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

Get Fully Funded

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. Other events are smaller, more intimate gatherings where guests are directly asked for money. That means that spending money on an event can be a little scary.

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Here’s How to Raise More Money with Your Next Fundraising Letter

The Fundraising Authority

I am in the middle of writing a direct mail fundraising letter for a non-profit client, and tomorrow I will be presenting the letter to them, and explaining why it will be effective. And it got me thinking… there are really only three things that separate super-successful fundraising letters from ones that are just mediocre.

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With Text2Bid® Mobile Bidding We’ve Eliminated the Checkout Lines and the Need for Paper Bid Sheets, Apps, and Wi-Fi, to Make Bidding Fun Again

NonProfit PRO

Text2Bid® is a robust, full-featured, mobile bidding technology that transforms hybrid/silent/live auctions, golf tournaments, galas, or any other event into 24/7 fundraisers, allowing nonprofit organizations to raise money before, during and after an in-room or virtual event.

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Fundraiser vs. Friendraiser vs. Waste of Time

The Fundraising Authority

In this episode , Michael is getting chided (over the phone) by the corporate office for spending too much money holding office parties. But… friendraisers still have a very definite fundraising purpose. You want your guests to have fun, but your staff has serious work to do. Another Name for FUN-Raisers.

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5 Creative & Fun Halloween Fundraiser Ideas

Greater Giving

Spooky Season is here, and if you are looking for fun ways to host a halloween fundraiser, we have got you covered. Here are five creative Halloween fundraiser ideas that will help put you in the spirit of spooky season! Perhaps the most obvious way to raise money by hosting a haunted house is to charge an admission fee.

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10 Summer Fundraising Ideas That Will Make a Splash | FrontStream

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Summer is the perfect time to get creative with your fundraising efforts and make a splash in your community. Exciting and unique ideas will help you engage donors and reach your goals, whether you're raising money for your charity or school.

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Why Your Nonprofit Needs Peer-to-Peer Fundraising (and How to Use It)

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The fundraising pendulum is swinging back to “in person,” but that doesn’t mean you should ease up your online efforts, particularly peer-to-peer fundraising. Here’s why: It boosts the donations of almost any fundraising campaign, helping you to reach your goals. What is Peer-to-Peer Fundraising?