Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

One way to show how much your donors mean to you is to host a donor appreciation event. Donor appreciation events allow you to personally express your gratitude to your supporters while providing a fun and memorable event for them to attend. Why should nonprofits host donor appreciation events?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

And if you’re searching for fun and engaging ways to raise money, auctions and simple online events will get your donors excited to support your organization. Check out our comprehensive list to keep your fundraising campaigns fun and fresh for all of your donors. Looking for more ideas to take your fundraising efforts online?

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OneCause

MARCH 27, 2023

There are four session tracks to challenge fundraising innovation:  Event & Auction Fundraising, Fundraising Strategy & Donor Engagement, Peer-to-Peer & Online Giving, and Storytelling & Brand. Hosted in Nashville, TN! this year’s Raise Conference will be held in Nashville, TN at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

And because we love rapid ideation and an excuse for a fundraiser here at Whole Whale, we’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Get a selection of your breakfast favorites and a variety of milks — make it extra fun with a pajama party vibe for your supporters. March Madness Money.

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Greater Giving

JULY 8, 2021

Even getting attendees to show up for a virtual event was a challenge for many fundraisers. This frustration with waning donor interest isn’t an isolated challenge. You Don’t Need a “Big Budget” to Achieve Fun. Select music for the stream, decorate the stage, and choose entertainment to suit their tastes and interests.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

Start early with a pre event challenge. People have been getting on board the virtual challenge craze ever since the ALS.org Ice Bucket Challenge swept the internet. Let’s face it; getting a virtual audience is challenging. Speed networking for fun and donations. Gift boxes at your guests front doors.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

By having all your attendees in the same location, you’ll be able to effectively create a lively atmosphere with music and lighting. Although hosting an in-person nonprofit event gives you access to a variety of benefits, it’s not without its drawbacks. Some of these include: Technology costs and challenges.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

And while there’s nothing wrong with your standard fundraiser, sometimes it’s fun to do something a bit different. Athens Rotary Club is holding a plunge event in February and encouraging costumes, teams, and all kinds of fun for their plunge. Of course you can also host an in-person race with all the bells and whistles too.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 3, 2021

While fundraising during COVID times seems challenging, having an engaging and accessible event is still possible. Plenty of options are available—from outdoor events to virtual fun. Posting updates on social media can be a good incentive, and giving the winners a social shout-out can be a fun addition, too.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Since shifting to the virtual event space, event planners have had to come up with creative ways to continue hosting profitable events. Businesses, nonprofits, and charities who normally host a holiday fundraiser have been forced to move online, and finding ways to connect to once generous donors is tough. . But there is hope.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With a youth-oriented fundraiser, you can raise money for educational trips, sports equipment, classroom supplies, art supplies, musical instruments, or any other cause. Planning fundraisers for kids comes with its own set of unique challenges. Easy Fundraising Ideas for Kids. Candygrams.

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Qgiv

MAY 13, 2021

For instance, if you host a walkathon fundraiser with the kids and their families, that child’s grandparent can participate (and give) from states away! Feeling inspired to host your own hybrid event fundraiser? Tournament attendees can join in the fun online or at the in-person event. 5K/10K or Walkathon events.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

There are so many exciting ways to join the fun! Think art exhibitions, music and dance performances, film screenings, and food festivals. This collaborative approach can lead to more effective and sustainable solutions to the challenges faced by immigrants. Language Classes: Offer language classes taught by immigrants.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Your Have Fun What do you find fun, amusing and joyful? Your Have Fun, Do Good A combination of ideas from your Have Fun list and your Do Good list I've been playing around with this equation, and posted some of my ideas below. I'd love it if you tried it, and shared your ways to have fun and do good.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

You can host an in-person event with a set race route, or you can allow people to participate virtually in their own time and space. It’s a fun idea that ties in the organization to the activity. Host A Gala. It can even be hosted at your Executive Director’s home for some extra spice. Plus it’s super fun.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

If you’re worried about getting your donors to participate in your fundraisers, come up with fun, creative ideas that will get your supporters excited enough to spread the word to their friends and family. Create fundraising challenges for each night of the holiday or theme each giving day around a reason to give. Host a serve-a-thon.

