Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. Pay for the admission or ticket fee for people who you think should attend your nonprofit’s events with the hope they’ll donate on-site or in the future. your neighbors.

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EveryAction

MARCH 2, 2017

We're just a few weeks away from one of the most highly-anticipated nonprofit conferences of the year and, seeing as it will be hosted in Washington, DC, our team wanted to share some favorite local spots to eat, drink, and enjoy the sights while visiting for 17NTC. Check out the local art that is featured regularly. The Dabney.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. ” Its response: 2) A Gratitude Email If you need a letter to thank fundraising event participants, try a version of this prompt. At the office.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Fundraising is hard—and throwing a flesh-and-blood fundraiser event is even harder. The list of headaches and hassles you’ll encounter is pretty much endless: Renting a venue, hiring a caterer, soliciting silent auction items, signing up and training volunteer event staff, etc. There will always be some assembly required.

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CauseVox

JUNE 16, 2023

Create Teams of Different Pledge Classes Now, let’s talk about a secret ingredient that can make your capital campaign soar: the power of friendly competition within your own ranks. By creating teams based on different pledge classes, you can tap into the natural camaraderie and rivalry that exists within your chapter.

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Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

Pere-to-peer fundraising is more than just a physical event, and there are many campaign ideas your organization to test out, including: Contests Challenges Crowdfunding DIY fundraising A-thon events Network fundraising Virtual storefronts Giving days And more!

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

Summer’s social ambiance, characterized by people wanting to enjoy outdoor events and immerse themselves in their local community, can boost your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts. Select a family-friendly movie, find a suitable outdoor location, and charge admission to the event.

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Classy

JUNE 21, 2021

Download Your Checklists for Crowdfunding, Peer-to-Peer, and Event Fundraising Campaigns. Host a Contest With Multiple Ways to Participate. Hosting a contest can be an effective way to raise funds and encourage participation, but it’s important to remember that friendly competition isn’t for everyone.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Sure, there’s GivingTuesday and the standard year-end push, but limiting yourself to just those two events equates to missed opportunities. Paint and sip events work for any type of organization, artists of all levels, and can easily be adapted for every season. But, as a fundraiser, your job is just ramping up. Trivia Night.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

And if you’re searching for fun and engaging ways to raise money, auctions and simple online events will get your donors excited to support your organization. Partner with a corporate sponsor or a major gifts supporter to host a matching gifts drive. Virtual event fundraising. Online networking event.

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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. If you’re looking for a great hybrid event idea , a decorating party is perfect.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2022

There are plenty of winter-themed events and activities that lend themselves to becoming effective peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities. Holiday Baking Competition Invite local bakers to participate in a holiday baking contest. Host a post-race party to thank your fundraisers and congratulate them on a race well run.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 25, 2023

Your local community can offer loyal, powerful support to your team. While you should never discount the impact of local support, being limited to only this donor pool can lead to fundraising troubles. In the past, participants would gather pledges using paper forms. Let’s get started! Limited reach and resources.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Events are many people’s favorite thing about charity fundraising. While many of these fundraising event staples are great, such as fancy galas and golf tournaments, circumstances aren’t always ideal for in-person gatherings. Here are a few ideas about how to make virtual/hybrid versions of your favorite in-person events.

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Qgiv

JULY 12, 2023

This can come in many forms like combining forces to host a pledge drive or a fundraising event. Find local businesses that service your area and reach out to inquire about a partnership with them. How do you collaborate with other nonprofit organizations successfully?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

A matching gift strategy could also be applied to local nonprofits on a smaller scale. For example, secure five local community sponsors that will give $2,000 each and create a $10,000 matching gift campaign. birthday campaigns ( Facebook Fundraisers ), and for timely, news-driven events (Black Lives Matter).

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Did you know that almost 70% of nonprofits are planning to incorporate virtual elements into their events in some way, whether that’s with hybrid events, virtual-only events, or a combination of all of them? For a list of additional tools, explore our recommended fundraising event software for virtual events !

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) has hosted a gala for the last four years, but in 2020 and 2021 they knew it wouldn’t be an option. Many of the fundraisers also hosted Zoom watching parties of the livestream program. Even though it was a first time event, they met and exceeded their goal of $25,000. Let’s take a look.

