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. Local media, such as TV news outlets, radio stations and newspapers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2020

Nowadays, most people use the calendar on their phone to keep track of daily appointments and reminders. However, our mobile devices can also be used to plan in advance and block off time to volunteer in the local community. 5) Register to vote or call your local representative. 4) Schedule in time to volunteer.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 23, 2020

To pull it off, work with a company that hosts goat yoga classes and experiences and ask them to donate a number of tickets to your organization. Your nonprofit can incorporate food-themed events into your fundraising calendar through hands-on experiences, competitions, or food tastings. Spin class disco. Whiskey or wine tasting.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 7, 2011

She really gets working in a networked way. In October, I had the opportunity to do an all-day masterclass hosted by Compasspoint and supported by the Foundation. That’s where she shared Editorial Calendar Template , an online spreadsheet. I was honored when Holly agreed to do this post about the 2012 Editorial Calendar.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

blast some tunes) will go a long way toward enticing local drivers to pull over and get a wash. All you have to do is gather prizes donated by local businesses and sponsors, then sell low-cost tickets for the chance to win them in your drawing. Some well-placed, colorful signage and a fun atmosphere (i.e.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

Have you ever thought about hosting nonprofit technology events in your community? Not only will you be contributing your skills to local nonprofits, but you’ll also be building your reputation and connecting with your tribe. Not sure if hosting a NetSquared group is for you? Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of local members.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

Most Jewish nonprofits know that this is the best excuse to come up with punny costumes and read the Megillah, but even if you aren’t an org focused on Judaism, you could team up with a local JCC, synagogue, or Hillel: This is also a holiday where it’s tradition to give back. Buy an hour with Daylight Savings Time… (second Sunday in March).

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

The OneCause guide to awareness campaigns recommends researching local businesses in your area that have similar values and missions, as they are more likely to understand the issue your organization is working to solve and how it’s affecting the community. Assign a team member to lead this marketing strategy so you can foster accountability.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The local restaurant wants to host a chicken wing night and donate 20% of all sales to your nonprofit! So really, all you’ve done is help promote a local business, spent your valuable social media space and time driving traffic to the event, and maybe you’ll end up with a couple hundred dollars. Has this happened to you?

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. 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. Bike-a-Thon. Click To Tweet.

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Tech Soup

JULY 6, 2015

Have you ever thought about hosting nonprofit technology events in your community? Not only will you be contributing your skills to local nonprofits, you'll also be building your reputation and connecting with your tribe. Not sure if hosting a NetSquared group is for you? You should, because it's awesome fun.

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Qgiv

APRIL 7, 2021

Other issues you may run into that deter you from hosting an over the edge event are: Not being able to secure an over the edge event license Or not having a donor base that’s willing to fundraise on your behalf A lack of corporate sponsors willing to take part in fundraising could also be difficult. Tips from Over the Edge.

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CauseVox

MARCH 13, 2024

And we couldn’t think of a better organization to highlight than Spur Local. Spur Local blew it out of the water last year with their Give Local Together Campaign. About Spur Local Spur Local (formerly Catalogue for Philanthropy), is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities in the Greater Washington region.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 8, 2022

With more families living in urban and suburban areas, some schools have shifted to a year-round or alternative academic calendar, but the majority of schools still keep a start date sometime in August, making it the perfect awareness month for back-to-school preparations. Volunteer at your local school. Kids in Need Foundation.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

You can, however, join your local Giving Tuesday movement to localize your efforts. Team up with local news. Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Try partnering with your local news station to increase the reach of your campaign. Host an auction.

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EveryAction

JULY 11, 2016

From our 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar , here are five hot summer events that are sure to bring the heat. The New York Nonprofit Conference starts August off with two days of collaboration around direct and interactive market-driven philanthropy, local networks, and more. 2016 Nonprofit Marketing Conference. The Activate!

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2016

That's why each month NetSquared organizers in 60 cities across the globe host networking events for the nonprofit tech community. Every month our global network of community organizers host Tech4Good events in more than 60 cities. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of Local Members. Africa and Middle East.

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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. People’s Action Institute is a national network of state and local grassroots power-building organizations united in fighting for justice. In the 2020 U.S.

