Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2014

I’m in Sao Paulo, Brasil to speak at Telefonica’s Conference on virtual volunteering that takes place on December 2nd (GivingTuesday). Given that I am in Brasil, I wanted to participate and experience local activities. I’m also attending local fundraiser for nonprofit Food Bank in Brasil. No problem.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This guide is a great place to start to generate ideas for items and packages that will captivate your audience at your next auction event. 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.

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Everyaction

MARCH 22, 2018

Considering our team is obsessed with all that is NOLA, we thought we'd share some favorite local spots to eat, drink, party, and enjoy the sights while visiting for the Nonprofit Technology Conference. Anyone briefly strolling through this park will likely hear the sound of a brass band and see local artists scattered along the sidewalk.

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Everyaction

JULY 12, 2018

Considering our team is obsessed with all that is NOLA, we thought we'd share some favorite local spots to eat, drink, party, and enjoy the sights while visiting for the Netroots Nation 2018 Conference. Anyone briefly strolling through this park will likely hear the sound of a brass band and see local artists scattered along the sidewalk.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2023

Pride Month is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ communities around the world during the month of June! As a joyous celebration of visibility, identity, and expression, Pride Month is known for its rainbows and parades. But there’s more to Pride Month than just fun celebrations. Pride Month isn’t all celebrations and rainbows!

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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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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. Often, being intentional about the kind of speaker you bring to an event is a great place to start. Advocacy is a long-term calling.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Both have their place and can be highly profitable. You’ll also want to organize prizes (if any), trophies, or an after-event celebrations. Local celebrities can be a big draw to encourage attendance. You may want to host an event like this at a local restaurant that has a liquor license and general liability insurance.

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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. It is fun and engaging. nonprofits volunteers'

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Raffles often take place at fundraising events like galas or auctions. Partner with a local bakery to create a basket of fresh pastries, such as donuts, croissants, cookies, and muffins. Consider also including gift cards to local coffee shops to allow the winner to try new spots in your community. Local goods basket.

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Qgiv

MAY 1, 2023

This is a month dedicated to celebrating the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and their many contributions and achievements throughout history. Learn more about the origins of the heritage month, ways you can celebrate in your own life, and nonprofits you can support to make a difference in AAPI communities.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

Benefit concerts are often celebrations of major achievements or a part of a larger fundraising campaign. Held annually at Carnegie Hall, this event not only invites attendees to revel in captivating musical performances but also serves as a vital platform for celebrating and safeguarding Tibetan culture.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

With the right tools in place, anyone can organize a golf tournament, regardless of their golf knowledge or experience. Partner with local influencers and celebrities. Start by thinking about celebrities, influencers, or personalities your nonprofit already has a relationship with.

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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. Keep in mind the costs of renting projection equipment, acquiring necessary permits, and ensuring safety measures are in place.

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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.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 30, 2020

The host committee is generally composed of wealthy donors, leaders of local businesses, or local celebrities. Or is this event geared towards a specific group like the local businesses , parents, retirees or young professionals? Target Audience for your Fundraising Event: Who is the target attendee for your event?

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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. Celebgate Is About More Than Photos.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Donor recognition is a key aspect of donor stewardship, and you can use donor appreciation events you to personally engage with your donors and celebrate the impact their contributions make to your cause. Having an event to celebrate their contributions can help motivate donors with the financial capacity to make major gifts.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

A seasoned fundraiser in Jewish philanthropy taught me about donor plants years ago and, celebrating the best of fundraising’s oral tradition, a hallmark of our field, I am passing it on to you. They are strategically invited or placed at the event by you, the organizer, to encourage and inspire other attendees to donate generously.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 28, 2023

Celebrity or Pro-Shot Opportunity Celebrity shot is a fun way to raise money. You can use celebrities, local golf pros, or partner with a local high school or college golf team, who might donate their time. When golf teams approach that hole they can pay the celebrity or pro to take a shot for them.

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CauseVox

JUNE 26, 2023

Whether it’s a cherished family member, a respected mentor, or beloved pet, tribute donations allow donors to celebrate those who have made a significant impact on their lives while supporting a meaningful cause. Because donors are more motivated to give when they can honor someone who holds a special place in their heart.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2020

GivingTuesdayNow is taking place on May 5th. 2: Partner With A Local Restaurant for “Take Out Tuesday”. Small businesses, especially local restaurants, have also been hit hard. Why not partner with a local restaurant to organize a “Take Out Tuesday” on May 5th. Don’t know any celebrities?

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CauseVox

JANUARY 23, 2024

On the flip side, community foundations and local nonprofits can organize citywide or regional giving days, like Spur Local’s Give Local Together Campaign , rallying entire communities in support of various causes. Once given the green light, fundraisers can join the page or be placed there by admins.

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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. And to unite departments across your organization.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Over time, the day has evolved into a weeklong observance that is acknowledged at the local, state, and national levels. National Domestic Violence Awareness Month centers around three themes that were established with the Day of Unity: mourning those who have died because of domestic violence, celebrating survivors, and connecting advocates.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Unlike many other nonprofits, Catalogue for Philanthropy used the day to raise dollars for over 200 local nonprofits in their area. 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. Or, do the work yourself.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

This milestone just seemed to be too big a deal not to stop and celebrate, because, well, reaching 15 million active members seems pretty amazing. (To Together with our nonprofit partners, our members are producing lasting change on the local, national and international level.".

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 18, 2022

In fact, here are 10 places nonprofit leaders often go to find donors—ponds they expect to be teeming with fish—but instead they come up empty. 10 Places You Can Stop Looking for Donors . Another way to leverage support from a place of worship is to ask if you can speak to a Bible study, women’s group, or social justice committee.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

A member newsletter or club newsletter is a great tool to share important information with members in a place they likely visit every day, multiple times a day: their email inbox. In addition to announcing upcoming events, remember you can use your member newsletter to summarize and celebrate past events.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Transportation: MHP has a long-standing partnership with a local transport system, ShelbyGo. We will continue to support this service, but hospital-specific systems may come into place is growth and need continue. Clinical staff at MHP will be celebrated for their year of tireless care through the pandemic.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. Ask your local donut maker to donate a portion of their proceeds on June 7 to your cause, or ask a favorite hot dog shack to give special coupons for a free or discounted frank to the folks that donate to you in a given time period. Bike-a-Thon.

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sgEngage

MARCH 30, 2021

Capgemini’s CSR team attributes this success to the influx of social events and meaningful wellness opportunities that provided employees a safe place to check-in and relate with one another.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Instead of handing all your scavenger hunt participants a paper list of items and places to hunt for, plan your scavenger hunt using an app. If building a haunted house seems far too difficult, consider partnering with a local haunted house for your event. Use an app. Provide racers with fundraising resources. Haunted Hike.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Need some inspiration for your holiday fundraising celebrations? You can even reach out to your local mall to see if they’ll allow you to set up a booth so shoppers can head straight to you after they’ve made their holiday purchases. When the holidays roll around, expand your giving day to celebrate the holidays with your supporters.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

What they did: Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania held an event called “Celebrating Success,” which featured local business leaders who have made significant contributions to the economic and civic well-being of the Erie County region. Junior Achievement of Western PA’s Celebrating Success Event Form.

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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. Simply focus your attention on donor engagement. Choose a fundraiser that educates students.

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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. To make it even more fun, consider having a local celebrity (i.e. Trivia Night. No-Shave November.

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