Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The word “gala” conjures images of glittering ballrooms, elegant attendees, and a night dedicated to supporting a worthy cause. Beyond just raising money, galas offer incredible opportunities to enhance community engagement, cultivate new donors, and celebrate your organization’s impact.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Canva is a great tool for designing images. Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. Host a Community Clean-Up. Take advantage of National Donut Day (6/7) or National Hot Dog Month (July) and host a summer treat-eating competition or bake sale for your cause. Bike-a-Thon.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 27, 2023

One such effective strategy is hosting fundraising events with consignment auction packages. For instance, if your organization focuses on animal rights or conservation, you may seek packages related to trips to explore National Parks or experiences that showcase conservation efforts locally and globally.

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Tech Soup

MAY 24, 2017

When you host a fundraising event, you want people to be talking about it long before it even takes place. Do you have a connection to any celebrities or local celebrities, like the local news anchor or the richest person in town? Image 1 : Africa Studio / Shutterstock. Image 2 : Moskwa / Shutterstock.

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M+R

MARCH 14, 2024

Pi Day, celebrating math and science, is the Museum’s signature day of giving. We tested different angles on how to present the Museum’s mission in the context of Pi Day to see what would resonate most with folks, as well as images and taglines for the campaign. From there we hosted a cross-departmental brainstorm.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

If you pay attention to the news, you may have recently heard about a major Internet hacking of celebrity phones and devices , in which hundreds of photos were leaked to the wider Internet. There was no intentional sharing by the celebrities — they were hacked. Why It Should Matter to Organizations. How to Protect Your Data.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 24, 2023

While the thought of activity tracking may immediately conjure images of running, walking, or cycling, there is a world of potential in less traditional activity-tracking events. Constituents participate by tracking their success in helping the planet by recycling, reducing food waste, purchasing local produce, and reusing containers.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 3, 2024

Maybe your association hosts fun, members-only appreciation events ? Use a tool like Lighthouse to audit your site for color contrast, alt text on images, subtitles for videos, straightforward site navigation, and other accessibility elements. Does your union offer member-facing software that simplifies dues payments?

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

Tell the story of a local college student who was supported by your organization’s scholarship program or a long-time community resident who received aid from your nonprofit after a devastating flood. Be sure to include images and videos of your beneficiaries so prospective participants can get to know the people who they will be supporting.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Virtual gala: Host a live-streamed gala event with performances, guest speakers, and donation appeals. GivingTuesday: GivingTuesday is a global philanthropic movement celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. Keep in mind, these individuals don’t have to be celebrities with millions of followers.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

You can, however, join your local Giving Tuesday movement to localize your efforts. Team up with local news. Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Try partnering with your local news station to increase the reach of your campaign. Host an auction.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Creating connections with donors through compelling stories and images is integral to year-end fundraising strategies. When it comes to images, we’ve all heard the adage, “A photo is worth a thousand words.” Tips for Success Gather images, assets, and anything else you’ll need for a year-end campaign as early as possible.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) has hosted a gala for the last four years, but in 2020 and 2021 they knew it wouldn’t be an option. Participants could cook along with celebrity chefs and have brunch at home. Many of the fundraisers also hosted Zoom watching parties of the livestream program. Let’s take a look.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Host virtual events to promote a sense of community. Limit the number of images to one banner image and reduce unnecessary text on your page. Host virtual events to promote a sense of community. Connect with business owners in your community to collect donated items and then host a live stream auction.

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Tech Soup

MAY 1, 2017

National Volunteer Week has come and gone, but I ask you to join me every week in celebrating the amazing contributions of TechSoup's NetSquared community. Our mighty army of volunteers hosted over 500 free nonprofit technology trainings last year, and we're on track to reach even more organizers this year. You like numbers?

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Virtual peer-to-peer fundraisers can increase the reach of your organization, are often more cost-effective to plan and host than on-the-ground campaigns, and provide an added level of flexibility and convenience for supporters who can’t attend an in-person event. Host a virtual peer-to-peer fundraiser movie night! Movie nights.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2012

To celebrate, TechSoup's partner in India, BiGTech , held the Find an IT Partner event in Mumbai to connect local nonprofits with IT students. The event was hosted by the Don Bosco Institute of Technology (DBIT), giving the IT students at the school a chance to hone their professional skills in a real work environment.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Connections: Relationships to lawmakers, celebrities, newsrooms. For events, ongoing series, or recurring celebrations online, consider the following options for publicity: 1. A set of screensavers and background images. Shoutouts to donors on images and cover pictures. It is seen as wasteful overhead.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In this image, runners’ legs are tied with pink ribbon to symbolize support for a cause. Golf Tournament Bring together avid golfers and local philanthropists—in many cases, they’re one and the same—for a day on the greens. Cook-Off Does your area have a special dish that is imbued with a lot of local pride?

