Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

It’s also a time for gifts and new clothes, making this a great chance to raise funds or donations of new clothing, especially for children. Remember to have a picnic afterwards for trophies and more opportunities to raise funds. Pass the Plate at Passover (varies; usually late March/late April). Here’s a guide on how to write a haiku.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Take a look at how HikeFor.com is helping Donate Life America raise funds. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Pride Month in the US for LGBTQIA-focused organizations — the Charleston-based We Are Family hosted one last year to fund its new drop-in center. Use a crowdfunding strategy or strategic peer-to-peer asks. Donations for Dad.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Garden party auctions are a popular event that can bring in a lot of funds and provide a good time for supporters. Any excuse to leave the house is sure to attract a lot of supporters and raise much needed funds! You might even host a quick superhero trivia contest to test your attendees on their superhero knowledge.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

Development officers, executive directors, event planners, consultants, and emerging leaders came together to discuss fundraising trends, donor retention, DEI (diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace) strategies, and so much more. One private school set a reasonable goal of $4,000 to help raise relief funds for the earthquakes in Syria.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 3, 2014

With only a two-person IT department serving more than 200 employees and 600 volunteers, Daniel Yu, IT director for Arizona Baptist Children's Services (ABCS), has his work cut out for him. Arizona Baptist Children's Services was the second-place winner in TechSoup's October Safer Online Success Stories contest.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 28, 2011

My new book “Get Fully Funded: How to Raise the Money of Your Dreams” is garnering some wonderful support from nonprofits all over the country. Kimberly Clement, Executive Director of Kinship of Aitkin County has already used one idea to generate over $3,400 in about a week’s time! Fundraising can be complicated.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 28, 2011

My new book “Get Fully Funded: How to Raise the Money of Your Dreams” is garnering some wonderful support from nonprofits all over the country. Kimberly Clement, Executive Director of Kinship of Aitkin County has already used one idea to generate over $3,400 in about a week’s time! Fundraising can be complicated.

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Forj

JULY 5, 2017

This case study will explore how the AGS translated this simple question into a campaign for celebrating enthusiasm, spotlighting AGS leadership, and raising funds for our foundation (all with little-to-no budget). Howell , CHCP, Director CME, Training & Physician Leadership Programs, Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED, Christina M.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2008

Retina Australia is an organization which supports people with blinding retinal eye diseases, as well as raising funds for research into this debilitating condition. At this point funding becomes urgent. I am secretary of Retina Australia (Qld) and on the board of directors of Retina Australia. Creative Commons Swag Contest.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

” From its humble beginnings, DonorsChoose.org has cumulatively raised $335 million and funded nearly 600,000 classroom projects. Today, DonorsChoose.org is the go-to site for alternative sources of funding for the classroom. Disruptive Model: Contest Crowdfunding. This includes some of the most basic student essentials.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Shout out to Get Fully Funded ! Snap a photo of the donor while at your facility or event and frame it and send it to them (also from Get Fully Funded ). Same for any prizes, contests, sweepstakes, drawings, or competitions (essay contests, spelling bees, etc. Offer surprise drawings and contests during the year.

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Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2015

Our recently completed 2015 Green Tech Success Story Contest winners and finalists are an impressive group, showcasing the broad reach and impact of TechSoup member charities doing environmental work. We had many excellent submissions to the contest. This story was written by Jim Lynch, director of green technology at TechSoup.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Mark said it all boils down to leadership and organizational culture – some he called “Executive Director’s Disease&# of needing control and concern about social media. The computer room in the First Steps for Families Shelter. He has found that agencies that are willing to work with him to be more transparent.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2014

As a part of the "Tech 4 Faith Story of the Month Contest" we invited Faith-Based Organizations to tell us about the great work they are doing. From Hope Endeavors’ headquarters in Michigan, Executive Director Darcy McLane runs a global operations and leads an army of volunteers and three on-the-ground staff members in Malawi.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Vu is a writer, speaker, vegan, Pisces, and the Executive Director of Rainier Valley Corps, a nonprofit in Seattle that promotes social justice by developing leaders of color, strengthening organizations led by communities of color,= and fostering collaboration between diverse communities. Now, without further ado, your lineup: Vu Le.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Nonprofit organizations often face the challenge of raising funds on a tight budget. Garage Sale Gather donated items from the community and organize a garage sale, turning unwanted items into funds for your nonprofit. Get your volunteers (and their kids) involved and make it a fun, day-long event that raises spirits along with funds.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

But I also got the opportunity to learn and hear Rob Reich, associate professor of political science, Stanford University, and faculty co-director, Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS) and Lucy Bernholz, visiting scholar, Stanford PACS present their research in a talk called “New Skills for the New Social Economy.”

