Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Is your YMCA only asking for gifts during your annual fund campaign? Here’s the good news: as long as you properly thank your donors and report back to them on how their gift made a difference, your donors are ready to be asked again. Recruit a donor (or group of donors) to create a match of gifts up to a certain amount.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Giving your volunteers appreciation gifts is a great way to show gratitude and goes a long way toward creating an environment that your volunteers want to continue being a part of. In this guide, we’ve compiled a list of some top volunteer appreciation gift ideas and why they are beneficial for your organization.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

What Are Major Gifts? Major gifts are generally the largest donations a nonprofit receives. The exact dollar amount that’s considered a major gift varies from organization to organization. The average nonprofit considers a gift of $5,000 or more a “major gift,” but that’s not a hard and fast rule. major gifts.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 11, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Keep Your Donors Coming Back: Effective Strategies for Nonprofit Donor Retention and Recurring Gifts Ever wondered how some nonprofits have a dedicated group of repeat donors while others are constantly chasing new ones? The secret lies in mastering donor retention and recurring gifts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2021

Gifted :: gifted.com. Ideal for virtual parties, Gifted is an event invitation platform that allows party organizers to donate up to 100% of funds raised to select nonprofits in the United States and Canada. Virtual Quiz Events allows nonprofits to host online quiz event fundraisers for large groups of people.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

Why should you host a read-a-thon? Read-a-thons are also a great, simple peer-to-peer fundraiser that can help you raise a lot of money without many overhead costs, especially if you host a virtual read-a-thon. How to host a read-a-thon fundraiser. Find the right peer-to-peer fundraising platform.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Among these fundraising events, auctions have become a popular option for nonprofits to pursue hosting in a hybrid format. Why should you consider hosting hybrid auctions? How to host a hybrid auction. You’ll be hosting two different auction experiences: an in-person auction and a hybrid auction. Consider logistics.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

So, don’t wait for the year-end season of giving to be over to start prioritizing appreciation for donors’ gifts and inspiring their continued support. 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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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

From peer-to-peer fun runs to bake sales, there’s no end to the types of fundraising events your nonprofit can host. Why should your nonprofit host a silent auction? You can host a silent auction either in person or online. Why should your nonprofit host a silent auction? What is a silent auction? Reach new donors.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

One way to show how much your donors mean to you is to host a donor appreciation event. Why should nonprofits host donor appreciation events? Donor appreciation event ideas Event best practices Other donor recognition ideas Why should nonprofits host donor appreciation events? Major donors.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 24, 2023

These include: Employee matching gift programs Giving Tuesday corporate partnerships Annual giving campaigns In-kind donation drives Corporate volunteerism [and volunteer grants!] Employee matching gift programs Program overview: Employee matching gifts are a powerful tool for nonprofits, driving individual and corporate revenue alike.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

Match their energy by providing volunteer opportunities, hosting giving challenges, offering peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities, and encouraging community chatter. Related Resources: How to Host a Virtual Fundraising Event (with Checklist for Nonprofits). 25 Ways to Spotlight Your Donation Form. Autumn 2022. Crowdfunding.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 6, 2024

When supporters give, send an eCard to thank them for their gift. Send eCards on special dates, such as the anniversary of a supporter’s first gift or your nonprofit’s founding. Plus, holiday cards near the end of the year can thank supporters and remind them about your nonprofit, which can lead to extra year-end gifts.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The trick to hosting a successful raffle is ensuring that the raffle baskets and prizes you offer are enticing enough to encourage scores of ticket sales. Check your state’s gambling regulations, and consult with your legal team to ensure you can legally host your raffle. Where can you get raffle baskets or prizes? Pastry basket.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Our team owes a big ‘thank you’ to our Cause Camp host, Julia Campbell , who gracefully led us through both days of programming. We hosted a crew of incredible keynote presenters, each with their own unique flare. . The post A Recap of Cause Camp 2020 – Celebrate Your Smaller Donors appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Generates at least 4-5 times what you spend to host it. The Humane Society of Greater Dayton hosts their annual Furry Scurry that generates close to 6 figures for their animal shelter. You’ll also want to organize prizes (if any), trophies, or an after-event celebrations. So, what’s the RIGHT event for your nonprofit?

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Every time an individual gives, ensure you follow up with a thank you and details reporting how much their gift contributed to your financial campaign, exactly where the funds will go, and more. An instant thank you email or phone call to a new donor will increase their next gift by 39%. Use your annual report to celebrate your donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

The good news is that once you embrace digital donor engagement tools, most of the grunt work – like donation forms and gift acknowledgements – is done for you through automation. Host a hybrid auction that anyone can attend. Secure a major donor for a matching gift campaign. They truly want their effort to make a difference.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

On average, donor retention rates increase based on the average gift amount. For donors who give gifts under $100 the average retention rate is 25%. They are the foundation of sound stewardship which is genuinely acknowledging and thanking donors for their precious gifts of time and money. Host donor recognition events.

