Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Aside from the necessity of virtual fundraising due to the pandemic, there are plenty of other bonuses to fundraising online. With virtual fundraising, it’s also much easier to expand your reach. From standard digital donation forms to peer-to-peer fundraisers , there are a wide variety of ways that nonprofits can fundraise virtually.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Donor appreciation events allow you to personally express your gratitude to your supporters while providing a fun and memorable event for them to attend. Donor appreciation events are meant to be fun! Having an event to celebrate their contributions can help motivate donors with the financial capacity to make major gifts.

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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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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

If you’re not familiar with this two-day virtual event, keep reading for a rundown on what it is and how to participate. 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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

I used my holiday break as an opportunity for a brief digital detox and time for family, travel and fun. During the first week of January , I use the quiet time for three New Year’s rituals that help me prepare for the year ahead and identify professional growth areas. I also use it as a year in review tool. Year in Review.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

After three years of meeting virtually, we’re bringing bbcon back in-person October 22-24 in Denver! 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.

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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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BoardAssist

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Celebrate the do-gooders who make your work possible. At Catchafire, we know that celebrating volunteers in the right way leads to a long term relationship which can result in invaluable advice, connections to new supporters, and even increase donations. It is fun and engaging. nonprofits volunteers'

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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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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Houston , the largest, one-to-one mentoring agency in the country, found those same qualities served them well last year when they needed to quickly switch from hosting their yearly gala to hosting a virtual fundraiser during the pandemic. This resulted in the virtual BIG Taste at Home fundraiser.

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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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Candid

MAY 23, 2023

After two years of attending Harambee virtually, I was excited to finally join in person, alongside more than 800 fellow attendees. 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.

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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. Click To Tweet.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Now is the time to take a good look at your plans for the final months of the year and find a fun, unique fall fundraiser that will make you and your donors feel comfortable and supported. One of the biggest benefits of the paint and sip is that it’s easy to transition to a virtual event. Autumn Paint & Sip Night.

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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! This virtual conference is a free three-day event that takes place exclusively online.

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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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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Now that we’re well into 2021 and approaching a post-COVID reality in many parts of the world, nonprofit professionals have pondered what fundraising events will look like with both in-person and virtual engagements. You already know that virtual auction fundraisers are possible and fruitful, but the possibilities are almost endless.

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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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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? Easy fundraising ideas. Gift wrapping. 8 Days of Giving campaign.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 29, 2023

Here are a few ways a nonprofit event company can help you make your next event memorable, whether it be in-person or virtual : Give your event an interactive edge. A nonprofit event planner can help you come up with unique and fun ideas to engage your audience and keep them involved and excited.

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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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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2022

After two isolated years of the conference being virtual , everyone was excited to be back in person – even if transitioning from solitude to a crowd of thousands gave you some awkward middle-school-dance flashbacks. . Celebrate milestones in giving, first-time donors, and loyalty in giving. .

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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. Flex your creative muscle with other fun themes that focus on: Major holidays or seasons. National “day” celebrations. And long-time fundraising events have merit and are often steeped in tradition. Online gaming.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

If you weren’t already hosting virtual events, the COVID-19 pandemic probably pushed your nonprofit to hold more events online. Consider offering the following incentives during your event: Networking opportunities to help attendees further their professional careers. Let’s get started! Plan hybrid events.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

With the added challenges of widespread health concerns and social distancing guidelines over this past year and a half, fundraising professionals have had to rethink how they engage with supporters. Host virtual events to promote a sense of community. Make sure you’re advertising volunteer opportunities (both in-person and virtual!)

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

So before you cancel any events, consider whether you can turn it into something digital or virtual. You could either turn an existing event into something virtual or create a completely new virtual fundraising event in its place. Virtual Peer-to-Peer Fundraising. Virtual Live-Stream.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Right now, virtual meetings, events, town halls, or fireside chats are swell. People like to engage, and when you enter them into a raffle for a prize (preferably one that is donated), they’re more likely to join the fun. When you add some fun to a donor’s life, they think of you positively.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Giving Tuesday is a great time to encourage your donors, staff, volunteers, and even board members to reach out to their own networks of friends, family, and professional connections. Auctions are fun at any time of year, but Giving Tuesday presents extra opportunities for your nonprofit to host a successful auction. Host an auction.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

They can also be held virtually, and supporters can purchase tickets online. This prize involves a free meal cooked by a local professional chef at the winner’s home. Provide everything supporters need to host a fun and relaxing picnic, including a blanket, tablecloth, plates, utensils, napkins, and flowers. Personal chef prize.

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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. As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you have the power to turn the winter season into an opportunity to engage your supporters with a peer-to-peer fundraiser!

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Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

Engaging volunteers helps get the word out about your mission, since most volunteers share their passion with their personal and professional networks. This means making sure you’re including a variety of volunteers with diverse backgrounds when it comes to ethnicity, age, professional backgrounds, etc. Final Thoughts.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In 2020, they set a goal of raising $40,000 for their combined #GivingTuesday/year-end fundraiser to raise funds for their virtual summer camp. Woven Health Clinic is on their third year of hosting an awards ceremony fundraiser, but this year they did things a bit differently – they went virtual.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

We’ve broken it down into traditional , seasonal , virtual , scholastic , kid-focused , and grown-ups-only events. Virtual: Online auctions are a category in and of themselves, allowing attendees to view items remotely using live streaming or images while they place online bids.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 5, 2023

We continued our A2 webinar series, Analytics in Action, co-hosted webinars with other leading industry partners, spoke at association conferences all over the country and created tons of educational reading materials for association professionals. and launched a brand new product specifically for event professionals – Acumen Major Meetings.

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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! Virtual Holiday Quiz Night Challenge your community to a fun, holiday-themed trivia night.

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