Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

But you’re already hustling as hard as possible to build support, raise money, and make a difference. That’s information you can use to do things like create personalized donor experiences , build membership, and identify advocates. In turn, people join their local chapter as members. Don’t run away!

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DipJar

APRIL 20, 2021

Conservation – With more than 187 global partners, LMC works to establish global sea turtle conservation programs backed by the Center’s world-class data. The Center uses donations to create programs and initiatives locally and globally. Loggerhead Marine Life, Turbo’s Release.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Some individual board members may want to start with “easier” tasks like thanking donors, but eventually, they should be directly helping raise thousands of dollars annually. Take free or paid classes, courses, or webinars to learn how to fundraise. Offer to help write short updates to keep donors informed.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That’s why we’ve pulled together a list of 19 easy fundraisers you can use in between major events to engage your supporters, build community, and—of course—raise some money. blast some tunes) will go a long way toward enticing local drivers to pull over and get a wash. Some well-placed, colorful signage and a fun atmosphere (i.e.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

Perhaps you could organize a peer-to-peer knit-a-thon, an auction of hand-made knitted items, a sale of knitted products and knitting supplies (you could partner up with a local yarn producer!), or raffle off a knitting-themed basket that includes a knitting class and supplies. They went big with their prize (a brand-new pick-up truck!)

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2023

The donor journey is a lengthy process, ending with a donation, joining a membership program, volunteering, or getting involved in some other way before restarting again. The longer a donor stays with your nonprofit, the more times they’ll be able to complete this cycle, deepening their engagement with your nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Even though billions of dollars have been raised online since 1999, it’s surprising how many nonprofits make the donation process more complicated than it should be. Launched in 2002, GlobalGiving.org is a crowdfunding platform for NGOs, charities, and nonprofits worldwide which has raised nearly $500 million online.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Musician’s clothing Costumes Musical instruments Include a certificate of authenticity with the item to reassure donors of its credibility. Donors especially value special seats, such as front-row tickets or box seats. For example, a local bike shop could donate a bike, helmet, and a voucher for a free tuneup.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 6, 2022

In this guide, we’ll dive into a list of the best animal-centric in-person and virtual fundraising ideas for increasing revenue for your animal-focused nonprofit: Partner with a local pet store. Sponsor a class. Partner with a local pet store. Your local pet stores are already selling merchandise and services to their customers.

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CauseVox

JUNE 16, 2023

Planning fraternity or sorority fundraisers can feel like a major undertaking, especially when you throw classes, work, and busy schedules into the mix. Whether you’re aiming to raise money for a brand new house or to spruce up your current one, you need a solid plan. That’s where a capital campaign comes in.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

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. As Halloween-inspired decorations begin popping up around your community, a spooky scavenger hunt will get your donors on their feet and in the Halloween spirit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

By Jess Woloszyn , Content Specialist at Classy.org – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Nonprofits raised more than $2.47 An incredible Giving Tuesday 2021 campaign will: Reach donors from any device.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 24, 2023

Peer-to-peer activity-tracking events have emerged as a game-changer for nonprofit organizations seeking to raise funds and promote a healthy lifestyle. Mental Health Month Challenge  Raise awareness about mental health through various well-being activities.  App users accounted for a substantial 26% of the total donations raised.

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CauseVox

MARCH 13, 2024

And we couldn’t think of a better organization to highlight than Spur Local. Spur Local blew it out of the water last year with their Give Local Together Campaign. About Spur Local Spur Local (formerly Catalogue for Philanthropy), is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities in the Greater Washington region.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

5 Million Reasons to Embrace Library Giving Day Created in 2019 by the Seattle Public Library Foundation, Library Giving Day was designed not only to increase financial support to local public libraries but also to raise awareness for the many programs local libraries provide to their communities. Need inspiration? Be realistic.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 13, 2023

For instance, they might buy a ticket to your team’s soccer game or purchase snacks between classes to support the wrestling team. Not only will these personalized descriptions make your fundraiser stand out, but they can even pull at donors’ heartstrings by appealing to their emotions.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. Either way, it’s time to brush up on your peer-to-peer fundraising chops and check out some online fundraising ideas that you can use to attract donors to your nonprofit. When your donors fundraise for you, they build credibility for your cause.

