The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Boost Your Nonprofit’s Impact: 10 Power-Packed Summer Fundraising Ideas for 2023 As the mercury rises, so should your nonprofit’s impact! Outdoor Movie Night An outdoor movie night is a fun and engaging way to bring your community together while raising funds for your nonprofit.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

As charitable donors grow eager to return to in-person events, our nonprofit clients have been asking us how to provide those exciting live fundraiser experiences while keeping everyone safe and comfortable. TIP: Make sure to follow all of your local state and city health regulations!

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 17, 2024

Nonprofit marketing is a huge undertaking—from building your social media presence to solidifying your website’s search engine optimization strategy, there are many tasks you need to complete to spread awareness of your organization and your fundraising efforts. Leverage the power of your nonprofit CRM. Let’s get started!

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

As a nonprofit event coordinator, you know that engaging with your supporters before and during your events is critical to planning a well-attended and exciting event. These tips can apply to any type of nonprofit event: whether you’re hosting a charity auction , a fundraising 5K, conference, webinar, and so on. Let’s get started!

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

If your nonprofit hosts one or more fundraising events, you know that it’s easy to become predictable with the excuse that “we’ve always done this.” But as a nonprofit professional, you know that innovation is key to raising more dollars for your cause. Here are five out-of-the-ordinary types of nonprofit fundraising events.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month: How Nonprofits Can raise funds and Show Support National Immigrant Heritage Month is all about celebrating the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of immigrants in our communities. There are so many exciting ways to join the fun!

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

And as a nonprofit organization, the start of October also means you’re entering the last quarter of the year and the beginning of the year-end fundraising season. When you’re planning your end-of-year fundraising campaigns, you really won’t want to miss out on all the fun the holidays provide. Not sure where to start?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Building an organization from the ground up is a challenge, but with the right nonprofit tools, the heavy lifting gets easier. There are SO MANY nonprofit tools out there, all promising to make your work easier as you grow your new nonprofit. Joining TechSoup should be the first technology task for your new nonprofit.

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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. Why should my nonprofit host a charity golf tournament? Partner with local influencers and celebrities.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

Who they are: Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed. Junior Achievement of Western PA inserted a graphic of a map which shows the location of their event embedded on their registration page.

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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. That means nonprofits need to continue to be flexible and think on their feet. To make it even more fun, consider having a local celebrity (i.e.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 30, 2023

Who they are: Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed. Junior Achievement of Western PA inserted a graphic of a map which shows the location of their event embedded on their registration page.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

In 2020, the pandemic and its resulting social distancing guidelines led nonprofits to experiment with virtual events (many of them for the first time). Galas have strong fundraising potential and are a staple of many nonprofits’ event season. Let’s get started. Assemble an Internal Planning Team. Marketing specialists. Tech experts.

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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. 3) Open to All Nonprofits.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 3, 2021

Plenty of options are available—from outdoor events to virtual fun. Set up a form with a donation amount for the registration, and be sure to encourage your participants with prizes! Posting updates on social media can be a good incentive, and giving the winners a social shout-out can be a fun addition, too. Virtual auction .

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

As those in the nonprofit world realize, few things are as effective—or as time consuming—as fundraising events. With this in mind, how should your nonprofit go about effectively marketing your next fundraiser? These events bring in big time donations, and can have a huge impact on furthering the organization’s cause.

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CauseVox

JULY 11, 2022

And who better to get peer-to-peer fundraising tips from than a nonprofit professional? Invest in Kids is a Denver-based nonprofit dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of young children and families across the state. In a nutshell, corporate sponsorships are a mutually beneficial agreement between a company and a nonprofit.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

“What kind of fundraisng event should I run for my nonprofit?”. Nonprofits are always looking for unique, creative, and effective fundraising events that will help them to stand out from the crowd. We’ve gathered 12 top-performing fundraising event ideas for nonprofits to inspire your next event. Plus it’s super fun.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Nonprofit organizations invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in driving potential fundraising event participants to register online and use sophisticated tracking to measure which efforts produce the best results. The first step to improving registration rates is understanding the roadblocks. Roadblock #2 – Losing the Magic.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Now that we’re well into 2021 and approaching a post-COVID reality in many parts of the world, nonprofit professionals have pondered what fundraising events will look like with both in-person and virtual engagements. Need help deciding what type of online auction your nonprofit should host? You’ve come to the right place!

