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. When it’s all about you and your need to raise your annual fund, you actually repel donors. Working without a plan will never fully fund your mission. Make the shift to become donor-centered.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2023

When is Pride Month celebrated? Pride Month is celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. Volunteerism and Skills-Based Support: Volunteering time and expertise can be invaluable to LGBTQIA+ nonprofits.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. They’re transactional by nature and not a good long-term solution for funding. Diverse funding streams are the key to success. You’ll also want to organize prizes (if any), trophies, or an after-event celebrations. Probably not!) Competitions.

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Forum One

MARCH 7, 2023

During Women’s History Month, we are excited to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2023. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. As we highlight our staff, we also want to highlight our clients doing important work celebrating women’s achievements, taking action for women’s equality, and embracing equity.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Hosting a donor appreciation event to celebrate your community of supporters. This multi-channel approach not only helps diversify your funding streams. After all, getting a grant can take anywhere from six to 12 months, so doing regular research to add new funding prospects into your annual fundraising plan is key.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is so much to learn about Black history and culture and how it has shaped our world, and there are several ways you can support Black businesses and organizations in celebration of Black History Month. The weeklong celebration only grew in popularity over time and eventually, President Gerald R.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Guest Post: Celebrating Beth’s Five Years As Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation by Kathy Reich. They can, for example, provide executive directors with leadership training, organizations with skills and tools to develop strategic plans, and networks with training on the latest technologies to scale their work across the globe.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Since your donor’s first gift was during Giving Tuesday, your update email should talk about the impact created by the funds raised during that day. Some organizations raise almost 50% of their annual funds just from their year-end appeals. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t let them know about other needs. Why send these emails?

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

By tapping into this enthusiasm and organizing creative fundraisers that resonate with your audience, your nonprofit can harness the power of summer to raise extra funds. 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

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Take advantage of established volunteer recruitment platforms Offer opportunities with different time commitments Celebrate your volunteers like you celebrate your donors Build a network of other nonprofits for referrals Bonus: pro tips and final thoughts from Jocelyn and Jess 1. It’s a lot. It’s hard work.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Beyond just raising money, galas offer incredible opportunities to enhance community engagement, cultivate new donors, and celebrate your organization’s impact. Assembling a dedicated committee composed of individuals with diverse skills is highly recommended. Give yourself ample time to secure funding, vendors, and volunteers.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Often grantees feel the “real” learning might put funding in jeopardy, so it gets hidden within glossy and buttoned-up grant reports that make it look like everything went just to plan. What if we used new skills rooted in shared learning to drive results in a fraction of the time, for a fraction of the resources?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

While it’s worth pausing to celebrate and share the milestones you reach, approach the next day—and each day after that—as an opportunity for continuous improvement by asking, “What’s next?” There’s a reason PEAK has worked so hard to disrupt this-is-the-way-we’ve-always-done-it thinking. Evolution is an ongoing practice.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

So I’m about to celebrate my 7th anniversary. Obviously the funds from the sales of these shirts will go toward connecting people to mental health resources in their own communities, but also the shirts themselves remind people that they’re loved and that their lives are important. Skills can always be learned.

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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. You can contribute your skills for good, too! By: Cori O’Brien, Senior Manager, Open Source Commons. The teams get together throughout the year at virtual Community Sprints.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Leadership skills are only just about our inner-selves, it is also how we relate to other people and manage those relationships, especially in the workplace. Work anniversary celebration, shout outs to staff, hand-written gratitude notes. Review self-care activities and celebrate Friendship. Professional development plans/funds.

