Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Donor plants jump up at your gala’s auction , raise their hand high, and start, or advance, the bidding. A seasoned fundraiser in Jewish philanthropy taught me about donor plants years ago and, celebrating the best of fundraising’s oral tradition, a hallmark of our field, I am passing it on to you.

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sgEngage

JULY 28, 2023

A challenge gift is a donation that creates an incentive for others to give by offering a financial reward based on an established contingency. Challenge gifts are commonly financially based, relying on donors to raise funds to accomplish the challenge’s goal.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This readying moment can serve as a great reminder that newer groups come to the practice of giving with a fresher set of eyes, new standards, and raised expectations around why you do what you do and how you do it. Tracking the status of your pledges and developing a follow-up method as deadlines approach is key.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

But as a nonprofit professional, you know that innovation is key to raising more dollars for your cause. It’s time to unleash your creativity for a fundraising event that stands out, connects with donors in new ways, and raises dollars for your cause. National “day” celebrations. Online gaming. Crowdfunding campaigns.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

You can offer an additional way for congregants to give in a world that is growing more reliant on credit cards and eChecks to make purchases and donations. With the right church giving software, your church can employ new ways to raise funds to support your mission. We’ve put together some of our favorite church fundraiser ideas.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

We celebrate Earth Day just as winter is transitioning to spring, a tradition dating back to 1970. In recent years, Earth Day has evolved into Earth Month to continue the celebrations for a span of 30 days. Why Do We Celebrate Earth Day? Volkswagen, GM, Amazon, and the USPS pledged a commitment to green vehicles.

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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. I’m referring to individual donations , corporate partnerships , events , grants , and online campaigns. With a powerful platform like CauseVox, we’ll help you raise more and make your job easier.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Nearly one-third of annual giving happens in December, with the last three days of the year accounting for about 12% of yearly donations. However, it’s not always easy to draw in those donation numbers. Need some inspiration for your holiday fundraising celebrations? Easy fundraising ideas. Gift wrapping. Holiday decor sales.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

By tapping into this enthusiasm and organizing creative fundraisers that resonate with your audience, your nonprofit can harness the power of summer to raise extra funds. 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

AUGUST 29, 2022

Before the reading begins, you’ll recruit fundraising participants who will raise money on behalf of your organization. They can either collect regular donations or pledges from family and friends based on the number of pages or books they read on their personal fundraising pages at the conclusion of the read-a-thon.

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Classy

JUNE 21, 2021

Similar to how impact blocks on your Classy campaign can help supporters feel like their donation is going towards a specific effort, breaking up your fundraising campaign into smaller, more targeted crowdfunding campaigns is another way to allow donors to support the individual effort that resonates most with them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2015

And like Oprah, PewDiePie has a passion for philanthropy and raises money for charities through his “Bro Army” fanbase, according to my teenage son – what he calls the people who subscribe or watch him on YouTube. The other campaigns included: Hour of Code – Raised $5M by leveraging a live $2.5M

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Have participants set up a personal fundraising page to raise funds ahead of the trivia night, and offer teams that raise the most advantages the night of the event. To make it even more fun, consider having a local celebrity (i.e. Trivia can easily be adapted to a hybrid or virtual model. Poncey Highland Community Garden.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

With the combined power of your supporters’ passion for your mission and fundraising knowledge you provide, your peer-to-peer participants will amplify your fundraising efforts and spread the word about your cause to their networks to raise money for your campaign. Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser Ideas. 1) Fun runs, 5Ks, and walks. 2) A-thon events.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Virtual gala: Host a live-streamed gala event with performances, guest speakers, and donation appeals. Online auctions: Auction off donated items or organization merchandise using a video platform to encourage global participation. Supporters can join from anywhere, dance to the music, and make a difference by donating to your cause.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

You can offer an additional way for congregants to give in a world that is growing more reliant on credit cards and eChecks to make purchases and donations. With the right church giving software, your church can employ new ways to raise funds to support your mission. We’ve put together some of our favorite church fundraiser ideas.

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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. Peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising empowers supporters to fundraise on behalf of your organization by gathering donations from their personal networks.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Given the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, hosting a virtual holiday fundraiser is the best way to take advantage of the opportunity to raise funds while keeping things light and fun! Use ticketing tiers to encourage VIP experiences and different donation levels. . Donors can donate to individuals or teams via email or social media.

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Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2023

Text fundraising is a great tool for your organization to increase fundraising and expand your audience reach by allowing supporters to donate through a simple text message. This can be an easy addition to any campaign, or you can host a campaign specifically for text donations!

