CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

If this isn’t an option available in your area, consider securing a location to host your own paint and sip night. Tip: Take advantage of the fall weather and host your paint and sip event outdoors (but have a contingency plan just in case). Or, plan your own trivia night where your nonprofit is responsible for hosting and recruiting.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Set a fundraising goal to sponsor a nail color on National Nail Polish Day (June 1) in the spirit of Movember. Host a Community Clean-Up. Think a walk-a-thon meets those highway sponsorship programs: Get supporters to sponsor teams at a rate of $X per pound of trash collected. Host a Prom for a Purpose. Bike-a-Thon.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2010

Note from Beth: Anne Mai Bertlesen and I had a quick exchange at the end of year after I blogged about the Pepsi and Chase Giving Contests in December. She offered to write a guest post that provides an "insider's perspective" having run a number of cause-related ventures including contests.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

The change required major cuts to their programs, a new focus when working with sponsors, and a drive to make it more inclusive for a broader audience. A hybrid fundraising event combines a traditional in-person fundraiser with a live-streamed virtual event that attendees can access online from anywhere the internet is available.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

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

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 1, 2021

If your organization has a fiscal sponsor, you are not eligible for Facebook Payments, which is necessary to receive your donations as a direct deposit. The beauty of a birthday fundraiser is that the audience is the friends and family members of the person hosting the Facebook fundraiser. But you have to work for it.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Raffle Tickets: If your fundraiser includes a raffle, selling tickets for it can serve as an additional revenue stream. Of course, there’s one other way that businesses and local groups can support fundraisers: They can become event sponsors! Don’t forget to make it clear how much of their ticket price is tax-deductible!

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Host an auction. Auctions are fun at any time of year, but Giving Tuesday presents extra opportunities for your nonprofit to host a successful auction. Check out their event page for inspiration: 3. Team up with local news.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2009

Should online contests be redesigned or just go away? That's the question that Kari Dunn Saratovsky asks in a post over at the Case Foundation blog , one of many blog posts and tweets about the controversy surrounding how the Chase Bank handled its online contest. 12/17: The Dark Side of Online Contests.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Couple this with the power of live streaming and your guests may socialize with each other while they eat from the comfort of their own home. If you want to make it a hybrid event, simply have a group of folks come to an in-person dinner on location while having meals delivered to a few others watch the virtual version over a live stream.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2022

No matter what you’re fundraising for, hosting a dance-a-thon can help you raise lots of money while also giving your supporters the opportunity to get moving and have fun. A dance-a-thon is a type of peer-to-peer fundraiser where fundraisers commit to dancing for a certain number of hours in exchange for donations and pledges from sponsors.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Virtual: Online auctions are a category in and of themselves, allowing attendees to view items remotely using live streaming or images while they place online bids. 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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Many sponsors and donors want recognition for their support. Mention the donor in emails directly about the event they sponsored. This can be 4 emails a year dedicated to sponsors who give the org $10K or more. Does your organization stream live on Instagram, YouTube, Vimeo, or Facebook?

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

If you are thinking of hosting an engaging event to secure crucial support for your mission in the year ahead, whether traditional, virtual, or even a combination of the two, read on. Hold a contest with rewards for Best Dressed or Best Background. We’re sharing ideas and resources on event fundraising.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

If you are thinking of hosting an engaging event to secure crucial support for your mission in the year ahead, whether traditional, virtual, or even a combination of the two, read on. Traditional year-end fundraising events, such as galas, are meant to celebrate your hard work, reflect on your impact, and thank your donors and sponsors.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Host a Dinner Event. Photo Contest. In addition to soliciting gifts, why not take the day to recognize those who support your mission, like donors, volunteers, sponsors, grantees and vendors? Live-streaming to keep in touch with supporters. Virtual Giving Event. Crowdfunding Campaign. Accept Pledges. Fundraising Letters.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Cyclists sign up for the ride and seek out people in their network to sponsor their participation. While the five events on this list speak are all about physical activity, hosting a themed trivia night makes for a slightly brainier night out. The longer the distance covered, the more funds they can potentially raise.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 24, 2007

They are hosting a contest to win $10,000K to celebrate their launch. Sixdegrees.org is running a contest with Hanes T-shirts to win $10,000K. The Knight Foundation is sponsoring The Knight News Challenge and they've got $5 million to give away. Fundraising and Philanthropy 2.0.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

In the age of COVID-19, there are even more ways and reasons to host such a fundraiser. If you have some talented artists, knitters, jewelry designers, and candle-makers in your youth group, consider hosting a craft sale at your church. Or a baking contest? Online or in-person craft sale. Chili cook-offs are a classic.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

But one question you might find yourself frequently asking is “What kind of fundraising event should we host next?”. Dodgeball tournament – When conducting a peer-to-peer campaign, a great event to host is a dodgeball tournament. All you need is a place to play and the appropriate equipment.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

With apps like Teleparty or simple screen share features in services like Zoom, you can stream a movie that everyone can watch together, all from the comfort of their own homes. Have an extra-generous donor or sponsor who’s interested in working with your organization? Consider hosting a matching gift drive. Virtual movie night.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2023

Hold an Event Hosting a fundraising event is a tried-and-true method for gathering interest and dollars for your mission. Your event does not have to be large-scale to be profitable, but you can boost your budget by making a successful pitch to sponsors, detailing how your event will help them meet their business goals.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Reach out to potential sponsors. Supporters can even host a fundraiser through Facebook and harness the power of peer-to-peer giving. You can use LinkedIn as a starting point for finding corporate sponsors , too. Blogs: Do you have professional connections with someone who hosts a well-known blog? Find more major gifts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Note from Beth: Last week during the Google Hangout hosted by the Packard Foundation , someone asked me “What’s Next?” ” Tomorrow, the Lean Start Up is sponsoring a free web cast called, “ Lean Impact: Implementing Lean Startup in Mission-driven Organizations.”

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