Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Due to a lack of major upfront expenses, fundraising online is one of the most profitable ways to raise money for your organization. Instead, with online fundraising, you can be sure that most of the money you raise will go directly towards your mission. With virtual fundraising, it’s also much easier to expand your reach.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2021

Bonfire enables nonprofits to easily design and raise funds by selling t-shirts online. 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. Bonfire :: bonfire.com. Gifted :: gifted.com.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 28, 2023

As a golf tournament organizer, it’s your job to make sure that your event is exciting for players and also raises money for charity. Putter or Purse Game Putter or Purse is a great way to raise extra revenue for your tournament. Celebrity or Pro-Shot Opportunity Celebrity shot is a fun way to raise money.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2020

While you certainly can use the day to raise critical dollars for your mission, here are a few simple ways your nonprofit can easily participate: 1: Encourage Your Supporters To Chalk The Walks. 2: Partner With A Local Restaurant for “Take Out Tuesday”. Small businesses, especially local restaurants, have also been hit hard.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Perhaps your organization may be hoping to raise money at the charity event, but the main function of the event is to gain publicity, or reach out to a new network. Fundraising Goal: In conjunction with the event host committee, organization staff, and key fundraisers, you must decide what amount of money you plan to raise at the event.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

Before the reading begins, you’ll recruit fundraising participants who will raise money on behalf of your organization. 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.

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Qgiv

APRIL 30, 2024

Choosing a nonprofit silent auction theme can be half the battle when planning to host a fundraising gala. 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.

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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. Ask advocates to send proclamation requests to their local leaders. Advocate training: Host a webinar or record a training video that outlines the basics of grassroots advocacy and why it’s so important.

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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? Hybrid auctions are also a great way to engage supporters who may not be local. How to host a hybrid auction. Consider logistics.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Board match programs in your community that your local community foundation or United Way may offer. Local Chamber of Commerce or local leadership group, for example, “Leadership Nashville” or “Leadership Austin.” Local Chamber of Commerce or local leadership group, for example, “Leadership Nashville” or “Leadership Austin.”

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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

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Hosting an event is one of the greatest ways for nonprofits to celebrate their supporters while raising money for their cause. Junior Achievement USA is an organization with over 100 local Areas that empowers the next generation by providing lessons in financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

I’m working with a network of community foundations, grantees of the Knight Foundation, that are hosting giving days as the facilitator. The peer learning exchange is experimenting with best practices for Giving Days. The group is using and adding their knowledge to The Giving Day Playbook. Give Miami Day raises record $5.2

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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. Online Course.

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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. Local goods basket. Pastry basket. Tea time basket.

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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? Future projects. Major donors.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Charity events don’t just raise money for your charity, they also help to engage your supporters and bring publicity to your cause. Charity events don't just raise money for charity, they also help to engage supporters and bring publicity to your cause. Running isn’t the only kind of challenge you can host. 5K/Marathon.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

If you’re looking for a new way to raise funds, engage donors, and build connections, look no further than a charity golf tournament. Why should my nonprofit host a charity golf tournament? And fortunately for nonprofits, charity golf tournaments do much more than simply raise mission-critical funds. Tap into your networks.

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VQ Strategies

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Like many nonprofit supporting organizations, the NH Center for Nonprofits organizes the state’s nonprofit “Gives” day, helping to raise and distribute funds to support New Hampshire’s nonprofits. Prior to 2020,” reported Deborah, “We wouldn’t have dared to dream of raising $1million. But, in 2020, we raised more than $3 million!”.

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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. It goes beyond financial contributions and encompasses volunteerism, advocacy, and raising awareness. Advocacy and Awareness : Philanthropy extends beyond monetary contributions.

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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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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In fact, recent research shows that a quarter of annual nonprofit revenue is raised in the month of December. 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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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

If your nonprofit hosts one or more fundraising events, you know that it’s easy to become predictable with the excuse that “we’ve always done this.” But as a nonprofit professional, you know that innovation is key to raising more dollars for your cause. For instance, host a Winter Wonderland fundraiser around the holidays.

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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. If this isn’t an option available in your area, consider securing a location to host your own paint and sip night.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

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. Host a Prom for a Purpose. Bike-a-Thon. Click To Tweet.

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Classy

JUNE 21, 2021

Host a Contest With Multiple Ways to Participate. Hosting a contest can be an effective way to raise funds and encourage participation, but it’s important to remember that friendly competition isn’t for everyone. In fact, Classy’s registration with fundraising campaigns typically raise a median amount 4.5

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

A charity gala is a formal fundraising event aimed at raising significant sums for a chosen nonprofit. 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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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. When you prioritize creating an impactful experience for your donor community, you’ll keep donors coming back and raise more funds for your school.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Haunted houses are a staple of the Halloween season, so why not cash in on this classic spooky experience by hosting your own haunted house? If building a haunted house seems far too difficult, consider partnering with a local haunted house for your event. Haunted House fundraiser. Pumpkin carving party. Haunted Hike.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Need some inspiration for your holiday fundraising celebrations? So, if you have a team of people who are willing to sustain a few paper cuts in the quest to provide people with prettily-wrapped packages, consider hosting a gift-wrapping fundraiser to help gift givers out this holiday season. Host a serve-a-thon. Gift wrapping.

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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? CELI also hosts an annual 5K Run for Clean Energy every spring to support their mission.

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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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sgEngage

AUGUST 24, 2023

Peer-to-peer activity-tracking events have emerged as a game-changer for nonprofit organizations seeking to raise funds and promote a healthy lifestyle. Mental Health Month Challenge  Raise awareness about mental health through various well-being activities.  App users accounted for a substantial 26% of the total donations raised.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 21, 2023

In our Q1 survey 70% of nonprofits reported hosting between 2-5 events a year. 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.

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Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

Peer-to-peer fundraising is a way to raise funds for your organization through your supporters and their networks. Peer-to-peer campaigns help BBBS recruit new donors while raising awareness for their cause. Big Brothers Big Sisters Mountain Region’s 2022 Bowl For Kids’ Sake raised 106% of their goal.

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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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Greater Giving

JUNE 27, 2023

Nonprofit organizations are constantly seeking innovative ways to raise funds for their causes and make a lasting impact. One such effective strategy is hosting fundraising events with consignment auction packages. Consignment auction packages are a powerful tool for nonprofit organizations to raise funds and engage their supporters.

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