Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Musician’s clothing Costumes Musical instruments Include a certificate of authenticity with the item to reassure donors of its credibility. For example, if your town is known for gorgeous cherry blossom trees, offering paintings with these trees by a local artist can inspire bidding.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

From peer-to-peer fun runs to bake sales, there’s no end to the types of fundraising events your nonprofit can host. Planning events is one of the best ways to raise money for your mission, and donors love participating in them. Hosting a silent auction allows your nonprofit to: Provide supporters with an engaging, fun experience.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

And while there’s nothing wrong with your standard fundraiser, sometimes it’s fun to do something a bit different. Charity events don’t just raise money for your charity, they also help to engage your supporters and bring publicity to your cause. It both raised money and fulfilled their mission. Click to Tweet. Polar Plunge.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 23, 2023

I am also looking forward to fall festivals and the bounty of creative and exciting ways to raise funds while having fun! Pumpkin Patch Create a charming pumpkin patch and offer fun activities like pumpkin carving contests, hayrides, and pumpkin painting.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With a youth-oriented fundraiser, you can raise money for educational trips, sports equipment, classroom supplies, art supplies, musical instruments, or any other cause. For a fun twist the kids are sure to appreciate, turn your car wash into a dog wash for the furry friends in your community! Balloon raffle. Straw Draw.

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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. Way to accept donations or money from the event. Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. Provide water station stops and set up a picnic at the end for people that raise money.

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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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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Your Have Fun What do you find fun, amusing and joyful? Your Have Fun, Do Good A combination of ideas from your Have Fun list and your Do Good list I've been playing around with this equation, and posted some of my ideas below. I'd love it if you tried it, and shared your ways to have fun and do good.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

See if you can get spots on local radio shows, news affiliates, to advertise your event. Local businesses can also be helpful in advertising your event. Lots of local businesses have windows and cork boards where flyers for the event can be displayed. Offer different sponsorship levels with perks to incentivize the sponsorship.

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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. Host a serve-a-thon.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Now is the time to take a good look at your plans for the final months of the year and find a fun, unique fall fundraiser that will make you and your donors feel comfortable and supported. If you’re going the DIY route, reach out to a local artist to lead the class, and stock up on all the necessary supplies. Trivia Night.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

What makes this type of event so unique is the ability to celebrate the holidays and raise money for your organization at the same time. You want your guests and attendees to have fun at this party. Get the word out about your festival by placing ads in local newspapers and contacting local radio stations/TV stations/newspapers.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Plan a main attraction to supplement your silent auction , such as: Music, which may be provided by a local band, DJ, or musician. Sports Tournament and Raffle If your nonprofit’s team is feeling the pressure of burnout from constant fundraising strategies, plan an event that’s focused on fun!

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

We may even have some fun in store for you! The Beacon Lounge will be our home-base, and here are some of the fun things they have planned to make it your home-base, too: Daily Events in the Lounge include: Breakfast from 9-11: Get your morning buzz on with coffee and food sponsored by The Colorado Health Foundation. Connect with NTEN.

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Qgiv

APRIL 27, 2022

Adding a raffle to your fundraising events is a great way to raise a little extra money for your organization and get your supporters excited about attending your events. Before you start planning your raffle, make sure you understand what the local gambling laws are in your state. What is a raffle? How do you run a raffle?

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Get creative and raise money while cheering on your favorite team! Partner with a local restaurant or hire volunteers to cook their favorite Thanksgiving dish in large quantities. Be sure to provide a fun prize for the winner! Set up a cider stand and raise money by selling everyone’s favorite fall beverage.

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NTEN

JUNE 12, 2014

You may have attended your local Tech Club , as an attendee, speaker, or organizer. NTEN 501 Tech Clubs are informal, local groups that meet regularly in many cities. These meetings allow people interested in nonprofit technology to meet local colleagues, develop professional support networks, and talk shop in a relaxed setting.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

Participants raise money from their friends and family to support them in completing the walk or run. It’s a fun idea that ties in the organization to the activity. Plus it’s super fun. You can provide the beverages, or just rent out a room at a local bar or brewery. Need to sell tickets for your gala?

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 15, 2019

With Easter just around the corner, this timeless, family-friendly event doubles as the perfect way to raise money for your organization. Local grocery stores and restaurants might be willing to donate the bulk of the food. Dying and decorating eggs can be just as fun as hunting for them. Easter Egg Hunt. Community Picnic.

