The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Charity events are a popular form of fundraising. The success of charity events depends on careful planning. Perhaps your organization may be hoping to raise money at the charity event, but the main function of the event is to gain publicity, or reach out to a new network. Or does it have other goals?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Events are many people’s favorite thing about charity fundraising. At first glance, it may seem impossible to recreate some of these types of events in a virtual format, but with a little creativity and the right fundraising event tools, you might be surprised at the high-quality experiences you can offer for your donors virtually.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

For fundraising initiatives that require a little more love – like charity auctions and virtual events – below is a list of ten powerful fundraising ideas to help you pave your new-and-improved path. Engage with supporters through virtual events. Start crowdfunding with birthday fundraisers.

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Charity Village

AUGUST 11, 2023

We are going to celebrate their achievements and dedication at our upcoming virtual Conference & Awards on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. […] The post 2023 CharityVillage Award applications are now open appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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? Ready to empower your peer-to-peer volunteers while also providing a unique and engaging virtual experience? Download PDF.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 8, 2023

The Gift of Giving Made Effortless While classic fundraisers, like charity dinners, play a crucial part in fundraising, there’s an innovative player that’s now taking the stage: text-to-give. Charity Concerts Between sets or during intermissions, hosts can encourage concert-goers to text a donation to support the cause.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

With this in mind, employee engagement professionals transitioned their volunteer events into a virtual setting with little to no experience beforehand. While virtual volunteering may have been a viable method of engagement for nearly two decades, it really wasn’t on many CSR teams’, employees’, and nonprofits’ radars until now.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 3, 2020

When organizations partner with celebrity influencers and online giving, their mission can get maximized through social sharing and fundraising. Launching a celebrity partnership can feel like an intimidating project, but let’s breakdown a straightforward approach for how you can manage a celebrity-endorsed program.

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sgEngage

JULY 27, 2021

In-person events were no longer a reality and an estimated 62% of nonprofits pivoted to a virtual campaign to help continue to engage fundraisers in their mission. During the pandemic, a new Guinness World Record for the most money raised by a charity walk (individual) was set by Captain Tom Moore who raised over $44.5

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2020

Your can host a virtual thankathon on zoom (be sure to include a custom Zoom background ) or add a virtual donor thank you wall to your web site or Facebook page. Celebrities around the world are mobilizing their fans to support COVID-19 relief funds or organizations. Don’t know any celebrities?

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

Charity Bike Ride Organizing a charity bike ride is a fantastic way to promote health and wellness in your community while also raising funds for your nonprofit. Encourage participants to fundraise through social media, and consider partnering with a local fitness studio to offer virtual training sessions leading up to the event.

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Charity Village

AUGUST 5, 2022

We want to celebrate your hard work and dedication at our upcoming virtual Conference & Awards on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Over the past year, organizations and individuals have shown their resilience and creativity by innovating, finding success, and changing our sector for the better. Don’t miss out […].

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Charity Village

APRIL 8, 2022

Once again Volunteer BC’s annual photo contest is celebrating BC Volunteers. Let’s thank these individuals and celebrate volunteerism and work of community organizations like yours! Send a screenshot of your virtual activity. Send in your photos of volunteers and the strong contribution they make.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Chances are virtual events have played a role in your COVID-era tactics. The pivot towards virtual events has been a particularly challenging but (hopefully) rewarding experience for many organizations. For nonprofits looking to expand their virtual event offerings in the Spring 2021 season , we highly recommend virtual auctions.

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Classy

JULY 26, 2021

On August 17, the United States celebrates National Nonprofit Day to recognize the impact of the social sector and highlight the importance of charitable organizations across the country. . Promote in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities. A Day to Celebrate. Thank existing donors for their loyal support.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

We have you covered with 18 successful- yet untapped- fall fundraising ideas for 2021 with options for in-person, virtual, or hybrid setups, so that you can respond quickly and easily to COVID no matter what happens. One of the biggest benefits of the paint and sip is that it’s easy to transition to a virtual event.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

Nonprofits have a ton of options and flexibility with this type of fundraiser, including: A charity golf tournament. National “day” celebrations. For instance, if you’re hosting a golf tournament for charity , make sure you use a solution that’s made for golf specifically and can function properly with the nuances of the game.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Now that physical distancing requirements are relaxing slightly, some in the festival industry have found ways to promote festival-like events to crowds virtually, while physically distanced, or with other safety measures in place. . Should you host a virtual event? But how can it be done? Or would it be better to host a hybrid event?

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

These tips can apply to any type of nonprofit event: whether you’re hosting a charity auction , a fundraising 5K, conference, webinar, and so on. If you weren’t already hosting virtual events, the COVID-19 pandemic probably pushed your nonprofit to hold more events online. Let’s get started! Plan hybrid events.