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 13, 2014

For example, if you directed her to a landing page as part of an appeal for getting a new penguin habitat at your aquarium, make sure your call to action is about ways to get additional information or additional funding for that penguin habitat.  Accessibility: Make your call to action easy to get to.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 21, 2015

She currently serves as the Director of Marketing at NonProfitEasy. Instead, state a clear monetary goal, a clear time frame for achieving that goal and the specific items or projects that the funds will go to support. Some organizations run contests each hour to give donors an incentive to give sooner rather than later.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Auctions and raffles are a fantastic approach to sell things that get a lot of attention and generate significant donations for your cause, but using the latest in online software, there’s no reason you can’t simply set up an online shopping page to raise funds as well. 15) Brand design contests. About the Author.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

She currently serves as the Director of Marketing at NonProfitEasy. Promote your crowdfunding page prior to the event and get teams to raise funds with the promise of special recognition for those who bring in the most donations. To add to the evening’s fun, have special contests, like one for the best pet and pet-parent look-alikes.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

There are plenty of ordinary happenings that can grab a headline, such as your nonprofit’s annual student art contest or upcoming 5K. A new Executive Director. A retiring long-time Executive Director. Write an op-ed piece from your Executive Director about the issue your organization works to address.

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See3

OCTOBER 29, 2007

In reaction to this desire, the main organs of Jewish philanthropy set up funds to help. I am on the national Board of Directors of AVODAH and yesterday, in an all-day meeting in New York, we decided to greenlight the expansion to New Orleans. Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest?

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See3

MARCH 18, 2008

Duties include managing multiple projects; contractor oversight and correspondence; editing technical reports; and providing program support to Director of Research. Share and Enjoy: 3 Comments comment Management Co Info » The Complete Guide to Fund-Raising Management (2nd Edition) [.] National travel required.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Raise Funds on Facebook. Photo Contest. We’ve done the math and discovered that retaining your support is much more cost-efficient and results in more long-term funding than constantly acquiring new supporters. Provide information about how your organization plans to use the funds. Crowdfunding Campaign. Accept Pledges.

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See3

NOVEMBER 12, 2007

You need to subscribe to see the whole thing, but here’s an except: When the American Jewish World Service used to talk about using video to illustrate its overseas aid projects, it usually meant gathering enough footage for a seven-minute spot to be shown to the people who would attend its annual fund-raising dinners.

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See3

NOVEMBER 12, 2007

You need to subscribe to see the whole thing, but here’s an except: When the American Jewish World Service used to talk about using video to illustrate its overseas aid projects, it usually meant gathering enough footage for a seven-minute spot to be shown to the people who would attend its annual fund-raising dinners.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 11, 2023

Usually, by the time the error is discovered, the funds are gone. For example, an accounts payable clerk shouldn’t have the same access as the Controller, and a helpdesk technician shouldn’t have the same access as the IT director. They will interrupt the chain of legitimate business activity and direct payments to different accounts.

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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! Board fundraisers – Your nonprofit board of directors is the governing body of your organization. Pet photo contest – Everyone loves looking at adorable animals and showing off their pets.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2022

” So you have two choices around how to approach this contest, right? Like so many of you, and you can raise your hand if this applies to you, I became an accidental fundraiser as a nonprofit executive director. And before I knew it, I was a managing director and then an executive director. You can choose Sandy.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2022

So you have two choices around how to approach this contest, right? Like so many of you, and you can raise your hand if this applies to you, I became an accidental fundraiser as a nonprofit executive director. And before I knew it, I was a managing director and then an executive director. You can choose Sandy.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 24, 2008

at 1:19 pm ToTehMoon Blog Part » OpenOffice.org Big Winner in SourceForge Contest 07.29.08 it is particularly sad because its still virtually impossible to spend grant money on GNU/Linux support, people like to fund shiny hologram boxes. at 7:18 pm { 10 comments… read them below or add one } 1 jack 06.24.08

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Peer-to-Peer Events Arts & Culture Events Community Events Educational Events Events for Grown-Ups Events for Kids & Families Nonprofit Peer-to-Peer Events Peer-to-peer events raise funds and generate buzz by having your supporters and participants get their networks involved in your event.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 11, 2023

Usually, by the time the error is discovered, the funds are gone. For example, an accounts payable clerk shouldn’t have the same access as the Controller, and a helpdesk technician shouldn’t have the same access as the IT director. They will interrupt the chain of legitimate business activity and direct payments to different accounts.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 31, 2011

Jason is the Media Director and My Colorado Project Manger for Community Shares of Colorado. This is a great first step for an organization which is largely staffed by the board of directors themselves. I like to think of some of them as “nonprofit mutual funds.”. Annie’s Amazing Animals ” is another inspiring effort.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

To help us learn more about how to apply Lean Start Up ideas to nonprofit causes and organizations, Meg Rulli is the Social Media Director for Lean Impact and her colleagues will be contributing a regular blog post covering different aspects of the Lean Impact practices. Patrice Martin, IDEO.org (Co-Lead & Creative Director).

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Michael Enos, TechSoup's senior director for community and platform, sees a trend developing where nonprofits are leveraging existing technology platforms to "source to excess." " And then there's the personal causes funding service, Go Fund Me. So far it has been a largely commercial phenomenon.

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