sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

If you’re looking for a new way to raise funds, engage donors, and build connections, look no further than a charity golf tournament. Why should my nonprofit host a charity golf tournament? The golfer donor is a segment that nonprofits of all types and sizes want represented in their donor database.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 7, 2016

You may have an e-newsletter list that includes all donors and supporters, another list specifically for repeat donors, and another list for supporters who have not yet donated. Promote an online contest and offer free giveaways where signing up for your e-newsletter is required to enter. Host free webinars.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Repeat repeat donors. Take advantage of one of those random holidays to foster some recurring donors: Email your one-time donors from the last year with an invitation to repeat their donation. Repeat donors. I see what you did there, @wholewhale… Here's the one day in June to encourage repeat donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Nonprofits need every tool possible to entice donors to join and then stick around for years. Some organizations use donor perks or benefits to do this. One way to create a major donor program or donor perks system is to replicate one from another organization. Many sponsors and donors want recognition for their support.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 28, 2011

My new book “Get Fully Funded: How to Raise the Money of Your Dreams” is garnering some wonderful support from nonprofits all over the country. You won’t have to work hard to use this book! And I have 101 checklists, templates, and worksheets in this book. These pages alone are worth the price of the book!

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Hosting a car wash is a classic fundraising event that’ll keep your community’s cars sparkling clean. To meet this demand, consider partnering with a local tree farm or nursery to host a Christmas tree or Christmas wreath fundraiser. Get kids excited about a fundraiser by hosting a pajama day at school. Used book sale.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 28, 2011

My new book “Get Fully Funded: How to Raise the Money of Your Dreams” is garnering some wonderful support from nonprofits all over the country. You won’t have to work hard to use this book! And I have 101 checklists, templates, and worksheets in this book. These pages alone are worth the price of the book!

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Your messaging will also be important after the fact, as you’ll need to thank your donors and encourage them to continue supporting your mission. Giving Tuesday is a great time to encourage your donors, staff, volunteers, and even board members to reach out to their own networks of friends, family, and professional connections.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Need help deciding what type of online auction your nonprofit should host? Ready to host a virtual auction? 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. Consider hosting a virtual beach-themed auction!

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Either way, it’s time to brush up on your peer-to-peer fundraising chops and check out some online fundraising ideas that you can use to attract donors to your nonprofit. When your donors fundraise for you, they build credibility for your cause. Tip: Leverage existing matching gifts from your donor’s employers as well.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2022

Holiday Baking Competition Invite local bakers to participate in a holiday baking contest. Host a post-race party to thank your fundraisers and congratulate them on a race well run. Use your gala to recognize and thank top peer-to-peer fundraisers and donors for their hard work during previous campaigns.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Books You can design a short photo book related to your mission. Or, you can give a gift card to a bookstore for your volunteers to purchase any book of their interest. You can host a contest for your volunteers to come up with designs for their blankets. Blankets Get creative and design your own blankets!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2010

The room was mostly filled with people from nonprofit organizations, some of whom had entered contests and others wanting to learn best practices. I did a quick icebreaker asking folks in the room to share two words — what comes to mind when you think about these online contests for nonprofits?

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CauseVox

MARCH 4, 2021

These specific and tangible details helped donors understand what they were giving to. You could create faux Olympic games as a peer-to-peer fundraiser, do a sleep-out, or host a costume contest. During COVID, you can even make your dance marathon virtual by hosting your dancers through Zoom. Competition. Spirit Wear.

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CauseVox

MAY 3, 2021

Ask your sponsors to co-host marketing elements leading up to the event. If you’re hosting a social media contest, you could make a sponsor part of it as a co-host. You can also include a digital program book and offer advertising placements. This gave each sponsor a prominent space on the front page.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

If you want to learn a bit more about hosting a silent auction, check out our blog post on the eight steps to running a stellar event. As galas are often expensive, it’s critical to carefully curate your donor list to ensure the best results. Touchless opportunities are always appreciated in a post-COVID-19 world!

