Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

While you’re searching for a haunted house to partner with, consider hosting your event at a haunted house that’s also willing to be your partner in a matching gift drive. Ghost story contest. After running the contest, host a reading around a campfire and listen to the scariest ghost stories in an appropriately spooky setting.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

The DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is back and calling for your best 2011 nonprofit videos! The 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is taking submissions starting February 1st. The 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is taking submissions starting February 1st. Are you a nonprofit?

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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. . Here are five ways to motivate new and existing donors to show support with a one-time gift or a recurring donation. .

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Need some inspiration for your holiday fundraising celebrations? Gift wrapping. Most winter holidays have one thing in common: gift giving. During this time of year, you can count on wrapping paper sales skyrocketing, but becoming a gift-wrapping professional is no easy task for just anybody. Easy fundraising ideas.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

Think about local and regional acts, celebrities with connections to your area, and people you have connections to through Board members, supporters, and friends of friends. Online Contest: Online contests are fun, easy, and interactive. Here are some ideas: Talent contest: Perfect for an arts organization.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Halloween Costume Contest. The winner could receive a prize, like a gift card to a local restaurant or store. Pumpkin Carving Contest. This is another great contest idea that can get people engaged and excited about your cause. You could even have a costume contest at the party, with prizes for the best costumes!

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 1, 2021

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a gala is a “festive celebration” ( and they offer three ways to pronounce it, so if you were hoping to clear that up, we’re sorry to let you down!). A virtual gala is a festive celebration that is held entirely online with no in-person participants. But what makes a virtual gala event?

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

This can be anything from a gift certificate, branded swag, or just bragging rights. Pumpkin Carving Contest. To make it even more fun, consider having a local celebrity (i.e. come judge the contest. As a prize, you really can’t go wrong with ribbons, gift certificates, or branded organizational swag.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

Other event types that can enhance peer-to-peer efforts include: Tributes End-of-year fundraising celebrations Contests Races Tournaments Galas Community service days Getting creative with events provides variety in the fundraising journey. This combines fundraising with a chance for the community to come together in remembrance.

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NetWits

JUNE 2, 2011

Here are a few ways nonprofits are rewarding their fundraisers: Virginia Beach Bike MS – Bike shop gift certificates, VIP parking, a 30-minute massage and an invitation to their awards dinner await participants who raise over $4,000. Sponsor-donated items like bike tune-ups, massages and gift cards. Priority check-in at the event.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 9, 2024

And what better way to celebrate the iconic 150th Anniversary of the Kentucky Derby than by hosting a fundraising party with a purpose? Guests can purchase “horses” and have them race (dice or another method) to win prizes like gift cards. Include things like gift cards, wine, donated items, etc.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Online fundraising is extremely cost-effective compared to other types of fundraising campaigns, and our Generational Giving Report revealed that almost 55% of donors prefer to go online to make a gift. Matching gifts drive. Partner with a corporate sponsor or a major gifts supporter to host a matching gifts drive.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

50 gift card for $5,000 raised). Hold contests. Create contests that reward fundraising activity. Celebrate their accomplishments annually with a thank you party/dinner/reception/etc. Celebrate their milestones. Arrange meet-and-greets with celebrities at events. Let them know the outcome of their hard work.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

What started in 2012 has exploded into the biggest giving day of the year, inspiring hundreds of millions of people worldwide to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Get creative this year and brainstorm ways you can engage your supporters with a fully virtual or hybrid event, contests, matching gifts, and challenges.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2021

What started in 2012 has exploded into the biggest giving day of the year, inspiring hundreds of millions of people worldwide to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Get creative this year and brainstorm ways you can engage your supporters with a fully virtual or hybrid event , contests, matching gifts, and challenges.

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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. Holiday Baking Competition Invite local bakers to participate in a holiday baking contest.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

It’s the perfect way to celebrate Pride Month in the US for LGBTQIA-focused organizations — the Charleston-based We Are Family hosted one last year to fund its new drop-in center. Help your supporters out and create a Donation-for-Dad gift that gives them a nice printable or ecard telling their dad that a gift was made in his name.

