sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Between checking out our sponsor game zones and snapping a new professional headshot; make these networking events a priority: Kick off the action and excitement during the bbcon opening reception on Sunday, October 22 nd from 5:30 – 7:30pm. Celebrate each other and the work you do! Celebrate each other and the work you do!

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M+R

MARCH 14, 2024

Read time: 7 minutes If you’re a professional fundraiser, every day is giving day. 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.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Hosting a donor appreciation event to celebrate your community of supporters. Build your social capital Your professional network can be invaluable to your career and organization’s fundraising success. Pro tip: If your organization offers a professional development budget, don’t let those dollars go to waste— use them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect and lead author of #GivingTuesday Ideas for 2018 , a new guide designed to equip and empower nonprofit professionals to achieve their #GivingTuesday goals. Many people celebrate Giving Tuesday, so how will your nonprofit stand out?

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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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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

When you attend Generosity Xchange, you’ll see great keynote speakers, choose from dozens of educational sessions and interactive workshops, connect with other nonprofit professionals, and have a ton of fun along the way. Whether you’re a Neon One client or have never heard of us before (in which case, hi!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2019

Rituals are also used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. Here are some examples: Rituals to Celebrate Success. Rituals to Build Relationships.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

Who attends : Professional fundraisers, nonprofit communications teams, and tons of vendors. The conference will bring together fundraising and marketing professionals to exchange innovative ideas and generate creative strategies that can help you build and strengthen your relationship with your donors. Where : Washington, D.C. &

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Work anniversary celebration, shout outs to staff, hand-written gratitude notes. Birthday cards from the board, celebrate staff birthdays at monthly staff meeting, give staff member the day off for their birthday. Review self-care activities and celebrate Friendship. Include personal growth in professional development plans.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

The inspiration piece comes from community volunteers who not only deliver lessons to young students, but also share their professional experience. Junior Achievement of Western PA’s Celebrating Success Event Form. Adding detailed directions and fun images to your event homepage is one of the best ways to make your donors feel valued.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 29, 2023

Fun Fact These courses were designed by a team of professional educators and instructors to be clear, concise, and useful. Fun Fact We’re always updating our Support Center articles! Fun Fact There are eight different product options available, which is why you’ll notice a field asking you to tell us what product you’re using.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 30, 2023

The inspiration piece comes from community volunteers who not only deliver lessons to young students, but also share their professional experience. Junior Achievement of Western PA’s Celebrating Success Event Form. Adding detailed directions and fun images to your event homepage is one of the best ways to make your donors feel valued.

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Candid

MAY 23, 2023

As the largest gathering of Black professionals in philanthropy, there were so many powerful sessions, poignant perspectives, spaces for healing, and moments of Black joy at Harambee. We also indulged in self-care at Harambee by having so much fun. Here are some of my reflections and top takeaways from the conference.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Each year, we celebrate Pro Bono Week: a time to recognize professionals around the world who volunteer their skills for causes they care about. These professionals give their time, talent, and passion to help close the gap between the social impact created by the community today, and the potential for impact in the future.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

More specifically, Wiens’ research shows that professionals who exhibit a high degree of emotional intelligence ( EI ) have the ability to clearly perceive, understand, and productively manage emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Have some fun. They reward, recognize, and celebrate the efforts of others. Try an anti-stress diet.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 19, 2023

To get the best results from your welcome process, be sure to: Personalize your member welcome letters: Celebrate your new members with a letter tailored to them by including details like their name and membership level. This is great for deepening member engagement early on and encouraging them to stay involved.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

For example, a “Song of the Week” newsletter section might seem fun (and, to be fair, it is!), Who organizes the events that members have so much fun attending? In addition to announcing upcoming events, remember you can use your member newsletter to summarize and celebrate past events.

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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. Harness the power of texting. Fall carnival.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 29, 2023

A nonprofit event planner can help you come up with unique and fun ideas to engage your audience and keep them involved and excited. Celebrity connections: Chances are you’ve seen a commercial or social media post where a celebrity has attended an event to support a specific nonprofit. Leverage video.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Adding a golf tournament to your fundraising event roster is a win-win for your nonprofit and your donors—your nonprofit adds a reliable income stream and your donors get to support your mission through a fun activity. Partner with local influencers and celebrities. Why should my nonprofit host a charity golf tournament?

