Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 30, 2005

Every year I tell myself that I won't buy into the hype. Every year my family says we are going to do the one gift rule, but it never happens so. I am trying to think of alternative ways to share the gift love that are fun for me and fun for them. UNICEF I've blogged about their improved gift line before.

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Gift Green Hype Fun 40

Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 26, 2007

And while I’m not someone who's hot and heavy on stuff exchange, I appreciate the value of gifts and want to encourage you to consider giving your loved ones the gift of technology this season. When you get someone a gift, you try to find something that fits these criteria. When we receive gifts, we evaluate them.

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Gift Technology Giving Hype 20

The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2024

The platform is designed to maximize revenue at your gala through integrated features like online fundraising, raffles, gifts, and more. Boost Your Cause with a Gift Shop A gift shop can be a powerful revenue driver for nonprofits. The appeal of gift shops is multifaceted.

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Platform Fundraising Virtual Gift 52

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

So how do you know if your event is making an impression for being fun and inspiring instead of for just being boring? For example, one of our local clients, Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE), runs VISTEBall, a golf-themed event that combines the fun of a golf tournament with the convenience of an indoor event.

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Fundraising Hype Hosting Fun 98

NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Gamifying fundraising turns your campaign into a fun experience for your fundraising teams and individual supporters. These fun features spur friendly competition between supporters as they vie for the top spot, creating a sense of fundraising urgency. Badges are fun to collect and can motivate supporters to reach your highest goals.

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Raise Money Fundraising Badge 28

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 3, 2011

My belief (no facts, just opinion ) is that there is a lot of hype about relatively small-scale nonprofit commercial initiatives. At the same time, hospitals and health systems in particular, traditionally heavily reliant on fee-for-service revenue, are becoming more assertive and assiduous in seeking and receiving philanthropic gifts.

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Research Philanthropy Analysis Arizona 82

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2007

Her blog is filled with insightful pieces that cut through the hype of new technologies and often ask the hard probing questions that haven't been asked. How do you see gift economies operating in the nonprofit open source community, the nonprofit blogosphere, and nonprofit tech community in general? What value do you get from it?

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Arts Interview Technology Open Source 50

Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

After a year of significant growth, online fundraising grew by a more modest 3% in 2021 , and the number of gifts increased by 5%. Share the gifts they’ve made. Supporters set up their own online donation pages and solicit gifts from their friends and family. These gifts can be matched at a 1:1, 2:1, and even 3:1 ratio.

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Ideas Online Fundraising Tips 77

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Offer Outstanding Items Charity auctions are fun, engaging opportunities for donors to get cool items while supporting a great cause. The takeaway: Corporate sponsors can make your charity auction more successful by giving in-kind gifts, monetary donations, or raising your event’s visibility. Partner up!

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Charity Raise Money Tips 52

NonProfit Hub

MAY 23, 2019

Hype automatically forms around competitive fundraisers that allow you to hang out with your friends and have a good time. The same idea works for gift cards (which can also be donated) or anything else you’re able to similarly camouflage. Take our word for it—these are all creative, lucrative, easy, cheap and fun!

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Fundraising Nonprofit Mail Hype 64

Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

This means your marketing activities—especially on your website and on your social media channels—should be thoroughly planned so you give yourself the best chance of establishing your nonprofit as a legitimate organization to people who are vetting you before making a gift.

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Marketing Create Nonprofit Social Media 69

Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2022

Consider purchasing a small gift card and randomly selecting a winner from those who complete the survey. Build hype. For example, Monday could be motivational, Tuesday could be tips, Wednesday could be wisdom, Thursday could be thanksgiving, and Friday could be fun. Offer an incentive. Promote your online communities.

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Volunteer Associations Survey Americorp 127

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 29, 2021

So if you make an effort during your event to show them love and make them feel great about the work that they’re doing, if you make them have fun and give them a great experience, they’re more likely to engage with you again in the future. So you can kind of get them hyped up about your next event.

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Donor Video Fundraising Strategy 107

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2009

The big news for me was the launch next week of virtual gifts for charities. Be a little less "formal" and try a few fun updates and other content that sparks conversations. Was it all hype? . She also included some practical advice. I've heard Randi speak a couple of times, including this informative webinar hosted by NTEN.

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Conference Reflection Social Kiva 91

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

After all, a single day of giving isn’t much time to attract gifts—donors must know when and where to give—so your school’s promotional strategies must be robust. A giving day isn’t always exciting, but a little creativity can turn it into a fun challenge. These tips will help your school meet and exceed its fundraising goals.

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Giving Guide Social Media Phone 81

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 19, 2018

After all, a single day of giving isn’t much time to attract gifts—donors must know when and where to give—so your school’s promotional strategies have to be strong. The card should include the giving page URL and a phone number for more information or to make gifts. Get Creative. Take the time to really think about your event.

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Giving Guide Gift Phone 21