Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Haunted houses are a staple of the Halloween season, so why not cash in on this classic spooky experience by hosting your own haunted house? If building a haunted house seems far too difficult, consider partnering with a local haunted house for your event. Ghost story contest. Haunted House fundraiser. Pumpkin carving party.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Raising funds for nonprofit organizations is both an art and a science. This blog post will cover various strategies your organization can employ to raise crucial funds for your nonprofit organization. Host a fundraising auction to raise even more. But how do you host a winning fundraising event?

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Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

Peer-to-peer fundraising is a way to raise funds for your organization through your supporters and their networks. Peer-to-peer campaigns help BBBS recruit new donors while raising awareness for their cause. Big Brothers Big Sisters Mountain Region’s 2022 Bowl For Kids’ Sake raised 106% of their goal.

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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. You could also have a prize for the person who raises the most money.

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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. If this isn’t an option available in your area, consider securing a location to host your own paint and sip night.

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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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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. Hosting an event for families where most people need to drive?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Some individual board members may want to start with “easier” tasks like thanking donors, but eventually, they should be directly helping raise thousands of dollars annually. Download this Board of Directors Fundraising Worksheet to help your board members execute their board pledges to raise or give donations. Canvas door-to-door.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. Host a Community Clean-Up. Take advantage of National Donut Day (6/7) or National Hot Dog Month (July) and host a summer treat-eating competition or bake sale for your cause. Host a Prom for a Purpose. Bike-a-Thon. Click To Tweet.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 9, 2022

Reach out to Local Businesses. Another way to recruit volunteers is to reach out to local businesses and ask if they would be interested in sponsoring a volunteer day or donating supplies for a project. Host a Volunteer Open House. Speak at Local Events. Get Creative in your volunteer posts.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

If you’re looking for a new way to raise funds, engage donors, and build connections, look no further than a charity golf tournament. Why should my nonprofit host a charity golf tournament? And fortunately for nonprofits, charity golf tournaments do much more than simply raise mission-critical funds. Tap into your networks.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

If your nonprofit hosts one or more fundraising events, you know that it’s easy to become predictable with the excuse that “we’ve always done this.” But as a nonprofit professional, you know that innovation is key to raising more dollars for your cause. For instance, host a Winter Wonderland fundraiser around the holidays.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

Nonprofit fundraising events can be a great opportunity to bring the support of donors, volunteers, and fundraisers together in real life to rally around your cause, whether it’s through a nationwide 5k or a local bowl-a-thon. But, in reality, nonprofits have many reasons for hosting an event. 1) Start with a clear goal.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 25, 2023

If you’re gearing up to host a fundraiser, you might be scrambling to find the right marketing tactics to engage your audience. Peer-to-peer fundraising hands over the fundraising reins to your ambassadors and empowers them to create personal fundraising pages to raise as much money as possible. Let’s begin.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With a youth-oriented fundraiser, you can raise money for educational trips, sports equipment, classroom supplies, art supplies, musical instruments, or any other cause. Hosting a car wash is a classic fundraising event that’ll keep your community’s cars sparkling clean. Easy Fundraising Ideas for Kids. Balloon raffle. Straw Draw.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

So, if you have a team of people who are willing to sustain a few paper cuts in the quest to provide people with prettily-wrapped packages, consider hosting a gift-wrapping fundraiser to help gift givers out this holiday season. Host a serve-a-thon. Holiday decor sales. Pictures with Santa. Hot chocolate stand.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2021

There are so many things you could try to raise money. And with limited time and money to spend on raising money, you need something you can manage easily and that will bring in the kind of money you need. And something that you’re excited about hosting. Don’t most nonprofits have fancy galas that raise tons of money?

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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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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. Pensacola Habitat For Humanity’s Women Build initiative encouraged folks to set up their own personal fundraising websites to raise money for the cause. Consider tying your giving day in with your end of the year giving.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Need help deciding what type of online auction your nonprofit should host? 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. Ready to host a virtual auction? Consider hosting a virtual beach-themed auction!