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2022

In-person events like galas, benefits, and dinner parties are formal fundraisers, and a great way to celebrate your organization’s achievements, connect with supporters, and raise funds. Social competition can be healthy for raising bids. Anonymity for bidders makes the shy bidder more confident to bid and donate. .

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

This week guest blogger Gail Perry is back with her top tips to help us all raise more money by mail. 112 Tips to Raise More Money by Mail. I’ve updated my annual list of Top Tips to Raise More Money by Mail with the latest 2014 research and recommendations from my favorite mail gurus. Raising more from your top donors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Well, that’s a stretch – but a book that has an embedded donation to a charity with a mission to end Malaria can help that charity save lives. The Domino Project in conjunction with Box of Crayons is working with Malaria No More to help raise money to end malaria. &# But can books save lives?

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Given the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, hosting a virtual holiday fundraiser is the best way to take advantage of the opportunity to raise funds while keeping things light and fun! Use ticketing tiers to encourage VIP experiences and different donation levels. . Donors can donate to individuals or teams via email or social media.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

A Call to Action That Celebrates Giving. She characterized #GivingTuesday as a call to action that celebrates giving and encourages more, better, and smarter giving. Some of the ways she mentioned are: Cities and counties raising funds for several local charities. Establishing small goals like raising $3,000 for an arts program.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Participants could cook along with celebrity chefs and have brunch at home. It was incredibly easy to set up a fundraiser or make a donation. In years past, their annual Duradash fundraiser raised about $5000. It was their passion that inspired their family and friends to donate. Forward Together With Casa.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

It’s about lifting people up—because a rising tide raises all boats. Help them out : Make donate buttons stand out using bold, contrasting colors. Put donate buttons in multiple places so folks don’t have to hit the “back” button. Put donate buttons in multiple places so folks don’t have to hit the “back” button.

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Tech Soup

MAY 20, 2016

It's a multi-tiered approach in which donors are asked to raise money in addition to donating. than a stranger soliciting donations. Though your ultimate goal will be to increase proceeds and donations for your fundraiser, try to prioritize one or two secondary goals for your P2P campaign. Increasing your donor base.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

million peer-to-peer volunteers raised over $1.3 A supply drive works great for nonprofit organizations that need supplies like food donations , office supplies, and more! Some of their participants raised over $10,000 in their house party. Using a mix of social media and email communications, more than 9.4 Movie nights.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

Raising an Organization’s Profile. Some Advisory Boards exist to raise the organization’s profile in the community. Advisory members submit a pledge for what they can commit to do. Making an in-kind donation of equipment or supplies. The Advisory member then asks guests for a donation.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 21, 2011

@DarcyPud crying for you to make a donation. The money we raise will help make more local 501 Tech Clubs, online seminars, and studies available to the entire community. The NTEN Board has pledged to match every dollar up to $15,000, so your contribution will go twice as far! Thanks, Corey.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

The event takes a television concept from the 1960's, the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethons , which does non-stop celebrity performances and pitching to raise money for charity and puts it on Twitter as well as live streaming on ustream.tv. There have also been multi-channel events to raise awareness for causes and charities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Their marketing has tangible results: in 2012 alone they raised $33 million, and over $8 million of that was raised through their online fundraising platform. At the time of writing this article nearly 180,000 people had collectively raised almost $29 million on charity: water’s online platform.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With a youth-oriented fundraiser, you can raise money for educational trips, sports equipment, classroom supplies, art supplies, musical instruments, or any other cause. With a shoe drive fundraiser, you can help your gently used, never worn shoes find new, loving homes while raising money for your cause. Straw Draw. Candygrams.

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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. million in online donations from U.S.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

For example, we haven’t been raising money with the Internet for very long,” I said. ” From its humble beginnings, DonorsChoose.org has cumulatively raised $335 million and funded nearly 600,000 classroom projects. Look no further than the Ice Bucket Challenge , which raised over $200 million worldwide last summer.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 28, 2014

To celebrate, I've rounded up some of the latest news in green mobile technology news. The company realized that simply raising awareness wasn't actually solving the problem. Anti-Phone-Theft Pledge. Now you can get a new mobile plan and donated smartphones through TechSoup! Happy Earth Month! Let's dig in!

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 8, 2018

Gone are the days of just sending out pledge forms in interoffice mail and expecting people to respond. The great news is that if done well, an employee campaign has many benefits beyond the funds raised for your programs. Finally – Celebrate Your Success! Sounds too good to be true! Snacks work great!

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