Qgiv

APRIL 30, 2024

Silent auctions have proven to be powerful tools for raising vital funds and rallying your supporters, but these fundraising events aren’t just about generating revenue. For nonprofits, galas and silent auctions can raise significant funds while cultivating relationships with people who truly support your cause.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 29, 2024

Spring Themed Ideas: Blooming Bash : Celebrate the season’s floral explosion with a garden party fundraiser. Partner with a local nursery or botanical garden for a charming venue. Partner with local businesses for sponsorship opportunities on booths or concessions. Consider a live band or DJ to add a festive atmosphere.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

Summer’s social ambiance, characterized by people wanting to enjoy outdoor events and immerse themselves in their local community, can boost your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts. 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

MAY 1, 2023

This is a month dedicated to celebrating the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and their many contributions and achievements throughout history. Learn more about the origins of the heritage month, ways you can celebrate in your own life, and nonprofits you can support to make a difference in AAPI communities.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Example: The Greater Giving Gala: Celebrating Greater Impact in Our Community Choosing the Right Date, Time and Location Finding the perfect date and time depends on who you’re targeting as an audience. Bronze or Contributor Sponsorship Levels Entry-level sponsors receive basic logo placement and recognition in program or online.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

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. Having a donor plant in the audience will help you raise more funds. Plus, your emcee or auctioneer can keep everyone upbeat and energized.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Set a fundraising goal to sponsor a nail color on National Nail Polish Day (June 1) in the spirit of Movember. Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. Take a look at how HikeFor.com is helping Donate Life America raise funds. And now, for the ideas: 1. Polish for a Purpose.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

Benefit concerts are often celebrations of major achievements or a part of a larger fundraising campaign. Live Aid was a benefit concert to raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief in 1985. Foster community engagement at your benefit concert as local musicians, volunteers, and donors all gather in one place for a cause they care about.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2016

Also, if you have not read it, Kivi Leroux-Miller has written a stellar piece called “ The Heroes and Villains of Give Local America Story. “ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. Last year, Give Local America raised $68.5 In Columbia, S.C.,

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Greater Giving

JUNE 21, 2023

Host an Outdoor Summer Concert Fundraiser What better way to celebrate the season than with the magic of music? Reach out to local musicians or bands willing to donate their talent for a good cause. Promote the event through social media, local press, and your nonprofit’s network.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

SpringFundraising idea Number 2: Celebrate National Cereal Day with a pajama party for good. Or thumb your nose at the spring-forward tradition by spending an hour (or two) at a local watering hole willing to give you the space for some mixing and mingling (in exchange for an entry fee). snapcracklepop Click To Tweet.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 28, 2023

You can either get donations for prizes or find a Putter or Purse Sponsor and purchase the prizes yourself. Celebrity or Pro-Shot Opportunity Celebrity shot is a fun way to raise money. Celebrity or Pro-Shot Opportunity Celebrity shot is a fun way to raise money. This is another great opportunity for a sponsor.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The team is raising funds for Cross the Line Foundation and K9s for Warriors , two organizations dedicated to fighting veteran suicide. He had been tasked with dropping a fundraising appeal in the mailbox of famed-author and local resident, John Grisham. You can give at [link] or sponsor the team for a mile.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For this fundraising event, you’ll need to team up with a local paint and sip store like Pinot’s Palette or Painting with a Twist that’s willing to paint it forward with a percentage of the night’s proceeds going to your cause. To make it even more fun, consider having a local celebrity (i.e. Trivia Night. No-Shave November.

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Classy

APRIL 21, 2021

You’ll find plenty of inspiration on how to broaden your donation match strategy in the sections to follow, and our Guide to Pitching Corporate Sponsors will keep your employer match program strong while you’re planning. Download Yours Now: Guide to Pitching Corporate Sponsors. Myth 2: A Donation Match Requires a Corporate Sponsor.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

To help fund the jumps, encourage your jumpers to create personal fundraising pages online using CauseVox’s peer-to-peer fundraising software. Unlike many other nonprofits, Catalogue for Philanthropy used the day to raise dollars for over 200 local nonprofits in their area. 5K/Marathon. Guest Speaker.

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

For seven years, BBBS hosted BIG Taste of Houston, a popular annual fundraiser that celebrated the local restaurant and bar scene. The funds collected went toward the many worthy programs they offer the city’s children throughout the year. Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston. Could they carry on with this winning theme?

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

Even though it’s virtual, you still have to promote the event, sell tickets or tables, get sponsors, and map out the program. You may want to add an auction, a fund-the-need, or entertainment. You could invite a few local acts to perform and offer a little something for everybody. A virtual gala involves significant planning.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

When you prioritize creating an impactful experience for your donor community, you’ll keep donors coming back and raise more funds for your school. Celebrate students by offering prizes. Students log reading hours, and families and community members sponsor their participation by donating. Trivia nights.

