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No Tricks, All Treats: 18 Spooktacular Halloween Fundraising Ideas

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Ghost story contest. If you’re lacking a good collection of horror stories to tell, send a call out to your imaginative supporters to send in their scariest stories for a ghost story contest fundraiser. Halloween decorating contest. Homeowners can submit photos of their homes to be entered into the contest.

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12 Ideas for a Virtual Fundraiser or Online Event

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You may want to add an auction, a fund-the-need, or entertainment. Online Watch Party: Find a documentary, inspired-by-true-events, or fictional film relevant to your cause and invite supporters to watch the movie together. Choose a movie, schedule a date and time, and ask for a donation. And that’s what it’s all about!

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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. To hold a virtual watch party, simply find a movie related to your cause or allow your supporters to decide by voting on a few picks from your nonprofit. There are countless ways to implement contests into your fundraising strategy.

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60+ Spring Fundraising Ideas for Every Nonprofit

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Bake sale Bake sales are always a delightful way to raise funds for your organization. You can also bid off the best looks to boost your funds from the event. Movie night Movie nights are another great spring fundraising idea. The treats can even be themed around spring or seasonal holidays, like Easter or Mothers’ Day!

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34 Clever Summer Fundraising Ideas

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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. Movies for Impact. Host a Prom for a Purpose. LGBT Pride Month (June, US).

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AI in Grantmaking: Taking Careful Steps Toward the Future

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I tried ChatGPT and can tell you it writes wonderful haikus, crafted a pretty decent Valentine’s Day message for my sweetheart, and correctly predicted many of the matchups in my colleagues’ Holiday Movie bracket contest. This could help grantmakers identify the most promising proposals and allocate funding more effectively.

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Virtual Holiday Fundraiser Ideas

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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! Additionally, funds could be raised through an online auction within the gala, and fundraising is tracked with a virtual fundraising thermometer.

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