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CauseVox

MARCH 13, 2024

And we couldn’t think of a better organization to highlight than Spur Local. Spur Local blew it out of the water last year with their Give Local Together Campaign. About Spur Local Spur Local (formerly Catalogue for Philanthropy), is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities in the Greater Washington region.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

You can, however, join your local Giving Tuesday movement to localize your efforts. Check out their event page for inspiration: 3. Team up with local news. Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Host an auction. Start a recurring giving campaign.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

Each year, individuals worldwide take the opportunity to do better for our planet with actions such as planting trees, cleaning local communities, and raising awareness for environmental causes through peer-to-peer fundraising pages. Volkswagen, GM, Amazon, and the USPS pledged a commitment to green vehicles.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Hosting a car wash is a classic fundraising event that’ll keep your community’s cars sparkling clean. To meet this demand, consider partnering with a local tree farm or nursery to host a Christmas tree or Christmas wreath fundraiser. Then, advertise your event with fliers and handouts. Candygrams.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2021

Whether you’re a major medical research nonprofit or a local nonprofit community clinic, the work you do matters. That’s why it’s important for your nonprofit to make the most of your peer-to-peer fundraising events. Your peer-to-peer fundraising events raise more when you use fundraising thermometers.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

With one click, your participants can connect with their social media networks to let them know about your fundraiser and encourage people to donate or make a pledge. These peer-to-peer fundraisers are one of the most popular types of peer-to-peer events because of how engaging they are. 2) A-thon events. Auction Fundraisers.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 20, 2020

As a general trend over the past several years, public schools have seen repeated budget cuts at the federal, state and local levels. Host unique campaigns. For instance, organizing a walk-a-thon involves deciding on logistics, pledge collection and boosting excitement throughout your community. Host unique campaigns.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

When considering what kind of event your organization could hold, you might find yourself suffering from choice paralysis. There are so many different kinds of nonprofit event ideas out there! The best event for your nonprofit is one that serves your mission, delights your community, and doesn’t totally burn out your staff.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

In the TechSoup premiere our new #NPLive interactive series of video events, join us to discuss The Future of Fundraising online in the social media matrix on Tuesday, May 24 at 11 a.m. In this unique, online, interactive (free) event - first in a monthly series - you get to see, hear, and ask questions directly to our panel of experts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

You can either broadcast live (think of it as your own radio station) or host the messages on the Cinchcast server for later listening. From eating healthy to volunteering at local nonprofits, users earns points that can then be redeemed for rewards or special discounts offered by partner businesses. Donors can pledge as little as $.01

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Virtual gala: Host a live-streamed gala event with performances, guest speakers, and donation appeals. By connecting the work you do directly to their local area, you foster a sense of ownership and relevance, encouraging them to be active participants in your organization’s mission.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2016

What Happened on Give Local America Day? For the past few years, I’ve been facilitating a peer learning group with a small cohort of grantees , all community foundations, hosting Giving Days in their communities using the Giving Day Playbook.

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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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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

We’ve talked before about how to plan and execute a great fundraising event (you can check out our fall fundraising tips here , here , and here ). Putting together an event people actually want to attend! I know a lot of nonprofits that put on annual events because they’ve always put on those annual events. Hear me out.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

84% text-to-pledge gifts are fulfilled ( MobileCause ). 67% of donors volunteer locally, 72% sign online petitions, and 56% attend fundraising events ( Global Trends in Giving Report ). 17% of nonprofits worldwide have participated in or hosted a Tweet Chat ( Global NGO Technology Report ). Medium have 17,076.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

After years of staging events, you may feel like there’s nothing you haven’t covered, from art auctions to wine tastings to trivia nights. We’ve broken it down into traditional , seasonal , virtual , scholastic , kid-focused , and grown-ups-only events. Coming up with fresh fundraising ideas for nonprofits isn’t always easy.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

For example, an organization that sets up clinics in African and Latin American countries has a large Advisory Board made up of executives from local corporations, including several healthcare and insurance companies. Advisory members submit a pledge for what they can commit to do. Sponsor a table at the organization’s event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Let’s dive into five ways that nonprofits can diversify funding in 2023: Monthly Giving and Pledges. 1) Monthly Giving and Pledges. There are two types of recurring giving: Monthly Giving Programs and Donation Pledges. What are Donation Pledges? Pledges are similar to monthly giving programs with some slight differences.

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NTEN

JUNE 7, 2011

By Kari Ann Kiel, Event Marketing Consultant, DoJiggy. Community-based fundraisers bring together members of your organization, local businesses, media, and residents in your community to support a worthy cause or in some cases, to support numerous causes. And the effective use of technology can help you extend the reach of your event.

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