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Celebrating Black history and Black futures

Candid

While recently recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, Black people have long celebrated the historical importance of Juneteenth. An HBCU Midnight Brunch during Juneteenth weekend at the Roots 101: African American Museum , a nonprofit in Louisville, Kentucky, exemplifies this fusion of the past and what is to come.

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37 Spring Fundraising Ideas for Small Nonprofits

Whole Whale

SpringFundraising idea Number 2: Celebrate National Cereal Day with a pajama party for good. The Persian New Year coincides with the March equinox and is celebrated around the world (including the 1 million Iranian-Americans living in the United States). Celebrate National BBQ Month in May with a BBQ for your cause.

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

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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