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Technology for Change Contest: Win a new computer from HP!

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During the US Thanksgiving holiday, Tweetsgiving asked people around the world to use Twitter to share something they were grateful for and include the link to the Tweetsgiving site (where people could donate to help build a library, classroom and more for the benefiting school in Tanzania). Enter the Contest.

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9 Engaging, Event-Free Fundraisers for Teams on a Budget

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Examples include text-to-give campaigns, merchandise fundraisers, and virtual contests. All you need to get started is space to collect donations and a reliable shoe drive fundraising coordinator. You can place these on-site at your nonprofit’s office or wherever you have permission to collect donations. Non-event fundraiser.

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12 Ideas for a Virtual Fundraiser or Online Event

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You can auction off art donated by local artists, as well as jewelry, candles, and other crafts; trips donated by people who own vacation properties or timeshares; and gift cards to popular restaurants and businesses. Choose a movie, schedule a date and time, and ask for a donation. Then, open up to questions and discussion.

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60+ Spring Fundraising Ideas for Every Nonprofit

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It also provides your supporters with more than one way to support your cause by allowing them to donate items to sell or make purchases themselves. You can also put out a donation jar for donors who want to support your cause but don’t want to purchase an item. Raffle One of the best spring fundraising ideas is to host a raffle.

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The #1 Way to Raise More Money Through Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Events

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With 2,500 fewer participants registered, the Global Race has brought in $150,000 more in donations to date. Overall average donations increased by $8 per registrant. Your communications should tell all participants why donations are needed and how they’ve been previously used. Remember, 1 in 4 emails result in a donation.

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4 Ideas for Incorporating Text to Give in Your Fundraiser

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Text-to-give is a powerful donation tool that offers donors a way to easily give to their favorite nonprofits right from their phones. Text-to-give tools streamline the donation process and can even encourage donors to give more (and more frequently!). They should receive an email confirmation of their donation. Live support.

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The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Appreciation

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Without the help of volunteers’ donated time, many nonprofits simply couldn’t function. And it never hurts to ask local businesses to donate gift cards to the cause! The ideas are endless: bowling nights, trivia contests, cocktail hours, weekend barbeques, and more! Be sure your volunteers have an outlet to talk to your staff.