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

The event brought together over 50 speakers and thousands of nonprofit professionals from across the social sector. Get to know their top insights and learning moments to accelerate the impact of your nonprofit’s next virtual fundraising event. Experience Our Nonprofit Event On-Demand. Be Mindful of Your Participants’ Time.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For your nonprofit, this means the holiday season opens the door to opportunities for fundraising success— and there’s no better way to kick off this successful year-end fundraising push than to participate in Giving Tuesday ! Ready to learn more about Giving Tuesday and how your nonprofit can make the most of it? Let’s get started!

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. Maybe your nonprofit hasn’t yet developed an online fundraising plan. Either way, it’s time to brush up on your peer-to-peer fundraising chops and check out some online fundraising ideas that you can use to attract donors to your nonprofit.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 8, 2022

Reach out to your local schools to see if they’re looking for any specific supplies for the school year. Volunteer at your local school. Volunteer to help at back-to-school registration days or help out at any welcome back fun fests or picnics schools have planned. Then, drop off donations to schools in need.

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CauseVox

MAY 18, 2021

COVID-19 has changed the face of nonprofit fundraising forever. Advantages of an in-person event: Your community gets to build closer relationships with each other Opportunities for fun activities to drive engagement Peer pressure increases fundraising (when attendees see others giving, they will too).

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

However, for many nonprofit organizations, virtual fundraising will continue to be a part of their fundraising strategy for years to come. Among these fundraising events, auctions have become a popular option for nonprofits to pursue hosting in a hybrid format. Host your hybrid auction.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Has your nonprofit identified an unaddressed need within your community? Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

These 31 ideas for online fundraising for nonprofits will help you reach your yearly goals and have fun while you do it! However, modern platforms, smartphones, and short video formats allow nonprofits to take advantage of this powerful tool in a number of ways. Here are 10 ways to use video in online fundraising for nonprofits.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Your nonprofit has several needs and limited resources. To tackle this need for extra funds, many nonprofits launch concurrent fundraising events. Plan a main attraction to supplement your silent auction , such as: Music, which may be provided by a local band, DJ, or musician.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

I’m constantly impressed with how the participants in the Salesforce.org Partner Network drive success for our nonprofit and education customers, and the Unite Partner Summit is no exception. And while collaboration through content sharing is at the heart, there is much more networking, collaboration, and fun on the schedule!

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

There are plenty of movies to choose from that can be educational and fun for students and their whole family. To keep better track of your events, you can use software to manage ticket sales, create registration pages, and track data. Movie nights. Peer-to-peer fundraising platforms.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2023

When you’re just getting started, it’s critical that one of your first steps is to create your nonprofit’s first budget to help you manage both your organization and your finances as it grows. Not a fun place to be. If you want your new nonprofit to grow successfully and fulfill its mission, a budget is not optional.

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OneCause

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

And let’s face it — they’re fun, too! To ensure you can plan for the right amount of materials and staff to pull off the charity golf outing games your donors are excited about, include registration for these games in your registration form. If the pro wins the bet, the money will go to the nonprofit.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Now that we’re entering a new post-COVID era, nonprofit leaders need to think about what virtual fundraising will look like in the future. In our 2020 Navigating the Unknown Report , we found that over 50% of nonprofits pivoted to virtual events last year. It looks like virtual fundraising is here to stay! Let’s get started.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 23, 2022

Registration instructions. Is there an online registration form ? Or maybe you’re planning for a fun theme your bidders can dress up for. If you want to direct your supporters to a registration form or your auction website quickly and easily, generate a QR code for the pertinent webpage and add it to your announcement.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Volunteers are the backbone of any nonprofit organization. Clearly, volunteers are essential to your nonprofit’s ability to move its mission forward. Here’s what we’ll cover: Why are volunteers important to nonprofit organizations? Why are volunteers important to nonprofit organizations? Request a Demo.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 2, 2022

Most nonprofits supplement staff labor with volunteer support. They may help with tasks such as distributing water bottles or helping at registration. Your local chamber of commerce likely has a few planned! Similarly, consider joining a local civic organization, such as Kiwanis or Rotary. Community Engagement.

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