Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat. Work with local clothing boutiques and designers to create runway looks and sell tickets for your community to get a look at upcoming items. Your donors can purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win cool prizes donated from local businesses.

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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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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. You can set up a DIY sundae station for kids, or work with a liquor sponsor to give older supporters an adult root beer float.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 23, 2020

Your nonprofit can incorporate food-themed events into your fundraising calendar through hands-on experiences, competitions, or food tastings. Your organization could reach out to a local distillery or winery and ask them to donate a certain percentage of sales from the event to your cause. Whiskey or wine tasting. Chili competition.

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

For a peer-to-peer 5K or fun run, your costs might include police for crowd control, permits from local governance to close off roads, EMT services, event t-shirts, snacks, opening ceremony costs (band, DJ, etc.), and signage to recognize your sponsors. Where to find sponsors. Financial sponsorships. Media sponsorships.

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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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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Effective outreach strategies should focus on connecting with local AAPI groups, leaders, and community centers. Some ideas for potential speakers and honorees: Local AAPI elected officials, such as city council members or state representatives. Try to get calendar listings and stories placed with mainstream news sources.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Additionally, board members often have high-level connections in business, education, or even local and state government. They could help you coordinate a corporate volunteering day or connect you with a local club that is seeking a volunteering opportunity. Collaborate with local businesses.

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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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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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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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CauseVox

APRIL 13, 2021

Create a calendar for recruitment emails to begin signing up participants for your peer-to-peer fundraising event or campaign. Here is a sample of what your recruitment email calendar might look like for a peer-to-peer fundraising event: Your list of targeted emails will vary based on your campaign or event.

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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.

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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. Promote your event on social media.

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Classy

JULY 28, 2021

Keep an eye on your calendar to note your top donor acquisition days. . Find the right donation match partner for your campaign, whether a corporate sponsor, local business, or individual. Optimize My Donation Page. Track Top Donor Acquisition Days. Look for trends among the following: Outreach strategies you used on those days.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 22, 2020

Set an operations calendar. You can even task volunteers, board members or corporate sponsors to guest write posts. We recommend building a content calendar that outlines which messages you want to communicate on each day leading up to your annual campaign. Don’t pick more than that. Keep it tight. Decide on a campaign theme.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

The Beacon Lounge will be our home-base, and here are some of the fun things they have planned to make it your home-base, too: Daily Events in the Lounge include: Breakfast from 9-11: Get your morning buzz on with coffee and food sponsored by The Colorado Health Foundation. NTEN Meetup in the Beacon Lounge. And, yes, there will be prizes.

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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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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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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

It should allow for live streaming, networking sessions, keynote and breakout sessions, virtual exhibit booths, sponsor and attendee management, and provide 24/7 live customer support. . Ordinarily, an organizer would simply look for a convenient location with ample space and easy access for local and out of town guests.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

To meet this demand, consider partnering with a local tree farm or nursery to host a Christmas tree or Christmas wreath fundraiser. As you prepare for your fundraiser, canvas your local businesses and donors for items, coupons, or vouchers. T-shirts, calendars, and other team merch sales. Balloon raffle. Restaurant night.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

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. Make sure to schedule periodic check-ins to make sure things stay on track. Think about other ways to engage your community beyond donations.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2021

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. Make sure to schedule periodic check-ins to make sure things stay on track. Think about other ways to engage your community beyond donations.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

With Google Workspace you get: Gmail, Chat, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, and many more tools, all for just $6 a month. With a scheduler, you can plan and execute your social media calendar and use the product’s analytics tools to track engagement. For content creation, you won’t find a more fun tool than Canva.

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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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NTEN

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

This week's sponsor is Beaconfire! Programs : We've stacked the calendar with free programs this month - just to say thanks! There are also three prizes each week: one each for a members that has renewed for 2013, participated in #NTENThanks, and participated in a program during the week.

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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.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 16, 2017

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. Sponsors are often a huge factor in p2p fundraising events like runs, walks, and rides.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

It should allow for live streaming, networking sessions, keynote and breakout sessions, virtual exhibit booths, sponsor and attendee management, and provide 24/7 live customer support. . Ordinarily, an organizer would simply look for a convenient location with ample space and easy access for local and out of town guests.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Fork over your lunch money to a local Austin organization and Convio will match your donation! NTEN Meetup in the Beacon Lounge Mark your calendars for Monday, March 12th, at 11 am for the NTEN meetup in the Lounge. Check out the detailed schedule of events and follow @thebeaconsxsw for updates. And, yes, there will be prizes.

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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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Tech Soup

AUGUST 4, 2014

Our chapter leaders are using the cards to recruit speakers and sponsors for their events. If you’re holding regular events gathering the #nptech community let me know and I’ll include you in the next community calendar! Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of local members. Upcoming Events. North America.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 11, 2012

If the audience is local, it is important to framing content and issues for local geographic area. Engaging photos, especially of local places and animals work well. So, do businesses then need to turn to ads/sponsored stories? The art of writing good teaser headlines is critical to getting more interaction.

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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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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2022

Recruit two new sponsors for our signature event by Aug. A contract with your local school district? It’s how I keep from leaving off something important, like putting a deadline on my calendar. Your SMART goals might look like these: Increase our donor list by 10%—from 950 to 1,045—by Dec. You change more lives. A vehicle?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 17, 2012

(iPad, iPhone, MacOS) is a student planner that helps you keep track of your class schedule, track your grades and GPA, manage homework assignments, and create an interactive calendar. You can also create a special reading list, locate books in your local library, and share what you're reading with friends over social media.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

As for equipment, both for pre- and post-production, Vázquez’s first suggestion is for nonprofits to contact their local public access channel, which can be a great source for camera and sound tools. Vázquez also advises that nonprofits obtain permission from subjects or the owners locations used in filming. Learn More.

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