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How To: Write Fundraising Auction Item Descriptions

Greater Giving

Auctions are a popular event for nonprofits to put on their fundraising calendars , whether hosted as a standalone affair or part of a larger function, such as a charity gala. Incorporate Storytelling There’s no doubt that stories are powerful and evocative—we have plenty of books, movies, and TV shows as proof of that.

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4 Tips for Connecting with Supporters Who Are Parents

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You can find tons of family-friendly fundraiser ideas online, including these fun, easy ones: Movie nights. Find a large room indoors or an outdoor field where you can set up a video projector, pick a kid-friendly movie (G- or PG-rated), and sell tickets to families with the proceeds going toward your mission. Email marketing.

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Answer these 6 questions to frame your fundraising plan structure

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I was watching a Marvel movie recently, and a wise elder told a young archer “you have to have a target to know where to shoot your arrow.”. Create a calendar of Asks. Some fundraisers swear by project management tools like Trello , but Google Calendar works great for many people as well. That’s not a goal. It’s a wish.

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9 Engaging, Event-Free Fundraisers for Teams on a Budget

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So, if your organization is interested in these benefits, now is the perfect time to integrate online fundraising into your campaign calendar and toy with new, virtual strategies. To hold a virtual watch party, simply find a movie related to your cause or allow your supporters to decide by voting on a few picks from your nonprofit.

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34 Clever Summer Fundraising Ideas

Whole Whale

Movies for Impact. Summer blockbuster season could offer the opportunity to partner with a local movie theater to screen a relevant film with proceeds going to your cause (some movie theaters are even nonprofits themselves ). The summer is also a time for superhero movie franchises to take over. Superhero Fundraisers.

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Apple isn’t ready for its own “revolution”

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From desktop iTunes I can also gift a specific movie or music. Sharing iCloud Calendars. since we all have iCloud accounts now, we also have a shared family calendar. My older daughter was the last in the family to activate her iCloud account, so I wanted to now add her to the calendar the rest of us share.

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The Power of Giving: Supporting AAPI Nonprofits That Align with Your Values

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If you’ve ever watched a video on YouTube, used a USB device, had a bone marrow transplant, gone surfing, or enjoyed any number of movies, musicians, or artists, you’ve experienced one of the countless contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).

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