Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

If something should happen and you no longer have the financial ability to back your nonprofit, you run the risk of losing it due to lack of community support. However, many young and small nonprofits do too many little events, which is exhausting for you, your supporters, and the community. How fun and easy, right? Not hardly.

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Everyaction

JULY 12, 2018

Considering our team is obsessed with all that is NOLA, we thought we'd share some favorite local spots to eat, drink, party, and enjoy the sights while visiting for the Netroots Nation 2018 Conference. Anyone briefly strolling through this park will likely hear the sound of a brass band and see local artists scattered along the sidewalk.

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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. Golf tournaments are a great deal of fun for participants. Polar Plunge.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Whether inclement weather causes an event to be canceled or local circumstances require a change in format, event organizers should have a plan in place ahead of the tournament. 7) Communicate With Participants. 2) Have a Backup Plan. They’re also a great sponsorship opportunity with a ton of exposure that can be sold at a premium.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

See if your state, local, or regional AFP branch is hosting a reception! You’ll meet up with fundraisers from your area and make valuable local connections. Nonprofit Storytelling Conference AFP ICON and NTC are fun and educational, but they’re really big conferences! Check out our recap of AFP ICON 2023 here.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 14, 2023

You can do it in a fun, competitive way that brings people together while they help you achieve your goals. People want to be a part of something bigger than themselves, but also something that is meaningful and makes them feel like they are making a difference in their community. You can raise money and awareness at the same time.

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NetWits

JUNE 9, 2011

Time flies when you are having fun right? Or maybe time flies when your not having fun in light of the recent economic woes? This stems from the idea that for-profits should be engaging and giving back to their local communities, the environment, and to social causes. Guest post by David J. Hey online fundraisers!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 10, 2018

If your nonprofits isn’t already using Pinterest to grow your online community and boost engagement, there are 3 reasons why you should give it another look. If your audience and supporters include women (especially those in their mid-thirties to mid-forties) you definitely want to explore a presence on Pinterest.

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Qgiv

MARCH 21, 2022

In this post, we’ll be covering strategies to engage hospital employees, drive awareness in your community, and get creative with hospital fundraising ideas that can be held in a variety of formats that don’t require a lot of time to execute. Sometimes, those can be hit or miss depending on how much your community engages in them.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

Then, we’ll review how your organization can promote volunteerism in your community and manage volunteers effectively. We’ll cover: Volunteerism definition History of volunteerism Types of volunteerism Why is volunteerism important? In this guide, we’ll take a broad look at volunteerism to explore its history and benefits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2019

Before I get to the topic of using posters to make your workshops or meeting more interactive (and fun), I want to wish you a Happy International Women’s Day! These amazing activists work every day on the front lines of communities across the U.S., Write a target audience definition. Photo by Equal Rights Advocates.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

See if your state, local, or regional AFP branch is hosting a reception! You’ll meet up with fundraisers from your area and make valuable local connections. That said, there’s definitely a bent toward fundraising and development topics. AFP ICON and NTC are fun and educational, but they’re really big conferences!

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Qgiv

AUGUST 2, 2022

Think about all the teens that need community service hours!) You can also use your event committee to generate buy-in from your community by leveraging your volunteers’ networks. Your local chamber of commerce likely has a few planned! Similarly, consider joining a local civic organization, such as Kiwanis or Rotary.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 23, 2009

The Social by Social game is a fun session to help people explore how social technology can be used for social benefit: whether that’s by a nonprofit, a social innovation startup, within a neighbourhood, or across a community. Tags: community events game london nettuesday socialbysocial. Date: Tuesday, 2 June.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

In such a case, you may have trouble really inspiring board, volunteers and community members to commit to your mission with passion. And when making promises to a group where trust matters, the second rule definitely applies. At first everyone was ‘gung ho;’ it was fun. Your donors?” — Seth Godin. Don’t fear starting. .

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Explore this definitive guide to learn more about Giving Tuesday, get great campaign ideas, and soak up some best practices. Since then Giving Tuesday has grown into a global movement, inspiring millions of people to get involved in doing good in their communities. Team up with local news. Host an auction.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

class at a local belly dance fitness studio, Hipline. Do something purely for the fun of it? I am going to start another 40 days of Daily Have Fun Do Good Practice starting on my half birthday, February 19th, and ending on March 30th. Reflecting: I'm a big journal writer, so this was an easy one for me. No larger purpose?