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sgEngage

APRIL 3, 2023

Most nonprofits host several fundraising events and giving campaigns throughout the year, which bring in lots of revenue but require extensive planning and have upfront costs. When deciding which restaurants to form a partnership with, your nonprofit generally has two options: Contact a locally owned restaurant.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

See if your state, local, or regional AFP branch is hosting a reception! You’ll meet up with fundraisers from your area and make valuable local connections. AFP ICON is the most well-known (and most widely attended) conference, but many smaller AFP chapters host their own conferences and workshops.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

By hosting a volunteer program, your organization can enable students, city officials, business owners, and other community members to get involved with a cause that aligns with their values and helps people in need, strengthening community ties in your area. Collaborate with local businesses.

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Neon CRM

MAY 23, 2023

Whether you’re looking to contact your congressional representatives or donate to a local nonprofit, here are four groups you’ll love (plus a resource for finding tons more). You can also check out their calendar of upcoming events , and donating to the organization is a great way to support A4 and their artists. Photo by Jeong Park.

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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. Balloon raffle.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Gift cards Give your volunteers a gift card to their favorite local business or restaurant. You can host a contest for your volunteers to come up with designs for their blankets. A party Host a fun experience to show appreciation to volunteers. A calendar There are many different kinds of calendars.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

In the past year, thousands of nonprofit pros took advantage of our definitive Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar, and we're so excited to share our brand new 2016 list! The 2015 - 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar is ready for upload right into your Google or Outlook Calendar with a single click. Drop us a line!

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks. For example, perhaps your nonprofit’s mission is to refurbish local community parks.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

See if there is a local designer who could provide their services as an in-kind donation and make your materials really pop. For broader reach, reach out to local newspapers, radio stations, and TV channels and pitch them on stories that highlight your fundraiser. And in order to do that, you’re going to have to go old school.

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

Fundraising expenses include anything to do with fundraising, including various campaign budgets and costs for hosting events. Whether you’re hosting a movie night or a bake sale, these are quick and easy affairs to pull together. This category keeps a nonprofit’s day-to-day operations running. and signage to recognize your sponsors.

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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. Identify news sources and blogs (both local and national) that may be interested in your story, and build a contact list of reporters from those organizations.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

To identify prospective companies that may stand to benefit from sponsoring your fundraising event, ask yourself the following questions: What companies are in our local community that align with our nonprofit’s values and fundraising event audience? A summary of your fundraising event needs. Dedicated contact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 16, 2014

In addition there are also popular awareness days that are national and local (search“awareness days”). Then when planning your content strategy, add the awareness day campaign(s) to your editorial calendar. Consider hosting a tweet chat, Google+ Hangout, or webinar on the day of the campaign.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 19, 2015

I was in San Antonio this week to facilitate an interactive master class for 300 nonprofits that was hosted by the San Antonio Nonprofit Council that hosts The Big Give, a very successful local giving day. Some of my colleagues, Donna Arriaga, used tools like Trello for a blogging calendar.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

Whatever you do, maintain a content calendar and be consistent. Operations & Leadership Nonprofit Email Marketing: 7 Best Practices for Effective Emails 12 min read Read Now Member Newsletter Content Ideas When you read “content calendar” in the section above, you may have been thinking: “Okay, but what’s supposed to go in it?”

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 1, 2012

. —– In 2011, Washington, DC, became one of the first major metropolitan regions to host a multimillion-dollar local giving day: Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington. Nearly 18,000 people participated in the 24-hour, online fundraising event, raising more than $2 million to benefit 1,200 local nonprofits.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 25, 2023

If you’re gearing up to host a fundraiser, you might be scrambling to find the right marketing tactics to engage your audience. Provide them with a content calendar of when to share social media posts so their marketing efforts align with your nonprofit’s overarching marketing plan.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

See if your state, local, or regional AFP branch is hosting a reception! You’ll meet up with fundraisers from your area and make valuable local connections. 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.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

If, for example, you are hosting a conference for medical professionals, try to include a range of topics that would apply to providing care for different demographics or under different economic and cultural circumstances. . Thinking about a global audience does not necessarily mean expanding your niche. And it isn’t hard to see why.

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