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. Outdoor Movie Night An outdoor movie night is a fun and engaging way to bring your community together while raising funds for your nonprofit.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Need some inspiration for your holiday fundraising celebrations? So, if you have a team of people who are willing to sustain a few paper cuts in the quest to provide people with prettily-wrapped packages, consider hosting a gift-wrapping fundraiser to help gift givers out this holiday season. Host a serve-a-thon. Gift wrapping.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

If this isn’t an option available in your area, consider securing a location to host your own paint and sip night. Tip: Take advantage of the fall weather and host your paint and sip event outdoors (but have a contingency plan just in case). Or, plan your own trivia night where your nonprofit is responsible for hosting and recruiting.

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Classy

JUNE 21, 2021

Host a Contest With Multiple Ways to Participate. Hosting a contest can be an effective way to raise funds and encourage participation, but it’s important to remember that friendly competition isn’t for everyone. Build Relationships With Influential Members of Your Community. Establish an Annual Giving Day.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

We’re acknowledging eight nonprofits leading the charge with dedicated fundraising campaigns as communities unite to support a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable planet. We celebrate Earth Day just as winter is transitioning to spring, a tradition dating back to 1970. Why Do We Celebrate Earth Day? Connect with CELI: .

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

It’s a good practice to celebrate reaching milestones so everyone involved in the process feels valued and motivated to continue. Explore emerging trends , digital platforms , or community engagement initiatives that align with your mission. Perhaps you’re even ahead of the game? If so, excellent job!

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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. Businesses, nonprofits, and charities who normally host a holiday fundraiser have been forced to move online, and finding ways to connect to once generous donors is tough. . But there is hope.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

Not only do your congregants want to come out to support you, but you can even introduce your church to others and build your community. You can host a giving day whenever it suits your church. Your supporters are rewarded for giving and the sale is inexpensive to host as your congregants can sign up to bake items for the sale itself.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2022

Winter is the time to celebrate holidays with family and friends, watch the snow fall, and try to stay warm with a variety of hot beverages and fluffy socks. Christmas Decoration Challenge Decorating for the holidays is one of the most popular winter activities in every community.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Partner with a corporate sponsor or a major gifts supporter to host a matching gifts drive. In the aftermath of a disaster, whether it be a devastating hurricane that has left your community flooded or a wildfire that has forced your community to leave their homes behind, you’ll need to mobilize quickly to provide support.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Virtual gala: Host a live-streamed gala event with performances, guest speakers, and donation appeals. Highlight their unique contributions and the difference they make in the community. GivingTuesday: GivingTuesday is a global philanthropic movement celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

If you pay attention to the news, you may have recently heard about a major Internet hacking of celebrity phones and devices , in which hundreds of photos were leaked to the wider Internet. There was no intentional sharing by the celebrities — they were hacked. Celebgate Is About More Than Photos.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Virtual peer-to-peer fundraisers can increase the reach of your organization, are often more cost-effective to plan and host than on-the-ground campaigns, and provide an added level of flexibility and convenience for supporters who can’t attend an in-person event. Using a mix of social media and email communications, more than 9.4

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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. Businesses, nonprofits, and charities who normally host a holiday fundraiser have been forced to move online, and finding ways to connect to once generous donors is tough. . But there is hope.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) has hosted a gala for the last four years, but in 2020 and 2021 they knew it wouldn’t be an option. Participants could cook along with celebrity chefs and have brunch at home. Many of the fundraisers also hosted Zoom watching parties of the livestream program. Let’s take a look.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 24, 2010

Sign the pledge, add your post to the list, and get connected: [link]. Here are a couple great ways to join the community: Women Who Tech Telesummit – “brings together talented and renowned women breaking new ground in technology who use their tech savvy skills to transform the world and inspire change. Want to join in?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

Volunteers appointed to Advisory Boards can share their professional and personal expertise on everything from programming to the organization’s role in the community. Involving members of the affected community in Advisory Boards is becoming more and more common. Advisory members submit a pledge for what they can commit to do.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

If you get kids in on the fundraising fun, you have a great opportunity to teach them important values like leadership, responsibility, goal-setting, team building, and community engagement. Hosting a car wash is a classic fundraising event that’ll keep your community’s cars sparkling clean. Easy Fundraising Ideas for Kids.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

It can be hard trying to get people in your network and community to donate or get involved in fundraising activities. Or consider giving out a specific reward or celebration for people who contribute to a certain level of time or money to the cause. Host an educational seminar or webinar and charge attendees admission.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 13, 2020

