Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Use social media for quick updates and fun content. Incentivize engagement by hosting a giveaway or other fun contest just for new followers on your platform of choice. Make sure to mention the contest in your regular emails and newsletters so your entire mailing list will know about it. Photo galleries.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

For instance, you might share photos from last year’s successful event or a behind-the-scenes look at your event setup. Ensure your photos are a good mix of candids and posed photos and avoid distracting filters or editing styles. Host contests and giveaways to boost engagement. Build suspense for the event.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 4, 2022

All the elements are there, people talking to neighbors, a fun spirit of giving (candy at least), all that is waiting is your cause campaign that fits. Here are some fun peer-to-peer fundraising ideas to try with your supporters. The campaign can be printed out in fun designs by supporters that are giving away candy.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

She made it fun with decorations and a staff photo contest. She asked staff to give 15 minutes of their time to handwrite a card and prepared them with ready-made assets, stationery, stamps, and sample scripts. Staff got into the spirit with personalized doodles and videos.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 23, 2023

I am also looking forward to fall festivals and the bounty of creative and exciting ways to raise funds while having fun! From pumpkin carving contests to haunted houses, there are so many ways to embrace this new season with fresh ideas. You can set up a photobooth and encourage participants to take photos and tag your organization.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 24, 2021

We highly recommend digital scavenger hunts and photo contests to up the ante in the online format! Fun things to include in your in-person event are public shout-outs! Consider photo contests from both in-person and online attendees. Because even if you don’t win, it’s always fun to get a goodie bag!

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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. Online Voting Contest.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

The key is making participation fun and frictionless. Social fundraising campaigns allow donors to rally around individuals through status updates, photos, videos and more. It empowers participants by giving them something fun and social to invite friends and family to. Events also help tell the story behind the cause.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 13, 2020

For fun, have them also prepare a 30 minute presentation for the organization. Manage and Organize Photo Library. The right photo can make or break a campaign or donation pages. There are never enough photos to satisfy the social media monsters either which all rely on compelling images. Build a Photo Library.

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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. Designate a night for a few fun games of virtual bingo.

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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! Candygrams.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

And because we love rapid ideation and an excuse for a fundraiser here at Whole Whale, we’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Get a selection of your breakfast favorites and a variety of milks — make it extra fun with a pajama party vibe for your supporters. Enroll Now.

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Whole Whale

MAY 23, 2022

Father’s Day is a great day to plan a fun fundraising campaign to honor the Dads in our community. Use hashtags, post photos, and hold contests to get people engaged with your campaign. You can also donate an amount based on the Father’s age to personalize the gift more, and even have a little fun as a joke.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

The eighth guest blogger in my have fun, do good series is Beth Terry. Beth Terry, Fake Plastic Fish: How I Have Fun, Do Good When I tell people about my project to live without buying any new plastic, they invariably want to know if it’s hard. But it’s also fun. Photo: My friend Eli and I at the 2009 Bay to Breakers.

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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. Online Voting Contest.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

This can be a fun way to engage your volunteers and remind them of a fun memory whenever they wear their masks! Books You can design a short photo book related to your mission. You can host a contest for your volunteers to come up with designs for their blankets. Some even use tote bags as a purse!

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

Excitement is infectious—and a loud, enthusiastic crowd in the background of a streamed event will inherently make it more fun and engaging. Think back to the days of American Idol, when fans could call in to vote on their favorite contestants, and how it made us feel like an integral part of the show. Create incentives.

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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

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. Cookie decorating contest. Snowman contest. The classic bake sale remains a fun, efficient way to fundraise at any event.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Now is the time to take a good look at your plans for the final months of the year and find a fun, unique fall fundraiser that will make you and your donors feel comfortable and supported. Pumpkin Carving Contest. To make it even more fun, consider having a local celebrity (i.e. come judge the contest.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

Even better if you can tag the individual or do their Twitter handle. In this Twitter example below, the school is also encouraging the alumni network to RT this alum’s accomplishment. Be sure to use compelling photos and other visuals. Use Nostalgia (old class photos) to Spark A Trip Down Memory Lane. ” 3.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

You might get really excited about restaurant nights, candle parties, t-shirt sales, or voting contests. Again, there are times when transactional fundraisers are fun and can fit into your overall fundraising plan. Make it a FUN event that people talk about for days afterward. Hold ONE big fundraising event each year.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Send Donors A Fun At-home Activity. Consider providing your donors with a fun at-home activity that relates to your mission that they can do in their free time. Whether it’s special campaign t-shirts or another fun product, this is a significant way to increase your organization’s visibility. Be as creative as possible!