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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? cut funding for drilling in the Arctic Wildlife Refuge.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 24, 2023

A successful year-end fundraising campaign can prepare your team for a well-funded new year. For example, Warner Bros celebrates the international day of giving by providing each employee with a charitable donation stipend they can use to support a nonprofit of their choosing. The company may enlist workplace benefits (e.g.,

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This includes the More Opportunities for Young People programme, which provides support, including funding and training, to volunteer projects helping older teens and young adults achieve basic qualifications, find jobs, and participate in society. Oranje Fonds is passionate about supporting their work. About the Author. Susan Mahon.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

It wasn’t long after their civil war, and the program was working with child combatants, using sports to teach new skills. Through Laureus’ Sport for Peace and Humanitarian Action Fund, we’ve partnered with organizations supporting young Ukrainian refugees in Poland, Romania, and elsewhere in Europe.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 29, 2022

The Future of Funding: Expanding Partnerships with Foundations. As the world is increasingly connected, new mindsets and skills are needed to adapt and engage in new ways. Come for the celebration, stay for the trailblazing customer stories, new demos, A-list talent, and thought-provoking industry panels and roundtable discussions.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2023

No professional — no matter how talented and skilled — will be able to turn around the advancement environment by themselves. Fundraisers must have open and direct access to donors, board members, and others who can open the doors to new prospects and funding opportunities. Celebrate victories genuinely and enthusiastically.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 25, 2022

Nonprofits need to invest in practices that enhance and develop skills, create career paths and take work-life balance into consideration. 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.

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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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.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

I try to be very clear that no one is exempt from learning and mastering new skills.” Innovators and strategists complement each other’s skills and can work together to make the leap from ideas to processes. Recreational activities allow groups to practice working together in a fun setting and celebrate accomplishments.

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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. The post 7 Ways to Boost the Member Experience for Small Nonprofits appeared first on Get Fully Funded.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Encouraging nonprofits to embrace this mode of fundraising was the point of the Case Foundation’s America’s Giving Challenge , one of the first giving contests launched back in 2007 where I was a first place winner raising funds for Cambodian children. Giving Tuesday is also promoting many of the ideas in Giving 2.0

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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. Private cooking classes Connect with a professional or celebrity chef to ask if they’d be willing to donate their time to a private cooking class.

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CauseVox

MAY 6, 2021

With a skilled service dog at their side, our clients experience only a sense of gain … gained independence, gained companionship, a greater sense of joy! Example #2: Loma Public Education Fund’s ‘KEEP! Loma Public Education Fund’s Keep! Loma Public Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

This strategy helps educate them that you have a lot on tap already and that you won’t be dropping everything to sell poinsettias, publish a cookbook, enter a national contest, or write a letter to a celebrity asking for money (or whatever else they’ve come up with). But you don’t win if you don’t bring in enough money to fund your programs.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 29, 2019

But even well-funded organizations find that their vision often outpaces their resources. Skilled technology volunteers represent an incredible potential resource for your nonprofit, but one that requires careful planning and management to avoid any system failures. Details on locations and dates are available at [link].

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

we recognize the contributions made by and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States, and celebrate their heritage and culture. The Latino Victory Fund is a progressive political action committee working to grow Latino political power by increasing Latino representation at every level of government.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Breakout Sessions to Build Your Skills . EDT, explores how modern fundraisers use Web View and its functionality to raise funds more efficiently, from Work Center to Lists to Reporting. Immediately following bbcon, Blackbaud hosts the future-focused Product Update Briefings , a semiannual celebration of technology innovation.

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Global Giving

AUGUST 21, 2018

Before joining GlobalGiving, Kevin designed next-generation television user interfaces and did research for a major consulting company until he realized his skills were being wasted on things that weren't making the world a better place. API For Celebrations. in Computer Science with Honors and a B.A. in Economics. API By Theme.

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Forum One

JUNE 8, 2022

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) funds research to help patients, caregivers, clinicians, policymakers, researchers, insurers, and other stakeholders make informed healthcare decisions. Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute. Distinction – Website for Health. Distinction – Website for Education.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Why not celebrate the start of spring with some terrific nonprofit events? Best for: foundation professionals ready to meet and collaborate with their peers around a variety of topics and skills. If you're like us, you can't wait to ditch those winter layers and welcome the springtime bloom. Where: San Francisco, CA.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

With the right church giving software, your church can employ new ways to raise funds to support your mission. Watch as the shoes pile up and your church’s funds skyrocket. Instead of spending more money to acquire new supporters to help raise funds, it is more cost-effective to retain your donors. Fundraising events.

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