AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Ask your remote employees to search the web for fun items like: A quote from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Don’t be afraid to ask your staff to tune in with their family, while at a holiday vacation home, or doing something fun, like being in the winter chalet hot tub! Movie Watch Party. All of Santa’s reindeer’s names.

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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.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

There are many KINDS of events, but they fall into two basic categories: The Community/Fun Event and the Heartstrings Event. Community/Fun Events Community/Fun Events are widely promoted events that encourage people to do something active or fun while supporting your cause. People leave Community/Fun Events feeling good.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2021

For example, you could ask donors to provide meals for kids for the summer; this is a great idea because the cause is timely and the need is urgent as children impacted by food insecurity no longer have access to school lunches. 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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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Make it easy and fun for them, touch their hearts, and give them some love. Don’t feel overwhelmed. Remember that fundraising is not comfortable for most people, including your board members. Use this list to support them through the fundraising process. And don’t forget to shoot us an email and let us know how it’s going.

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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. Movies for Impact. Summer blockbuster season could offer the opportunity to partner with a local movie theater to screen a relevant film with proceeds going to your cause (some movie theaters are even nonprofits themselves ).

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Ask your remote employees to search the web for fun items like: A quote from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Don’t be afraid to ask your staff to tune in with their family, while at a holiday vacation home, or doing something fun, like being in the winter chalet hot tub! Movie Watch Party. All of Santa’s reindeer’s names.

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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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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

There are some universal elements to any compelling story, whether they’re in books, the news, articles, blogs, or movies. Once you understand these five elements, you’ll be able to pick them out in TV shows, movies, books, and news articles. Just as in movie scores, the music can set the tone and enforce the message.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 4, 2022

All the elements are there, people talking to neighbors, a fun spirit of giving (candy at least), all that is waiting is your cause campaign that fits. Here are some fun peer-to-peer fundraising ideas to try with your supporters. The campaign can be printed out in fun designs by supporters that are giving away candy.

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Qgiv

APRIL 30, 2024

For attendees, galas and silent auctions provide a fun night out to support a cause they care about. A theme can tie directly into your nonprofit’s mission or cause to provide consistent messaging in a fun, immersive way. Overall, it’s vital to make your event something fun and special for all your guests.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2022

The nonprofit sector is still seeing post-pandemic impacts on daily operations, including increased use of virtual and event-free fundraising ideas. 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. Let’s get started.

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Bloomerang

JULY 8, 2021

Taking a leaf from the inventions of the superhero genres is a well tried and fun way to understand what works and which areas we could improve on in our communications with the public. To quantify what the world does or doesn’t see, it’s time to understand your nonprofit’s brand impact to-date through a small focus group.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

With the holidays just around the corner, spirits are high, our sense of community is strong and people are on the hunt for fun, festive activities—especially when they’re for a good cause. All you’ll need to provide is a plain wreath and fun accents like holly, ribbon, pine cones and glitter. Movie screenings. Wreath making.

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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. With this guide, you’ll be able to plan your first event that leaves a lasting impact on your attendees and the future of your nonprofit. Events are fun and can be beneficial, but they may not always be the best option.

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Qgiv

MAY 5, 2021

Otherwise known as the “Before and After” video, journey videos are a great way to show how donor dollars are making an impact. 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? The big reveal.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

Do something purely for the fun of it? I crafted, baked, watched funny TV shows, spent time with the hubs, saw friends, went to the movies, and danced. Because I love getting and receiving letters, I committed to writing one letter each day to tell someone how they had made a positive impact on my life. No larger purpose?

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Whole Whale

JUNE 22, 2021

The hardships and tragedies of 2020 as a result of COVID are numerous and the aftereffects will impact a generation to come. We even have fun channels like “Travel” and “Music” where employees can post non-work related content. Have fun with it! There are so many communication tools these days, but our favorite is Slack.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

If you’re worried about getting your donors to participate in your fundraisers, come up with fun, creative ideas that will get your supporters excited enough to spread the word to their friends and family. Warm your ovens up or get your paints and glitter ready for a fun cookie or ornament decorating party. Holiday decor sales.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Companies and corporations large and small have rolled out some truly extraordinary things, from changing what we pay for our cellphone plans to apps that make our lives easier or just more fun. But no matter your opinion on the dearly departed Steve, there’s no denying the impact he made for Apple and the tech world in general.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

Christy Turlington, Seth Rogen, and more are joining this year’s Challenge to help raise money for the causes they are most passionate about with prizes, including two tickets to the Anchorman 2 movie premiere at the Beacon Theater in New York City and a feature article in The Huffington Post about your favorite charity. Pretty cool.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

In an emergency fundraising appeal, it’s essential that you: Personalize the content Establish the urgency of the situation Clearly outline your needs Tell your donors how their gift will make an impact Include direct fundraising asks. Send Donors A Fun At-home Activity. BONUS – See this idea in action! They want you to succeed!

