Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

A read-a-thon is a type of peer-to-peer fundraiser where participants are challenged to read as many books as they can in a specified period of time. Why should you host a read-a-thon? Unlike a fun run or a 5K fundraiser, you don’t need to map out a racecourse or organize volunteers to man your event.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Why not rally your most adventurous supporters to turn this chilly challenge into a fundraiser for your YMCA? It’s a fantastic peer-to-peer event where participants enlist their social networks to sponsor their frosty dip, all in the name of a great cause. Host a volunteer appreciation event.

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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! So, we build in plenty of time for attendee, speaker, and sponsor interaction and fun.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2019

This can lead to a new network of donors, volunteers, fundraisers, grantors, and even corporate sponsors. This means, if you’re hosting an upcoming event and have a supporter who just bought a ticket, you should craft the messaging to encourage them to share that they’re attending with their friends and family. Challenges.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

Contests are also a great way to get sponsors or exhibitors involved. SalesForce, when hosting their virtual World Tour Sydney Reimagined, gave Salesforce AppExchange partners 3 minutes a piece to give a live demo of their apps. Try to host a poll or two for each virtual meeting or speaker session. Guest Speakers. Recipe Night.

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Greater Giving

JULY 23, 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. No one took it too seriously, and a spirit of fun prevailed over the night. Easy Day-of-Event Production.

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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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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Here Are 19 Ideas for Easy Nonprofit Fundraisers While these ideas pretty much run the gamut, they all offer a mix of supporter engagement, community involvement, and fun creativity that all successful events need. Some well-placed, colorful signage and a fun atmosphere (i.e. There will always be some assembly required.

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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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Qgiv

APRIL 30, 2024

Choosing a nonprofit silent auction theme can be half the battle when planning to host a fundraising gala. For attendees, galas and silent auctions provide a fun night out to support a cause they care about. A theme can tie directly into your nonprofit’s mission or cause to provide consistent messaging in a fun, immersive way.

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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. Gather your team together to create a boxed gift that will go out to your VIP guests, sponsors, or maybe all your attendees!

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AccelEvents

JULY 23, 2021

How you implement the following strategies will depend on how you host your event (whether online, in-person or a mixture of both) and what you hope to achieve. You should have a primary event goal (or two) for every event your brand hosts. When done right, events are valuable and can be an extremely effective marketing channel. .

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Sponsor involvement. In-person events give you a great opportunity to involve your corporate sponsors. Depending on your event sponsorship packages , sponsors can display their logos, invite their employees, or interact directly with attendees. Some of these include: Technology costs and challenges.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

About : Formerly DMA: Washington Nonprofit Conference) Hosted by ANA (Association of National Advertisers), which acquired DMA Nonprofit Federation , this multi-day conference offers plenty of fresh ideas and expertise. SXSW’s Civic Engagement & Climate Change tracks are hosted under SXSW at large. Audience size : Around 200.

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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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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 Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

After the challenges thrown at us throughout 2020, no one’s quite sure what 2021 will bring. 2) Gain fun face time opportunities with virtual events. Now you and a co-host can manage breakout sessions during your nonprofit’s events for more intimate spaces to chat and interact. Besides, think about how far your team has come!

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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. No one took it too seriously, and a spirit of fun prevailed over the night. Easy Day-of-Event Production.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

If you get kids in on the fundraising fun, you have a great opportunity to teach them important values like leadership, responsibility, goal-setting, team building, and community engagement. Planning fundraisers for kids comes with its own set of unique challenges. Easy Fundraising Ideas for Kids. Candygrams.

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Houston , the largest, one-to-one mentoring agency in the country, found those same qualities served them well last year when they needed to quickly switch from hosting their yearly gala to hosting a virtual fundraiser during the pandemic. Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston. Moving a Gala Online.

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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. Set a fundraising goal to sponsor a nail color on National Nail Polish Day (June 1) in the spirit of Movember. Host a Community Clean-Up. Host a Prom for a Purpose. And now, for the ideas: 1. Polish for a Purpose. Bike-a-Thon.

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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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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

It’s harder to create a fun event when everyone is sitting at home in front of their computer. Go into the planning stage of your virtual event with a can-do attitude, knowing you can create something fun and meaningful. Or recruit a professional to host a virtual class. It’s fun, easy, and affordable!

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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.” Sports & Challenge Fundraisers Capitalize on your donors’ competitive nature with a sport-focused or physical challenge fundraising event. A road race.

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AccelEvents

JULY 28, 2021

Adding some fun to your event never hurt anyone. Aside from increasing engagement from your virtual audience, gamification can: Increase sponsor engagement: Gamification creates more naming opportunities for sponsors. Will your gamification highlight your event sponsors? Benefits of Gamification for Virtual Events.

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Qgiv

MAY 11, 2022

SARC of Harford County hosted their 14 th annual peer-to-peer campaign during Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. This isn’t your typical walk because they added a unique, entertaining twist—men are challenged to walk one mile in high heels. SARC of Harford County recognized sponsors while incorporating their theme.

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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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AccelEvents

JANUARY 30, 2022

If you’re hosting an in-person, live event, or hybrid event, then you will be limited based on the availability of the venue you can secure. . If you can, try hosting an in-person event and then filming and streaming each session online so the virtual audience can get as much as possible from the experience. . 5: Secure Your Sponsors.

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Qgiv

MARCH 21, 2022

Hospitals have faced increased challenges due to the pandemic and the collective changes we’ve faced over the past couple of years. A benefit of supporting an outside organization, especially if it’s wrapped into a peer-to-peer event , gives hospital employees great team building experiences as they have fun raising funds!

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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. Students log reading hours, and families and community members sponsor their participation by donating. Movie nights.

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AccelEvents

APRIL 23, 2021

We know that attending a virtual event isn’t always the most fun. If you’re hosting a small hybrid event, then the energy at the physical event can be less than ideal as well. The necessity to operate largely online or remote has enabled businesses to utilize online meetings, either for events or hosting corporate meetings.

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AccelEvents

APRIL 23, 2021

We know that attending a virtual event isn’t always the most fun. If you’re hosting a small hybrid event, then the energy at the physical event can be less than ideal as well. The necessity to operate largely online or remote has enabled businesses to utilize online meetings, either for events or hosting corporate meetings.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Find something fun that fits your mission! Donor Event Challenges. Challenges do double-duty: they spread the word about your nonprofit’s work, and engage your existing donors and supporters in competition. The success of the ice bucket challenge is that it presented a real challenge to participants (cold!

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

Here are some popular examples: Benefit concerts or performances : Team up with local artists or performers to host a show where ticket sales support your cause. Walkathons, marathons, or bike rides : Athletic events encourage supporters to take on a physical challenge while raising funds.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

You can host a giving day whenever it suits your church. For instance, if there’s a religious holiday centered on giving, like Christmas or Easter, incorporating those themes into your giving day and hosting it ahead of the actual holiday can get congregants in a charitable frame of mind. Fitness challenges. Bake sales.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Sponsors: Sponsors can be a major source of income for an in-person gala, and you don’t want to leave them behind. Luckily the virtual format gives you a lot of flexibility to make sponsors happy. Create a series of challenges that test team skills, endurance, and aptitude with a games tournament. Games Tournament.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

Whole Whale was proud to have Double Good as a past sponsor of the Whole Whale Podcast. 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? PayPal will send you a card reader to take credit or debit payments, but be prepared for a 2.7%

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