Hands on Fundraising

JANUARY 9, 2024

I love getting celebration emails like this!) And theater is where I started my nonprofit career… so I’m having fun. You don’t have to be a great talker to have this conversation. Today I heard from an excited client about an email. (I My client is a new theater here in Connecticut.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Pay attention to the donor/attendee experience, then weigh out the potential cost and get ready to PLAN, PLAN, PLAN! It can attract potential new donors and partners, keep your current donors close, sustain excitement about your cause, and build awareness in the community. People leave Community/Fun Events feeling good.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Valentine’s Day, a celebration of love and affection, has a rich and varied history dating back centuries. Over time, the holiday evolved into a Christian celebration honoring Saint Valentine, a martyr who defied Emperor Claudius II’s ban on marriages for young soldiers. Click below to download the emails.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Your donors are key to your success as a nonprofit. Read on for our tips on how to show some donor appreciation this holiday season. Send donors a note of thanks. Most donors expect to be thanked when they give to your nonprofit. That’s why November is the perfect month for you to show your donors gratitude.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Showcasing your volunteers’ journeys not only celebrates their invaluable commitment, but also fosters trust and connection within the community, highlighting the human impact behind every effort. Is celebrating your volunteers and how much they mean to your work a simple but surefire way to get others to get involved?

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Whole Whale

MAY 23, 2022

Father’s Day is a great day to plan a fun fundraising campaign to honor the Dads in our community. Giving your supporters a way to celebrate their Dad and give back can be a wonderful tradition to start in a community. Find a way to connect your donors to the cause they’re supporting. Use social media.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Spotlighting different traditions into your year-end outreach injects a sense of fun and wonder to a season that often can seem predictable, homogenous, and inclusive only to those who celebrate Christmas. For instance, have you considered including winter solstice celebrations in your holiday gift appeal? There are 5.4

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Before you ask, tell your donors the impact they made this year. Your communications are a mirror to your donors. Host a thank-a-thon Put simply, this is when you gather a group of volunteers (preferably board members) to call and thank donors. Here’s the simple, three ingredient recipe for a great donor thank-a-thon : 1.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Dreamforce is Salesforce’s pinnacle event that unites Trailblazers from all over the globe for three days of learning, networking, philanthropy, and fun. This year marks 20 years of Dreamforce, making it a cause for celebration. Salesforce.org Community Celebration. Meet with Cloud for Good.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Discover innovative strategies to maintain donor engagement and support throughout all seasons. 9 Fun Golf Tournament Ideas: A Hole-in-One for Fundraising Success Golf tournaments are a classic and effective way to raise funds. Uncover the keys to fostering a sense of community and philanthropy within educational institutions.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

So, a year-end fundraising goal and plan is important for nonprofits to take full advantage of donors’ kindness. But unfortunately, the average donor retention rate in 2022 was 42.6%, making it the lowest rate on record. Bring your supporters together to build stewardship and celebrate the impact you make as a community.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

So I’m about to celebrate my 7th anniversary. I enjoy working on shirts and hoodies, but it’s always fun to stretch those creative muscles and figure out ways to carry our message and voice into other kinds of products. What do donors and/or supporters expect from TWLOHA in terms of design? How do you work?

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M+R

MARCH 14, 2024

Unfortunately, not all of our donors are themselves professional fundraisers — so creating a special, attention-grabbing Giving Day that gets your audiences excited and engaged can be a big boost during an otherwise quiet time of year. Pi Day, celebrating math and science, is the Museum’s signature day of giving.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

And forming those relationships requires thought-out strategies and a will to succeed with engaging your donors, especially when you can’t interact face-to-face. No matter who your nonprofit serves, there are plenty of ways to connect with remote donors and help them see the value of investing in your mission. Ramp up communications.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

GivingTuesday invites donors, along with their family, friends, and colleagues to share about the causes they care about most as they switch their sights from holiday shopping to give back in a social and celebratory way. These stats show what just one donor can do: On average, a donor can raise $568 through an individual crowdfunding page.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2023

Freedom: the absence of necessity, coercion or constraint in choice or action.Here in the US, we’re celebrating Independence Day. It’s a holiday that means summertime fun to many: watermelon, cookouts, and fireworks. Self-centeredness must be replaced by donor-centeredness. Make the shift to become donor-centered.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

We came to Fuzhou for a celebration. Celebrating 20 years is a big deal in China. The big celebration was held in our hotel, which I think is the nicest hotel in Fuzhou. A lot of this was celebrating the achievements of Mr. Xia Rongqiang (Chester), the founder and principal of Hadley China.

