Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

If you loved our 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2018 calendar! Throughout the year we'll be updating this calendar with even more conferences, updated ticket prices, and event hashtags. Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar 2018. It's finally here! Nonprofit Management.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 24, 2023

For example, Warner Bros celebrates the international day of giving by providing each employee with a charitable donation stipend they can use to support a nonprofit of their choosing. After the campaign, funds raised are gifted to the organization on behalf of which the initiative was hosted.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

SpringFundraising idea Number 2: Celebrate National Cereal Day with a pajama party for good. The Persian New Year coincides with the March equinox and is celebrated around the world (including the 1 million Iranian-Americans living in the United States). Local libraries may also be open hosting egg-hunters for a good cause.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

If you pay attention to the news, you may have recently heard about a major Internet hacking of celebrity phones and devices , in which hundreds of photos were leaked to the wider Internet. There was no intentional sharing by the celebrities — they were hacked. Celebgate Is About More Than Photos.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Another Dreamforce is in the books, and although this year’s event looked different than those in the past, it wasn’t lacking the usual entertainment, insight, and community building that we’ve come to expect from a traditional Dreamforce experience. Mark your calendars for next year’s Education Summit!

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Approximately 80% of volunteers state that they would like to be recognized or thanked by their organizations by hearing about how their work has made a difference. Volunteer appreciation gifts help show volunteers that your organization celebrates their hard work and recognizes their efforts. Let’s explore some ideas!

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 29, 2023

Neon One Academy is a collection of courses, tutorials, simulations, and videos about different Neon One products. Fun Fact There are eight different product options available, which is why you’ll notice a field asking you to tell us what product you’re using. What Is It? Our service teams are here to help you! How Do I Get to These?

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 19, 2023

To get the best results from your welcome process, be sure to: Personalize your member welcome letters: Celebrate your new members with a letter tailored to them by including details like their name and membership level. An updated event calendar. Relevant online forms and chat rooms. Exclusive content like articles and webinars.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Host a Community Clean-Up. Take advantage of National Donut Day (6/7) or National Hot Dog Month (July) and host a summer treat-eating competition or bake sale for your cause. Host a Prom for a Purpose. I see what you did there, @wholewhale… Here's the one day in June to encourage repeat donors. Click To Tweet. Eat for Good.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 30, 2022

Every June, the LGBTQ+ community and allies come together to celebrate love and friendship, to show how far the equality movement has come, and how much more work there is to do. Many major cities worldwide will most likely host pride events in the form of a parade. Pride feels more of the latter this year than in previous years.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

In the following blog post, we will delve into practical strategies to help your nonprofit maximize its efforts during the crucial calendar year-end period. Stay tuned to discover actionable insights that can truly make a difference. It goes without saying, but calendar year-end is a critical time for many nonprofit organizations.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

GivingTuesday is a global movement allowing for a time and a space to support organizations that make a difference in our communities. Although #GivingTuesday is celebrated on November 27th, organizations are encouraged to start preparing at least one month ahead. ? Mark your calendars! Let’s celebrate your generosity!

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Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

In fact, data has found that nonprofits who are hosting virtual events are using the same channels and tactics to steward donors as they would in the in-person setting. Starting with a focus on retention, below are different tactics you can explore immediately after your virtual event or campaign to support your donor retention strategy.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Taking part in Giving Tuesday can mean many different things—from participating in an organized service project to donating to a nonprofit to smiling at a stranger. Make sure you’re tailoring your messages to different groups of people by creating multiple contact lists, like a segment of new supporters and a segment of longtime supporters.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 22, 2020

Set an operations calendar. We recommend building a content calendar that outlines which messages you want to communicate on each day leading up to your annual campaign. Are there any influencers or celebrities that may be interested in supporting your target population? Don’t pick more than that. Keep it tight. Develop content.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Sample fundraising calendar Be sure to update your quarterly and monthly totals for the year, comparing them to your original goals. It’s a good practice to celebrate reaching milestones so everyone involved in the process feels valued and motivated to continue. Are you on track to meet your goals? If so, excellent job!

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

See if your state, local, or regional AFP branch is hosting a reception! They run tons of experiments and A/B tests to figure out which strategies work (or don’t), how donors behave under different circumstances, and how nonprofits can optimize their fundraising to be as effective as possible. Learn more about the 2022 NIO Conference.

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CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

Only you know whether your community is ready to gather in-person for an event, but here are some things to consider: Virtual events let you raise more with less effort: Hosting a virtual event allows you to lower your costs and appeal to a wider audience. Fundraising Calendar Template. Host Your Ticketed Fundraising Event Today!