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

And, we know a lot more about how to host virtual events and engage an online audience than we did last year. Several even reported that virtual events helped them reach new donors and raise more donations than their previous in-person events did! With their online emergency appeal, they were able to raise $60,000 dollars.

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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.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Get creative and raise money while cheering on your favorite team! Partner with a local restaurant or hire volunteers to cook their favorite Thanksgiving dish in large quantities. Pumpkin carving contest. Host a pumpkin carving competition with donations as the entry fee. Thanksgiving dinner.

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

Ensure that any necessary in-person elements of your fundraising efforts comply with your local health regulations and allow for safe social distancing. Partner with a local jewelry store, franchise, or online retailer to allocate a portion of sales to support your cause in the lead up to Mother’s Day. 9 Mother’s Day Fundraising Ideas.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

Social fundraising is when your nonprofit integrates tried and true fundraising techniques with social media to inspire your supporters to raise money from their networks on your behalf. One of the case studies I shared was about NTEN’s recent social fundraiser to raise scholarship money for NTC conference attendance.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Virtual peer-to-peer fundraisers can increase the reach of your organization, are often more cost-effective to plan and host than on-the-ground campaigns, and provide an added level of flexibility and convenience for supporters who can’t attend an in-person event. million peer-to-peer volunteers raised over $1.3 Movie nights.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

Participants raise money from their friends and family to support them in completing the walk or run. You can host an in-person event with a set race route, or you can allow people to participate virtually in their own time and space. Host A Gala. It can even be hosted at your Executive Director’s home for some extra spice.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 1, 2012

. —– In 2011, Washington, DC, became one of the first major metropolitan regions to host a multimillion-dollar local giving day: Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington. Nearly 18,000 people participated in the 24-hour, online fundraising event, raising more than $2 million to benefit 1,200 local nonprofits.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

We saw a 108% increase in dollars raised on the Qgiv platform and a 100% increase in the total number of donations to our clients. You can, however, join your local Giving Tuesday movement to localize your efforts. Team up with local news. Try partnering with your local news station to increase the reach of your campaign.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

In it, she will examine the key findings event planners uncovered while hosting virtual events and offer useful tips and tricks to create an engaging hybrid event. Spread the word to as wide a network as possible by promoting it on social media and websites that promote local activities. 5 Tips for a Successful Hybrid Event.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

Increased satisfaction, retention, and dollars raised because donors felt more positive about their giving experience. One private school set a reasonable goal of $4,000 to help raise relief funds for the earthquakes in Syria. Countless receptions were hosted across the city for affinity groups and chapters. The outcome?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Many activist nonprofits have used it to inspire people to raise awareness, change behavior, or other action. Instagram Contests and Hashtags. Their audience also includes a target group that influences that audience, local fly fishing businesses. The Hold A Sign Meme. Twitter: https://twitter.com/nfswildfish.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Here are some to consider: Art: Art auctions serve a valuable purpose because they don’t just raise funds, they also spread awareness and appreciation of the works being auctioned. If you want to learn a bit more about hosting a silent auction, check out our blog post on the eight steps to running a stellar event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Note From Beth: I’m a huge fan of Giving Days because they raise the awareness, engagement, and donations to nonprofits and being generous. Last week, we watched as a national day of giving and awareness campaign for “Giving Tuesday” unfold and spur spikes in donations.

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CauseVox

MAY 3, 2021

Here are some of the best kinds of organizations and businesses to connect with: Local businesses: If there’s a business just down the street from you, they’re a great place to start when you look for event sponsors. When they sponsor your event, the local community sees their name and their commitment to philanthropy.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Our survey revealed that 62% of nonprofits host between 2-6 events per year. Are you looking for a fun, active, and impactful event option to raise money for your favorite cause? Promote it on social media, local forums, and pickleball communities. Add fun elements like music between matches, skills challenges, or contests.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

The Collaborative used virtual networking happy hours, gamification and contests, and attendee-to-attendee live chat to facilitate this. Have a strategy in place in case your internet goes out, such as a mobile hotspot or another host who can take over from a different location. Contact Local Media. If so, share the news.

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