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Hosting a Winning Kentucky Derby Fundraising Event

Greater Giving

Hats, Horses, and Hope: How to Host a Winning Kentucky Derby Event The thrill of the race, the mint juleps flowing, and the outrageous hats – there’s something undeniably fun about the Kentucky Derby event. Add a big screen to project the actual Kentucky Derby Race for the ultimate viewing experience.

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Bright Idea: Hybrid Scavenger Hunt Fundraiser

Qgiv

We make meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 13, in communities across Central Kentucky. Come up with great prizes for top-performing teams and highlight teams and individuals who raise significant funds for your nonprofit. What they did.

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37 Spring Fundraising Ideas for Small Nonprofits

Whole Whale

If you know you have a supporter base that are planning to give up drinks, treats, or Starbucks, challenge them to donate what they would spend on those weekly cocktails or daily croissants to your cause. Donate on Her Behalf (March 8). Whoever finds the Afikomen can be the one to “raise” your proceeds by a certain percentage point.

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How to Host a Giving Day: A Guide for Nonprofits

Qgiv

Giving days are virtual 24-hour fundraising campaigns that nonprofits can use to raise money and awareness for their missions. The key to giving days’ success is their time-sensitive nature where donors only have 24 hours to donate to your campaign and help you reach your fundraising goals. What is a giving day?

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Top Lessons from GivingTuesday 2023

Neon CRM

GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people to give back to their communities by donating money, volunteering their time, or advocating for causes that they believe in. GivingTuesday 2023 by the Numbers Most leading headlines focus on the overall total dollars raised on GivingTuesday. Click here to see a larger version of this graph.

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7 Spring Fundraising Ideas to Enhance Your Relationship With Current Donors

CauseVox

The daffodils are blooming, the Kentucky bluegrass is coming in, and the winter jackets are headed toward the back of the closet. But aside from thinking about this season as just a time to raise money, also stop to consider how you can truly enhance relationships with these current donors while you’re making the big “ask.”.

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6 Fraternity and Sorority Fundraising Ideas + 8 Top Fundraiser Examples

CauseVox

You’re proud to be a part of that tradition, and you can tap into traditions to help raise money. They ask for donations, but those donations go into the general pot of operating funds, programs, and anything else the organization may need. One of the hallmarks of Greek life is tradition. Let’s use an example to explain.