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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. Warm your ovens up or get your paints and glitter ready for a fun cookie or ornament decorating party. Check out B.I.G.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Their friends and family will love supporting a loved one while also watching a fun movie in the comforts of their own home. Peer-to-peer fundraising will likely naturally take place on social media, but you can take it a step further by adding a fun, competitive element. Who doesn’t like a fun bowling event ? Bowl-a-thon.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2021

For a brand new nonprofit, the right fundraiser initially is likely to be small and fun – something that doesn’t require too much arm-twisting to get people to attend, and something that doesn’t require people to spend a lot of money. Serious atmosphere or fun? It has an innocent, child-like appeal and fun for all ages.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

We’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Or host a rib, pie, or hot dog eating contest and have your own tip jars for people to support their favorite competitors in the form of donations. Invite your supporters to share their cutest feline photos. Those dollars add up.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

As part the fun, we're taking our #SocMedSep tweet chat around the globe — as close as we can get to a 24-hour Twitter party! Coordinated Universal time Topic: Instagram photo contests. TechSoup and NetSquared have joined forces to bring you a September full of social media learning! Eastern time / 1:00 p.m.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 21, 2016

We also have a contest in which we're giving away $7,000 in prizes. TechSoup's storytelling campaign will have four prizes: Best Nonprofit Video, Best Nonprofit Photo, an Audience Award, and a Stories of Tomorrow Award. June 1, 2016 — Contest closes and judging begins. Civil Society, Advocacy, and Fundraising.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 22, 2007

To celebrate their 20th anniversary, they are sponsoring their first national photo competition. They're looking for photos that depict innovations, people and partnerships in American sustainable agriculture. Photo Credit: Tomatoes by Me. sustainable agriculture scholarship photography contest

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2022

Holiday Baking Competition Invite local bakers to participate in a holiday baking contest. Here’s how you can add a P2P fundraising element to the competition: Ask participants to submit photos of their decked-out homes. . Offer plenty of food and drinks as well as fun activities such as a photo booth or ornament decorating stations.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 21, 2016

We also have a contest in which we're giving away US$7,000 in cash prizes and a new camera. April 4, 2016 — Storymakers contest opens and new educational curriculum on digital storytelling launches. May 5, 2016 — Free webinar 4: Using Photos to Tell Your Organization's Story. Learn more. Get started.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2010

We did a fun icebreaker having folks take a photo of each other with their smart phones and post on Twitter. Judy Chang presented an overview of PayPal’s contests, including its Regift the Fruitcake. ( I also learned about their giving app ). Photo by KK. They were curious, but skeptical of about the value.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Stop-motion video is fun and people love to share it. Another holiday program that launched recently is the Case Foundation's #GoodSpotting contest. I thought it was a nice way to draw attention to online shops, which usually aren't very compelling for people to share. Good Spotting.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2023

OneCause Overview OneCause’s peer-to-peer fundraising software places a strong emphasis on making fundraising “social, mobile and fun.” The platform approaches supporter-driven fundraising holistically, with opportunities for supporters to host events and launch challenges on behalf of your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Does anyone carve, knit, sew or create t-shirts… or fun food? You can even have fun engaging your supporters and board members when coming up with these designs. Photo and Bio. You can also send fun cards using Felt. Same for any prizes, contests, sweepstakes, drawings, or competitions (essay contests, spelling bees, etc.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

It’s a fun idea that ties in the organization to the activity. Plus it’s super fun. There are tons of variations on this theme, but they all come down to the same concept: get your supporters involved in a game or contest and give them extra boosts based on fundraising. Need to sell tickets for your gala?

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