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. blast some tunes) will go a long way toward enticing local drivers to pull over and get a wash. Some well-placed, colorful signage and a fun atmosphere (i.e.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Set a fundraising goal to sponsor a nail color on National Nail Polish Day (June 1) in the spirit of Movember. Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. Provide water station stops and set up a picnic at the end for people that raise money. And now, for the ideas: 1. Bike-a-Thon.

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 21, 2022

Now’s the time to block your calendar and RSVP for two days of outstanding thought leadership, networking, and continued learning opportunities. Hear how Childfund International is using NPSP for fundraising, case management, and sponsor management. The second annual Salesforce Nonprofit Summit is just around the corner!

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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

MARCH 28, 2022

Raise money through fundraising. Nonprofits use a variety of fundraising channels to raise money for their mission. From standard events to auctions and galas, nonprofits will hold a variety of events throughout the year to raise money. and signage to recognize your sponsors. Year-round donations. Fundraising events.

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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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CauseVox

APRIL 13, 2021

To get your supporters excited about joining your event and helping you raise funds, you need a compelling story that’s easy to share with friends and family. What will the funds raised from the campaign help our organization accomplish? For example: Review funds raised based on your top fundraisers’ connection to your organization.

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Qgiv

APRIL 7, 2021

If your nonprofit is looking for a bold way to attract attention and raise money for your cause, an over the edge fundraiser is a great solution. The exclusiveness of the activity has led donors to raise thousands of dollars through peer-to-peer fundraising to take part in an over the edge event. Over the edge events aren’t new.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 25, 2023

Look for ambassadors among your: Major donors Staff and loyal volunteers Board members Event committee members Supporters with a large social media following Sponsors and local business connections Once you’ve identified prospective ambassadors, reach out to them with a personalized request to join your campaign.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With a youth-oriented fundraiser, you can raise money for educational trips, sports equipment, classroom supplies, art supplies, musical instruments, or any other cause. To meet this demand, consider partnering with a local tree farm or nursery to host a Christmas tree or Christmas wreath fundraiser. Balloon raffle. Straw Draw.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

We saw a 108% increase in dollars raised on the Qgiv platform and a 100% increase in the total number of donations to our clients. You can, however, join your local Giving Tuesday movement to localize your efforts. Team up with local news. Try partnering with your local news station to increase the reach of your campaign.

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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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Classy

JULY 28, 2021

Keep an eye on your calendar to note your top donor acquisition days. . Campaigns that leverage donation matching on Classy raise three to five times more money than those that do not. Find the right donation match partner for your campaign, whether a corporate sponsor, local business, or individual.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

billion was raised in the US alone ! Is there an amount you want to raise? Start planning your communications calendar now. Reach out to local businesses and ask if they would consider sponsoring a matching grant for your campaign or donate in-kind donations. In 2020 approximately 34.8

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2021

billion was raised in the US alone ! Is there an amount you want to raise? Start planning your communications calendar now. Reach out to local businesses and ask if they would consider sponsoring a matching grant for your campaign or donate in-kind donations. Last year approximately 34.8

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Our guide will help you sort through your options and choose the tools that will help you raise more money and change more lives. With Google Workspace you get: Gmail, Chat, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, and many more tools, all for just $6 a month. What if you’re not tech savvy? How much tech skill is required?

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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. A well-designed direct mail piece sent to several local area codes or a radio or tv slot can also be great methods, depending on the budget allocated to the event. Planning an event?

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 16, 2017

It’s all about engaging supporters to raise funds on your nonprofit’s behalf. Map out your participant communications calendar in advance of the campaign, and be sure to consider other organizational communications to avoid over-communicating. Your calendar doesn’t have to be complex. Acknowledge your sponsors.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 23, 2022

You’re booking the evening’s entertainment, connecting with sponsors, and collecting all of your auction baskets and items. Make sure they have the right date and time for your auction to mark in their calendars so they won’t miss your event. So, you’re planning a silent auction. Date, time, and location. Ticket price.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2022

How much money do you need to raise? Recruit two new sponsors for our signature event by Aug. A contract with your local school district? When you’re first learning how to raise money for a nonprofit, you are hit with so many metrics you need to track. Let’s take it one step at a time: 1. How many new donors do you need?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Many sponsors and donors want recognition for their support. Mention the donor in emails directly about the event they sponsored. This can be 4 emails a year dedicated to sponsors who give the org $10K or more. Many of us are familiar with local businesses sponsoring local sports teams. It was super cool.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 3, 2017