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2013

Pacific time at PARISOMA — and join us in celebration of the many powerful digital story submissions that came to us from all over the world! Presenting the $400 Best Buy gift certificate for the community-choice award for best video is Toan Lam, founder of GoInspireGo. Featured Appearances.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

From running your programs on the ground to soliciting gifts for your online fundraising campaigns , your volunteers work around the clock to support your cause. Host a live-streamed orientation session and consider recording it to give volunteers the flexibility to watch it at any time. Volunteers are the backbone of your nonprofit.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Hosting an event is one of the greatest ways for nonprofits to celebrate their supporters while raising money for their cause. To celebrate leaders for their positive impact on financial literacy in the community, Junior Achievement’s local Areas often host an event called the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

One option is to create a “Leadership Council” or circle of friends where members commit to raising an annual gift amount and to bringing a certain number of individuals into the organization every year—say, 10 to 25—to experience its events or programs. Host a welcome reception. Celebrate milestones in their life.

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Qgiv

JULY 28, 2022

Black History Month is a month that celebrates the achievements of African Americans and the struggles they’ve faced throughout U.S. This month celebrates the achievements of women and their contributions to society. Like other heritage months, this one celebrates the achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 1, 2021

We’ve put together these virtual gala ideas to help you host more engaging and profitable virtual galas. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a gala is a “festive celebration” ( and they offer three ways to pronounce it, so if you were hoping to clear that up, we’re sorry to let you down!). What is a virtual gala?

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Achieve

MARCH 29, 2023

Because you rely on major gifts for so much of your revenue, fine-tuning your major giving program is one of the best things you can do to strengthen your nonprofit and set it up for sustainable growth. Set up a major gifts program. Incorporate matching gifts into your strategy. Set up a major gifts program.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2022

And here’s the most exciting part: Smart nonprofits create a “dividend of time,” a gift of new time that can be spent with clients and donors, preventing crises, thinking, learning, and even dreaming! To celebrate the launch, our friend and colleague, Susan McPherson, recorded a video with us to share the key ideas in our book.

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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. There is little better than seeing impact first hand. It is fun and engaging.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Obviously this event won’t work in warmer climates, but if you’re somewhere with distinct seasons, all you have to do is find a lake that will let you host your event. Plan a livestream for the end of a fundraising campaign to gain excitement and to celebrate the end, or kick off the event with a livestream. 5K/Marathon. Guest Speaker.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

While receiving a windfall from a major donor or hosting a particularly successful campaign is a reason to celebrate, setting up something like a monthly giving program or running a recurring donation drive now will give you even more reasons to celebrate in the future. .

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Things to Consider When Hosting a Virtual Holiday Party. There are several things to consider when hosting a remote holiday party, such as what your remote employees can do, how much time they could give, the cost, and specific holiday observances. . One great virtual party idea is, of course, the virtual Secret Santa gift exchange!

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Memorial donations are gifts made in memory of someone who has passed away. There are a few reasons why your nonprofit may receive memorial gifts: The person who died supported your organization during their life and had a meaningful personal connection to your cause. What are memorial donations? Involve the honoree’s family.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Need some inspiration for your holiday fundraising celebrations? Gift wrapping. Most winter holidays have one thing in common: gift giving. During this time of year, you can count on wrapping paper sales skyrocketing, but becoming a gift-wrapping professional is no easy task for just anybody. Host a serve-a-thon.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Whether you’re ready to jump back into in-person fundraising or would rather host a virtual event-free fundraiser , you’ll need tools in place to keep donors’ attention and motivate them to give. Celebrate students by offering prizes. Host an in-person movie night or a virtual watch party and charge a fee for tickets to raise funds.

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M+R

MARCH 14, 2024

Museums can have a hard time soliciting smaller dollar annual gifts tied to mission, rather than a new exhibit, and this is a great place to turn the focus to why donor support matters. Pi Day, celebrating math and science, is the Museum’s signature day of giving. From there we hosted a cross-departmental brainstorm.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

You can host a giving day whenever it suits your church. For instance, if there’s a religious holiday centered on giving, like Christmas or Easter, incorporating those themes into your giving day and hosting it ahead of the actual holiday can get congregants in a charitable frame of mind. Recurring gift drive. Bake sales.

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Qgiv

APRIL 4, 2023

The 2023 theme for National Volunteer Week is “Celebrate Service.” How to celebrate Volunteer Month Become a volunteer One of the best ways to celebrate Volunteer Month is to become a volunteer yourself! You can put together a small gift bag for your volunteers that includes goodies that align with your organization’s mission.

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