Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2021

You Don’t Need a “Big Budget” to Achieve Fun. The rest of the broadcast was filled with happy, emotional stories from youth served by the organization, peppered by 25 small ad spots recognizing important sponsors or simply congratulating the kids and staff for their achievements. Easy Day-of-Event Production.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

It could be an email or postcard about a regular meetup the nonprofit hosts, or about its services. Community foundations sponsor many donor-advised funds (DAFs) which are like mini-foundations but they are not public. Set up face-to-face meetings or phone calls to ask contacts to donate. It need not be a solicitation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2014

All of these meetings can be reinvented as walking meetings. Those that require technology and an internet connection can easily be transferred to a mobile phone while you walk. Also be sure to establish the rules such as “stay with the group” or “no cell phones,” before you head out. What are your tips?

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Donors attend an event hosted by an individual, group or business that offers a great social draw. The great thing about buy-in parties is that the hosts can go and personally sell these to their friends! Consider something fun for dinner, like a mashed potato bar or a make-your-own-pizza station.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Since shifting to the virtual event space, event planners have had to come up with creative ways to continue hosting profitable events. Businesses, nonprofits, and charities who normally host a holiday fundraiser have been forced to move online, and finding ways to connect to once generous donors is tough. . But there is hope.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

With the right preparations and technology, you can host a successful virtual gala that raises funds, helps your nonprofit strengthen connections, and engages your supporters in a fun evening. Nowadays, most people carry their phones everywhere with them, so consider letting your supporters know about your gala through a text message.

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Greater Giving

JULY 8, 2021

You Don’t Need a “Big Budget” to Achieve Fun. The rest of the broadcast was filled with happy, emotional stories from youth served by the organization, peppered by 25 small ad spots recognizing important sponsors or simply congratulating the kids and staff for their achievements. Easy Day-of-Event Production.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2021

Again, they may not be right next to their phones, so give them every opportunity to see your appeal. Get local sponsors to donate prizes or even help promote your event to get an extra boost at key times. Summer is a great time to host a local concert, game night, movie night in the park, or another fun event.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Since shifting to the virtual event space, event planners have had to come up with creative ways to continue hosting profitable events. Businesses, nonprofits, and charities who normally host a holiday fundraiser have been forced to move online, and finding ways to connect to once generous donors is tough. . But there is hope.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Need help deciding what type of online auction your nonprofit should host? 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. Ready to host a virtual auction? Music can always add a fun touch to any decade-themed event!

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Find something fun that fits your mission! Make it fun. Funny photo challenges, moving personal stories and experiences, or skits are all great places to look for a fun challenge. TIP: #GivingTuesday is always a great opportunity to host a matching gift challenge! Make it accessible and safe. The Text-to-Donate Challenge.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 23, 2022

You’re booking the evening’s entertainment, connecting with sponsors, and collecting all of your auction baskets and items. When you use text marketing, make sure to send out messages sparingly to avoid becoming annoying or intrusive on people’s phones. Or maybe you’re planning for a fun theme your bidders can dress up for.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

You can host a giving day whenever it suits your church. For instance, if there’s a religious holiday centered on giving, like Christmas or Easter, incorporating those themes into your giving day and hosting it ahead of the actual holiday can get congregants in a charitable frame of mind. New to the concept of giving days? Bake sales.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 29, 2022

Roles in a Sponsor Committee. Much like an item procurement committee, sponsor committees are about solicitation and relationship management. an entertainment sponsor or drink sponsor) and find in-kind donation items for your auction. Creating sponsor levels with giving thresholds (or associated in-kind donations).

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NTEN

APRIL 5, 2013

Nonprofit Engagement Party, hosted by Idealist Consulting and sponsored by Breakeven, Circe, IATS and KnowWho, is back and better than ever! Idealist Consulting is very excited to be hosting this event in a new city. The Charleston is not required, but fun is a must. NTC wouldn''t be NTC without the social part!

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Kindful

APRIL 12, 2021

Host a live streamed event. For example, given LinkedIn’s emphasis on business and professional networking, it may be most appropriate to highlight corporate sponsors, board members, or companies who offer employee matching on that platform. Host a live streamed event. Post on social media. Do some 1:1 outreach.

