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8 Social Media Ideas to Inspire Donors on GivingTuesday

Neon CRM

It’s an easy, free way to mobilize current supporters to spread the word about your cause and encourage their networks to donate on a day dedicated specifically to giving. Leverage the power of storytelling for your GivingTuesday social media posts to help donors connect with your cause on a personal level. That’s a lot of eyes!

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Freshen Up the Sunday Morning Giving Routine With These Church Fundraising Events

Qgiv

This next idea is great if your church has a great youth group with teens old enough to fundraise. While teens may not have a ton of their own disposable income, they can ask family in their social circle to give in support of your church. If items don’t sell, your church can donate them to good causes. Game nights.

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10 Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes. 8) Embrace Cause Awareness and Giving Days.

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Reflections from Social Good Brasil and a New Word: PhilanthroTeen!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Teens As Free Agents. One of things immediately struck me – the crowd was filled with younger people – teens, college students, and millennials who want to use the technology and do social change on their own terms. Now, I can’t wait for my international projects in 2013! ” Philantroteens.

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Kids and Philanthropy: Teaching Your Children To Be Charitable

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’ve been volunteering for community causes since I was a kid, something my family encouraged. I gave it to my daughter, Sara. I asked her, “If you could give a donation to any charity to support whatever cause you feel is important, what would it be?” I grew up at the Jersey Shore.

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34 Clever Summer Fundraising Ideas

Whole Whale

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. Climb for a Cause. We love the New York Public Library’s Anti-Proms , which provide an alternative, safe space regardless of sexuality, gender identity, and any other reason for NYC teens.

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Freshen Up the Sunday Morning Giving Routine With These Church Fundraising Events

Qgiv

This next idea is great if your church has a great youth group with teens old enough to fundraise. While teens may not have a ton of their own disposable income, they can ask family in their social circle to give in support of your church. If items don’t sell, your church can donate them to good causes. Game nights.

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