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[ASK AN EXPERT] Should You Celebrate Your Nonprofit’s Anniversary?

Bloomerang

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on when it makes sense to celebrate a nonprofit anniversary: Dear Charity Clairity, We have a 75 th anniversary coming up, and I really think we should do something to celebrate this milestone. I’ve long felt anniversary celebrations are for insiders, not constituents.

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New on SSIR: How does celebrity impact your fundraising?

Amy Sample Ward

. —– I’ve recently shared a couple interviews exploring two case studies of really successful online fundraising campaigns: SXSW4Japan Raises Over $120,000 and $100,000 in Three Days with #TeamAutism. Both of them involved celebrities. Getting Over Celebrities. But, on the top of the chart: a compelling cause.

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8 Reasons to Add Nonprofit Fundraising Software to Your Team

Greater Giving

We want to help streamline what they’re already doing, save time, and ultimately raise more money for the cause. So we’d like to celebrate with 8 reasons why fundraising software can save you money, time, and headache! Are you writing up your own guest lists, table seating charts, or auction item sales sheets?

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4 Fresh Ideas for Peer to Peer Fundraising

sgEngage

The Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study also highlighted that fundraisers who did participate during 2020 raised an average of 35% more than in 2019 , most notably in registration fee free and DIY events. million for the National Health Service in the UK while completing 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday.

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How to Host a Read-a-thon Fundraiser

Qgiv

Before the reading begins, you’ll recruit fundraising participants who will raise money on behalf of your organization. Read-a-thons are also a great, simple peer-to-peer fundraiser that can help you raise a lot of money without many overhead costs, especially if you host a virtual read-a-thon. Will they have a week?

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Key Takeaways from AFP ICON 2022: The Ultimate Guide

Bloomerang

Her website is loaded with blogs, books, and free YouTube videos on how to raise more from your business community. . Clay Buck always delivers a fresh perspective on fundraising and in this session, he opened up the door for fundraisers to consider how they might reach their overall fundraising goal using a gift chart. .

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Fundraising Tickets: How to Plan a Ticketed Event for Your Nonprofit

CauseVox

The answer is simple: it has the potential to make your event more effective and to help you raise more money. When raising funds virtually, avoid Text to Give : Text To Give involves too many steps for the donor. For example, you could host a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign and celebrate your success with an in-person ticketed gala.