The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

Summer’s social ambiance, characterized by people wanting to enjoy outdoor events and immerse themselves in their local community, can boost your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts. Select a family-friendly movie, find a suitable outdoor location, and charge admission to the event.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Since shifting to the virtual event space, event planners have had to come up with creative ways to continue hosting profitable events. If your nonprofit organization or charity would normally host a holiday fundraiser in-person, then you might consider moving to a virtual fundraising event online. . But there is hope.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Sure, there’s GivingTuesday and the standard year-end push, but limiting yourself to just those two events equates to missed opportunities. Paint and sip events work for any type of organization, artists of all levels, and can easily be adapted for every season. But, as a fundraiser, your job is just ramping up. Trivia Night.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Text-to-give (also known as text-to-donate, text-to-pledge, or text fundraising) is a form of mobile fundraising that asks donors to send a keyword to a text fundraising phone number. Text-to-donate is a great way to engage participants in real-time, such as throughout an event. The cons of text-to-give are: Donation amount limits.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Virtual gala: Host a live-streamed gala event with performances, guest speakers, and donation appeals. Video storytelling: Emotionally compelling videos showcasing your organization’s impact can help humanize your cause by showing the real people behind your organization’s efforts.

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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. billion to causes they care about, a 29% increase from 2019. Check out their event page for inspiration: 3.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Chances are, there’s a cause you’re enthusiastic about. Sure, you can volunteer and advocate for causes that you feel connected with, but you may still feel like you can do more. In fact, all it takes is the same passion that got you interested in the cause in the first place. ” tweet this. ” tweet this.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Since shifting to the virtual event space, event planners have had to come up with creative ways to continue hosting profitable events. If your nonprofit organization or charity would normally host a holiday fundraiser in-person, then you might consider moving to a virtual fundraising event online. . But there is hope.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

While there are plenty of options available for different purposes, nonprofit tools help organizations do things like connect with their donors, plan events, run campaigns, collect donations, and cultivate strong donor relationships. Event registration software. What are the most important nonprofit tools? Nonprofit CRMs.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

A common misconception among newer nonprofit professionals is that every campaign or event is meant to attract new donors and donations. Common segments you might consider creating include new donors, recurring donors, mid-size donors, major donors, event registrants, and volunteers.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Did you know that almost 70% of nonprofits are planning to incorporate virtual elements into their events in some way, whether that’s with hybrid events, virtual-only events, or a combination of all of them? For a list of additional tools, explore our recommended fundraising event software for virtual events !

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

There are three obvious and often forgotten tricks to having a successful fundraising event. When you reach out, create a relationship with them, and highlight how they, as an individual, made a difference in the cause. Make your fundraising event unusual or fun. Hold a music related event.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

At one of the first auction events she worked, she was reprimanded for showing a donor a seat a the far end of the room. Examples of things listed in the timeline include emails opened and engaged with, gifts contributed, events attended, and other engagement opportunities. Why was this such an egregious mistake? Constituent timeline.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Their founders cover the overhead cost to keep the Forever Free Pledge going, and as such they’ve been able to share the wealth with the Malala Fund, Girl Scouts, StoryCorps, and March for Our Lives. These groups have raised over $100 million annually using Givebutter’s modern forms, campaign pages, and event technology.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 3, 2021

The events of 2020 changed how we view and do a lot of things — including workplace giving. What was once a typically in-person event done to strengthen team bonds is now done virtually, and often in unique ways. Companies participated in protests, post-unrest cleanups, and voter registration assistance. Redefined Volunteering.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Advertise a one-day-only fundraising event where parents can bring their kids by to let Santa know what they want for Christmas. Charge participants a few dollars when they register for your event and then get to decorating! If you’re looking for a great hybrid event idea , a decorating party is perfect.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2021

That’s why it’s important for your nonprofit to make the most of your peer-to-peer fundraising events. We put together some peer-to-peer fundraising software tips that can make it easier for your supporters to raise funds on your behalf, host more profitable fundraising events, and other tips to boost your peer-to-peer efforts.

