Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

You should, because it’s awesome fun. If you’re holding regular events gathering the #nptech community let me know and I’ll include you in the next community calendar! Toronto, Canada: CMS Crash Course! Have you ever thought about hosting nonprofit technology events in your community? Tuesday, July 1, 2014.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

The university now uses the collaboration tool to host classroom discussions, develop new courses, and support students — both on campus and online. Faculty are engaging with students in real time using channels , which allows a continuous feedback loop to fine-tune courses throughout the semester.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

On weekends and during school breaks, parents are often looking for fresh activities to engage their kids, and many will appreciate it if their kids learn something while they have fun. You can find tons of family-friendly fundraiser ideas online, including these fun, easy ones: Movie nights. Email marketing. Graphic design.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 11, and Friday, October 12. When you attend Generosity Xchange, you’ll see great keynote speakers, choose from dozens of educational sessions and interactive workshops, connect with other nonprofit professionals, and have a ton of fun along the way. A: Of course! A: Correct!

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 19, 2011

It feels like that's a way in which the arts can be visionary, be change agents, and also be really fun and playful, which is primary to living." - Gabriela Masala This month's Big Vision Podcast guest is Gabriela Masala talking about how to organize have fun do good flash mobs. Gabriela is the Founder of the One Love Alliance.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

If you can find 10 good grant leads — we can usually find at least 10 hot leads when we do grant research for our clients—then you can fill your grant calendar and keep your grant pipeline full all year long. Cold calling doesn’t work well in fundraising, and it’s no fun. Create a calendar of Asks. Then move onto other things.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That’s why we’ve pulled together a list of 19 easy fundraisers you can use in between major events to engage your supporters, build community, and—of course—raise some money. Some well-placed, colorful signage and a fun atmosphere (i.e. That having been said, none of these are out-of-the-box solutions. Time to find out!

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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. . One fun way to organize this in this transitional year (with not everyone ready to join others inside) is via a Zoom call with volunteers. Begin with an ice breaker to make it fun.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

Each post had a graphic attached to help spread the word about the event, boost engagement, and of course, get viewers excited for the event. Adding a calendar widget to your event form helps remind supporters of your event to increase attendance. Junior Achievement of Western PA’s honoree social media announcement post.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 30, 2023

Each post had a graphic attached to help spread the word about the event, boost engagement, and of course, get viewers excited for the event. Adding a calendar widget to your event form helps remind supporters of your event to increase attendance. Junior Achievement of Western PA’s honoree social media announcement post.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

And because we love rapid ideation and an excuse for a fundraiser here at Whole Whale, we’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Get a selection of your breakfast favorites and a variety of milks — make it extra fun with a pajama party vibe for your supporters. Online Course.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

For example, a “Song of the Week” newsletter section might seem fun (and, to be fair, it is!), Whatever you do, maintain a content calendar and be consistent. There are a ton of options for newsletter sections, and, of course, the sections you choose to include should be ones relevant to your members.

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Roundtree

AUGUST 10, 2021

Of course, I’ve got to give some props to my mom—there’s truly very little privacy on the Internet. These days, people are attracted to brands that are human—brands that are willing to let their hair down, poke fun at themselves, or embrace a few tasteful puns every once in a while. Remember, you get out what you put in.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Now, of course, we all dip into our wallets here and there for things. How fun and easy, right? Often, these folks are more interested in the candle, calendar, candy bar, etc., But without the support of others, who will guide the nonprofit after you’re gone? That’s not a problem. Has this happened to you?

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Think about it this way: it’s amazing and fun to be a part of a team, but if each team member isn’t recognized, you run the risk of letting something slip through the cracks or maybe even losing some team members because they don’t feel their contribution is important. Not the “together we can. ” group approach.

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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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Whole Whale

JUNE 22, 2021

We even have fun channels like “Travel” and “Music” where employees can post non-work related content. We put BOCs on the calendar about once a month and talk about anything new in our lives like things going on with our families, our workout routines, new music we love, an awesome movie we saw, etc. Have fun with it!