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Tech Soup

JULY 2, 2012

SlideRocket is one of 26 cloud donors on TechSoup.org. Instead of booking a room and inviting people to come and see what they’re up to, our community team is much more likely to host an online demonstration like this one so they can reach many more people, regardless of where they are. TechSoup’s Telework Team.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

At first glance, it may seem impossible to recreate some of these types of events in a virtual format, but with a little creativity and the right fundraising event tools, you might be surprised at the high-quality experiences you can offer for your donors virtually. 15) Brand design contests. 13) Scavenger hunts.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Focus on Increasing Donor Retention. Host a Dinner Event. Introduce a Book. Photo Contest. Are your Giving Tuesday donors retained at a higher or lower level than other donors? Do Giving Tuesday donors upgrade at the same velocity as donors garnered via other campaigns? Analyze Campaign Data.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Pet Photo Contest Capture the community’s love for their furry friends by organizing a pet photo contest, with participants paying an entry fee for a chance to showcase their pets and win prizes. Offer Classes Host workshops or classes in various skills, charging an admission fee for participation.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

A charity golf tournament won’t just raise money and build excitement for your cause, it can also be a pillar of your major donor recruitment plan. If there are any amateur sporting leagues in your area, a tournament will help you tap into that network and potentially expand your donor pool. Foot Race These are a classic of the genre.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

By raising money on the internet, you can keep all of your donors safe and expand your reach beyond your current donor base. Concentrating on your storytelling skills and getting the word out to your donors is the best way to guarantee your campaign’s success! Virtual peer-to-peer fundraisers. Don’t be afraid to get creative!

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Harvey McKinnon and Andy Robinson will discuss how to build stronger donor relationships and how you can use this strategy to improve every kind of fundraising. But if you’ve never heard of Bloomerang besides the webinars, we are a provider of donor management software. Thank you so much for hosting us again, Steven.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

It helps prevent donor fatigue and wariness about how the money you raise is used. Offering fundraisers that have value for the donors, as well as the church, will help prevent burnout. In the age of COVID-19, there are even more ways and reasons to host such a fundraiser. Or a baking contest?

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

A fundraising event is the best way to engage with donors, garner support for your mission, and meet your revenue targets. But one question you might find yourself frequently asking is “What kind of fundraising event should we host next?”. Donors are more likely to give when they know the person who’s doing the asking.

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NTEN

MARCH 16, 2011

Consolidated Technologies Group Be sure to visit the Consolidated Technologies Group booth (#87) to learn more about their new on-line marketing communications solution designed specifically for non-profit organizations, and enter a drawing to win a free e-Book Reader. elogic Learning Luck of the Irish Pot of gold Learning Event, 3 $100.00

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Neon CRM

APRIL 27, 2023

With almost 40% of smaller nonprofits hosting at least two to five events every year, everyone involved with your organization, from your volunteers and staff to your donors and event attendees, will stand to benefit. If your nonprofit hosts events regularly, you should create a standing event sub-committee on your board.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2023

Most often, foundations contribute to the following: Capital projects—funding building purchases, construction, renovation Large programs—making transformational investments tied to a specific outreach Individual donors are responsible for up to 75% of raised funds for most nonprofits. There are two categories for individual gifts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 5, 2014

Over the last two months Nonprofit Tech for Good presented a free webinar based on the newly released book Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. Nonprofits must now communicate with five generations of donors , supporters, and communities served: 1. Excerpt: How to Host a Tweet Chat for Your Nonprofit.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

Properly used, web sites are more than just a payment solution for credit card bearing donors. You can “withhold&# web site stats but Compete, Alexa, GetClicky and a host of other sites will not let you do so. And that essentially would boil down to a big old pissing contest. (“Yes!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2009

Earlier this month, I participated in a social media library giveaway organized by Steve Cunningham , who like me, loves books. He writes a blog called " Read It To Me " that summarizes business books and also hosts Webinars with authors. Brian Reich author of Media Rules left a comment offering to include a copy of his book.

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Care2

AUGUST 30, 2013

Shine a light on your donors, constituents, and the communities where you are making an impact. Host a "Caption This" contest to engage your network, and get a lot of visibility for a photo. Your conference program books; Annual Reports - your key stakeholders want to see what you''re doing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 6, 2014

Select a Content Management System (CMS) and hosting service. ? Experiment with online contests to build your email list. ? Create a system to thank your monthly donors on a regular basis. ? Create an annual thank-you and program achievement infographic or presentation and include it in your donor thank-you communications. ?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits is a comprehensive 256-page book packed with more than 500 best practices that includes a companion “Mobile and Social Fundraising Success Checklist” at the end of the book. Select a Content Management System (CMS) and hosting service. Online Fundraising.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Your Future Donor: Una Osili, Alia McKee, Monica Maldonado Williams. For the first year ever, we’re hosting a social media lounge where the focus is going to be about taking all of the amazing conversations that are happening within the convention walls and sharing them online. Ok, so I’m admittedly partial to this one.

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Care2

MAY 4, 2009

Nonprofits can start a Facebook Group, Cause Page to raise a bit of money, or Fan Page to post recent news, videos, photos, events, launch contests, and talk to your members via discussion boards. Its based on the ideas in the book "Groundswell" and it links to a free tool called the Forrester Groundswell Profile Tool.

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