Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

This National Library Week and on this National Library Workers Day, we celebrate our beloved libraries—and the librarians who sustained library services through the challenges of the past year. According to the Public Library Association, 93 percent of public libraries report leaving Wi-Fi on when buildings were closed to the public.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Celebrate Success. Feature new directors prominently throughout your social media platforms and send press releases to their local publications and news outlets. In-person discussions should occur both formally and informally before and after new members are welcomed to the board. Board service is an honor and a privilege.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

You’ll also want to organize prizes (if any), trophies, or an after-event celebrations. Members of the public pay to participate in voting and/or to participate in the competition. Local celebrities can be a big draw to encourage attendance. Competitions. Keynote speaker events.

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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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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is so much to learn about Black history and culture and how it has shaped our world, and there are several ways you can support Black businesses and organizations in celebration of Black History Month. The weeklong celebration only grew in popularity over time and eventually, President Gerald R.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Emphasize the positive publicity that corporate sponsors and individual donors can receive from donating raffle prizes to your event. Partner with a local bakery to create a basket of fresh pastries, such as donuts, croissants, cookies, and muffins. Local goods basket. How can you simplify the raffle planning process?

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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. Advocacy is a long-term calling. Share the videos with advocates to bring them close to the lawmaking process.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

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. For example, if your town is known for gorgeous cherry blossom trees, offering paintings with these trees by a local artist can inspire bidding.

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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. Make it public. It is fun and engaging. nonprofits volunteers'

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Greater Giving

MARCH 29, 2024

Public parks or outdoor venues can be significantly cheaper than traditional event spaces. 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.

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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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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Hosting a donor appreciation event to celebrate your community of supporters. Here are some ways you can find and get in front of new funders: Attend a “ Meet the Funders ” panel in your community or ask to take a local funder out to coffee to learn more about their organization and funding priorities.

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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

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. The host committee is generally composed of wealthy donors, leaders of local businesses, or local celebrities. Or does it have other goals?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 29, 2021

That blog grew into Outdoor Afro , a nationwide leadership network helping Black people engage with the outdoors, learn about the Black history of public spaces, and support conservation efforts. The first post I wrote in 2009 was about a perspective-shifting trip I had taken with a local bike group of people who mostly looked like me.

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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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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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Media Cause

APRIL 19, 2021

As we celebrate Earth Day 2021, we are recognizing all the ways climate change impacts everything around us—highlighting a new issue each day. Advocate for systematic change – Things like community organizing, public education, mobilizing the base, and elevating voices. This is approximately 2.3 Day 1: Climate + Justice.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

federal holiday born out of the efforts of 19th century labor unions to celebrate the contributions and achievements of American workers. Unions are both local and national. Unions are usually structured around large national/international organizations that contain smaller local organizations (also known as “locals”).

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Forum One

APRIL 21, 2021

As we celebrate Earth Day 2021 this week, we are thrilled to share the news that the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and its 50th anniversary website “Fighting Polluters Since 1970” has been nominated for a Webby Award!

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Beyond just raising money, galas offer incredible opportunities to enhance community engagement, cultivate new donors, and celebrate your organization’s impact. Consider collaborating with local businesses and auction booster companies to fill in gaps for items.

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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. Click to Tweet. 5K/Marathon. Guest Speaker. If so, plan a guest speaker event.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 28, 2015

However, Lighthouse is celebrating their first quarter of a century with fiberglass and some fancy artwork. Lighthouse, which provides after-school programming for teenagers, has sponsored a public art project for the past several months in Lincoln, Neb., Nonprofits celebrate anniversaries all the time.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 28, 2015

However, Lighthouse is celebrating their first quarter of a century with fiberglass and some fancy artwork. Lighthouse, which provides after-school programming for teenagers, has sponsored a public art project for the past several months in Lincoln, Neb., Nonprofits celebrate anniversaries all the time.

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M+R

MARCH 14, 2024

Pi Day, celebrating math and science, is the Museum’s signature day of giving. The survey groups were members of the board, Museum donors, and the general public. to bring people into the Academy to celebrate Giving Day with pay-what-you-can ticketing. When we started working with the Museum, Pi Day was in its fifth year.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

I used to conduct advocacy, communications, and fundraising trainings for local nonprofits and political candidates, and one of my favorite frameworks to share with them was the Story of Self, Story of Us, and Story of Now. The Story of Now is rooted in the values you celebrated in your Story of Self and Story of Us. Story of Now.

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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. Two years later, Congress passed Public Law 101-112, officially designating the month of October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

You can celebrate with a card to your volunteers, a volunteer party, snacks in the breakroom, or even a letter to the Editor of your local paper. Public or private? If you know your volunteers well, give them a gift card to a local donut shop, ice cream store, or coffee shop. Should you be whimsical or serious?

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 10, 2022

For a truly successful #GivingTuesday, give yourself time to develop a plan, build up support and publicize. Embrace creativity, take time to plan your approach, and carefully schedule publicity leading up to GivingTuesday on November 29, 2022. Form partnerships with local businesses. Get familiar with the big day. Run a drive.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 3, 2020

Local CEOs. If local businesses are making decisions that may impact your mission, target them in your advocacy efforts. For example, you might ask that a local chemical company stop polluting a river. . For example, you might ask that a local chemical company stop polluting a river. . County or City Managers.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

If building a haunted house seems far too difficult, consider partnering with a local haunted house for your event. Stock up on pumpkins from the local pumpkin patch, or make the event a BYOP affair, keeping a few extra pumpkins on hand for guests that weren’t able to bring their own. Haunted Hike. Fall carnival.

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Classy

JUNE 21, 2021

Since the organization’s annual spring gala was postponed due to COVID-19, the team invited all supporters to join in celebrating their students virtually instead. Ask a local business or corporation that aligns with your mission if they’d be interested in teaming up to sell their products in support of a good cause.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 10, 2016

In 2015, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the historic Voting Rights Act, yet voter participation rates in the U.S. Instead of being an exuberant celebration of civil rights, the experience of voting is often frustrating , bureaucratic and dreary. Celebrate Your Accomplishments. are at historic lows. Funded by the John S.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Example: The Greater Giving Gala: Celebrating Greater Impact in Our Community Choosing the Right Date, Time and Location Finding the perfect date and time depends on who you’re targeting as an audience. Craft a catchy event title and logo. Consider their age, lifestyle, and work schedules. Example: Make a difference as a sponsor!

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 6, 2021

You find a local nonprofit in your community that you think might be able to help you find and utilize resources relating to rental assistance. She also works with ASU's Watts College of Public Service and Community Service as a community champion for the Maryvale One Square Mile initiative.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (NSPAM) is celebrated every September. Encourage conversations with friends and family about challenging the stigma and attitudes around mental health, or attend a local suicide prevention walk and invite your friends and family to join you. Suicide is a serious public health problem.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 29, 2023

They help you increase exposure for your cause, pull in fundraising dollars , and strengthen your organization’s reputation in the public eye. Celebrity connections: Chances are you’ve seen a commercial or social media post where a celebrity has attended an event to support a specific nonprofit.

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