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OCTOBER 24, 2023

Annual giving campaigns Program overview: An annual giving campaign is a short-term fundraising initiative hosted by a company in partnership with a specific nonprofit cause. After the campaign, funds raised are gifted to the organization on behalf of which the initiative was hosted. Corporate volunteerism [and volunteer grants!]

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 5, 2009

Flickr Photo by DaveFishernc Charity Balls, Dinner Dances, Black Tie Charity Events, and other parties where people donate money to a charity to have fun together are nothing new. From an article in the New York Times dated April, 1896 about the Hackensack Hospital's Charity Ball) . Charity Ball 2.0

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 4, 2017

Charity auctions are classic, incentive-driven fundraisers that can be highly profitable when hosted by the right organizations. Charity auction software. In this article, we’ll cover the basics of charity auction software and let you in on how you can: Plan your entire auction without leaving the platform. “How?

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Qgiv

MARCH 21, 2022

Initiatives may include: Engaging employees Hosting events Cultivating major donors Working with community partners for sponsorships or matching gifts Planned giving Direct mail and personal solicitation Engaging board members. How Do Hospitals Raise Funds? Why might a hospital consider raising funds for other organizations?

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

This can promote your event to different groups of people, especially walkers and bikers, who would be interested in signing up for a charity event that also furthers their own goals. Start planning early and secure your venue, date, and speakers, and you’ll be on your way to hosting a successful gala! Social media.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

You are the philanthropy facilitator. . You — and the entire social benefit sector — need organizational-development-grounded philanthropic facilitators. Organizations are complex systems that interact constantly and significantly with a host of other equally complex systems. It’s in your job description. It takes a village.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Not only do you have to pick the type of event, such as a charity golf tournament , gala, or bake sale, but you also have to decide if your event will take place in-person or virtually. Although hosting an in-person nonprofit event gives you access to a variety of benefits, it’s not without its drawbacks.

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2020

By covering the purchase cost of your DipJar, your sponsor is facilitating your organization to increase fundraising. COVID-19 Friendly DipJar Fundraising: Lend your DipJar to a volunteer who can take it to their workplace to host a mini fundraiser. Host a Virtual Walk/Run! Remember when you paid $5 to dress down at school?

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Achieve

AUGUST 18, 2020

Doublecheck your plans and host your auction. As with any event your organization hosts, setting a few parameters at the beginning of the planning process will be helpful to ensure you get the most from the event. When will you host your virtual auction, and how long will it last? Assemble your virtual auction team.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2013

.” The first nonprofit technology conference (NTC) was in 2002 in Orlando. I was a coordinator for the Annual Day of Service from 2002-2011, a day where nonprofit techies gave their time and skills back to the community where the conference was hosted. What questions do you have for her? What questions do you have for her?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 15, 2022

It lets you choose from Stripe or Moolah to facilitate online transactions, monthly gifts, or EFT donations. Kindful is another powerful donor-tracking software that facilitates online giving as a built-in feature. The biggest thing you need to know about online fundraising campaigns is that they’re like a party and you’re the host.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

For example, look at how Ronald McDonald House Charities highlights the impact of different gift amounts: The page highlights that a $2,500 donation sponsors a 10-day stay for a family at the Ronald McDonald House, a $1,000 donation helps stock a hospitality card, and other influential donation amounts. Facilitate peer-to-peer fundraising.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

Between reserving a space, booking catering, lining up items for your charity auction, and more, costs can quickly add up for your organization. These connections may be able to help facilitate a warm introduction with key contacts at potential companies. This is where corporate sponsors can help.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Social media icons According to Charity Net USA, incorporating social media buttons into your nonprofit website is essential for effective marketing. By facilitating and encouraging volunteer engagement, you benefit your organization and foster a sense of community and purpose among your supporters.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you know how important hosting fundraising events is to both expanding your donor base and retaining existing donors. By giving supporters a way to connect with other like-minded supporters and your nonprofit’s staff, you can facilitate community and deep relationships at these events.

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OneCause

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

When hosting any fundraising event, the attendees themselves (read: potential donors and supporters) are likely at the forefront of your nonprofit’s strategic planning. For example, check out these 10 useful interactive tools for hybrid events to see what it takes to host an event that is both in-person and virtual. . Reception Drinks.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

International giving days like Giving Tuesday have made giving to charities the norm during certain parts of the year. You can host a giving day whenever it suits your church. For best results, host a simple church giving day annually and communicate with donors ahead of and after the event to keep congregants invested in it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

I’m working with a network of community foundations, grantees of the Knight Foundation, that are hosting giving days as the facilitator. The peer learning exchange is experimenting with best practices for Giving Days. The group is using and adding their knowledge to The Giving Day Playbook.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 6, 2013

Note from Beth: I’m headed down to Austin, TX for SXSW where I will have the pleasure of facilitating a workshop on measuring social media with KD Paine with case studies by David Neff and Carie Lewis. million for Minnesota charities in just 24 hours. Flickr Photo by Toddy. I’m so glad you asked.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 24, 2020

Blackbaud Canada recently hosted our first – ever digital executive roundtable , Necessity Breeds Innovation: Getting Back to Business. Using these tools also facilitates the use of data as a compass to guide fundraising efforts. . Chief Marketing and Development Officer, Canadian Red Cross .