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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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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Now is the time to take a good look at your plans for the final months of the year and find a fun, unique fall fundraiser that will make you and your donors feel comfortable and supported. If this isn’t an option available in your area, consider securing a location to host your own paint and sip night. Trivia Night. Bowl-a-Thon.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

We’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. 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. Click To Tweet.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

These 31 ideas for online fundraising for nonprofits will help you reach your yearly goals and have fun while you do it! Virtual gala: Host a live-streamed gala event with performances, guest speakers, and donation appeals. Supporters can join from anywhere, dance to the music, and make a difference by donating to your cause.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

Have a celebrity endorser or a connection with someone in film, music, or sports? This was such a fun idea that we actually did a podcast with the founder of this app: 8. Hosting an event and know you’ll be running around all day? One Today by Google. transaction fee. Who doesn’t love a friendly competition for a good cause?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Fundraising events can be a stressful challenge for some organizations. Live entertainment, such as booking a band for attendees to enjoy live music or scheduling a distinctive speaker, can amp up donors about attending. If you’re hosting an auction highlight items with photos or videos. Keep the focus on fundraising.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 29, 2009

Special musical performances by some interesting guests (under discussion). Giveaways, call-ins, co-host duties from Aronado and more. Join the fun on Monday or Tuesday and help 12for12K end the June charity and the first six months of 12for12k in style, and lead off into the second half of our challenge.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

And, we know a lot more about how to host virtual events and engage an online audience than we did last year. Give them ideas about how to support your mission without donating financially, and be frank about your needs while being understanding about your donors’ challenges. Send Donors A Fun At-home Activity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 13, 2015

Note from Beth: For the past two years, I’ve had the honor of facilitating a peer learning exchange of Knight Grantees who are hosting Giving Days. What Sesame Street Can Teach Us About the Giving Challenge – Guest Post by Susie Bowie. The Giving Challenge is a chance to be adventurous with philanthropy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 7, 2014

After spending a year facilitating a peer learning community of Knight Foundation grantees hosting giving days, one of the most factors for success for local no nonprofits participating is having about 6-9 months timeframe to develop a plan. NetworkforGood to the rescue! The execution details matter: flow, food, decorations, music.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Our survey revealed that 62% of nonprofits host between 2-6 events per year. Are you looking for a fun, active, and impactful event option to raise money for your favorite cause? Format Fun Choose singles or doubles play, round robin or knockout tournaments,mixed genders or specific divisions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

However, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun. Why not embrace this change and host your own virtual film screening via livestream? It’s possible to add live entertainment to your fundraising events, and it doesn’t have to be just music. 10) Hybrid concerts. 16) Hybrid costume party.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2010

The website will also host live video question and answer sessions with curators on a regular basis. It also sparked a conversation on Twitter among some classical music people. “Wouldn’t it be cool to do something like that for classical music? . Of course, there are challenges.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 20, 2020

If you are a teacher, parent, school official or volunteer dedicated to supporting students’ educational experiences, this can be a very frustrating challenge. Host unique campaigns. Whether it is a fun run, read-a-thon, or another event, recruiting volunteers can make the day go by smoothly. Host unique campaigns.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Of course, they’re also challenging to manage as you’re handling the donations of items on one end and funds on the other. 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. However, there may be some ways to update or improve them to boost giving.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

With the added challenges of widespread health concerns and social distancing guidelines over this past year and a half, fundraising professionals have had to rethink how they engage with supporters. Host virtual events to promote a sense of community. Host virtual events to promote a sense of community. Ramp up communications.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Nonprofit organizations have a lot of challenges relating to fundraising. Creative stuff: Things unique to your organization including the ability to create art, music, poetry, dance, etc. Does anyone carve, knit, sew or create t-shirts… or fun food? You can also send fun cards using Felt. Hint: It’s the XYY Soup Kitchen.”

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

There are lots of ways to do peer-to-peer fundraisers, and holding events like a bike ride, a cook-off, or a “challenge” (insert first obligatory mention of the Ice Bucket Challenge) are some of the best ones. Why not ask your supporters to join in the fun and dance till they drop? Foot Race These are a classic of the genre.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 10, 2010

The big challenge with training is the challenge of transfer - after people go through a training - do they actually put the knowledge and skills into practice? Last fall, we marched all 350 or so Environmental Defense Fund staff through two days of a social media challenge. And then the fun really started!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 2, 2009

I've designed some fun ways to incorporate Twitter into the experience. Convio Nonprofit Technology Bash 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm BD Riley's (204 E 6th St) Convio proudly presents the first-ever SXSW nonprofit technology bash, featuring Social Actions and the celebrity judges of their Change the Web Challenge. Here's my schedule for SXSW.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 15, 2011

BR for POGO: If I'm not fighting government corruption, I'm probably making music or roving around the country with my band Bombadil. All that info presented a fun challenge on the Convio side—how to present these documents in a useful way to the public? EG for CC: Please share a few facts about yourself.

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