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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. All donors have an option to give to the cause all year through regular and recurring donations.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 15, 2019

With Easter just around the corner, this timeless, family-friendly event doubles as the perfect way to raise money for your organization. The entry fee should get donors a round of golf, a cart, balls and a lunch or drink reception afterward (where you can sneak in even more fundraising opportunities , like a raffle or silent auction.)

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. Repeat repeat donors. Take advantage of one of those random holidays to foster some recurring donors: Email your one-time donors from the last year with an invitation to repeat their donation. Repeat donors. Click To Tweet.

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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.

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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. To meet this demand, consider partnering with a local tree farm or nursery to host a Christmas tree or Christmas wreath fundraiser. Balloon raffle. Straw Draw.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 3, 2021

With a virtual auction, be up-front with donors and make them aware that a donation may not guarantee a prize. If this isn’t feasible, contact a local drive-in movie theater and see if you can use their space. Outdoor fitness class. Recruit a volunteer to lead the class and charge a fee for participants.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 25, 2023

With such a short timeline before classes end, how will you reach enough supporters to fund your summer training sessions? Your local community can offer loyal, powerful support to your team. While you should never discount the impact of local support, being limited to only this donor pool can lead to fundraising troubles.

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Achieve

MARCH 2, 2022

Online fundraising campaigns Organizing a simple online campaign can help you raise a significant amount of money for your organization. From cooking classes to movie viewing parties, organizing a virtual event can be as simple as setting up a livestream where all your supporters can tune in.

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CauseVox

MAY 18, 2021

Virtual events tend to raise funds over a 30-60 day period leading up to the event, helping you raise more ahead of time. You can raise funds both virtually ahead of time and in-person, helping you optimize fundraising for your event. Leverage Peer-to-Peer Fundraising To Raise More.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

Before the reading begins, you’ll recruit fundraising participants who will raise money on behalf of your organization. Read-a-thons are also a great, simple peer-to-peer fundraiser that can help you raise a lot of money without many overhead costs, especially if you host a virtual read-a-thon. Plan your read-a-thon campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Nonprofits need every tool possible to entice donors to join and then stick around for years. Some organizations use donor perks or benefits to do this. One way to create a major donor program or donor perks system is to replicate one from another organization. Many sponsors and donors want recognition for their support.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

These virtual ideas have already been successful for many of our clients here at Qgiv, helping to fill the gaps in their fundraising revenue and sustain donor engagement during the pandemic and post-pandemic. Without a dedicated online strategy or a social media presence, many potential donors will view your organization as out of touch.

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CauseVox

APRIL 20, 2021

Until upwards of 80% of people have either been vaccinated or contracted and recovered from COVID, any in-person events raise the risk of spreading the virus further. All of this means that virtual events help nonprofits come away with more funds raised with less effort. Raise More in 2021 With CauseVox.

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Qgiv

APRIL 27, 2022

Adding a raffle to your fundraising events is a great way to raise a little extra money for your organization and get your supporters excited about attending your events. With an easy set-up and even just a few simple prizes, you can quickly put together a raffle that will entice all your donors. What is a raffle?

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2020

We know that DipJar and Spark will help you raise more funds, but we also understand that purchasing a DipJar subscription might seem like an obstacle. The donor can make a contactless, safe donation by simply dipping their credit card! Ask a local coffee shop to place your DipJar on their register counter for a Charity Month.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

This takes the form of school programs, after-school programs, and summer programs for youth as well as evening classes for adults and many different community events for other organizations. It’s not just individual donors, but businesses too. Since 2019, DipJar has been used by Gamm to raise more than $22,000.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Our guide will help you sort through your options and choose the tools that will help you raise more money and change more lives. Aplos is built for nonprofit accounting and has donor management tools built in. Donor Management No question about tools gets asked more than, “What should I use for donor management?”.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Your vision for your new organization probably includes vibrant programs, happy donors, tons of community support, and the opportunity to change lives. Your local United Way or similar organization may have a bank of qualified people seeking Board roles, saving you some time and work to find the right person. Will you offer classes?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The first post I wrote in 2009 was about a perspective-shifting trip I had taken with a local bike group of people who mostly looked like me. I knew that local relevance mattered. I didn’t have to force growth; it was led by curiosity and the raising of hands across regions, then the country. It was miraculous.

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

In 2020, nonprofits raised around 20% of their income from grants. While you can use several marketing elements from your individual donor campaigns in your grant applications, creating effective proposals requires some additional considerations. Consider Taking a Class to Practice. Candid Learning. Funding for Good.

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