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Curtis Memorial Library: A Tradition of Local Support

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Curtis was Joyce’s local library when she moved to Maine, and she has been in her position for the past ten years. . Many assume that it is a Carnegie-funded library, but they are mistaken. That tradition of local support and philanthropy sustains Curtis to this day. The original library building was opened in 1904.

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6 Tips to Help Manage Prizes for Your Nonprofit Online Silent Auction

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Sponsored by GalaBid – a digital fundraising platform that helps thousands of nonprofits raise funds through live and online silent auctions, digital raffles, and donations. Online silent auctions help non-profits raise funds effectively without having to organize a full-scale in-person event.

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60+ Spring Fundraising Ideas for Every Nonprofit

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Bake sale Bake sales are always a delightful way to raise funds for your organization. Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat. Scavenger hunt Scavenger hunts are fun family activities that can really excite your supporters! Pub quiz Everyone loves a bit of trivia!

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9 Fun Golf Tournament Ideas to Raise Extra Revenue

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Here are fun golf tournament ideas to make more revenue. To help you do both of those things, we’ve collected 9 fun golf tournament ideas to make your event stand out from the crowd. Celebrity or Pro-Shot Opportunity Celebrity shot is a fun way to raise money. It’s tournament time!

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4 Easy Ways to Acquire New Donors for Your Nonprofit with Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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Then, include tip sheets for how to best raise funds for your mission. This can be directly asking friends and family or even finding ways to host small-scale events like a happy hour at a local bar where you can ask the community to support you. You can coax shy fundraisers to raise funds if you offer the right incentives.

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Which Fundraising Events Bring in the Most Money for Small Nonprofits?

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A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. They’re transactional by nature and not a good long-term solution for funding. Diverse funding streams are the key to success. There are many KINDS of events, but they fall into two basic categories: The Community/Fun Event and the Heartstrings Event.

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5 Social Media Templates for Nonprofit Fundraising Events

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Featuring [SOMETHING GOOD], [SOMETHING FUN], and [SOMETHING AWESOME], this event is a can’t miss! 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. NAME]’s [ACCOMPLISHMENT] was funded by last year’s [EVENT].