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Next Level Donor Relations: Make The Experience “Unexpectedly Pleasurable”

Bloomerang

Specific personalization When sending an appeal letter, thank-you note, or email to a donor, always include a note at the bottom and say something about the impact their gift has made and something very specific about their kids, dog, family, home, job, favorite sport, hobby, alma mater, volunteer work, or latest travel adventure.

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5 Social Media Templates for Nonprofit Fundraising Events

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Featuring delicious bar fare, craft beers, and favorite local bands, this event is a can’t miss! 3) Put a face to the funds by sharing impact stories on your social feed. Check out our list of artists who will make Mayfield Music Festival an unforgettable experience. Proceeds will help us [YOUR MISSION].

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60+ Spring Fundraising Ideas for Every Nonprofit

Qgiv

Host a pub-style quiz for your community and include some questions about your mission as a fun way to share your organization’s impact. Put on some Irish music and work with a local dance company to show off some Irish Riverdance for a more festive celebration. Pub quiz Everyone loves a bit of trivia! Patrick’s Day.

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21 Heartwarming Holiday Fundraising Ideas

Qgiv

With a serve-a-thon, not only will participants help your organization raise money for your mission, but they’ll also double their impact by supporting another organization with their time and volunteer efforts. Bring your supporters together to indulge in a night of music and entertainment with a holiday concert or movie night.

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Convio and SXSW 2012

Connection Cafe

For those of you who are wondering what this fun acronym is all about, South by Southwest is a 9 day festival that includes 3 portions: music, film, and our favorite, interactive (March 9th-13th). On top of that we are sponsoring lunch every day (delicious eats for free, yes!) Tuesday: Austin’s Chapter of American Red Cross.

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18 Successful (Yet Untapped) Fall Fundraising Ideas

CauseVox

To raise more money, invite and charge your supporters a small entrance fee to come sample all the delicious bakes. Communities around the world also host their own celebrations and at any Oktoberfest event, you can expect to find brats, brews, and live music. As a bonus, you can auction off or sell those extra pies for added revenue!

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Bryant Terry: Eco-chef, Food Justice Activist, Author of Vegan Soul Kitchen

Have Fun - Do Good

What we want is for all people to have some delicious, amazing, banging food!" So many of the young people in the communities that I wanted to impact are going to horrible schools and the last thing they wanted to come to in an after-school program was somebody talking more. In Grub , you paired music with recipes and meals.