Whole Whale

OCTOBER 4, 2022

These are great communities to run peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities for causes that support the local area. Halloween Costume Contest. The winner could receive a prize, like a gift card to a local restaurant or store. Pumpkin Carving Contest. Spooky Donation Match: Candy & A Cause. Halloween bake sale.

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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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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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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

SpringFundraising idea Number 2: Celebrate National Cereal Day with a pajama party for good. Or thumb your nose at the spring-forward tradition by spending an hour (or two) at a local watering hole willing to give you the space for some mixing and mingling (in exchange for an entry fee). snapcracklepop Click To Tweet.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. Ask your local donut maker to donate a portion of their proceeds on June 7 to your cause, or ask a favorite hot dog shack to give special coupons for a free or discounted frank to the folks that donate to you in a given time period. Bike-a-Thon.

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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. Invite local soup connoisseurs to participate in a soup or chili cook-off. .

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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! Use a challenge local to your area to excite your community.

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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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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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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

50 gift card for $5,000 raised). Hold contests. Create contests that reward fundraising activity. You probably already receive support from many local companies. Celebrate their accomplishments annually with a thank you party/dinner/reception/etc. Celebrate their milestones. Have extra tickets to the game?

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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! To add another level of star-power to this auction event, consider using Cameo !

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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. You can, however, join your local Giving Tuesday movement to localize your efforts. Team up with local news.

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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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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. Many of us are familiar with local businesses sponsoring local sports teams. It is seen as wasteful overhead. Do this without a solicitation.

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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. Local influencers.

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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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Connection Cafe

MAY 8, 2017

50 gift card for $5,000 raised). Hold contests. Create contests that reward fundraising activity. You probably already receive support from many local companies. Celebrate their accomplishments annually with a thank you party/dinner/reception/etc. Celebrate their milestones. Have extra tickets to the game?

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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

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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 30, 2008

I've never lied about my age (okay, once when I was senior in high school), but I was tempted to say I was younger because the trend is with micro gifts, smaller gifts. $52 isn't a huge amount, but it is more than the cost of a latte. Celebrating Birthdays is definitely part of Facebook culture. 10 friends donate $52 = $510.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

Why Causecast is a Fundraising Game Changer: Workplace giving platforms like Causecast are one-stop portals where employees can donate, request matching gifts, quickly respond to disasters and tragedies and launch crowdfunding and social media campaigns. Disruptive Model: Contest Crowdfunding. Disrupting Fundraising Since: 2011.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

For example, one of our local clients, Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE), runs VISTEBall, a golf-themed event that combines the fun of a golf tournament with the convenience of an indoor event. Take advantage of your supporters’ desire to celebrate (especially as we come out of the COVID-19 pandemic) and host a St.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Work-a-thons make for a great way for your congregants to raise funds while sharing their gifts with others in your community! Team up with local businesses. Teaming up with local businesses and franchises is a fantastic way to do that. Or a baking contest? What about a themed cook-off that emphasizes local agriculture?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

If you’ve been in the industry for a while, you probably know a little bit about the importance of this holiday celebrating generosity. Matching Gifts. Photo Contest. In addition to soliciting gifts, why not take the day to recognize those who support your mission, like donors, volunteers, sponsors, grantees and vendors?

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

And, instead of limiting your events just to those in the local area or to those who have the means to travel, you can actually open them to anyone on the internet! Since many of your board members are professionals in the charitable space, they likely know other high impact supporters to contact and request gifts from.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

From giving days to matching gift drives, there are many kinds of basic online fundraisers that are perfect for your organization. Matching gift drive. Consider hosting a matching gift drive. You can also get in contact with any chefs at beloved local restaurants to see if they’d be willing to teach as well. Plant sale.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

They are limited to a specific time frame to help generate a sense of urgency and are allocated as a restricted gift. Examples of DIY crowdfunding campaigns include: Celebration campaigns or memorials. Leverage resources such as newsletters, social media, local news stations or newspapers and email programs. Board appeals.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 12, 2012

We collaborated with two local organizations--the Rebele Homeless Family Shelter and Dominican Oaks retirement community--to conduct oral histories and produce a small audio and photo-based exhibit on maintaining love in tough situations. making a special gift). Some are conceptual (i.e.

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