The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

Summer’s social ambiance, characterized by people wanting to enjoy outdoor events and immerse themselves in their local community, can boost your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts. Outdoor Movie Night An outdoor movie night is a fun and engaging way to bring your community together while raising funds for your nonprofit.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

We spoke with Amy Gravell, the managing director, and Shannon Carroll, the director of business & operations, about the theater, its mission in the community, the ways the community supports its efforts, and – of course – how DipJar has helped. Along the way, there have been all kinds of opportunities and experiences.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2021

Get local sponsors to donate prizes or even help promote your event to get an extra boost at key times. Plan a community event. Summer is a great time to host a local concert, game night, movie night in the park, or another fun event. Call or text donors during the event to remind them to give.

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Qgiv

APRIL 30, 2024

Fundraising galas are about building awareness, fostering connections, and developing a great community around your cause. For attendees, galas and silent auctions provide a fun night out to support a cause they care about. Overall, it’s vital to make your event something fun and special for all your guests.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Art that has personal meaning for your community is also a safe bet. Corporate sponsorship package Your nonprofit may have strong relationships with corporate partners in your community, whether they’re small businesses, large corporations, or anything in between. Movie or TV extra experience Have any Hollywood connections?

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Movie drive-in: Drive-ins are nostalgic, and bring us back to days gone by. A time when families would watch movies on a large outdoor screen from the comfort of their vehicle, listening to the movie by tuning in to a specific radio station. Drive-in movies can be simple to operate and bring a ton of fun. .

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

And if you’re searching for fun and engaging ways to raise money, auctions and simple online events will get your donors excited to support your organization. Check out our comprehensive list to keep your fundraising campaigns fun and fresh for all of your donors. Not ready to step back into a movie theater yet? Viewing party.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

If you get kids in on the fundraising fun, you have a great opportunity to teach them important values like leadership, responsibility, goal-setting, team building, and community engagement. For a fun twist the kids are sure to appreciate, turn your car wash into a dog wash for the furry friends in your community!

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

With the holidays just around the corner, spirits are high, our sense of community is strong and people are on the hunt for fun, festive activities—especially when they’re for a good cause. Family members and friends who prefer to stay dry can also get involved by sponsoring someone’s jump. Movie screenings. Giving tree”.

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

Standard events are great for bringing your donors together for a bit of fun. Whether you’re hosting a movie night or a bake sale, these are quick and easy affairs to pull together. and signage to recognize your sponsors. and signage to recognize your sponsors. Where to find sponsors. Financial sponsorships.

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Qgiv

APRIL 27, 2022

Reaching out to local businesses and artisans to see if they’d be willing to become in-kind sponsors for your event is another way you can collect items for your raffle. Is there a volunteer in your community who’s known for their famous pies or cookies? Take movie nights to the next level by raffling off a brand new flatscreen TV!

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Given the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, hosting a virtual holiday fundraiser is the best way to take advantage of the opportunity to raise funds while keeping things light and fun! However you decide to organize the event, consider these fun virtual holiday fundraising ideas: Virtual Holiday Fundraiser Ideas. Virtual Holiday Gala.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Auctions are a classic fundraising event that can not only raise an impressive amount of money but also provide your supporters with a much needed night of fun. Whether you choose the Roaring 20’s or want to host an 80’s event, decade-themed fundraising auctions are some of the most fun occasions to both plan and attend.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 24, 2019

You hear about fun runs, auctions and galas, but for a new nonprofit, it’s hard to know where to start. Events are fun and can be beneficial, but they may not always be the best option. If you’re concerned about funding, reach out to some corporate sponsors for support. A rollerblading movie night? Consider your audience.

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Qgiv

MAY 5, 2021

There are tons of fun and random holidays nonprofits can take advantage of to create unique and interesting fundraising appeals. Have some fun with it by creating teaser videos to create anticipation on social media, like Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota does every year on Facebook (and this year on YouTube, as well!).

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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. Then, find an area like a community center where you can set up your gift-wrapping station. Host a serve-a-thon.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2018

To ring in the season, here are 10 fun, unique and affordable summer fundraisers that will make everyone excited to give back. It’s a great opportunity to network with your community and encourage social interaction. This one requires some significant planning —acquiring permits from parks, mechanical assistance, sponsors, etc.—

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Given the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, hosting a virtual holiday fundraiser is the best way to take advantage of the opportunity to raise funds while keeping things light and fun! However you decide to organize the event, consider these fun virtual holiday fundraising ideas: Virtual Holiday Fundraiser Ideas. Virtual Holiday Gala.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Volunteers help nonprofits connect with the community. There are likely a number of interested parties in your community that want to make the world a better place. For example, you’ll need far fewer volunteers at a small lecture event than you will at a community-wide dance-a-thon. Use current volunteers as a resource.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Does anyone carve, knit, sew or create t-shirts… or fun food? Many sponsors and donors want recognition for their support. Some donors look for these signals of community support (everybody’s doing it) to make the decision that they would be in good company if they donate. Community impact or commemorative wall.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