That's why we do an annual survey of our members — because our local volunteers are always striving to figure out how they can help your nonprofit use technology to do more good. Inspiring Leaders to Raise Money Joyfully. Saint Paul, Minnesota: Skill Extension: Maps (on the Green Line) | Sponsors: Maptime MSP Meetup, CARTO.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

But donating money to a charity, even a small amount (or in-kind items ) can certainly help with part of the need and raise awareness in others. Here's a few ideas to help make charitable giving get on your calendar each month for 2009. For example, Mizfit is donated a dime per comment to a local women's shelter.

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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. Team sponsorships Do you have support from local businesses in your community? Sponsorships are a quick and easy way to raise money for your team.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2009

For others, it is a day of political significance to raise awareness around women's rights. The campaign is trying to raise awareness that, "Each year, around 1 in 10 women in Britain experience rape, or other violence." If you live in the Bay Area (like me), the Global Fund for Women has created a calendar of local events.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 18, 2022

Your local Chamber of Commerce. Joining your local chamber may make sense, especially if they have a nonprofit rate. Attend networking meetings, support local businesses, and propose ways your organization and businesses can work together for mutual benefit. Please support us.” would you give? I didn’t think so.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 8, 2023

Money to raise. Think in terms of local politicians, business professionals, media contacts, and other influential community members who can either connect you with resources or with others who can help you. Schedule Keep a work calendar and update it so it’s always current. You’ve got so much to do as you launch your nonprofit.

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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. If you’ve never hosted a nonprofit giving day before, it might be difficult to realistically predict how much you can raise in 24 hours. It’s good to remind donors of your organization’s overall mission.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

How much do you need to raise at your event? Here are some questions to go over with your staff or planning committee that will help you choose the best goal: How much did we raise last year? If you haven’t done one before, what do other nonprofits in your area raise at their events? What else is on the community calendar?

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Neon CRM

APRIL 27, 2023

Holding events is a great way for nonprofits to raise money, engage constituents, and raise their profile. And if you don’t have a solid event planning strategy in place, your nonprofit’s next gala, fundraiser, or walkathon could end up costing you more in time, energy, and money than what your event ends up raising.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 28, 2022

If you try to just raise as much as you can then figure out how to spend it, that’s backwards. Your nonprofit’s future will look less daunting if you project your fundraising revenue while you’re planning your year, including mapping out what you plan to do in each program and calendaring all your marketing and fundraising activities. .

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

It always falls on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving— mark your calendars, because GivingTuesday for 2021 is November 30th. With the whole world’s focus on giving this November 30th, don’t miss this perfect opportunity to raise funds for projects and spread awareness about your nonprofit’s critical mission. It’s not a zero-sum game!

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OneCause

JANUARY 31, 2024

[Event-ebook-top] There are plenty of ways to raise money, but one of the most popular (and let’s face it: fun!) In addition to raising money, you might also use a fundraising event to facilitate other goals, such as: Acquiring new donors. Don’t forget to consider potential sponsors at this stage, too.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 1, 2022

To make it easy on yourself, create an annual editorial calendar so you know what you want the theme to be each month before the month arrives. Use this short section to thank local businesses, sponsors, media, scout troops, etc., Plus, if people didn’t attend your car wash, they don’t really care that you raised $225.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

She’s raised a lot of money through grants. And we’re going to see what kind of shortfalls there are from a state and local perspective in the coming years because of COVID, but hoping that some of the other federal funds that we’re receiving through ARPA can try to help stop the bleeding a little bit.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 5, 2020

If Tom Moore, who just celebrated his 100th birthday, can walk 100 laps around his backyard and raise $39 million for front line workers , you can organize a virtual fundraiser too! 100% of the $1.75M in proceeds they raised went to Feeding America. Additionally, each part of the wheel included a shout-out to a sponsor.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

If you’ve budgeted for a kickoff event (or plan to), board members can often be great connectors to venues, key sponsors, or noteworthy attendees to drum up even more momentum. There’s a reason why board members march into their local legislator’s office on behalf of your nonprofit. They know how to get things done.

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