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? And one group of people that inspires others to give is children. In fact, the event was so nice they hosted it twice!

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2021

Youth sports nonprofits play an important role in the development of healthy, active children. Not only do you instill healthy habits, nonprofits like yours are also responsible for teaching children important lessons on teamwork, persistence, and sportsmanship. The peer-to-peer event you host can even be related to your sport.

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CauseVox

APRIL 12, 2022

For the past 25 years, Carousel Ranch has made it their mission to improve the lives of children and young adults through equestrian therapy and vocational training. Having a number in mind provides a reference point for the donor in terms of a decision rather than having them think through how much to donate. Who Is Carousel Ranch?

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

Whether it’s sponsoring children, saving animals, or underwriting a golf outing or gala, we’re always pursuing sponsor support. Benefits of Corporate Sponsorships If your nonprofit hosts events or other big initiatives, sponsorships are a great option for both parties. Sponsorships are based on reciprocity.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Partner with a corporate sponsor or a major gifts supporter to host a matching gifts drive. Reach out to the chef of a popular local restaurant or send a call out to any supporters who are baking aficionados to host a virtual cooking or baking class as a fundraiser. Matching gifts drive. Virtual event fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2019

We believe nonprofits and fundraisers who focus on these five topics and develop an overarching strategy that considers these subjects will set themselves up for long-term results as forward-minded individuals and organizations. Without further ado, here are the top five trends we see impacting the nonprofit fundraising space in 2020.

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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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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

A lot of your donors might be thrilled to get their children introduced to philanthropy and this could be a great chance to do that. Keep in mind that mingling with other donors is likely a big draw for them so consider your guest list appropriately. Still stumped?

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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. New to the concept of giving days?

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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?

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

The AFP Exchange hosted vendors from all facets of fundraising, donor management systems, consultants, email systems, and more. Countless receptions were hosted across the city for affinity groups and chapters. AFP ICON also hosted two inspirational general sessions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2012

Note from Beth: I’m hosting a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who are attending the GeoFunders National Conference taking place this week in Seattle. After Day 2 at the GEO conference my mind is abuzz! Lehrer’s piece on the Wall Street Journal is here. Here are my Top 6 Takeaways from Day 2 alone… 1.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

Host a tutorial about the campaign page for your team to prepare them to answer questions about giving online. And keep in mind that simply capturing a patron’s information can prove valuable for future campaigns. Develop a standard Library Giving Day pitch and train your staff and volunteers to share it.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 8, 2018

At AZCEND, they aim to change lives by nourishing minds and bodies to create a connected, thriving community. In 2017, AZCEND provided Christmas gifts for over 480 children. Before “shopping day,” which is where the families come and pick out gifts for their children, AXCEND hosts a community Christmas party.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Virtual gala: Host a live-streamed gala event with performances, guest speakers, and donation appeals. For example, if you have someone who always gives to causes related to children and someone who always gives to research, you’d create two different groups for those individuals.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards. Whether you’re a seasoned nonprofit professional or you’re new to the sector, you’ve seen an effective holiday fundraiser.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

Meet my colleague, Meico Marquette Whitlock, who is the Founder and CEO of Mindful Techie. I had an opportunity to interview Meico about being a Mindful Techie. You have now moved into the area of “Mindfulness and Technology,” what inspired the move from nonprofit techie into mindfulness?

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Allies from local nonprofit organizations who are willing to host (and pay for the services of) a DSA for a period of one or two years. Funding to assist nonprofits that would like to host a data service analyst from this program, but lack the (modest) funding to support one. That’s TNB Labs. So here we are.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

Betsy Beaumon I recently had the honor to speak at the first-ever Braille Summit , hosted on June 19-21, 2013 by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) and Perkins School for the Blind. And today, braille is not being taught to most blind children.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Almost any nonprofit that runs programs geared toward children could expand upon them in the form of a summer camp. One of the trickiest things to plan for is finding the right location to host a camp, especially when you don’t own the facility yourself. It requires hard work and planning, to be sure, but it’s far from impossible.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Become a Member page on Florida Coalition for Children’s website The Florida Coalition for Children uses the members-as-advocates membership model to effect positive change in the child welfare system in Florida. When financial stability is a concern for your organization, consider diversifying your revenue streams.