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

You see, your annual fundraising plan is a treasure map that leads you to the exact activities that will raise the most money for your nonprofit over the course of the coming year. When you create your fundraising plan based on your strengths and your organization’s assets, you’ll find fundraising easier and more fun. Write it down!

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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. Pro Tip: While the main conference will be held in May, Good Tech does offer other online courses throughout the year.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

To help you build your content plan, Neon One has created a 2024 Nonprofit Calendar that you can download as a PDF or add to your existing personal calendar. To download the calendar or learn more about nonprofit content planning, here’s a quick overview of this article: What’s in Neon One’s 2024 Nonprofit Calendar?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Getting started: The nonprofit tools you need to set up shop and grow your organization TechSoup is a global nonprofit organization that offers discounts and technology solutions as well as IT consulting and courses to nonprofits. Online training courses abound, and your bookkeeper or board treasurer will likely be familiar with Quickbooks.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

With any end-of-year giving letters, it’s best to say thank you to donors for their support over the past year—especially to donors who have already made a gift, attended an event, or donated their time by volunteering over the course of the year. Highlight your major accomplishments. Be creative and heartfelt.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

For example, you might fill your calendar with various recurring and one-time opportunities based on your program’s needs. Use your volunteer calendar or communications platform to share event logistics like the start and end times for each opportunity and their locations. Be clear about shift times and locations.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

We’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Online Course. Charge an entry fee to cover both a fun low-key activity (pub crawl, wine tasting, bowling league) and babysitting services and bring your community together. Of *course* there’s a National Garage Sale Day.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Otherwise, it’s just a fun meeting. There’s nothing wrong with fun, but you need to be strategic in your work. Here are a few points to consider as you prepare for your visit: If the donor agrees to a call, block off an hour on your calendar. Or “What do you do for fun?”. 10 Questions You Can Ask Major Donors.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 11, 2010

And, of course, using Ubuntu on the desktop is fun. Great web development environment, of course. A scary amount of my data (mail, contacts, photos, task lists, calendars, phone etc.) That’s not a problem I’ve been facing anymore. The second reason was more philosophical. What will I miss?

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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. The social life takes a hit, of course, but the pandemic allowed people to try out new arrangements (foster a pet, anyone?)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

blog and executive director, Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History , told me about this amazing and fun co-created card game to help you think about self-care activities called the The Space Deck. This might also be fun game to bring into the workplace, perhaps having it in the break room next to some creative materials.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

An organization that started a drive-through hot chocolate and cookies fundraiser during the pandemic turned it into a fun in-person event, and it sold out! Block off time on your calendar for fundraising planning. Give yourself three two-hour blocks over the course of a week or so. Don’t be afraid to try something new.

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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.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 14, 2020

The simple concept of virtually running a marathon (26.2miles) over the course of calendar month (May) was hyper-relevant and accessible for their target audience and, as a result, wildly successful! I hope that these tips help you get started on the right foot for a fun virtual challenge that will engage your supporters.

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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. Or maybe you’re planning for a fun theme your bidders can dress up for. Without specifying what kind of fundraiser you’re hosting, some of your supporters might be confused about what the announcement is for.

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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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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

It was a lot of fun, and as much as I was asked to share some of my knowledge and ideas, I learned a great deal from the local participants. Getting an idea about the kinds of things you could post and the people who will post it will help you select the most appropriate platform to use and create an editorial/content calendar.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

That purpose, of course, is to build a life-long relationship with alumni of your nonprofit’s program or school so that they are a donor and champion for your organization. Fun, Games, and Giveaways! Fun is almost always engaging, especially humorous photos, articles, and observations. But make them fun too.

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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. Yet another inexpensive way to guarantee fun event photos is to set up a backdrop with fun props and to enlist the help of a photo booth photographer.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 14, 2020

Don’t let social distancing stop the fun, and keep in mind that not every community building event should be virtual. Using technologies such as Strava, Zwift, Boundless Motion, or the livestreaming capabilities of TeamRaiser, participants can come together on a virtual course either at the same time or separately.

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