat early).

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This past year we saw nonprofits and schools making live, virtual and hybrid events fun and safe with an option for everyone’s comfort level. Here are a few: The Youth Music Project had a virtual event that netted more money than previous years. The post Best of 2021 – Client Stories appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

TWLOHA originally started out by accident by the founder writing a blog post and selling t-shirts to help a friend pay for rehab, and the MySpace page he started really grew from there into what TWLOHA is today. We also encounter people at music festivals so sometimes we will cater our designs to fit those music genres.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 9, 2022

While you can host trivia nights with independent participants (think Jeopardy style), it’s typically more fun to participate as a team. If marine biology isn’t everyone’s strong suit, it wouldn’t be fun for every player to answer all ten questions about marine biology. Recruit teams to participate. Check out our peer-to-peer platform.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

The twelfth guest blogger in my have fun do good series series is Heather Meyer. You can connect with her on Facebook, or her blog Work it Out!~Fitness How I Have Fun, Do Good As a child, I remember literally throwing myself around full-force without thinking too much about the consequences; I had plenty of bruises to show for it.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

And if you’re searching for fun and engaging ways to raise money, auctions and simple online events will get your donors excited to support your organization. Check out our comprehensive list to keep your fundraising campaigns fun and fresh for all of your donors. Designate a night for a few fun games of virtual bingo.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2022

They use the power of movement and music to transform the lives of their students while creating an inviting and nurturing community for all. What they did: MOVE Inclusive Dance Studio converted their 5K fun run into a peer-to-peer event. What they did: MOVE Inclusive Dance Studio converted their 5K fun run into a peer-to-peer event.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 14, 2023

Nothing is more impactful than a well-done video with the right music in the background. Instagram should be short and sweet with compelling images; Twitter should be short, too, and link to your blog or website; Facebook gives you space for longer posts with more information and a video. Make Your Online Fundraising Campaign FUN!

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 17, 2011

A list of some of the people, things, and events that inspired me, or added fun to my week: 1. After the hubs and I heard the Studio One Soul CD playing during breakfast at Pizzaiolo last Saturday, we went right over to Amoeba Music, and got a copy. I haven't stopped listening to it since. Soooo good. Do you know of any others?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 26, 2021

You can even add entertainment components, like our friends Fun Team Events, with just a few clicks. Cost Effective – Decor, gift bags, marketing, music, catering, venue…and the list goes on. Event Inspiration From the Fun Files. About Fun Team Events . Your events are in good (and fun) hands!

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Enjoy music, food, a fun ski lift photo and try your hand at the ski simulator on October 23 rd from 7-9:30pm! The post An Insider’s Guide to bbcon 2023 in Denver first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. See technology in action, connect with our sponsors, discover innovations, and meet up with old friends and new.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 21, 2021

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.”. Here are some tips and additional ideas for incorporating exercise snacking into your work-from-home day.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 3, 2012

But it took a good long time for me to get out of the habits of being entertained, and back into the habits of doing things, or even just reading and listening to music, which are entertaining enough, really. This is not to say that I'm not wanting to, or expecting to have fun watching things, or being entertained. Spirituality.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 29, 2022

It can be a fun-filled, festive occasion where you educate attendees about your mission while they enjoy live music and beverages. The post 2022 Recap: Articles That Will Help Your Nonprofit Raise More Money appeared first on Greater Giving Blog. Event Marketing KPI’s. Nonprofit Event Planning.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The goal of any fund-a-need appeal is simple: make asking for donations fun and easy by providing tangible examples of how funds will be used. Finally, use music! The post Elements of A Successful Fund-A-Need Appeal appeared first on Greater Giving Blog. The best part?

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

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. Whether you choose the Roaring 20’s or want to host an 80’s event, decade-themed fundraising auctions are some of the most fun occasions to both plan and attend.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2018

And of course, we’d have fun while we did all of these things. It included items that were fun and made us feel part of something bigger—like adding a song we loved to the “ETR playlist.” This music was played in the meeting room during transitions and breaks. Let me tell you, our staff has some great taste in music!).

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 5, 2009

Her work has appeared in FundraisingRaising Success magazine, CSAE’s Association Agenda , CharityVillage , and the Wild Apricot nonprofit technology blog. For the last several years, Symphony Nova Scotia has been changing children’s lives with music. Soha: How does the program help build community and give children the gift of music?

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

She received social media messages informing her about new resources or if anything fun was happening on campus. They send her a quarterly print magazine, and a regular publication that focuses on school alums who have published, recorded (music), and exhibited.

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MARCH 11, 2012

By blogging , creating compelling video that’s published on YouTube, sharing stories on Facebook, pushing updates on Twitter and creating a way to support user generated content , the March of Dimes has successfully created a content strategy that supports it’s core mission of making sure every baby is given a healthy start in life.

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