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2020

We know that DipJar and Spark will help you raise more funds, but we also understand that purchasing a DipJar subscription might seem like an obstacle. You likely already have corporate partners who support your organization’s work through event sponsorships, so why not ask them to Sponsor a DipJar ! Double the Spark.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

A holiday festival of trees event can be an exciting way to raise funds for a non-profit or worthy cause. A holiday festival of trees fundraising event can be an exciting way to raise funds for a non-profit or worthy cause. Find Tree Sponsors.

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Greater Giving

MAY 5, 2023

Nonprofits can attract donors who are willing to pay a premium price for unique and exclusive items, such as vacations , art, jewelry, and experiences with celebrities or athletes. Secure Donations: Ask for donations from local businesses, corporations, and individuals to secure a diverse range of items for the auction.

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CauseVox

JUNE 16, 2023

It takes careful planning, determination, and, of course, the funds to make it happen. Pi Kappa Alpha at Tennessee Tech teamed up for the ‘Celebrating Our Past. This high-energy event unites current members, alumni, and other student organizations for a common goal: raising funds and awareness for a great cause.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Most importantly, a special event will bring in money to fund your mission. Especially look for people with experience getting event sponsors, as this is the key to putting on an event that brings in money! Plan at least six months out to give yourself enough time to work and to allow time to nail down sponsors. Yay, right?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 23, 2023

Consider showcasing a particular small business’s offerings by filling a basket with their products, such as a craft-themed basket highlighting an art supply store or a home improvement basket of items from a locally owned hardware store. In return for the items, your organization can promote your sponsors in your event marketing materials.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

What started in 2012 has exploded into the biggest giving day of the year, inspiring hundreds of millions of people worldwide to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Is there a project you want to get funded? In 2020 approximately 34.8 million people worldwide participated in Giving Tuesday and $2.47

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2021

What started in 2012 has exploded into the biggest giving day of the year, inspiring hundreds of millions of people worldwide to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Is there a project you want to get funded? #GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that promotes community engagement and giving back.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

You may have to secure an event venue, recruit sponsors, and spin up a marketing strategy. Your marketing messages should explain the positive impact that participants can have on your mission by raising funding on behalf of your nonprofit. Host a wrap-up event to celebrate your campaign’s success.

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Achieve

MARCH 31, 2021

These intensive campaigns are all about scaling up your operations by funding major investments that will help you better pursue your mission. For example, giving through donor-advised funds has. Remember, though, that your operational or annual funding should be your top priority during times of crisis. If your annual fund.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

You can celebrate with a card to your volunteers, a volunteer party, snacks in the breakroom, or even a letter to the Editor of your local paper. If you know your volunteers well, give them a gift card to a local donut shop, ice cream store, or coffee shop. These are both great opportunities for thanking volunteers.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2009

Did you know that in some countries International Women's Day (March 8) is celebrated with flowers and gifts? Numerous nonprofits and NGOs are organizing events and campaign to celebrate. 100% of the royalties from Celebrating Women go to the International Museum of Women. You can find UN-related events on WomenWatch.

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

Americans are estimated to spend a whopping $25 billion dollars to celebrate their mothers and the other important women in their lives for Mother’s Day. Ensure that any necessary in-person elements of your fundraising efforts comply with your local health regulations and allow for safe social distancing. Sip Sip, Rosé!

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Partner with a corporate sponsor or a major gifts supporter to host a matching gifts drive. Reach out to the chef of a popular local restaurant or send a call out to any supporters who are baking aficionados to host a virtual cooking or baking class as a fundraiser. Matching gifts drive. Virtual event fundraising. Virtual craft fair.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

Plan your read-a-thon campaign Find the right peer-to-peer fundraising platform Spread the word Engage corporate sponsors Support your fundraisers Let the read-a-thon begin Thank your donors and readers. With badges, you can celebrate your participants when they hit their fundraising goals. Engage corporate sponsors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Connections: Relationships to lawmakers, celebrities, newsrooms. Many sponsors and donors want recognition for their support. For events, ongoing series, or recurring celebrations online, consider the following options for publicity: 1. Mention the donor in emails directly about the event they sponsored.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Interested in learning how to attract, cultivate, and wow sponsors? From actors, to reality tv stars, to musicians, there are a number of celebrities who will film a shoutout for your auction. Some things to ask for might include: Book collections Technology, like phones, laptops, tablets Certificates to local businesses Art pieces.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

For example, an organization that sets up clinics in African and Latin American countries has a large Advisory Board made up of executives from local corporations, including several healthcare and insurance companies. Sponsor a table at the organization’s event. The organization brings its Advisory Board together three times a year.

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