They’ve been recognized by the community and have gotten some local celebrities interested in their cause. Nonprofit B’s digital reach is unmatched in their space: they host livestreaming events, rely on social fundraisers and talk directly to potential donors through mobile communications like text messaging.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Since then Giving Tuesday has grown into a global movement, inspiring millions of people to get involved in doing good in their communities. Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Host an auction. How does Giving Tuesday help nonprofits? Team up with local news.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

Jen Burton, Community Director of Causes Fundraising Focus: Facebook. Jen recently spoke at TechSoup’s Online Community Meetup. On MoreBirthdays.com, people can support, give, and celebrate surviving cancer or loved ones by creating a birthday wish through e-cards, music video, or musician phone call. More on how it works.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

If you want to learn a bit more about hosting a silent auction, check out our blog post on the eight steps to running a stellar event. While a gala may reference just about any type of festive celebration, it’s most often used to refer to more extravagant events that feature entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, meals, open bars, and auctions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Consider things like ebooks, video or audio files, or even a private livestream session with a celebrity. Why not embrace this change and host your own virtual film screening via livestream? Why not consider comedy, dancing, theater, or even an interview with a celebrity? 26) Community business fair. 9) Movie screenings.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 5, 2021

billion social media impressions and over 110 community coalitions in 2018, meaning supporters weren’t just giving, they were engaging with organizations online. It allows donors to celebrate with you when your goal is achieved. Pledges: How many people do you want to pledge a donation to the cause?

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The best event for your nonprofit is one that serves your mission, delights your community, and doesn’t totally burn out your staff. Like many of the fundraisers in this section, your participants can create personal fundraising pages and gather pledges from their network, often tied to their performance during the tournament.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 28, 2015

Today, representatives from the public sector, corporations, small business and nonprofits are gathering for a summit, hosted by the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships and the Department of Commerce’s Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships , with support from A Billion + Change.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2023

No matter whether you’re a coach for a sports team or the director of an athletic program, at some point, you’ll need to host sports fundraisers to raise money for your athletes. Team sponsorships Do you have support from local businesses in your community? Sponsorships are a quick and easy way to raise money for your team.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Hosting a spring cleaning sale is a great way to help your supporters keep things out of a landfill, all while being a great way for your nonprofit to pick up some extra donations to support your mission! Instead of hosting your typical 5K, why not host a bunny hop? Host an Earth Day Fair. Host a Mother’s Day Flower Sale.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

A virtual event also allows people from all over to participate in your fundraiser, not just the people who live nearby in your community. Pick a day with meaning to your organization, like your founding anniversary or a birthday of someone significant to your organization to host a giving day fundraiser. Virtual auction fundraisers.

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Qgiv

JULY 11, 2022

Among these, virtual events, virtual walks, 5Ks, and fun run fundraisers have become a great option for organizations looking to unite their communities. Why should you host a virtual walk fundraiser? There are many benefits to hosting a virtual walk fundraiser as opposed to an in-person fundraiser. Keep your community engaged.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Small churches play a big role in their community. They’re home base for all kinds of community gatherings and events! To support your community, you first need a strong financial foundation. collect pledges in return for participating in a big community service day. Enlist in Boot Camp.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2021

The Salesforce Faithforce Chicago chapter partnered with Girlforward to host a career day event with refugee girls. This year, against a backdrop of social unrest and a pandemic, UNHCR is bringing special attention to refugees on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis, as well as the communities that host them.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2022

This day is an opportunity for government officials, nonprofit organizations, civil society, and the private sector to join forces in celebrating the strength and resilience of millions of refugees worldwide, raising awareness about the crisis, and making a meaningful impact. million people are asylum seekers.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

But one question you might find yourself frequently asking is “What kind of fundraising event should we host next?”. This social aspect makes it a powerful way to boost visibility in your community and raise money for your programs! Donors are more likely to give when they know the person who’s doing the asking.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Note from Beth: I’m working with the Knight Foundation to facilitated a peer exchange of community foundations that are hosting GivingDays using the Knight Foundation GivingDay Playbook , a guide with templates, tips, and examples hosting a successful day of giving. I’m also an ambassador for GivingTuesday.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Holiday celebrations and time spent with family and friends help us reconnect to the things that matter most and prepare to start fresh for the new year ahead. Generosity is running high and people are looking for ways to do some good in their communities. Host a hybrid event. Host a hybrid event. Identify your audience.

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