The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

By tapping into this enthusiasm and organizing creative fundraisers that resonate with your audience, your nonprofit can harness the power of summer to raise extra funds. Outdoor Movie Night An outdoor movie night is a fun and engaging way to bring your community together while raising funds for your nonprofit.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

And because we love rapid ideation and an excuse for a fundraiser here at Whole Whale, we’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Get a selection of your breakfast favorites and a variety of milks — make it extra fun with a pajama party vibe for your supporters. Enroll Now.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

When you prioritize creating an impactful experience for your donor community, you’ll keep donors coming back and raise more funds for your school. Movie nights. There are plenty of movies to choose from that can be educational and fun for students and their whole family. Choose a fundraiser that educates students.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

It’s harder to create a fun event when everyone is sitting at home in front of their computer. Go into the planning stage of your virtual event with a can-do attitude, knowing you can create something fun and meaningful. You may want to add an auction, a fund-the-need, or entertainment. It’s fun, easy, and affordable!

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

We’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Take a look at how HikeFor.com is helping Donate Life America raise funds. Movies for Impact. Sell concessions like popcorn, soda, and candy for charity, and make a public ask for donations for the cause before the movie starts.

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2021

depend on giving season (and Giving Tuesday) to raise a significant chunk of their annual funding. Make it easy and fun for them, touch their hearts, and give them some love. That means fundraising season is right around the corner. Many nonprofits (most?) In 2020, U.S. nonprofits raised $2.47 billion dollars. Let’s talk 2021!

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2021

For a brand new nonprofit, the right fundraiser initially is likely to be small and fun – something that doesn’t require too much arm-twisting to get people to attend, and something that doesn’t require people to spend a lot of money. Serious atmosphere or fun? It has an innocent, child-like appeal and fun for all ages.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Given the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, hosting a virtual holiday fundraiser is the best way to take advantage of the opportunity to raise funds while keeping things light and fun! However you decide to organize the event, consider these fun virtual holiday fundraising ideas: Virtual Holiday Fundraiser Ideas.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The Gamm also serves as a broader cultural hub, with movies , a concert series , an art gallery, food truck nights, and more. The annual fund is used for ongoing support. It’s a lot of fun to watch them – and to watch their donations coming in!”. That work is expansive and goes far beyond the stage.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Auctions are a classic fundraising event that can not only raise an impressive amount of money but also provide your supporters with a much needed night of fun. Whether you choose the Roaring 20’s or want to host an 80’s event, decade-themed fundraising auctions are some of the most fun occasions to both plan and attend.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2022

To hold a virtual watch party, simply find a movie related to your cause or allow your supporters to decide by voting on a few picks from your nonprofit. To make the movie night feel more special, schedule a specific date and time for everyone to tune in. Virtual watch party. Merchandise fundraiser.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Movie nights. Host a virtual peer-to-peer fundraiser movie night! First, have your peer-to-peer volunteers collect gifts from anyone they know that would want to attend a virtual movie night. Their friends and family will love supporting a loved one while also watching a fun movie in the comforts of their own home.

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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. Check out our comprehensive list to keep your fundraising campaigns fun and fresh for all of your donors. Not ready to step back into a movie theater yet? Viewing party.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Given the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, hosting a virtual holiday fundraiser is the best way to take advantage of the opportunity to raise funds while keeping things light and fun! However you decide to organize the event, consider these fun virtual holiday fundraising ideas: Virtual Holiday Fundraiser Ideas.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Contact them and let them know you need to raise a specific dollar amount by the end of the year to fund a specific, urgent need. You can make it fun by offering a t-shirt or some other swag for ambassadors who agree to participate. Ask them to invite their followers to join the cause by donating where funds are needed most.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 24, 2019

You hear about fun runs, auctions and galas, but for a new nonprofit, it’s hard to know where to start. Events are fun and can be beneficial, but they may not always be the best option. If you’re concerned about funding, reach out to some corporate sponsors for support. A rollerblading movie night? may be more feasible.

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Qgiv

MAY 5, 2021

There are tons of fun and random holidays nonprofits can take advantage of to create unique and interesting fundraising appeals. Have some fun with it by creating teaser videos to create anticipation on social media, like Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota does every year on Facebook (and this year on YouTube, as well!).

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

But if you want to fully fund your nonprofit, you simply must have a plan. I was watching a Marvel movie recently, and a wise elder told a young archer “you have to have a target to know where to shoot your arrow.”. If you depend on only one source for funding, you will put your organization’s future at risk. I’ve been there.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Auctions Auctions are a major source of funding for a lot of nonprofit associations because they engage the competitive spirits of supporters. Of course, they’re also challenging to manage as you’re handling the donations of items on one end and funds on the other. Organizations can gain funds through entry fees and individual pledges.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

For instance, you’ll create a sustainable fundraising model and have reliable funding coming in throughout the year that you can put toward various budgeting needs. This comes in the form of unrestricted revenue, so your organization can put the funds toward necessary but often underfunded operating expenses or future budgeting needs.