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 3, 2010

Campaigning can mean many different things and we want to keep the definition of the topic fairly open for this chat, in order to keep insights, resources and conversation in the Q/A format as open to valuable input as possible. local community building. tying communications, partners, and actions together via social media.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 16, 2014

posted by Chrisal Valencia Member Events & Volunteer Coordinator Local First Arizona Public Allies has played a very definitive role in my life. I remembered that it was becoming a mom that inspired me to pursue a life and career that aimed to help better my community, and help shape an even better one for my daughter.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

There are a variety of ways you can go about volunteer recruitment , including getting involved in various civic organizations, working with local businesses, attending chamber events, and more. Volunteers that have fun together typically stay engaged and retained. Check these events that require 10 volunteers or less. Don’t Force It.

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NTEN

APRIL 17, 2015

Points of Light, the organization that established this program in 1974, notes, "National Volunteer Week is about taking action and encouraging individuals and their respective communities to be at the center of social change – discovering and actively demonstrating their collective power to make a difference."

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 29, 2010

There was definitely a theme among the women. They are either from other countries, or they are embedded in communities of color or of other places, or they've traveled and worked extensively with communities. Novella Carpenter got into the point that you don't necessarily want to go back to the land without your community.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 14, 2022

Your ideal candidates should be individuals who have a history of involvement with your organization and a wide network, whether on social media, in the business world, or in your community. Your CRM can help you track relationships between donors, which can give you a better understanding of how your community works together.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The best event for your nonprofit is one that serves your mission, delights your community, and doesn’t totally burn out your staff. Golf Tournament Bring together avid golfers and local philanthropists—in many cases, they’re one and the same—for a day on the greens. We’ve broken them down into six major categories.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 31, 2009

"You cannot run a community if you're not informed. Journalism is really the act of informing communities so that they can make better decisions, that is part of the public service, informing communities so that together we can know where else we need to help." --David Cohn, Founder, Spot.us It's not fun for some people.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 12, 2006

Ingrid Severson is the lead project organizer of the Rooftop Resources project, a project of the Oakland non-profit Bay Localize. Ingrid: Bay Localize is a non-profit project that started back in December of 2005. And also by raising awareness about the concept of re-localizing to bring other people into the movement as well.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 3, 2015

And with the influx of 100+ people moving here on a daily basis , it’s a good thing the locals continue to remind everyone to “ Keep Austin Weird. ” How is this influx of new people influencing Austin’s Arts & Cultural community? Develop strong relationships with community partners.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

What do your supporters do for fun? Participate in those communities, and you’ll build up a name for yourself and your organization in the process. How to do that? Here are some ideas: Consider related issues: What other interests might people passionate about your cause share?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

It’s a creative, visual way to tell your organization’s stories of protest to your online communities. From eating healthy to volunteering at local nonprofits, users earns points that can then be redeemed for rewards or special discounts offered by partner businesses. DailyFeats :: dailyfeats.com. Instagram :: instagr.am.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

A: Definitely. If your people are burnt out, your organization is burnt out, and that directly impacts your morale, culture, and ability to serve your communities. To take it a step further, bring some fun into the workplace with an employee-driven break activity that happens at the same time each day.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 25, 2012

A few weeks ago, the MAH Director of Community Programs, Stacey Garcia, came to me with an idea. Stacey has been collaborating with local artists to produce a series of content-rich events that invite visitors to participate in a range of hands-on activities. What we do know is that this is a vastly improved feedback system.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2011

One way they do this is by building mutually beneficial relationships with businesses that are also interested in positively impacting local communities. Angie Harmon, Freeport-McMoRan : Strong nonprofits are essential to the viability and sustainability of communities. Fear not, nonprofit professionals! All You Need is Love.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 28, 2007

Atlasien of Upside-Down Adoption said she was going to become involved in a local organization for immigrant rights. Elizabeth said she would like to write her representatives and local newspaper more, like Vegankid does. Have more fun while doing good. I really liked this idea so thought I'd post my own: 1.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 1, 2012

For those of you who are wondering what this fun acronym is all about, South by Southwest is a 9 day festival that includes 3 portions: music, film, and our favorite, interactive (March 9th-13th). It’s that time of the year again folks! in the Beacon Lounge , where the theme is, “Lounge With A Conscience.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

This project has identified the following definitions of success: A Peer-to-Peer Learning Exchange. These definitions have informed the curriculum, instructional design, peer learning design, and how we will measure and learn along the way. Her knowledge of the country and the culture made it easier to localize the curriculum.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Don’t take it personally and definitely don’t worry. Team members who feel part of a community at work are more productive. How employees come together to positively improve the communities where they live and work is a powerful brand differentiation message. Sounds like you? There are many ways to reinvigorate your program.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

And this is one where these guys definitely have a lot of knowledge. It really reiterates the community’s perspective about your project and reinforces the need for it. Or there’s a second bucket that I’m really sort of anecdotally seeing a strong movement or a strong trend in the community. Check them out.

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