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Achieve

AUGUST 25, 2023

Charitable remainder trusts work similarly to charitable annuities but are structured through trusts that donors establish specifically for giving to one or more charities. Begin building your giving program, establish a process for facilitating gifts, track your progress, and keep refining your strategies over time.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2014

billion in charity tax fraud, and, in a more pedestrian example, a woman in Denmark used government datasets to build a website showing all the public toilets across the country. For example, a smartphone app might use real-time data to alert drivers to empty parking spaces in a town lot, or provide traffic and transit updates to commuters.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 9, 2020

At OneCause, we specialize in supporting nonprofit organizations through virtual fundraising, particularly charity auctions. Virtual auctions have a few key benefits: They’re often less expensive to plan and host than traditional, in-person auctions. Facilitating bids online and via mobile devices. Live-streaming Tools.

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sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

Virtual Auction Software To effectively manage your charity auction , you’ll need all your tools in one place. Even for a standalone virtual auction, hosting a live kickoff or grand finale event can be a good idea to create a more immersive experience for donors that they’ll remember, regardless of whether they won items or not.

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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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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Are you thinking about running a charity auction at your next event? Choose the Right Charity Auction Format If you want to run a great charity auction, you’ll need to choose a format that will appeal to your supporters. The takeaway: Seeing success with your charity auctions starts by choosing the right type of event.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

International giving days like Giving Tuesday have made giving to charities the norm during certain parts of the year. You can host a giving day whenever it suits your church. For best results, host a simple church giving day annually and communicate with donors ahead of and after the event to keep congregants invested in it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2012

Note from Beth: I hosted a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who attended the GeoFunders National Conference that took place last week in Seattle. I am certainly not the first to observe that the internet has the potential to reshape the way people find and support causes and charities. Flickr Photo by Mburpee.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

By Kevin Santiago , Marketing Director at Paybee – an all-in-one charity fundraising platform that specializes in virtual, hybrid, and in-person fundraising events. Nonprofit organizations that have hosted successful hybrid fundraisers find they enjoy several advantages. Charity Luncheons and Dinners. Live and Silent Auctions.

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Achieve

JUNE 21, 2015

Anna is the co-founder, CEO and idea generator behind Fashion Project, a powerful movement turning closets into cash for charities around the world. They’re facilitating Q&A sessions and panels, including the media panel with Matt Higginson from Medium and Sarah Harris from Incite. I’m also excited to hear from Anna Palmer.

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NTEN

JUNE 7, 2011

Local McDonald’s team walking for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central PA which raised nearly $30,000 through the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community in Harrisburg, PA. Case Study: The Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community. Highmark Inc. is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, serving 4.8

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 16, 2020

While your traditional events are likely on a pause right now, your nonprofit should still have effective event management tools to facilitate registration and other related processes. For instance, you can easily convert a charity auction to a virtual auction event using mobile bidding software and live-streaming tools. .

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Tech Soup

MARCH 3, 2014

We’ll be exhibiting at the Science Fair, running a nonprofit idea generator for our Caravan Studios project, and hosting an open lounge where you can come by for tech support, advice on Office 365, and to hear some of our partners talk about their exciting new projects for the sector. We’d love to see you there! Calling All D.C.-Based

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

It was one of the first 24-hour day of giving that rallies and inspires to donate to charities. Hosting a Giving Day is no small feat. GiveMN launched its “Give to the Max Day” over 6 years ago. On November 13, Minnesotans broke a record Thursday, donating more than $18 million to schools and non-profits.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Whether you're hosting a walk-a-thon, charity auction, or soliciting online donations for an annual fund drive, the success of your fundraising campaign lies in the success of each of the individual participants. This becomes the "hook" that reels the fish in. Provide Participants with Personalization Tools.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Volunteer Management Volunteer management tools within CSR software facilitate the organization and coordination of employee volunteer activities. Include relevant information like the event name, date, location, and the nonprofit organization hosting the event. Track volunteer hours.

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Forum One

APRIL 28, 2010

Since we received such great feedback from last year's session , Roger Burks and I have hosted a series of webinars since the last NTC, focusing on how organizations can leverage online storytelling and maximize social media in the process. Charity: Water : A nonprofit organization that has storytelling as central to all of its work.

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