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NTEN

JUNE 7, 2011

By Kari Ann Kiel, Event Marketing Consultant, DoJiggy. There are so many ways to raise money for your nonprofit or charitable cause. These may be easy to execute, as they don’t require much planning, yet they are far less personal than community-based fundraisers, providing less of an opportunity to increase awareness about your cause.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 26, 2012

Then a large number of corporations and nonprofits joined as founding partners to help spread the word about the event and commit to their own Giving Tuesday community service events. A powerful payment management solution to facilitate recurring donations and pledges. Upload short video clips to promote your cause.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 9, 2015

For many participants, simply showing up for an event is enough to prove their dedication to a cause. By making a donation, participants are saying they care enough to be personally invested in your cause. Be transparent about your registration fee. How are you positioning your registration fee?

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Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2012

Pledge or Petition Campaign. Constituents and prospects show their support by signing a pledge or petition and then forwarding information about the campaign to their family and friends. Donations and sign-ups are automatically captured into your house file. Download Campaigns.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 10, 2018

Paper pledge forms were compelling enough to drive donations back in the P2P olden days. Instead of directing donors to paper pledge forms, fundraisers were now able to direct them to a website. Large-scale fundraising events that have roots in the early days of P2P are struggling to attract and retain participants.

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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. Hosting a car wash is a classic fundraising event that’ll keep your community’s cars sparkling clean. Straw Draw. Candygrams.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 25, 2012

She has six years of event marketing management. Donors give their hard-earned money to your organization because they believe you are making a difference for a cause they care about. appreciated for the donations or pledges they contribute on a timely. Donor Engagement via an Event. and social media marketing experience.

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NTEN

JANUARY 11, 2011

This particular donor list is probably a mixed bag of long-time loyal constituents, inspired first-time event participants and their donors, returning lost donors, people who have just been touched by your cause, and a whole assortment of others. Event 360 recommends starting with what you already know and build from there.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 29, 2015

She has donated her time to numerous causes including Relay for Life, Girls on the Run and Rebuilding Together. _. Many CRM tools can help you can stay on top of all your prospects with tools such as: Reports with information on donations, pledges and grants. Event Management. Issue refunds and cancel events.

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Classy

APRIL 7, 2021

A virtual event for fundraising is your opportunity to introduce your cause directly to a worldwide audience of donors, as long as you have a solid plan to attract them. Even as in-person activities return, the success of a virtual event speaks for itself. Download Now: Your Virtual Event Toolkit.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

The program book has gone to print, the Miss Piggy costume has arrived, and the registration numbers keep rising. Stop by Booth 88 at the Science Fair and film your own video for your limited edition NTEN Spark™ to syndicate your Tweets, share on Facebook with friends, and create your own Pledge. Event 360 in booths 109 & 110.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

The program book has gone to print, the Miss Piggy costume has arrived, and the registration numbers keep rising. Stop by Booth 88 at the Science Fair and film your own video for your limited edition NTEN Spark™ to syndicate your Tweets, share on Facebook with friends, and create your own Pledge. Event 360 in booths 109 & 110.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Virtual Giving Event. Accept Pledges. Host a Dinner Event. Many nonprofits make the mistake of treating Giving Tuesday as the biggest fundraising event of the year. Why not organize a group of influential social media users who are passionate about your cause, and have them get the word out for you? Text-to-Give.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Bake Sales Sweeten the deal for your supporters by selling homemade treats at local events or high-traffic areas, appealing to people’s love for delicious goodies. If people see your volunteers rolling up at an event and think, “Uh oh, my sweet tooth is about to take over,” then you’re on the right track.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2023

Silent auction Bring together all the sports lovers in your community with a silent auction charity event. When you share your event and provide your supporters with the opportunity to win items they’re interested in, they’ll come out in full force to support your team.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It will allow you to more effectively communicate with constituents, earn more donations and pledges, and can even help you manage your events and volunteers. With Neon CRM, you can manage your donors, members, fundraising, email campaigns, donation pages, events,, volunteers, grants, and reporting all in one easy-to-use platform.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

If you lead a nonprofit, you know how important your fundraising events are. A fundraising event is the best way to engage with donors, garner support for your mission, and meet your revenue targets. But one question you might find yourself frequently asking is “What kind of fundraising event should we host next?”.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 29, 2016

We anticipated a good response, because even though we technically had just one email set to go out, it relied on ten or so variables to create custom content for each recipient—from giving history to membership status and even conference registration. First, let’s talk about data. Seeing each other is critical for success.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Komen for the Cure race.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 23, 2023

Volunteers: Volunteers are interested in details about your volunteer opportunities, schedule, and your volunteer registration page. Corporate sponsors: These audience members want to see specifics about your corporate sponsorship opportunities, such as online advertising opportunities or event sponsorships. Landing pages.

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