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

For those who aren’t familiar with how nonprofits work or what they do, there could be confusion about how employees receive compensation or how programs are funded. Of course, donations are a common source of funds for nonprofits, but other than that, how do nonprofits make money? What are 501(c)(3) organizations? Grant writing.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 3, 2014

You can, and should, have fun to help your nonprofit raise money. This fundraiser involves all the great plot lines from your favorite spy movies: late-night attacks, betrayal, payback-counter attacks, and of course, insurance. Feel free to choose a different artist that might help you raise funds. Flock away! Challenge Causes.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Set a monthly movie date with yourself and/or a friend or mate. And you’ll have a lot more fun doing it. The post How to Prevent Fundraising Burnout in a Small, Growing Nonprofit appeared first on Get Fully Funded. I cannot fully describe the importance of a good night’s sleep (and that means a full 8 hours)!

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Movie or TV extra experience Have any Hollywood connections? Leverage them to offer one fortunate attendee the opportunity to participate in a movie or TV show filming as an extra. That’s why it’s essential to have the right fundraising software by your side to stay organized and reach your funding goals.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Send Donors A Fun At-home Activity. Consider providing your donors with a fun at-home activity that relates to your mission that they can do in their free time. This consists of 45-minute meetings sent out to all donors for updates on programming and the Family Stability Fund, as well as to connect with some students.

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Qgiv

APRIL 7, 2021

Your other fundraisers can watch the fun unfold and cheer on participants from the ground or via an online livestream of the activity. I mean, who wouldn’t want to fundraise for a chance to feel like the star of an action movie? Give your supporters enough time to raise serious funds for your event. Conclusion.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 20, 2020

Whether it is a fun run, read-a-thon, or another event, recruiting volunteers can make the day go by smoothly. Aunts, uncles, and grandparents from all over the world can help fund your projects because of the involvement of a family member. For example, you may choose to host a family fun day full of games, snacks, music, etc.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

You bring so many new ideas to the community, from using social media in crisis response to getting your boss to fund that new IT initiative. You are a non-stop roller coaster of fun and effective things that we get to learn from. Seriously, I cried at this horrible movie.) NTEN is so much more than a community now. Verklempt.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Does anyone carve, knit, sew or create t-shirts… or fun food? You can even have fun engaging your supporters and board members when coming up with these designs. You can also send fun cards using Felt. Shout out to Get Fully Funded ! Knowledge: Subject matter expertise, research, polling, case studies. Plaque or award.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 11, 2020

It’s hard to describe, but man it was fun to play. And most importantly, not being afraid to have fun. We have a free downloadable tile game of building your own museum that makes me pretty happy. But, I will say, I also love a game with a story. In an old job, with a colleague, we made a zombie game for museums. How about you?

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Nonprofit organizations often face the challenge of raising funds on a tight budget. These ideas are not only low-cost; they’re also fun, engaging, and—most importantly—effective. Garage Sale Gather donated items from the community and organize a garage sale, turning unwanted items into funds for your nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

However, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun. Auctions and raffles are a fantastic approach to sell things that get a lot of attention and generate significant donations for your cause, but using the latest in online software, there’s no reason you can’t simply set up an online shopping page to raise funds as well.

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

Crowdfunding is all about target-based fundraising so we suggest creating a crowdfunding page to raise $x amount of dollars to fund an x outcome. Virtual Movie Night. If we’re doing anything during this time, it’s watching a lot of movies. Set up a virtual movie night with Netflix Party !

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

If you’re planning a 5K, fun run, or walk, you can give your participants the option to complete the event in their own time rather than having to set aside a single day. You should also be able to list fund-a-need items and open a regular online store so your auction participants can buy special items they’re interested in.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 24, 2010

Not only does that provide immediacy, but it creates a fun experience which makes participants want to keep coming back to Kiva and tell their friends about it. DonorsChoose has successfully tapped into the same pathos by allowing you to pick the specific school project you are helping to fund. My friend Jessica Jackley Kiva.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

It's fun to play with, engaging for constituents and has helped us raise 28% more funds online since this time last year. We recently had a competition for community members to watch a preview of a new movie along with our Kids Cafe children. If you don’t have a system that does this yet, get help and find one - it’s the now.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 8, 2006

I got an email from an interesting company last week called Buzztone letting me know that Participant Productions is launching a social action campaign called Get Into the Game that uses the documentary, Murderball , to raise funds for the U.S. Paralympics ( Olympics for people with disabilities).

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