Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

This holiday season, o ne-quarter of consumers plan to shop specifically at a local or small business. . Is the item locally sourced or sustainable? What kind of packaging is used in shipping or can it be picked up locally? Does the purchase support a Black-owned or LGBTQIA+-owned business?

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Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

It’s official, National Wine Day is May, 25th , but fundraising with wine can take place year round. Some fun event themes/ideas include: Host an Intimate Tasting Event Partner with a local winemaker(s) or retail shops to host an intimate tasting event for your top supporters, or as an avenue to reach a new demographic.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

From eating healthy to volunteering at local nonprofits, users earns points that can then be redeemed for rewards or special discounts offered by partner businesses. A free, fun mobile photo-sharing iPhone App that turns your mobile photos instantly in art. DailyFeats :: dailyfeats.com. Dipity :: dipity.com. Instagram :: instagr.am.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

According to Independent Sector , the national average value of a volunteer hour is $29.95 National Volunteer Week Even if you HAVE been thanking volunteers well, you have a great opportunity coming up to thank your volunteers. Craft stores are full of stickers, decals, paper punches, and other fun items to create little masterpieces.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

Include statistics and fun facts where possible, and include a question at the end that would inspire conversation.” Please mention that the funds raised are going to help local recipients with covering missed wages while in treatment. Please note that National Cat Day is Sunday, October 29—some posts should center around that.

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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. National Nail Polish Day (June 1). Set a fundraising goal to sponsor a nail color on National Nail Polish Day (June 1) in the spirit of Movember. Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly.

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Everyaction

JULY 12, 2018

Considering our team is obsessed with all that is NOLA, we thought we'd share some favorite local spots to eat, drink, party, and enjoy the sights while visiting for the Netroots Nation 2018 Conference. Located right outside of the Convention Center, this local joint is the perfect way to start your day. Historic Jackson Square.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2015

Note from Beth: Give Local America , powered by Kimbia’s technology, is an effort to coordinate giving days on one platform. Last year, Give Local America raised more than $53 million from more than 306,000 gifts in 2014. Give Local America emphasizes small, local nonprofits. 5) National PR. 1) #iGiveLocal.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

Each year, individuals worldwide take the opportunity to do better for our planet with actions such as planting trees, cleaning local communities, and raising awareness for environmental causes through peer-to-peer fundraising pages. National Forest Foundation. How National Forest Foundation Takes Action on Earth Day.

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NTEN

APRIL 17, 2015

This week is National Volunteer Week ! Inspired by National Volunteer Week, NTEN took a few hours of work time to volunteer in our local communities. Inspired by National Volunteer Week, NTEN took a few hours of work time to volunteer in our local communities. the squashed ones at the bottom get really gross).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

You could keep slogging ahead doggedly, or you could take some advice from the president who led the United States through the Great Depression, helped create the United Nations, and brought you the first federal action to prohibit employment discrimination. Franklin D. Roosevelt once famously said: “Do something. If it works, do more of it.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 5, 2023

National awareness days are a great way to spread the word about your nonprofit’s work by aligning your mission with a day that’s dedicated to a specific, relevant issue. Local media, such as TV news outlets, radio stations and newspapers. Social media (there’s a lot of great chatter that happens around awareness days online!).

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 3, 2012

My second guest blogger in this run of the Have Fun, Do Good guest post series is the warm and wonderful Jocelyn Harmon. It sounds “old-school” but I love to go to my local library every Saturday to wander up and down the stacks. Finally, telling the truth or living an authentic life, keeps me having fun and doing good.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 24, 2023

These events leverage the popularity of wearable devices and health apps to encourage participants to sign up for and support a range of fun, trackable activities while contributing to a meaningful cause. Supporters track time spent volunteering for local causes, such as cleaning up parks or serving at food banks. The result?

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

An art festival where local artists can show off their pieces, explain their work to attendees, and donate a portion or all of the proceeds to your nonprofit. If you have a good relationship with a local vineyard, coffee roaster, or brewery, you might even propose a special vintage, roast, or brew just for your nonprofit or event.

