Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

with gifts and events Showing your volunteers that you care about them doesn’t have to be overly complicated or expensive. Gift cards A gift card to a local coffee shop, restaurant, or store is a great way to show volunteer appreciation. And it never hurts to ask local businesses to donate gift cards to the cause!

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Online fundraising is extremely cost-effective compared to other types of fundraising campaigns, and our Generational Giving Report revealed that almost 55% of donors prefer to go online to make a gift. Matching gifts drive. Partner with a corporate sponsor or a major gifts supporter to host a matching gifts drive.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Whether inclement weather causes an event to be canceled or local circumstances require a change in format, event organizers should have a plan in place ahead of the tournament. 2) Have a Backup Plan. Be sure to have a plan for a rain date (if applicable—check your contract with the golf course) and determine how you’ll handle refunds.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 4, 2022

These are great communities to run peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities for causes that support the local area. Halloween Costume Contest. The winner could receive a prize, like a gift card to a local restaurant or store. Pumpkin Carving Contest. Spooky Donation Match: Candy & A Cause. Halloween bake sale.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 9, 2024

Silent Auction Partner with local businesses or collect unique experiences to create a silent auction. Guests can purchase “horses” and have them race (dice or another method) to win prizes like gift cards. Include things like gift cards, wine, donated items, etc. This is also an excellent option for a sponsorship.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For this fundraising event, you’ll need to team up with a local paint and sip store like Pinot’s Palette or Painting with a Twist that’s willing to paint it forward with a percentage of the night’s proceeds going to your cause. This can be anything from a gift certificate, branded swag, or just bragging rights. Pumpkin Carving Contest.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Build excitement through your Instagram event promotion by posting teasers about your event line-up, contests, and ticket deals. Host contests and giveaways to boost engagement. Engage your followers even before your event by hosting Instagram contests and giveaways. Create rules for each of your contest or giveaway posts.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2022

Holiday Baking Competition Invite local bakers to participate in a holiday baking contest. Reach out to local restaurants, cupcake shops, and other bakeries to invite prominent bakers to participate. . Be sure to offer a prize for the winning home-owner, whether it’s a small trophy or a gift card to a local restaurant.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2013

But the winner was a story about stepping out an organization’s comfort zone to try to avoid repeating past mistakes. The winner is Heartland Pride and here’s their story: Little Bet: After years of having a local organization that planned pride in the Midwest fail numerous times, our organization was formed. Social Media.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Gift wrapping. Most winter holidays have one thing in common: gift giving. During this time of year, you can count on wrapping paper sales skyrocketing, but becoming a gift-wrapping professional is no easy task for just anybody. Then, find an area like a community center where you can set up your gift-wrapping station.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. Ask your local donut maker to donate a portion of their proceeds on June 7 to your cause, or ask a favorite hot dog shack to give special coupons for a free or discounted frank to the folks that donate to you in a given time period. Bike-a-Thon.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

Most Jewish nonprofits know that this is the best excuse to come up with punny costumes and read the Megillah, but even if you aren’t an org focused on Judaism, you could team up with a local JCC, synagogue, or Hillel: This is also a holiday where it’s tradition to give back. Buy an hour with Daylight Savings Time… (second Sunday in March).

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Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

Pere-to-peer fundraising is more than just a physical event, and there are many campaign ideas your organization to test out, including: Contests Challenges Crowdfunding DIY fundraising A-thon events Network fundraising Virtual storefronts Giving days And more! Use a challenge local to your area to excite your community.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Donors love to know that their money was leveraged, and with matching gifts, they’re essentially giving two gifts for the price of one. In fact, one of the main reasons why Millennials donate is because they know their gift will be matched. Matching gifts are also a great way to boost donations mid-campaign.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. You can, however, join your local Giving Tuesday movement to localize your efforts. Team up with local news.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

Just like games, contests are virtual event ideas that can get people talking. Maybe the cutest pet contest or something event/topic-focused that does not require attendees to be on site. . Maybe the cutest pet contest or something event/topic-focused that does not require attendees to be on site. . Recipe Night.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

To generate excitement for your virtual audience, consider pre-event contests, social media competitions, watch party gift boxes, and other pre-event activities as a way to get your virtual audience motivated. Spread the word to as wide a network as possible by promoting it on social media and websites that promote local activities.