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Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

Pere-to-peer fundraising is more than just a physical event, and there are many campaign ideas your organization to test out, including: Contests Challenges Crowdfunding DIY fundraising A-thon events Network fundraising Virtual storefronts Giving days And more! Read-a-thon participants gather pledges for reaching their specified reading goal.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2008

Harry's last green tip introduced the Charity Contest that allowed readers to submit a comment that included a suggestion about how to save energy or be green and the name of a charity. We're going to continue to include the $20 Charity Giveaway Contest (I still have a few gift cards that I got as gifts to recycle.)

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NetWits

AUGUST 23, 2011

Get their first gift. Received at least one gift, but not reached their goal. Not yet received a gift. I haven’t received any gifts and frankly don’t have the time. Include a sample email and talk about the impact of gifts ( Did you know just raising $25 can provide sick kids with a toy this holiday?).

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 1, 2021

There are definitely things that will make it more successful, like: Consider a matching gift. If you have a donor willing to match every gift dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000, $5,000, or some other amount, you will get more donations. Your gift will give a child the opportunity to enroll in school for the first time.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

The DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is back and calling for your best 2011 nonprofit videos! The 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is taking submissions starting February 1st. The 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is taking submissions starting February 1st. Are you a nonprofit?

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

From actors, to reality tv stars, to musicians, there are a number of celebrities who will film a shoutout for your auction. Auction off items like pet goodie baskets, doggie daycare gift certificates, grooming supplies, a fancy cat tree, and more! The team that wins the trivia contest can win a special prize!

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

The contestants on The Great British Baking Show manage to get it right with impressive frequency. For example, a new project provides grocery store gift cards to college students coping with food insecurity. The organizer set a goal of sending five $100 gift cards each month. Can you do it? That’s your fundraising goal.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Peer-to-peer fundraising is an incredible opportunity that leverages your supporters’ personal networks to expand the reach of your campaign and solicit gifts. Depending on your mission, you might find more value in asking for in-kind gifts rather than fundraising for money. Virtual Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas. Virtual supply drive.

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

Americans are estimated to spend a whopping $25 billion dollars to celebrate their mothers and the other important women in their lives for Mother’s Day. That means there is ample opportunity to leverage this day of gift-giving to bring joy to mothers around the world AND make an even greater impact for your organization. Card Service.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Team up with local news.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Created by 92nd Street Y , a cultural center in New York City focused on bringing people together around the values of giving back, #GivingTuesday is now a global movement that connects individuals, communities, and organizations around the world to celebrate and encourage giving. Will there be matching gifts? Matching Gifts.

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Qgiv

JULY 11, 2023

Major donors are key players in helping your organization increase fundraising across the board, and building a major gift pipeline streamlines the process of finding and keeping major donors for your nonprofit. Major gift pipelines help you track your efforts in cultivating and stewarding new major donors. Community engagement.

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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. Thank them on the anniversary of their gift, directly tying it to a win or impact. It is seen as wasteful overhead. Do this without a solicitation.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 8, 2017

50 gift card for $5,000 raised). Hold contests. Create contests that reward fundraising activity. Celebrate their accomplishments annually with a thank you party/dinner/reception/etc. Celebrate their milestones. Arrange meet-and-greets with celebrities at events. Show gift names and amounts on a donor wall.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

In their research project “Exploring the Love Language of Fundraising,” Jen and Adrian are uncovering how often the nonprofit sector focuses on money within their messaging – “Your gift can” or “Thank you for your donation” – which establishes a transactional relationship with them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

And while for some giving regularly is a matter of time and attention and for others it may be a limited budget and giving in micro-donations, cash gifts of very small amounts made with one or two mouse clicks like the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign or the Wellwishes Campaign. Ask people to donate to a cause instead of gifts.

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NTEN

MARCH 29, 2012

In celebration of our 40th birthday on April 1, 2012, CDS Global is bringing the party to NTC 2012! Stop by booth #59 sporting your ClientTrack Skippy Pin (included in your conference tote bag) to receive a complimentary gift and meet the most passionate and expert technologists in the human services industry. CDS Global.

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Festive Fundraising: 10 Inspiring Ideas to Spread Joy and Generosity ‘Tis the season to give, create, and celebrate the goodness within all of us! Matching Gift Initiatives Double the joy of giving with Matching Gift Initiatives.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 7, 2008

As some readers of this blog may remember, last year at about this time, I celebrated the big 5.0 birthday in true social media style with flickr 50th photo birthday card remix contest and I donated 50 bucks to the winner's favorite charity. And I've already gotten two early gifts and wanted to say thank you!

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