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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. Athens Rotary Club is holding a plunge event in February and encouraging costumes, teams, and all kinds of fun for their plunge. Golf tournaments are a great deal of fun for participants. Polar Plunge.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

While QR codes might not be as “fun” as finding a new fundraising event idea , they’re still a valuable way for your nonprofit to improve its fundraising capabilities. By the end of it, you’ll know how to use this fun invention to attract more donors and experience fundraising success. Scan location.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 16, 2012

For added fun, every action you take will earn you points and badges. National Geographic Society World Atlas App. Designed specifically for the iPhone and iPod touch, National Geographic’s new and improved World Atlas puts our best maps in the palm of your hand. NRDC Eat Local App. American Red Cross First Aid App.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Whether inclement weather causes an event to be canceled or local circumstances require a change in format, event organizers should have a plan in place ahead of the tournament. Golf continues to be a popular pastime, with the National Golf Foundation reporting a nationwide increase in rounds. 2) Have a Backup Plan.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 11, 2011

Last week, I had a lot of fun test-driving Qriously , a new application that replaces advertisements on smart phones with questions, creating real-time feedback about the topics you are interested in. I had so much fun, in fact, that I shared screen shots and some thoughts around the way organizations could put a tool like this to use. (If

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

National Forest Foundation. First Nations Development Institute. The Green Climate Fun. The Green Climate Fund is the world’s largest climate fund, mandated to support developing countries raise and realize their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) ambitions towards low-emissions, climate-resilient pathways.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The short film, titled “Powering Tomorrow’s Leaders,” shares how the Boys and Girls Clubs movement is connecting local clubs with Salesforce.org technology — and building on its 160-year history in the process. The clubs became a place where kids could have fun and get the guidance and care they needed. Serving more than 4.2

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The short film, titled “Powering Tomorrow’s Leaders,” shares how the Boys and Girls Clubs movement is connecting local clubs with Salesforce.org technology — and building on its 160-year history in the process. The clubs became a place where kids could have fun and get the guidance and care they needed. Serving more than 4.2

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

See if your state, local, or regional AFP branch is hosting a reception! You’ll meet up with fundraisers from your area and make valuable local connections. Nonprofit Storytelling Conference AFP ICON and NTC are fun and educational, but they’re really big conferences! Check out our recap of AFP ICON 2023 here.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

If you get kids in on the fundraising fun, you have a great opportunity to teach them important values like leadership, responsibility, goal-setting, team building, and community engagement. 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.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Adding a golf tournament to your fundraising event roster is a win-win for your nonprofit and your donors—your nonprofit adds a reliable income stream and your donors get to support your mission through a fun activity. According to GolfStatus , the average golfer’s net worth is over $768,000, well above the national average.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

Craig Foster, a former Australia National Football Team captain who played 29 times for Australia, led an international campaign to free a young Bahraini footballer and refugee, Hakeem al-Araibi, from a Thai prison. There, he and his team assist Senate offices in building a diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of our nation.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

More and more money is donated on this national day of giving each year. You can, however, join your local Giving Tuesday movement to localize your efforts. Team up with local news. Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. How does Giving Tuesday help nonprofits?

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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

People’s Action Institute is a national network of state and local grassroots power-building organizations united in fighting for justice. Managers even encourage teammates to have a little fun and create social channels for employees to connect on, including #cooking-with-medic and #pet-pics. In the 2020 U.S.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Additionally, board members often have high-level connections in business, education, or even local and state government. They could help you coordinate a corporate volunteering day or connect you with a local club that is seeking a volunteering opportunity. Collaborate with local businesses. Connect with civic groups.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 27, 2006

Hey Have Fun * Do Gooders--I've started posting over at WorldChanging: San Francisco about local WorldChanging happenings. I wrote the post below for them, but thought I'd post it here too 'cause Shop Local First Week is a national program. Want to support local businesses in the Mission and save money?

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VisionLink

JUNE 9, 2014

To understand the scope of ideas shared over the years and the changing field, it’s fun to review past conference programs and past hot topics. Editor’s note: Lori Warrens was instrumental in creating the concept and national support for 2-1-1.) Or my personal favorite: 1997 - "United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta introduces a 2-1-1."

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

billion social media users nationwide, it is safe to say there is strong potential to engage, inform, and recruit volunteers within your local community. Every person who likes, shares, or follows your nonprofit has the potential to be your next valuable volunteer. So, how do you level-up your social strategy and recruit more volunteers ?

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Nonprofits Source

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Impact tracking: Add fun visuals or animations that depict the impact each donation has. For example, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has a “free rice” game in which players answer questions related to vocabulary, history, and other categories, earning 10 grains of rice per correct answer.

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

Ensure that any necessary in-person elements of your fundraising efforts comply with your local health regulations and allow for safe social distancing. Partner with a local jewelry store, franchise, or online retailer to allocate a portion of sales to support your cause in the lead up to Mother’s Day. 9 Mother’s Day Fundraising Ideas.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 16, 2012

But when Razoo designed Twive and Receive , a national giving day slated for June 14, we couldn’t help ourselves. With strong roots in prior national giving events and contests such as Twestival Local and America’s Giving Challenge , we wanted Twive to have the same fun spirit of those early ground-breaking giving events.

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