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NetWits

APRIL 26, 2012

How, exactly, can you accomplish these things and ensure more potential donors complete the giving process? let donors also give to projects that are meaningful to them. Brand it as an exclusive, meaningful, and fun online experience. Let monthly donors know they’re part of a team really making a difference.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Nonprofits need every tool possible to entice donors to join and then stick around for years. Some organizations use donor perks or benefits to do this. One way to create a major donor program or donor perks system is to replicate one from another organization. Does anyone carve, knit, sew or create t-shirts… or fun food?

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DipJar

JANUARY 3, 2023

This background will serve DipJar well as the company seeks to expand the relationship between the company, its customers, its donors, and the devices. Much of Arnone’s experience has been as an executive with customer-facing organizations and technologies.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Boost Your Donations: Pro Tips for Tackling Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Challenges Are you struggling to inspire donors and fuel your peer-to-peer fundraising program? By empowering advocates to fundraise on their behalf, organizations can increase engagement and tap into new donor bases.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

If you’re looking for a new way to raise funds, engage donors, and build connections, look no further than a charity golf tournament. Besides the obvious fundraising power, golf events spread awareness about your organization, build and advance partnerships, and provide meaningful donor stewardship and outreach.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When you’re planning your end-of-year fundraising campaigns, you really won’t want to miss out on all the fun the holidays provide. And if you commit to joining in on the spooky festivities, you can also develop some frighteningly fun fundraiser ideas your horror buff donors will love. Not sure where to start?

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

What they did: Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania held an event called “Celebrating Success,” which featured local business leaders who have made significant contributions to the economic and civic well-being of the Erie County region. Junior Achievement of Western PA’s Celebrating Success Event Form.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 30, 2023

What they did: Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania held an event called “Celebrating Success,” which featured local business leaders who have made significant contributions to the economic and civic well-being of the Erie County region. Junior Achievement of Western PA’s Celebrating Success Event Form.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

And because we love rapid ideation and an excuse for a fundraiser here at Whole Whale, we’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Get a selection of your breakfast favorites and a variety of milks — make it extra fun with a pajama party vibe for your supporters. Enroll Now.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Start with stewardship Research suggests that meaningful donor connections with nonprofit organizations are a key factor in determining their giving patterns. So think about how you can use this time of year to focus on donor stewardship and relationship-building. Creating short, personalized thank you videos to share with supporters.

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Candid

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This year, create a social media strategy that gets donors excited to support your organization. Trivia-based questions are another fun and informative way to engage your followers. It celebrates your followers and shows your impact. Remind your audience why they love your cause and your organization.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

As the world continues to grapple with the ups and downs of COVID-19, it’s essential to meet your donors where they’re most comfortable, and that means coming up with inventive online fundraising ideas. Check out our comprehensive list to keep your fundraising campaigns fun and fresh for all of your donors. Email campaigns.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2022

A few lowlights from our past: Letting the donor get too close to the wealth screen, not reading the room to realize who the real decision-makers were, asking for a big gift without the proper cultivation, and not doing our donor research. Accidentally letting a donor eat potpourri (ouch!).

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Read on for explanations of each form element and why your donors will love it. When a donor first lands on this donation page, they’ll only see an impact statement, a compelling image, and options for choosing your donation amount and frequency. Long donation forms can feel intimidating or burdensome for your donors.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

When you think of fundraising ambassadors, you might think of celebrities who use their fame to mobilize support for their favorite nonprofits. But fundraising ambassadors do not have to be celebrities. Think about Board members, employees, volunteers, donors, and social media followers who can serve as ambassadors.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 9, 2024

Hats, Horses, and Hope: How to Host a Winning Kentucky Derby Event The thrill of the race, the mint juleps flowing, and the outrageous hats – there’s something undeniably fun about the Kentucky Derby event. Create a post for sponsors and donors to use and post on their own social media that announces their partnership with your event.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

There are tons of easy-to-use fundraising apps already out there to help you reach your goals and engage your donors. Have a celebrity endorser or a connection with someone in film, music, or sports? This was such a fun idea that we actually did a podcast with the founder of this app: 8. GiveLively. Count us in. Givebutter.

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Achieve

MARCH 29, 2023

According to The Fundraising Authority , fundraising generally follows the 80/20 rule, which states that 80% percent of your revenue comes from only 20% of your donors. Invite major donors to get involved in other ways. Thank your donors. To secure more major gifts, you need more major donors!

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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? Earth Day 2021 falls on Thursday, April 22, for most countries around the world.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

And while there’s nothing wrong with your standard fundraiser, sometimes it’s fun to do something a bit different. Athens Rotary Club is holding a plunge event in February and encouraging costumes, teams, and all kinds of fun for their plunge. Golf tournaments are a great deal of fun for participants. Polar Plunge. 5K/Marathon.

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