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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. New to the concept of giving days?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Technology products have trapped our attention and the down side, according to Center for Humane Technology is that it is impacting our social relationships, mental health, children, and ultimately chipping away at civil society. The site clearly outlines the ills that technology has on our world , but it also offers a solution going forward.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2014

For a low-income family with two children, the application fee adds up. Our strategies: Focus on a clear, positive, and inspirational message – “Unleash Great Minds” instead of something like, “Help low-income Latino children”. If you host a kick-off event – you must make it easy for your donors to give.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

By hosting a volunteer program, your organization can enable students, city officials, business owners, and other community members to get involved with a cause that aligns with their values and helps people in need, strengthening community ties in your area. Host info sessions for potential volunteers.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 16, 2020

To take the idea of web accessibility a step further, there are compliance issues to keep in mind, as well. Carl lives in the Hudson Valley with his wife Sarah and their two children Charlie and Evelyn. If your donation page doesn’t work well on smaller screens, you’re almost certainly turning away donors without even realizing it.

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

If you’ve never hosted your own peer-to-peer campaign or you just want some general tips on how to make your next one better, this guide is here to answer any questions you have. So, you’ve decided to host a peer-to-peer campaign for your faith-based organization—now it’s time to start planning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

Note from Beth: I’m hosting a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who are attending the GeoFunders National Conference taking place this week in Seattle. Like-minded folks can accomplish a lot, and expertise is not to be undervalued, but sometimes they can hit roadblocks. Flickr Photo by Helokee. Seek outsider knowledge.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

The growth of a tech-conscious, research-minded population has changed that. They expect service times, location, worship style, children's programs, information about the pastor, church size, and more to be readily accessible. ChurchDev : $199 to $499 one-time fee; $29/month for hosting and support.

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CauseVox

JULY 11, 2022

Invest in Kids is a Denver-based nonprofit dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of young children and families across the state. For the past 23 years, Invest in Kids has hosted the Jane-A-Thon, a fun-filled ski and snowboarding event at Colorado’s Winter Park Resort. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaign.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 26, 2017

As The Children’s Center in Detroit learned first-hand, their unique and compelling brand story was the secret sauce for touching the hearts and moving the minds of donors. Real-world experience highlights the potential impact this clear positioning can have. It was a game-changer. The challenge. A game-changer.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As a result, these organizations can gain new connections with like-minded businesses and expand their networks. Sponsorships are extremely helpful when your budget is too tight to host your certain initiatives. Disney Disney is committed to helping children and families around the world.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

For example, perhaps your idea for creating a nonprofit focused on raising funds for children fighting cancer started with one family’s need for support in a challenging time. Keep in mind that the IRS requires a minimum of three board members, but you may select more based on your organization’s needs. The answer could be “both.”

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 19, 2014

Meet Katie: When I first started working in the nonprofit sector, my job was to host learning opportunities for teen girls. Shortly after we met, I hosted a lock-in for 300 teen girls, focusing on developing strong self-esteem. She has created a coloring book for children born with cleft lips and palates. Katie attended.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 2, 2013

Even hosting a one-time event at a public school can be a challenge. If your nonprofit is thinking about hosting an event at a public school or starting a long-term program in public schools, here's some advice to help you out. Long-term partnerships with schools take a significant amount of time, effort, and flexibility to establish.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

The kind of food that nourishes the mind and body, and is foundational to growth and many other critical human needs, like education, housing, jobs, and transportation. The pandemic spotlighted the inequalities of food allocation systems that weren’t distributing healthy, fresh, nutritious food to underserved communities.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

SOS Children’s Villages Illinois acquired 75% of their new donors for the entire year with their year-end peer-to-peer fundraising campaign. Woven Health Clinic is on their third year of hosting an awards ceremony fundraiser, but this year they did things a bit differently – they went virtual. Host exclusive events.

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