They may be able to work with local stores or boutiques that act as sponsors and also get to show off their collections. Karaoke Karaoke is more than a fun bar night activity—it can be a nonprofit event with multiple revenue streams. Comedy Nights Comedy nights are a good way to bring some lighthearted fun to your organization.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

By using these ideas to diversify your nonprofit’s revenue streams, you’ll get the added benefit of increased community networking. In addition to bringing in revenue, fundraising through restaurant partnerships can help your organization to spread awareness about your cause by associating your name with a popular business in your community.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 29, 2012

He is now the CEO of Growing Power , an organization that develops community food systems. He lives with his wife in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, and is the author, with Charles Wilson, of The Good Food Revolution: Growing Healthy Food, People, and Communities. In 2008, Will was named a John D. and Katherine T.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Campus Party is embraced by corporate sponsors. I think maybe a movie or game or two gets downloaded. Like Spring Break , it’s young, libidinous and fun. Who will be their community in the years to come? It was pretty damn great; those guys are all smart and Cory threw no softballs. Like Burning Man , people camp.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

If you’re planning a 5K, fun run, or walk, you can give your participants the option to complete the event in their own time rather than having to set aside a single day. A virtual event also allows people from all over to participate in your fundraiser, not just the people who live nearby in your community. Virtual movie night.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

However, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun. 9) Movie screenings. All of these forms of live performance go over well over live streaming and can even be made more fun than their in-person counterparts. Bingo isn’t only for the elderly; it’s a fun pastime for people of all ages.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Small churches play a big role in their community. Here are 31 fun, unique fundraising ideas that will support your programs without exhausting your members. They’re home base for all kinds of community gatherings and events! To support your community, you first need a strong financial foundation. Enlist in Boot Camp.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 22, 2006

Yesterday I went to see Paul Rusesabagina speak, the man who inspired the movie, Hotel Rwanda. The talk was also sponsored by Facing History, Facing Ourselves , Human Rights Watch , the Museum of African Diaspora , Marines' Memorial Association , Bay Area Darfur Coalition , Amnesty International and Stacey's Independent Bookstore.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2008

One of the best parts of the movie Waitress is the names that Jenna (played by Keri Russell) gives the pies she makes like, "Falling-in-Love Chocolate Mousse Pie." Through hands-on collaboration, teenagers discover new competencies that benefit them as individuals and in community."

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Whole Whale

JUNE 5, 2020

Even without celebrities, virtual poker tournaments can be a great way to get people involved, have some fun, and raise money for your organization. Additionally, each part of the wheel included a shout-out to a sponsor. When the wheel lands on a sponsor, that sponsor makes a donation in exchange for the boost in publicity.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

If you’re looking for a creative, fun fundraising idea to engage supporters and boost your funding, you’ve come to the right place! This social aspect makes it a powerful way to boost visibility in your community and raise money for your programs! Donors are more likely to give when they know the person who’s doing the asking.

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Neon CRM

APRIL 27, 2023

If your donors and community members aren’t interested in attending the event you’re putting on, most of them won’t show up. Generally, this type of event serves to highlight all the great work that your nonprofit is doing in the community. Not so much. Picking the right event is crucial.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 21, 2008

Amazon doesn't let you write reviews for the fun of it. Charlene and Josh focus on strategies for supporting promoters via ratings and reviews, custom communities, and ambassador programs. The word-of-mouth benefit of donor relationships is small and reaches a limited community.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 28, 2012

Plus, auctions are fun and exciting! corporate sponsors to donate; after all, you may need them to donate in other. Ideas of items to group together are: wine; beer; movie tickets, candy, and soda; sports gear; and spa products. It'll be fun, and it's likely to. There are 200,000 to 300,000. dedication.

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

My house that I loved so much that I’m sure that I overpaid and was a fundraiser at Big Brothers Big Sisters at that time and really had to learn to navigate some really choppy waters around what it meant to help folks understand investing in their community in trying times, investing in young people, investing in our staff. Absolutely.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 16, 2009

Women are engaged in their community. But this sense of creating a collective community is more important to women than it is men. It's just natural in our brains, if you look at the brain science and everything around that, women want to build community. Women don't think making fun of other people is funny.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 21, 2008

Perhaps it is because my generation was raised reading The Diary of Anne Frank and watching dozens of movies about the Holocaust. The mission of the Genocide Intervention Network, or GI-Net, is to empower individuals and communities with the tools to prevent and stop genocide. Someone should have done something.

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