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

That means there is ample opportunity to leverage this day of gift-giving to bring joy to mothers around the world AND make an even greater impact for your organization. Ensure that any necessary in-person elements of your fundraising efforts comply with your local health regulations and allow for safe social distancing. Card Service.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Auction off items like pet goodie baskets, doggie daycare gift certificates, grooming supplies, a fancy cat tree, and more! Some things to ask for might include: Book collections Technology, like phones, laptops, tablets Certificates to local businesses Art pieces. Garden Party Auction. Buckaroo Ball (Western-themed). Request a Demo.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Even though the calls were simply to check in with donors and see how they were doing during a trying time, it also resulted in gifts. Focus on how their past gifts are still making a difference and give them opportunities to ask questions about your organization. This is any type of gift that isn’t financial! Bingo Night.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Finding Corporate Sponsorships for Your Nonprofit When seeking out a corporation to sponsor your nonprofit, you should look to smaller, local businesses that can provide community connections in addition to sponsorship funds. Consider partnerships with local businesses in your search, too.

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Achieve

JUNE 21, 2023

These could be used as auction items, raffle prizes, or attendee gifts. Maybe a local florist is willing to donate flower arrangements for each table at your gala or a marketing or PR firm will provide pro-bono services to help promote the event. Donated services.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

I was an early adopter of this approach back in 2006 and over the years I have had the opportunity to raise over $250,000 for a charity that supports Cambodian children using these techniques as part of online giving contests like the Case Foundation’s America’s Giving Challenge. Enter online fundraising contests.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

See if there is a local designer who could provide their services as an in-kind donation and make your materials really pop. For broader reach, reach out to local newspapers, radio stations, and TV channels and pitch them on stories that highlight your fundraiser. And in order to do that, you’re going to have to go old school.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Choose a local river or lake (get permission first, of course) and watch your daring supporters take the plunge. Cookie decorating contest. Snowman contest. Donors then choose an ornament from the tree and buy the gifts listed on it. One of the best parts of the holidays is all the sweet treats that come with it.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Peer-to-peer fundraising is an incredible opportunity that leverages your supporters’ personal networks to expand the reach of your campaign and solicit gifts. Depending on your mission, you might find more value in asking for in-kind gifts rather than fundraising for money. Virtual Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas. Virtual supply drive.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Get creative this year and brainstorm ways you can engage your supporters with a fully virtual or hybrid event, contests, matching gifts, and challenges. Reach out to local businesses and ask if they would consider sponsoring a matching grant for your campaign or donate in-kind donations.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

50 gift card for $5,000 raised). Hold contests. Create contests that reward fundraising activity. You probably already receive support from many local companies. Peer pressure has a funny way of inspiring larger gifts. Show gift names and amounts on a donor wall, like North Shore Medical Center’s Cancer Walk/Run.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2021

Get creative this year and brainstorm ways you can engage your supporters with a fully virtual or hybrid event , contests, matching gifts, and challenges. Reach out to local businesses and ask if they would consider sponsoring a matching grant for your campaign or donate in-kind donations.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

We’ve touched on task-based event fundraising contest here before, but because this way of motivating your supporters is so effective we thought it was time to0 revisit the topic in more details. If we create contests to encourage these behaviors in all fundraisers, it can help raise incremental revenue. Belong to a team.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Many of us are familiar with local businesses sponsoring local sports teams. that when scanned takes people to a page with the certificate, the organization, calls to action for the nonprofit, a donate button for the nonprofit so the donor gets credit for the gift, and images of the donor at the organization’s events.

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Qgiv

JULY 11, 2023

Major donors are key players in helping your organization increase fundraising across the board, and building a major gift pipeline streamlines the process of finding and keeping major donors for your nonprofit. Major gift pipelines help you track your efforts in cultivating and stewarding new major donors. Local influencers.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

In their research project “Exploring the Love Language of Fundraising,” Jen and Adrian are uncovering how often the nonprofit sector focuses on money within their messaging – “Your gift can” or “Thank you for your donation” – which establishes a transactional relationship with them.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Even though there aren’t as many people today reading actual newspapers or watching the 6 o’clock news these days, your local media still reaches a large audience of people in your community who need to know about your nonprofit’s work. The key to getting your nonprofit’s story in the news is building relationships with local journalists.

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Qgiv

JUNE 10, 2022

She is regularly featured as a presenter at multiple chambers of commerce and local workshops and seminars on networking, event marketing, and sales training. Social media contests. Examples of these include Double the Donation online matching gift resources and 360 MatchPro matching gift software.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 11, 2010

He wanted to raise some money to help the local orchestra and test some ideas. Since this was an experiment to test social networking, I did not send an appeal to friends and family in the way people do when they raise funds for a run or walk, or want you to vote for a particular contest. Here is what he learned. The positives.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Not only are these gifts more accessible — regardless of age or income — they're habit-forming: transforming a small giver today into a major donor tomorrow.”. It takes only minutes to get going on the site, and there are several different options to get potential donors interested, including contests. For inspiration.

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