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No Tricks, All Treats: 18 Spooktacular Halloween Fundraising Ideas

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While you’re searching for a haunted house to partner with, consider hosting your event at a haunted house that’s also willing to be your partner in a matching gift drive. Ghost story contest. After running the contest, host a reading around a campfire and listen to the scariest ghost stories in an appropriately spooky setting.

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

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Make a “ stretch gift ” that is very generous and is outside your normal giving pattern. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). It doesn’t have to be a gift. Then help implement these tools.

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Father’s Day Fundraising: 9 Ideas That Will Get People Donating

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Also, Dads can be notoriously difficult to find a gift for as there are only so many coffee mugs, golf balls, and ties one person can need. Use hashtags, post photos, and hold contests to get people engaged with your campaign. Promote matching gifts. Does your company have a matching gifts program? Use social media.

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The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Appreciation

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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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11 Fundraising Tips to Make Scary $ on Halloween

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Halloween has massive attention as shown by Google Searches comparing “Halloween” and “Valentines” (day). Halloween Costume Contest. The winner could receive a prize, like a gift card to a local restaurant or store. Pumpkin Carving Contest. Make sure to include a way to give online direct from the handout.

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49 Online Fundraising Ideas to Help You Raise More

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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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How to Drive Virtual Event Engagement with Gamification

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They would likely be happy to donate a gift of some sort or furnish additional funds to you for the right to put their name on the contest. Gift cards for Amazon or a food delivery service are great prize options. 5. You can do a contest like the one above or do something different. Choose Incentives.

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