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Connection Cafe

MAY 19, 2020

However, fall event websites told a much different story. Organizations that will be successful (though success will certainly look different), are those who realize they must pivot and start planning for it. My favorite features: Their events calendar. Fall event websites seem untouched by the pandemic. Virtual suggestion box.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

It’s vital to explain why their fundraising participation matters and how their volunteer work and donations will go towards making a positive difference in their communities. Hosting a car wash is a classic fundraising event that’ll keep your community’s cars sparkling clean. Easy Fundraising Ideas for Kids. Rubber ducky races.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 14, 2020

While there are certainly many participants who support the organization hosting the event, the cause sometimes takes a back seat to the activity itself. By removing the ability to host an athletic event in the traditional sense, participants may feel they are losing the public culmination of their training efforts.

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Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Thousands of nonprofit pros rely on our annual Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar to discover skill-building, strategy-slaying, network-enhancing nonprofit events. The 2016 - 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar is ready for upload right into your Google or Outlook Calendar with a single click. What are you waiting for?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

In your brand messaging, emphasize that the campaign is a team effort, the donor and your nonprofit are in unison, and your nonprofit relies on the generosity of its supporters to make a real difference in your cause area. Consider hosting an event to wrap up the year-end giving season and thank supporters in person.

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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. A year-end campaign with a goal of $5,000 is much different than one set at $100,000. They don’t get discouraged.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Giving Tuesday is a day that all nonprofits circle on their calendar each year. It’s the global day dedicated to charitable giving, and celebrated the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. Start promoting your efforts early, and if possible, create custom treatment streams for different donor segments.

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

Once the foundational pieces of the event are secured, it’s time to build out a marketing calendar. Afterall, your attendees aren’t just party-goers—they want to make a difference for your nonprofit. Yes, celebrate, take your shoes off and soak in all you’ve accomplished.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Several posts offered us different ways to think about personal productivity in an age of unlimited choices. Jacobwith, Firestarters, shared some really great tips about using your online calendar and Evernote. Marc Pittman is hosting next month’s Nonprofit Blog Carnival on celebrating your nonprofit’s cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2011

If one will fit with your topic, it might open your message up to a wider and different audience. If you are having an office celebration or having an interesting event, share it with a twit pic. Make sure you have scheduled time on your calendar so you can re-evaluate, make changes and incorporate what you hear.

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Qgiv

APRIL 8, 2024

But Giving Tuesday doesn’t have to be the only nonprofit giving day on your organization’s fundraising calendar. With the right fundraising software to design effective donation pages and a solid marketing plan, you can host a special giving day for your organization that’ll inspire your supporters to give.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 5, 2023

We continued our A2 webinar series, Analytics in Action, co-hosted webinars with other leading industry partners, spoke at association conferences all over the country and created tons of educational reading materials for association professionals. Oh, and let’s not forget our post-game party hosted at Blake Shelton’s place – Ole Red.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2023

No matter whether you’re a coach for a sports team or the director of an athletic program, at some point, you’ll need to host sports fundraisers to raise money for your athletes. Virtual Sports Fundraising Ideas Virtual walk Take your traditional 5K, fun run, or walk online by hosting a virtual walk-a-thon.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Effective segmentation allows your organization to efficiently reach out to different supporter groups with messages that personally appeal to each group. Keep in mind the important holidays and celebrations that occur during the end of the year, then build out. Make the most of this day by hosting your own. Thanksgiving.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Connections: Relationships to lawmakers, celebrities, newsrooms. For events, ongoing series, or recurring celebrations online, consider the following options for publicity: 1. Swag or merch: calendars, printables, planners, notebooks. Mentions at different times and places during any festivals you host.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 4, 2015

These institutions are not being relevant by presenting cat selfies curated by a hot celebrity. Once you put that weekly lunch on the calendar, you're going to fill the bowl weekly with content. When a museum hosts a one-off community conversation in response to a national crisis, I often wonder: is this opportunistic?

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 26, 2013

They love getting together, they have a lot of fun and they love that they can make difference to a cause.”. In addition to hosting a huge event wrap up party for all participants to attend, every team captain receives a hand written thank you note share with their team. So fundraising begins the night of the kickoff.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The final months of the calendar year bring out the best in all of us. Holiday celebrations and time spent with family and friends help us reconnect to the things that matter most and prepare to start fresh for the new year ahead. Host a hybrid event. Identify your audience. Plan your marketing thoroughly.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Every nonprofit approaches their fundraising appeal for the annual fund a little differently. Can you inspire them to make another gift by proactively telling them about how their previous gift made a difference? They’ll be more likely to donate to your annual campaign if they feel like their money will make a difference.

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