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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. Choose the right software to stay organized Balancing tasks like item procurement, live auction event planning, and impact reporting can become challenging.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Karaoke Karaoke is more than a fun bar night activity—it can be a nonprofit event with multiple revenue streams. Comedy Nights Comedy nights are a good way to bring some lighthearted fun to your organization. Yard Sales A yard sale is a fun way to get to know your supporters while also raising funds for a cause.

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

Standard events are great for bringing your donors together for a bit of fun. Whether you’re hosting a movie night or a bake sale, these are quick and easy affairs to pull together. Be specific with your plans for your potential funding and provide an impact statement. and signage to recognize your sponsors. Types of grants.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

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.”. That will have an impact on your goal. Cold calling doesn’t work well in fundraising, and it’s no fun. You need a goal for your annual fundraising plan. That’s not a goal. It’s a wish.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 17, 2008

Blog Action Day is a wonderful idea, but it feels too short to make a real impact. I'm interested in exploring how Changebloggers, people who want to use their blogs, podcasts and vlogs to change the world, can make a greater impact through longer online events, and face-to-face meetups. The theme for this year was poverty.

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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. Community impact or commemorative wall. Phone call to the donor from a person impacted by the nonprofit. You can also send fun cards using Felt.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Last month, I participated in the day-long convening of funders at the Media Impact Forum. Storify here ). I kicked off the morning session with a discussion on measuring impact with colleagues from VolunteerMatch – Greg Baldwin and Jay Backstrand. And to make it more fun, I awarded prizes.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

In the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted almost every area of our lives. Movie streaming services, family members and pets, and noisy neighbors all add up to one thing— limited time and attention to dedicate to e-learning during COVID-19. However, we made it a fun e-learning game that’s much more engaging.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 4, 2014

It was hot, very hot and I was tried and sweaty then all of a sudden like Prince Charming from a movie someone said to me “Princess Amy right this way.” You can make a huge impact with signage – and go beyond the typical billboard, sponsor banner and route makers to help you build your culture. Trust me, it will be fun and educational.

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

Fundraising during Covid has been disruptive for everyone – every single sector has been impacted but particularly those that work in event fundraising. Awards ceremonies are a wonderful way to draw your community in by highlighting individuals who have made an impact. Virtual Movie Night. Virtual Conference (aka UnConference).

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 4, 2014

It was hot, very hot and I was tried and sweaty then all of a sudden like Prince Charming from a movie someone said to me “Princess Amy right this way.” You can make a huge impact with signage – and go beyond the typical billboard, sponsor banner and route makers to help you build your culture. Trust me, it will be fun and educational.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

These ideas are not only low-cost; they’re also fun, engaging, and—most importantly—effective. Get your volunteers (and their kids) involved and make it a fun, day-long event that raises spirits along with funds. These can be indoor or outdoor events, and you can invite some local vendors to show up and sell tasty movie treats.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 7, 2009

It’s going to be called Social by Social: a practical guide to using new technologies to deliver social impact and it should be published and distributed by NESTA next month. Some will write, others take pictures or make movies. Make it fun and sociable as well as worthwhile to get more commitment. All energy is good energy.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 2, 2009

But what if you want to provide a truly emergent recommendation system, like the one used to recommend new songs to you on Pandora or new movies on Netflix? Consider the case of Netflix, the dominant US online movie rental company. Netflix makes movie recommendations based on your ratings of films you've watched.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 1, 2007

The environmental impact, especially to the aquifer, could be devastating. Thanks to Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day for Teaching ELL, ESL and EFL , I found a fun resource, The Community Organizing Toolkit and Game (if you're in a quiet place, you'll want to turn your volume down before you click on this, it has music).

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