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AmFund’s Best and Worst Dates for Special Event Fundraising

DipJar

Worse yet, one with a similar cause and therefore, more than likely, and overlapping donor base. Even the dates with smaller events, like the Kentucky Derby, are good to avoid. Also, for those Kentucky Derby Day events, May 7th 2022 will be your date! Don’t Forget About the Weather.

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37 Spring Fundraising Ideas for Small Nonprofits

Whole Whale

If you know you have a supporter base that are planning to give up drinks, treats, or Starbucks, challenge them to donate what they would spend on those weekly cocktails or daily croissants to your cause. Local libraries may also be open hosting egg-hunters for a good cause. Kentucky Derby Party (first Saturday in May).

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Corporate Altruism: The Blurring of the Lines Between CSR and Cause Marketing

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Our research started several months ago with a literature search, is focused on best practices in incorporating a social media strategy into CSR and Cause Marketing programs. We recognize that are many diverse opinions on best practices for incorporating social media into cause marketing and CSR, and that is okay. If so, how?

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Komen Kan Kiss My Mammagram, PinActivism, and Newsjacking for a Cause

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I immediately forwarded it to Nancy Schwartz, because she had blogged about Komen’s Kentucky Fried Chicken partnership and I knew she’d want to follow up. As I reading the comments on Allison’s campaign wall over at Causes, my friend Stephanie Rudat has posted some of the visuals. This made think of Pinterest.

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Top Lessons from GivingTuesday 2023

Neon CRM

GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people to give back to their communities by donating money, volunteering their time, or advocating for causes that they believe in. What Causes Do Donors Support? Group Identity Understanding why donors support your cause can lead to insightful campaigns like this one from Groundwork Jacksonville.

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

Many of these corporate partners would likely be thrilled to support your auction (after all, 77% of consumers want to make purchases from companies that support charitable causes). Connect with a local woodworker to ask if they’d be willing to donate a board to your worthy cause. Cruise Around 35.7

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7 Spring Fundraising Ideas to Enhance Your Relationship With Current Donors

CauseVox

The daffodils are blooming, the Kentucky bluegrass is coming in, and the winter jackets are headed toward the back of the closet. Again, this is another case where engagement helps deepen the bond between your cause and your supporters, who in this case, are your neighboring businesses. It’s spring!