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2020

Ask a local coffee shop to place your DipJar on their register counter for a Charity Month. Spark Campaign Ideas: Is your organization celebrating a milestone? Host a Virtual Walk/Run! With marathons and group charity walks cancelled due to COVID-19, host a virtual one instead. $10 Create an Anniversary Campaign!

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

At one charity where I worked, these generated about $30,000/mailing (we mailed three newsletters and one report/year). Folks commonly engage in DIY P2P when they’re celebrating a life cycle event (e.g., Win for the donor fundraiser/win for the charity/win for the new peer donor! “You are the best!” “You You did it, again!”).

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Yesterday I went along to the Mobile and Digital Conference in London , organised by Fundraising magazine, to hear first-hand about how, in a fast-changing world, charities are using social, mobile and digital media to reach new audiences and raise more money. So what can charities do to embrace the future? Author: Julia Woodcock.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

SpringFundraising idea Number 2: Celebrate National Cereal Day with a pajama party for good. Fill a fish bowl with chocolate gold coins and invite supporters (either IRL or virtually using social media) to guess how many are in there for $2 a guess. You can use your health apps to track miles, or partner with an app like Charity Miles.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 23, 2023

Others may just browse the tables or your virtual auction platform to find a prize that aligns with their interests or that would make a good gift for a friend or family member. For hybrid or virtual auctions , take photos of each basket to upload to your mobile bidding platform. Let’s get started!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2022

After two isolated years of the conference being virtual , everyone was excited to be back in person – even if transitioning from solitude to a crowd of thousands gave you some awkward middle-school-dance flashbacks. . Celebrate milestones in giving, first-time donors, and loyalty in giving. .

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

Benefit concerts are often celebrations of major achievements or a part of a larger fundraising campaign. Held annually at Carnegie Hall, this event not only invites attendees to revel in captivating musical performances but also serves as a vital platform for celebrating and safeguarding Tibetan culture.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Celebrity meet and greets It’s not every day that you have the opportunity to sit down for lunch or a video call with your favorite celebrity. Ask for donations from ski resorts or partner with a charity concierge service to help find resorts willing to donate free stays. Specify what the cooking class will entail.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Now that physical distancing requirements are relaxing slightly, some in the festival industry have found ways to promote festival-like events to crowds virtually, while physically distanced, or with other safety measures in place. . Should you host a virtual event? But how can it be done? Or would it be better to host a hybrid event?

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Now that we’re well into 2021 and approaching a post-COVID reality in many parts of the world, nonprofit professionals have pondered what fundraising events will look like with both in-person and virtual engagements. You already know that virtual auction fundraisers are possible and fruitful, but the possibilities are almost endless.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

You can host an in-person event with a set race route, or you can allow people to participate virtually in their own time and space. In recent years, we’ve also seen many organizations taking the gala concept and bringing it online with a virtual or hybrid-event gala, or even an ungala. Get Your Game On.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2008

What about making a donation to a charity in honor the special someone in your life. Give a Virtual Gift on Facebook and Support Breast Cancer (or another charity) : Thinking about sending a virtual gift, maybe a teddy bear, flowers, hearts, or whatever? Do you have a special techie in your life who works for a nonprofit?

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Classy

APRIL 21, 2021

You could find a celebrity supporter, an athlete, or just a well-known personality within your local community. Label the match as anonymous to bring just as much impact as an employer or big celebrity would drive. Attend the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions Free. We’d love for you to join us.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 5, 2009

Flickr Photo by DaveFishernc Charity Balls, Dinner Dances, Black Tie Charity Events, and other parties where people donate money to a charity to have fun together are nothing new. From an article in the New York Times dated April, 1896 about the Hackensack Hospital's Charity Ball) . Charity Ball 2.0

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Many non-profits are starting to find creative ways to go virtual, in their programming, and some in their volunteering opportunities. Some trends we are seeing include: Celebrating acts of kindness – Employees are finding creative and inspiring ways of giving back in their communities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Connections: Relationships to lawmakers, celebrities, newsrooms. For events, ongoing series, or recurring celebrations online, consider the following options for publicity: 1. Swag or merch: handmade item by someone helped by your charity. Swag or merch: pick and design swag that directly relates to your charity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2016

Community foundations across the country have been promoting local giving days to motivate people to support nearby charities, encourage nonprofits to embrace technology, and bolster their reputations. It says it processed more than $29 million in donations and estimates that altogether charities brought in $50 million.

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Qgiv

MARCH 21, 2022

FHN Foundation Gala Galactic was an out-of-this-world silent auction event that had an outer space theme—and it was virtual! Rather than just celebrating that they paid the registration fee and came to attend the event, create additional opportunities to give or support your nonprofit. Add auction item security.

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