The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month: How Nonprofits Can raise funds and Show Support National Immigrant Heritage Month is all about celebrating the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of immigrants in our communities. There are so many exciting ways to join the fun!

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards. To improve your planning process and get the best results, use these tips: Align your campaign message with the holiday.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. Explore this definitive guide to learn more about Giving Tuesday, get great campaign ideas, and soak up some best practices.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

If you’re ready to find out how your nonprofit can buck trends and create a winning year-end campaign, this blog post is for you. Look to Past Campaigns for a Fuller Picture It’s also helpful to analyze past year-end campaigns for insights. Want to know how a year-end campaign will fare?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This GivingTuesday , no matter what your campaign or theme, you can’t go wrong spotlighting the stories of your volunteers. Their dedication, passion, and contributions form the backbone of your organization, enriching your mission and amplifying the effect of every donation. She made it fun with decorations and a staff photo contest.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2022

Winter is the time to celebrate holidays with family and friends, watch the snow fall, and try to stay warm with a variety of hot beverages and fluffy socks. Peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising empowers supporters to fundraise on behalf of your organization by gathering donations from their personal networks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

While your most enthusiastic supporters aren’t always the ones who are able to give big, they can still impact your Giving Tuesday goal in a significant way by joining in your crowdfunding campaign. An average donation to a crowdfunding campaign is $66. Build your crowdfunding campaign around donor engagement.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Before kicking off your #GivingTuesday (on November 28 th this year) and year-end giving campaign, send fun social media posts, emails, or postcards thanking your supporters and sharing an impact story to remind them what their contributions made possible. Ensure all online donation sites have well-crafted automatic thank you emails.

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M+R

MARCH 14, 2024

Competition can be fierce for inbox space and attention during Giving Tuesday and End of Year — typical tentpole campaigns for direct response fundraising programs. Launching a Giving Day can help build a strong, banner campaign, any time of year. Pi Day, celebrating math and science, is the Museum’s signature day of giving.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 28, 2023

9 Fun Golf Tournament Ideas: A Hole-in-One for Fundraising Success Golf tournaments are a classic and effective way to raise funds. Uncover inventive ways to infuse fun, excitement, and philanthropy into your next golf event, making it an unforgettable experience for both participants and supporters.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

How do you turn a standard campaign into a fundraiser your community will love? Consider using software to simplify the donation process. Celebrate students by offering prizes. Use recent campaign data to determine who your donors are, then find out which kinds of campaigns they’ve engaged with most in previous years.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Since 2012, thousands of nonprofits have run campaigns on CauseVox ’s fundraising platform. Some of these campaigns have been more traditional—such as an online peer-to-peer fundraising campaign, while others break the mold. Golf tournaments are a great deal of fun for participants. Polar Plunge. 5K/Marathon.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

If a capital campaign is on the horizon for your organization, Aaron Bishop and Brian O’Neil will share strategies and resources available to confidently predict your project costs and resources needed. We are here to talk about capital campaigns, specifically counting the costs where capital campaigns often miss the mark.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

We’re acknowledging eight nonprofits leading the charge with dedicated fundraising campaigns as communities unite to support a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable planet. We celebrate Earth Day just as winter is transitioning to spring, a tradition dating back to 1970. Why Do We Celebrate Earth Day?

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

This platform offers FREE donation buttons, event ticketing, fundraising pages, text-to-give and peer-to-peer fundraising solutions for progressive nonprofits. GiveLively allows organizations to collect donations from text (SMS) messages. Facebook Fundraisers & Instagram Donation Stickers. GiveLively. The best part?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

When you think of fundraising ambassadors, you might think of celebrities who use their fame to mobilize support for their favorite nonprofits. But fundraising ambassadors do not have to be celebrities. Instead share a message about an upcoming campaign and encourage them to personalize the message. They are already doing that.

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Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

According to Qgiv data, nonprofits recruit 300 new donors on average through peer-to-peer fundraisers, so finding the right peer-to-peer campaign ideas for your organization is perfect to help you grow your donor base. Peer-to-peer campaigns help BBBS recruit new donors while raising awareness for their cause.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Spotlighting different traditions into your year-end outreach injects a sense of fun and wonder to a season that often can seem predictable, homogenous, and inclusive only to those who celebrate Christmas. For instance, have you considered including winter solstice celebrations in your holiday gift appeal? There are 5.4

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Find out how these 8 nonprofits cracked the code with engaging campaigns that turned thousands of followers into donors. . How can social media campaigns be engaging, inspiring – and effective? These outstanding examples are social media campaigns that have expertly used the platform to further their cause. by Zoe Allen.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