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 26, 2013

These corporate-born brands have become some of the most iconic images in the world. In celebration of the name change, New Pathways for Youth hosted a block party for the community where local phoenix public figures spoke in support of the new branding. As part of a. inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 20, 2015

5, and celebrated its sixth Annual Gala on October 16. On October 1, Brighter Tomorrows held a Candlelight Vigil at a local police department. On October 3, it held a Purple Paw Project festival at a local park. Image 1: Alternatives to Violence. Image 2: Mosaic Family Services. " STAND! " "STAND!

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2013

I was reminded of this because of the American Bar Assocation's National Celebration of Pro Bono last week. The American Bar Association’s Find Legal Help service hosts a site for locating free legal services. many if not most local bar associations may have pro bono programs and/or referral services. United States.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

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. If you want to learn a bit more about hosting a silent auction, check out our blog post on the eight steps to running a stellar event.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

Consider hosting a special event to provide your organization with some valuable face time, or give them opportunities to connect with you on a one-on-one basis. They’ve given a few gifts of around $1,000 over the last couple of years, and you know they made a donation of around $7,000 to another local nonprofit last year.

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Qgiv

APRIL 8, 2024

With the right fundraising software to design effective donation pages and a solid marketing plan, you can host a special giving day for your organization that’ll inspire your supporters to give. In this article, we’ll explain why you should consider hosting your own giving day and share tips for setting up and marketing your campaign.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

Get creative and host an auction for your arts organization where the artistic experience itself is what’s up for bidding. If you don’t have the sponsors or the budget for high-end prizes, try hosting a trash art auction. And if you want to really cut down on the costs, host an online auction. Learn More About Neon CRM 4.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Hosting an in-kind donation drive is a great way to provide some support. Thanksgiving food drives and winter holiday toy drives are two examples of popular seasonal donation drives that make common holiday traditions and celebrations possible for many families. Support new moms in need by hosting a baby supply drive.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Give Local worked with other organizations to highlight nonprofits during the holiday season. 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. Host exclusive events. Excert from Fiver’s Toolkit. Be specific.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 8, 2010

Mom and pop stores, a few chain stores, one long main street, pizza shops, and local restaurants are surrounded by a picturesque farmscape. How can a local history museum connect with third places in the community? It’s always been a topic for debate. In a small town, you’re always going to know someone at a third place.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

If you’ve been in the industry for a while, you probably know a little bit about the importance of this holiday celebrating generosity. Host a Dinner Event. Excess use of images (just one or two will do) . When your nonprofit hosts any campaign, one of your primary concerns should be retaining your supporters for the long-run.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Hosting a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign can be a very lucrative strategy for your nonprofit. Luckily, peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns can be launched and hosted entirely virtually. Celebrate reaching your goal. When you hit your goal, celebrate! Benefits of peer-to-peer fundraising. Sports tournament.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 19, 2015

We use a simple "honeycomb" diagram (image) to do these four steps. Emily started by honing in on local teens' assets: creativity, activist energy, desire to make a difference, desire to be heard, free time in the afternoon. She surveyed existing local programs. Spend more time in the community to whom you wish to be relevant.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2017

True celebrities. Media are the everyday bloggers, local groups and traditional media. I’m your host, Randy Hawthorne, Executive Director of Nonprofit Hub, an educational resource for nonprofits. A good way to start out is to create some collateral, like an image you want folks to share. These are a big, important group!

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Qgiv

JUNE 27, 2023

Host a Q&A on Facebook Live to connect with your donors and answer questions about current campaigns. Celebrate Giving Days by sharing photos of your staff and current projects your nonprofit is working on. Host a series of webinars or podcasts on your YouTube channel to connect with a wide audience and educate them on your cause.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

But one question you might find yourself frequently asking is “What kind of fundraising event should we host next?”. And, instead of limiting your events just to those in the local area or to those who have the means to travel, you can actually open them to anyone on the internet! Then, divide your participants into teams.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2021

Acknowledging and celebrating the most successful fundraisers. Strengths may include a strong, engaged social media following or a close connection with locals in your community. Use your end-of-campaign event to celebrate and recognize them, too! So you want to host a P2P campaign! Encouraging hesitant participants.

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Whole Whale

JULY 10, 2021

Pull in a celebrity appearance. Thanks to sites like Cameo.com, you can now find and pay for a celebrity to create a custom message for your campaign. We talked with the Cameo support team and as long as your company uses the business promotional list of celebrities here you can use it for a GivingTuesday promotion.

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