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37 Spring Fundraising Ideas for Small Nonprofits

Whole Whale

SpringFundraising idea Number 2: Celebrate National Cereal Day with a pajama party for good. The Persian New Year coincides with the March equinox and is celebrated around the world (including the 1 million Iranian-Americans living in the United States). Celebrate National BBQ Month in May with a BBQ for your cause.

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From Lost To Loved: Turning Lapsed Donors Into Devoted Donors

Bloomerang

According to the world’s leading expert on planned giving, Dr. Russell James, data shows that 78% of Will documents that transfer dollars to charity tend to be signed by people in their 80s, 90s, and beyond. Acknowledge and celebrate their return. This timeline offers a clear road map to prevent lapsed donors: What makes donors lapse?

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Which Fundraising Events Bring in the Most Money for Small Nonprofits?

Get Fully Funded

Yes, your org will get a handful of dollars for doing basically nothing. You’ll also want to organize prizes (if any), trophies, or an after-event celebrations. Local celebrities can be a big draw to encourage attendance. Tupperware parties, garage sales, and candle fundraisers will not sustain your budget. Probably not!)

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Unions and their role in the social sector

Candid

federal holiday born out of the efforts of 19th century labor unions to celebrate the contributions and achievements of American workers. They were followed by the American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs (AFL-CIO), which granted $23 million. Today is Labor Day, a U.S.

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Case Study in Free Agent Fundraising @AbolishCancer

Amy Sample Ward

I thought that the Twitter feed @abolishcancer, which is the entire org, except for the blog, would be strictly focused on developing a following that had one thing in common- to fight cancer. The sponsor would be committed to pay the charity at the conclusion of the day. My value is the collection of followers for a common cause.

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Refugee Response: TechSoup's New Online Technology Resource for NGOs Helping Refugees

Tech Soup

TechSoup is proud celebrate World Refugee Day by announcing a new humanitarian project that that we're doing in Europe and the Middle East. Therefore, we've begun to concentrate on providing what technology resources we can specifically to the frontline charities directly helping refugees. spanhidden

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150+ Creative Ways to Show Donors Appreciation

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Connections: Relationships to lawmakers, celebrities, newsrooms. For events, ongoing series, or recurring celebrations online, consider the following options for publicity: 1. This can be 4 emails a year dedicated to sponsors who give the org $10K or more. Swag or merch: handmade item by someone helped by your charity.

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