These 31 ideas for online fundraising for nonprofits will help you reach your yearly goals and have fun while you do it! Virtual gala: Host a live-streamed gala event with performances, guest speakers, and donation appeals. Supporters can join from anywhere, dance to the music, and make a difference by donating to your cause.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Online fundraising is extremely cost-effective compared to other types of fundraising campaigns, and our Generational Giving Report revealed that almost 55% of donors prefer to go online to make a gift. More involved in-person fundraisers or campaigns that require lots of resources can eat into your profit margins. Email campaigns.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2023

Peer-to-peer fundraising software solutions provide a platform that nonprofits can use to empower their supporters to collect donations on their behalf. These platforms typically include tools to allow supporters to create customized donation pages, set personal fundraising goals, and share the pages on social media.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Adding a golf tournament to your fundraising event roster is a win-win for your nonprofit and your donors—your nonprofit adds a reliable income stream and your donors get to support your mission through a fun activity. Use ChatGPT to help plan your campaigns. Partner with local influencers and celebrities.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 4, 2022

All the elements are there, people talking to neighbors, a fun spirit of giving (candy at least), all that is waiting is your cause campaign that fits. Put another way, repurposing an existing holiday, that isn’t in the December holiday season is a huge opportunity for branded campaigns. Haunted house donation admission.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

Outdoor Movie Night An outdoor movie night is a fun and engaging way to bring your community together while raising funds for your nonprofit. Encourage local businesses to sponsor the event or donate supplies to help cover costs. Attendees can taste the entries and vote for their favorites by making a donation.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

Whether you’re planning a 5k fundraiser , dance-a-thon, or social media campaign, you know a lot goes into preparing for a peer-to-peer fundraising initiative. Becoming a peer-to-peer fundraiser requires a greater commitment than simply submitting a quick donation to your nonprofit. Make it easy to join your campaign.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Note from Beth: On December 3rd at 9 am PST, I’m going to celebrate NTEN on GivingTuesday by hosting a chat on my LinkedIn influencer blog. As part of my thanks to them, I am committing to raise $1,000 for their year-end campaign and I’m inviting you to help support my campaign. Get social (strategically).

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Nearly one-third of annual giving happens in December, with the last three days of the year accounting for about 12% of yearly donations. However, it’s not always easy to draw in those donation numbers. Need some inspiration for your holiday fundraising celebrations? 8 Days of Giving campaign. Easy fundraising ideas.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 1, 2021

Sharing your text-to-donate keyword and shortcode on social media helps brand your campaign and allows donors to easily give from their mobile devices, which is where most people view social media. 1) Text-to-Donate on Facebook. They posted to Facebook to help raise awareness and ask for donations.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 11, 2023

Simply put, it’s the rate at which your donors come back to donate again after their first gift. You’re always on the clock, showing the worth, impact, and ripple effect of each donation. Once you’ve got these groups, you can tailor your campaigns and communication just the way they like it. And the best part?

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Candid

JULY 7, 2022

This ‘holiday’ began in 2013, when Givver.com promoted it as an opportunity to leverage social media platforms for donations. Meta and TikTok have made donations even easier, giving potential donors the opportunity to donate without leaving the platform. Now, you can donate without interrupting your scrolling. .

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 25, 2023

From September to December, the spirit of giving, coupled with the looming close of the tax year, typically leads to a surge in donations. Themed Campaigns: Align with the Calendar Launch campaigns that tie into specific days or monthly observances. This can help your organization stay relevant throughout the year.

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DipJar

DECEMBER 20, 2022

While socially-focused ($102K) and food-related ($94K) nonprofits remained among the top three, health-related organizations appeared at the top of the list for the first time, with more than $200K in donations for the quarter. . In the first three quarters of 2021, food-related charities saw more than $800K in DipJar donations.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

With the combined power of your supporters’ passion for your mission and fundraising knowledge you provide, your peer-to-peer participants will amplify your fundraising efforts and spread the word about your cause to their networks to raise money for your campaign. 1) Fun runs, 5Ks, and walks. 1) Fun runs, 5Ks, and walks.

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CauseVox

JUNE 16, 2023

That’s where a capital campaign comes in. Create Teams of Different Pledge Classes Now, let’s talk about a secret ingredient that can make your capital campaign soar: the power of friendly competition within your own ranks. Pi Kappa Alpha at Tennessee Tech teamed up for the ‘Celebrating Our Past.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2022

Winning Fundraising Campaigns that Hit the Fundraising Jackpot. Rachel Clemens, CMO of Mighty Citizen joined me to share 13 fundraising campaigns and examples loaded with personality, authenticity, humor, vulnerability and humanity. Creating The Perfect Union Between Business And Your Nonprofit. 2) Where else can I get this?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 24, 2023

These events leverage the popularity of wearable devices and health apps to encourage participants to sign up for and support a range of fun, trackable activities while contributing to a meaningful cause. More engaged supporters, increased donations, and a wider impact on the community.  The result?

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