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Qgiv

MAY 5, 2021

Now anyone can create and edit video from their phone … yet it still seems to be the final frontier in nonprofit marketing. There are tons of fun and random holidays nonprofits can take advantage of to create unique and interesting fundraising appeals. Your exciting Family Fun Day field day event? Time to get festive.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Host an auction. Auctions are fun at any time of year, but Giving Tuesday presents extra opportunities for your nonprofit to host a successful auction. Check out their event page for inspiration: 3. Team up with local news.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

You can host a giving day whenever it suits your church. For instance, if there’s a religious holiday centered on giving, like Christmas or Easter, incorporating those themes into your giving day and hosting it ahead of the actual holiday can get congregants in a charitable frame of mind. New to the concept of giving days? Bake sales.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Does anyone carve, knit, sew or create t-shirts… or fun food? Many sponsors and donors want recognition for their support. Mention the donor in emails directly about the event they sponsored. This can be 4 emails a year dedicated to sponsors who give the org $10K or more. These need not look like a commercial.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2021

If you want to host a successful auction, a lot of it comes down to the planning, resources, and charity auction software that you use. Comprehensive charity auction software is flexible and can host both in-person or virtual attendees. Offer branded merchandise – Who doesn’t love a fun t-shirt? Show fundraising progress.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2022

In-person event fundraisers are fun! HOWEVER Do you have staff that can improve on the fun factor and get people out? You can tackle this list by assigning personal phone calls, emails, or handwritten cards to the appropriate staff. You can also highlight your sponsors in these pieces of communication. Share your success!

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Organize a fun outing allowing your supporters to meet each other and giving teams to the time to consort. Additionally, the development staff hosted a help line where fundraisers could call should any questions arise during the campaign. Host a Mini-Event. Pick Up the Phone. Event Kick Off. Get creative! No problem.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

For example, instead of using sheets of paper to track bids at a silent auction, users could enter their bids on a tablet or via an app on their phone. If you want to learn a bit more about hosting a silent auction, check out our blog post on the eight steps to running a stellar event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 12, 2023

It can help you quickly reach millions of people directly on their phones and motivate them to give to your organization! You can easily host a Q&A or tour of your workspace right from your phone, direct to your followers! Besides the interactivity of livestreaming, it also helps increase your organization’s visibility.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Charity Races like marathons, 5Ks, fun runs, or walkathons invite participants to register with your nonprofit and collect donations from their community, making every step count for your cause. Cyclists sign up for the ride and seek out people in their network to sponsor their participation. Foot Race These are a classic of the genre.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2012

I couldn’t help but also think how powerful it would be if an organization like the Case Foundation hosted a convening of those involved with various giving days and challenges to share best practices and learning, perhaps leading to something even global. The combination of bottom up and top down strategies could be powerful.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 24, 2022

Donors find the idea of winning a coveted prize to be exciting, fun and new, and nonprofits have an opportunity to expand their reach beyond an existing donor base to a broad audience that cares about the cause. In this scenario, you can get very targeted with your prize, and have fun catering to your members’ preferences!

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Achieve

MAY 21, 2019

They’re engaging, informative, and fun! Without them, your speakers have no audience, your caterers no one to feed, and your sponsors no one to advertise to – and that would be a nightmare! Then, once you’ve determined where your event will be hosted, send your supporters different emails based on where they’re located.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

The action spearheaded a flood of nearly 100,000 phone calls and almost 200,000 emails to policymakers. The Microsoft @Safer Online channel is hosting an all-day tweet chat for sharing online safety tips. Here’s the fun part. The ACLU website has a good summary of the USA Freedom Act. Safer Internet Day.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 26, 2013

They love getting together, they have a lot of fun and they love that they can make difference to a cause.”. In addition to hosting a huge event wrap up party for all participants to attend, every team captain receives a hand written thank you note share with their team. Invite Corporate Sponsors to Participate and Fundraise.

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Qgiv

MAY 7, 2021

This type of fundraiser has been around for a long time, so there are tons of great resources for hosting successful 5K events. Set them up with a personal fundraising page and have them find people to sponsor their participation. Another fun outdoor activity you can host is a golf tournament. Why is this a great idea?

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Use the Right Charity Auction Software Before you get any deeper into planning your auction—no matter which type of event you’re hosting—you’ll need to make sure you have the right tools. Offer Outstanding Items Charity auctions are fun, engaging opportunities for donors to get cool items while supporting a great cause.

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OneCause

JANUARY 31, 2024

[Event-ebook-top] There are plenty of ways to raise money, but one of the most popular (and let’s face it: fun!) Determine Your Fundraising Event Goals In order to host a successful event, you’ll first need to determine what success means to your organization. Will weather impact your event?

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Of course, supporters can also make in-person, email, or phone appeals. 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.

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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. Pick a day with meaning to your organization, like your founding anniversary or a birthday of someone significant to your organization to host a giving day fundraiser.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 23, 2015

Why do my donors phone me about information they can easily find on the website? . purchase a membership, set up a recurring donation, become a company sponsor)? It’s more fun than cat videos. As mentioned, there’s a whole host of other compelling tools on the web. Other honorable mentions.

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