42 Community Service Ideas for Your Club
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Looking for the best community service ideas for your club? Check out these 42 ideas and examples for all seasons, volunteer ages and types of event.
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Donorbox
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
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Donorbox
JULY 7, 2022
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Nimble AMS
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Donorbox
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CauseVox
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Candid
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
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Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
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Whole Whale
APRIL 14, 2022
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DonorPerfect
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Check out these Summer fundraising ideas… Summer officially starts on Wednesday, June 21! Whether you’re looking to engage donors, attract new supporters, or simply add some excitement to your organization’s activities, the summer season offers a wealth of creative fundraising ideas.
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Neon CRM
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CauseVox
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Donorbox
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Qgiv
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Neon CRM
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sgEngage
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AccelEvents
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