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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. Choose a local river or lake (get permission first, of course) and watch your daring supporters take the plunge. Polar plunge challenge.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Depending on your mission, you might find more value in asking for in-kind gifts rather than fundraising for money. John Center even added a competitive element— the party with the most guests and the party that raises the most money will win special recognition in St. Easy Virtual Peer-to-Peer Ideas. Virtual supply drive.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 5, 2009

For the last several years, Symphony Nova Scotia has been changing children’s lives with music. Through its Education and Community Outreach programs, the Symphony helps bring music into the lives of over 14,000 school children each year - students who may not otherwise have access to a symphony.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

We may even have some fun in store for you! Fork over your lunch money to a local Austin organization and Convio will match your donation! We hope we're easy to find: we will be using the Beacon Lounge as our go-to, chill-out, home-base spot throughout the conference. And, yes, there will be prizes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Creative stuff: Things unique to your organization including the ability to create art, music, poetry, dance, etc. Does anyone carve, knit, sew or create t-shirts… or fun food? Lots of research shows that donors don’t want the organization to spend money on free merchandise. You can also send fun cards using Felt.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

They offer a chance to dress up, get together with others, and have a good time — while also raising money for a good cause. However, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun. Instead of serving everyone at a single location, consider a catered meal delivered to each of your donors from a local restaurant.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 20, 2020

As a general trend over the past several years, public schools have seen repeated budget cuts at the federal, state and local levels. Many schools decide to focus on running peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, in which the students (along with the help of parents and guardians) take on the responsibilities of raising money for their school.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

When organizations face an unprecedented event and are in dire need of support, making an emergency fundraising appeal is a direct way to emphasize that need and raise money quickly. Send Donors A Fun At-home Activity. It’s a fun, sociable game that is easy and simple to host, even when done virtually. Bingo Night.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Have you tried new strategies to push your nonprofit further and get more innovative as you raise money to carry out your mission? In the Broadway musical “Hamilton,” Alexander Hamilton sings about who he and America are meant to be. At first everyone was on board, and it was fun. First, do an honest assessment of where you are.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 30, 2018

Open bars seem the ideal solution because it brings in money and it eliminates the need for guests to serve themselves. If you're new to the NPO world, consult your state and local laws about social host liability. posted by Kylah Strohte Editor-In-Chief. Safety Monitoring. Addressing Intoxication.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Live Music Battles Live music battles make for great events because you can find a lot of excellent musical talent who want to get their names out there. They may be able to work with local stores or boutiques that act as sponsors and also get to show off their collections.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 30, 2018

Open bars seem the ideal solution because it brings in money and it eliminates the need for guests to serve themselves. If you're new to the NPO world, consult your state and local laws about social host liability. posted by Kylah Strohte Editor-In-Chief. Safety Monitoring. Addressing Intoxication.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

As a kid, I was saturated by symphony performances and choral music. I’m looking for a place to donate in honor of my mother’s 90 th birthday, and a gift made to the local symphony orchestra in Myrtle Beach seemed like the right thing to do. I get “perks” for spending too much money at Ulta® and Lucky Brand Jeans®.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Golf Tournament Bring together avid golfers and local philanthropists—in many cases, they’re one and the same—for a day on the greens. A charity golf tournament won’t just raise money and build excitement for your cause, it can also be a pillar of your major donor recruitment plan. Foot Race These are a classic of the genre.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Tom Iselin will show you how to increase your likability and “memorability” among donors that will deepen relationships, help you raise more money, and create greater donor loyalty. We got five excellent tactics for you that’ll help you raise more money, and improve your donor relationships through personal branding.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 10, 2011

And that's just the fun stuff. And despite the fact that I've enjoyed being at the museum for 12 hours plus for ten days in a row, I'm quickly realizing that if I want to really get some fun participatory projects going, I need some help. We have no money. Board committee meetings. Film festival openings. Let me be frank.

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Care2

MARCH 11, 2014

Then there is the fantastic sessions discussing the best tools nonprofits should use to build websites and online campaigns focused on engagement and raising lots of money. Dance the night away to 80''s music by DJ Tea Jay, complimentary food, and drinks. Did we mention fun? 14NTC Sessions. Happy Hours and dancing start here!

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Let your potential donors how much the donation means to the organization and where the money will be spent. “$100 Not to mention, not staying in contact during tough times can come across as insensitive to your donors who have given their hard-earned money to support your work. Frame the impact. About the Author. Craig Grella.

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