Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

Pere-to-peer fundraising is more than just a physical event, and there are many campaign ideas your organization to test out, including: Contests Challenges Crowdfunding DIY fundraising A-thon events Network fundraising Virtual storefronts Giving days And more! Host a competition where teams or individuals show off their basketball skills.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Through integrated multichannel campaigns and intense optimization based on audience and key performance metrics, MESG Marketing helps nonprofits raise more money, grow and cultivate constituent bases, drive advocacy actions, and develop their online brands. Ask advocates to send proclamation requests to their local leaders.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2023

They know firsthand the hardships of engaging board members , raising money, and building capacity. Many facilitators adjust fees so they can compete with local facilitators. So, if you want to have a fun, memorable, and high-impact retreat, search the country for the best, because there’s no need to be pennywise and dollar foolish.

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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. Charity events don’t just raise money for your charity, they also help to engage your supporters and bring publicity to your cause. Fitness Challenge. Running isn’t the only kind of challenge you can host.

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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. You could invite a few local acts to perform and offer a little something for everybody.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2021

When you start a new nonprofit, you realize pretty quickly that with so many options, it’s important that you pick the right fundraiser to get the money flowing. There are so many things you could try to raise money. Don’t most nonprofits have fancy galas that raise tons of money? Serious atmosphere or fun?

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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. Balloon raffle.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When you’re planning your end-of-year fundraising campaigns, you really won’t want to miss out on all the fun the holidays provide. And if you commit to joining in on the spooky festivities, you can also develop some frighteningly fun fundraiser ideas your horror buff donors will love. Provide racers with fundraising resources.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The past 18+ months have been challenging for the nonprofit sector, but golf tournaments have provided and continue to provide an opportunity to gather safely, raise crucial dollars, attract corporate support, and steward donors and sponsors. By GolfStatus.org – an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2022

Holiday Baking Competition Invite local bakers to participate in a holiday baking contest. Reach out to local restaurants, cupcake shops, and other bakeries to invite prominent bakers to participate. . Christmas Decoration Challenge Decorating for the holidays is one of the most popular winter activities in every community.

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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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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

We’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Way to accept donations or money from the event. Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. Provide water station stops and set up a picnic at the end for people that raise money.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

By choosing an idea that raises money and educates students at the same time, your community will want to be more involved. According to Read-A-Thon’s list of top school fundraisers , these reading challenges raise an average of $8,500 even if only 50% of students participate. Trivia nights. Movie nights.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

An art festival where local artists can show off their pieces, explain their work to attendees, and donate a portion or all of the proceeds to your nonprofit. If you have a good relationship with a local vineyard, coffee roaster, or brewery, you might even propose a special vintage, roast, or brew just for your nonprofit or event.

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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 you’re going the DIY route, reach out to a local artist to lead the class, and stock up on all the necessary supplies. Trivia Night. Bowl-a-Thon.

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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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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

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Fundraising events can be a stressful challenge for some organizations. See if you can get spots on local radio shows, news affiliates, to advertise your event. Local businesses can also be helpful in advertising your event. Lots of local businesses have windows and cork boards where flyers for the event can be displayed.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 14, 2021

For donors who want their money to be used in ways that change lives, a gift to your organization is the right year-end move. Also look for local social media bloggers and celebrities who might be happy to lend their name to your year-end giving campaign. Dial for dollars. Be the organization that grabs their heart and doesn’t let go!

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

Each year, individuals worldwide take the opportunity to do better for our planet with actions such as planting trees, cleaning local communities, and raising awareness for environmental causes through peer-to-peer fundraising pages. Kick Start Your Movement With Peer-to-Peer Fundraising. How SF Parks Alliance Takes Action on Earth Day.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

For example, if your town is known for gorgeous cherry blossom trees, offering paintings with these trees by a local artist can inspire bidding. For example, a local bike shop could donate a bike, helmet, and a voucher for a free tuneup. Look for B&Bs in unique locations, such as beachfront or mountaintop locales.

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

For seven years, BBBS hosted BIG Taste of Houston, a popular annual fundraiser that celebrated the local restaurant and bar scene. Taking a new approach to a tried and true formula presents a lot of unknowns, but the fundraising team at BBBS took on this challenge with a spirit of adaptability and a “failure is not an option” attitude.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

Participants raise money from their friends and family to support them in completing the walk or run. It’s a fun idea that ties in the organization to the activity. Plus it’s super fun. Host A Challenge. That’s why challenges are one of the top-performing fundraising event ideas for nonprofits. Cliff jumping.

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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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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Depending on your mission, you might find more value in asking for in-kind gifts rather than fundraising for money. John Center even added a competitive element— the party with the most guests and the party that raises the most money will win special recognition in St. Easy Virtual Peer-to-Peer Ideas. Virtual supply drive.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. More and more money is donated on this national day of giving each year. Team up with local news. Host an auction.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2006

Because they didn't have any sugar to make it with - it wasn't locally available to them." from "Keep it Local This Thanksgiving," by Holly Lahd, Minnesota Daily. local food Thanksgiving But, on the first Thanksgiving, the pilgrims did not have the much-loved cranberry sauce at the table.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. Pensacola Habitat For Humanity’s Women Build initiative encouraged folks to set up their own personal fundraising websites to raise money for the cause. A giving day if you will. Valentine’s Day for victims of domestic abuse).

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 21, 2022

Virtual fundraising comes with a lot of challenges like these—but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a highly effective way to support the causes you care about! Show your members your virtual fundraising campaigns are fun, convenient, and engaging, and they’ll feel much more excited to participate. Stagnant campaigns. Host an event.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

When someone is willing to donate an hour of their time, a nonprofit is able to save money while getting the assistance they need to move their work forward. Learn about the challenges that faced your volunteer program then and identify if there are improvements that you could make now. Collaborate with local businesses.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 29, 2023

These challenges can make nonprofit event planning feel like staring across an endless chasm and wondering how you’re going to get across. A nonprofit event planner can help you come up with unique and fun ideas to engage your audience and keep them involved and excited. Leverage video. In reality, no.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 23, 2009

Have more fun while doing good, which gives me pause. In that spirit, I'm making only three 2009 Have Fun Do Good Resolutions Write each month to the woman from Sudan who I am sponsoring through Women for Women International. Participate in the 2009 Indie Resolution Challenge sponsored by my local paper, The East Bay Express.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 16, 2012

With strong roots in prior national giving events and contests such as Twestival Local and America’s Giving Challenge , we wanted Twive to have the same fun spirit of those early ground-breaking giving events. Cities across America will compete to win their share of $30,000 in award money for a locally-serving nonprofit.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Marketing this fundraiser sounds more challenging than it actually is—some fundraising programs will create web pages and other marketing materials branded to your organization so you can easily distribute them. To secure your nonprofit a partnership with a restaurant, you’ll likely have two options: Local business partners.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

It’s a milestone when you decide to hold your nonprofit’s first special event for the sole purpose of raising money. Most importantly, a special event will bring in money to fund your mission. Despite the hard work of many volunteers, some events make very little money once expenses are subtracted from the total. Yay, right?

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NTEN

JUNE 12, 2014

You may have attended your local Tech Club , as an attendee, speaker, or organizer. NTEN 501 Tech Clubs are informal, local groups that meet regularly in many cities. These meetings allow people interested in nonprofit technology to meet local colleagues, develop professional support networks, and talk shop in a relaxed setting.

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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. Before the reading begins, you’ll recruit fundraising participants who will raise money on behalf of your organization. What is a read-a-thon fundraiser? Will they have a week?

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