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The social sector has a negativity bias. Here’s what you can do about it.  

Candid

It’s about reimagining systems, facilitating change, and co-creating a better future. By contrast, positive emotions and experiences broaden our perspectives and build up our mental resources, facilitating increased innovation, social connection, and solutions. However, our task as a sector is about more than survival.

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How to Host Drive-in Events

AccelEvents

By allowing vehicles to park as if they were at a drive-in movie theatre, attendees can celebrate with each other in new ways. . You might host an event that is a movie screening, an outdoor concert event, or a product promotion. Movie screenings, for example, would need a screen and film projection equipment. . Vehicle Spacing.

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No Tricks, All Treats: 18 Spooktacular Halloween Fundraising Ideas

Qgiv

An app-based scavenger hunt can also facilitate a hybrid event if you have participants who are more comfortable virtually attending. Promote the event on all of your social media platforms and find an event registration and management system that facilitates donations and makes signing up for occasions like this simple and painless.

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Why Fundraisers Should Offer People An Opportunity To Give

Bloomerang

Think of yourself, instead, as a “ philanthropy facilitator.” What happens when you see a movie that ignites your passions? Make it about philanthropy facilitation – easing the way for people to joyfully, lovingly and passionately enact their own values. Don’t think of yourself as a “fundraiser.” That makes it about love.

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Expanding Your Donor Network Through Fundraising Events

Bloomerang

For example, a movie-themed event or a gaming night can bring together a diverse audience. Engage on digital platforms: Use the technology younger donors favor—like QR codes or Tap to Pay —to facilitate easy capture of contact information and donations. Make the process as seamless as possible.

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40+ Ideas to Light a Fundraising Fire Under Your Nonprofit Board Members

Blue Fox

So often, nonprofit fundraising efforts are facilitated and driven by staff members. Is your staff prepared to make the asks, attend the events, mail the collateral and try some Facebook fundraising ads? What about your board members… are they fired up for fundraising season? What’s wrong with that?

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Why Now is the Time for Common Sense Media’s Digital Transformation

Saleforce Nonprofit

When parents want to know if a movie or TV show is appropriate for their kids, they visit Common Sense Media’s site to get an expert opinion. Guided discovery, a facilitated workshop, and design thinking frameworks led the Common Sense team to think differently about how the organization can support parents and educators.

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