ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

rely on volunteers to provide their critical mission-focused services. So, what do these volunteers get out of serving? The answers stem from how volunteer management and key organizational leadership view volunteer retention - the ability to keep volunteers long-term. Volunteers feeling overloaded.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

You don’t want to spend more than you raise, and poor planning can turn an event into a budget buster that wastes your most precious resource – time and volunteers. I know sometimes it’s hard to say “no” to a fundraiser idea your volunteers or Board come up with. Draws volunteers easily. BUT the flip side? Sells out every year.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 28, 2014

No matter what kind of budget your nonprofit has, everyone can agree that volunteers are one of the best investments–primarily because they are free! However, mismanagement of volunteers due to other budgeting restraints could turn a fun, giving-back experience into a stressful, this-feels-like-work one. Survey volunteers.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 28, 2023

9 Fun Golf Tournament Ideas: A Hole-in-One for Fundraising Success Golf tournaments are a classic and effective way to raise funds. Uncover inventive ways to infuse fun, excitement, and philanthropy into your next golf event, making it an unforgettable experience for both participants and supporters.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 29, 2014

No matter what kind of budget your nonprofit has, everyone can agree that volunteers are one of the best investments–primarily because they are free! However, mismanagement of volunteers due to other budgeting restraints could turn a fun, giving-back experience into a stressful, this-feels-like-work one. Survey volunteers.

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Volunteer Management Ideas Tech 152

Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

Many nonprofits work in tandem with volunteers to move their mission forward and keep expenses down. Engaging volunteers helps get the word out about your mission, since most volunteers share their passion with their personal and professional networks. Recruit Like Your Mission Depends on It.

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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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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Host a thank-a-thon Put simply, this is when you gather a group of volunteers (preferably board members) to call and thank donors. Your donors are touched when they hear from a leadership volunteer taking (unpaid) time from their busy day just to say thanks. Go all out with good, competitive fun! Why board members, you ask?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

If you’ve been part of the Salesforce community for a while, you’ve certainly heard of Trailhead — the fun way to learn about all things Salesforce. The heroes of this story are the trailblazing customers, partners, employees, and volunteers who Salesforce.org celebrates during the inaugural Week of Learning from October 4-8.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2023

Pride Month is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ communities around the world during the month of June! As a joyous celebration of visibility, identity, and expression, Pride Month is known for its rainbows and parades. But there’s more to Pride Month than just fun celebrations. Donate to support their cause here.

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BoardAssist

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

“Volunteers are the backbone of the social good sector yet their contributions aren’t always adequately recognized.” Celebrate the do-gooders who make your work possible. Here are few ways to recognize your volunteers so the relationship continues well beyond the project. Focus on the long term from the get go.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Lean into the spirit of gratitude by thanking your donors and volunteers for what their support made possible before you start asking for money. Bring your supporters together to build stewardship and celebrate the impact you make as a community. Host a holiday appreciation event—not a fundraiser—in the midst of Giving Season.

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Giving Retention Gift Hosting 112

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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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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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

For example, a “Song of the Week” newsletter section might seem fun (and, to be fair, it is!), Share upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, organization updates, etc., Who organizes the events that members have so much fun attending? Not every type of content will resonate with every type of audience.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 3, 2021

Plenty of options are available—from outdoor events to virtual fun. Posting updates on social media can be a good incentive, and giving the winners a social shout-out can be a fun addition, too. Chances are you’ve seen a parade of cars driving past someone’s house for a quick birthday celebration. Digital scavenger hunt .

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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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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. In the process, these volunteers serve as role models helping positively shape young people’s perceptions about the importance of education, as well as critical life skills.

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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. In the process, these volunteers serve as role models helping positively shape young people’s perceptions about the importance of education, as well as critical life skills.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

If you’re looking for a fun and exciting way to raise more money for your cause, a benefit concert is a perfect solution. Benefit concerts are often celebrations of major achievements or a part of a larger fundraising campaign. Crank up your nonprofit fundraising with a benefit concert! Inspiration.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 29, 2023

This is evident by the extensive list of planning tasks provided in CharityBids’ guide to nonprofit event planning , which covers everything from building an event planning committee to recruiting and managing volunteers to marketing. These tasks may take time, energy, and resources away from day-to-day operations. Leverage video.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 24, 2023

These events leverage the popularity of wearable devices and health apps to encourage participants to sign up for and support a range of fun, trackable activities while contributing to a meaningful cause. Volunteer-A-Thon   Encourage participants to give back to the community while staying active. The result?

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 13, 2012

In celebration of the ASU Lodestar Center’s official expansion of programs into Southern Arizona, we have put together a fun 11-question quiz on Southern Arizona’s nonprofit sector. Some of her past research projects include the Nonprofit Compensation & Benefits Report and Arizona Giving & Volunteering publications.

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Candid

JULY 7, 2022

53% volunteer. . The post can be as simple as a quick reminder of what is coming, or you can have a little fun with a countdown. Perhaps share photographs of past events, programs, or volunteers to remind your audience about why they matter. . Staff, volunteers, and friends are your biggest asset. Need more convincing?

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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.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

It takes thorough, effective planning to create a holiday fundraiser, find the volunteers to make it happen, and get your message in front of the right audience. Thank donors and volunteers often. Here’s how a traditional P2P fundraiser works: You recruit volunteers to fundraise on your nonprofit’s behalf.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

It is great when we get wins and can celebrate them, and it’s tough when we take a loss and have to re-group and press onward. Rubenstein Impact Group Brian Rubenstein, founder Experienced advocacy managers know you cannot treat your advocacy volunteers like a spigot, turning them on and off only when you need them.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 25, 2023

Ride the Social Media Wave Social media challenges can be a fun and engaging way to increase awareness. Invest in Volunteer Engagement Keeping volunteers engaged during off-peak months can help sustain your organization’s momentum. This approach adds relevance and urgency to your call to action.

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NTEN

APRIL 17, 2015

This week is National Volunteer Week ! Inspired by National Volunteer Week, NTEN took a few hours of work time to volunteer in our local communities. Inspired by National Volunteer Week, NTEN took a few hours of work time to volunteer in our local communities. the squashed ones at the bottom get really gross).

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

As fall approaches, I find myself thinking about everything I have always loved about Dreamforce: new product announcements, customer-focused sessions where we learn from and celebrate our community’s success, and of course, the featured bands are always awesome. I can’t wait to see you there! About the Author. Jim Stroka.

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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. Volunteer on a project together.

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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. Salesforce.org community members who volunteer their time and expertise on the Summit Events project through Open Sources Commons. By: Cori O’Brien, Senior Manager, Open Source Commons.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

Get by with fewer volunteers. 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. Start early, and enlist volunteers to round up fantastic auction items.

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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. Holiday decor sales.

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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. It also means freedom – freedom to live how we want to live. Let’s declare war on mediocre fundraising!

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

But one of the most challenging aspects of peer-to-peer event planning is recruiting supporters who will act as volunteer fundraisers. Donors and volunteers. Search your donor and volunteer management databases to identify dedicated donors and volunteers. Host a wrap-up event to celebrate your campaign’s success.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

Outdoor Movie Night An outdoor movie night is a fun and engaging way to bring your community together while raising funds for your nonprofit. Themed Trivia Night Host a themed trivia night to bring people together for a fun and competitive fundraiser. Reach out to local businesses for sponsorship opportunities and prize donations.

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