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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. Plus, speaking as a fundraising professional, I know how nice it is to do something new and different every once in a while. Golf tournaments are a great deal of fun for participants. Polar Plunge. 5K/Marathon.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

We received 38 total responses from university students, young professionals, high school seniors, and members of the military, ranging in age from 18 to 25 years old. So, we’re going to lean into that by creating content that people want to share, whether using inspiring quotes or taking a slightly more fun approach to educational videos.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 26, 2021

You can even add entertainment components, like our friends Fun Team Events, with just a few clicks. Certain quarters have goals to be met, holidays to celebrate, and the like. Event Inspiration From the Fun Files. About Fun Team Events . Your events are in good (and fun) hands! That way, people can anticipate it.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

These public statements celebrate and highlight their involvement, making their dedication clear and showing how much they mean to the organization. When board members get their awards, the words spoken to honor them show genuine appreciation and celebrate all their hard work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2014

But the fundraiser meme went beyond the sports world, when hundreds of celebrities (or their PR agents) picked up on the idea. Celebrities and fundraisers are nothing new and even having a critical mass of celebrities join forces for a good cause is not new (think Bob Geldof and LiveAid). Fundraising'

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

It’s harder to create a fun event when everyone is sitting at home in front of their computer. Go into the planning stage of your virtual event with a can-do attitude, knowing you can create something fun and meaningful. Or recruit a professional to host a virtual class. It’s fun, easy, and affordable!

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Depending on the size of your team and what the holiday party will consist of, it might be best to go with a professional virtual event software so that the event runs smoothly. A virtual holiday party is a great way to celebrate all the hard work that your remote team has done for the company. All of Santa’s reindeer’s names.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 3, 2024

Whether you’re recruiting for a professional association or a union , these tech-savvy tactics can put your organization on the map and push your recruitment goals across the finish line. Maybe your association hosts fun, members-only appreciation events ? Does your union offer member-facing software that simplifies dues payments?

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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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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Celebrity meet and greets It’s not every day that you have the opportunity to sit down for lunch or a video call with your favorite celebrity. Guided fishing trip In a guided fishing trip, an experienced professional takes participants out on a boat to catch fish with the help of their expertise.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

And if you’re searching for fun and engaging ways to raise money, auctions and simple online events will get your donors excited to support your organization. Check out our comprehensive list to keep your fundraising campaigns fun and fresh for all of your donors. Designate a night for a few fun games of virtual bingo.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The Association of Fundraising Professionals International Conference (AFP ICON) This is one of our favorite conferences. Nonprofit Storytelling Conference AFP ICON and NTC are fun and educational, but they’re really big conferences! We hope this will help you choose the conference that’s the best fit for you and your passions!

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

If you’re worried about getting your donors to participate in your fundraisers, come up with fun, creative ideas that will get your supporters excited enough to spread the word to their friends and family. Need some inspiration for your holiday fundraising celebrations? Love’s Santa Dash Fun Run for ideas for your own holiday 5K!

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sgEngage

MAY 18, 2022

If there is a known correlation between fundraising success and details about a participant, celebrate it. Most event participants are not professional fundraisers, so it is important to give them an easy-to-follow guide on how to successfully fundraise for your organization’s in-person event. Key groups to consider include: .

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 25, 2022

Employee well-being is much more than including a wellness program into a professional's agenda. Fun incentives increase well-being and build comradery and can include holiday and birthday celebrations, retreats, potluck lunches, trivia, or even small prizes like gift cards for coffee. Adjust your leadership style.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 13, 2022

As a busy fundraiser or nonprofit data professional, your calendar is already packed, so wouldn’t it be great to have a cheat sheet to plan your schedule for bbcon, Blackbaud’s Tech Conference for Good ? We’ve got you covered. Insightful Super Session. Nonprofit pros and analytics teams know that collecting data is the easy part.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

Celebrate the Accomplishments of Individuals in Your Alumni Network. This is the type of news sound byte you will typically see in Alumni magazines or that alums (or their parents) might share with your organizations. You want to celebrate their personal , social, or professional accomplishments. But make them fun too.

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