Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Both have their place and can be highly profitable. 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.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 25, 2010

My friend and engaging community leader for all those looking to have fun while improving the world, Britt Bravo, is doing a little experiment and asking a handful of bloggers to write short guest posts about how they have fun and do good. —– For me, there are lots of ways of having fun and doing good. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

FILL IN THIS CAPTION: You’re invited to [ORG NAME]’s [EVENT NAME] on [MONTH, DAY, YEAR] from [TIME] to [TIME] at [PLACE]. Featuring [SOMETHING GOOD], [SOMETHING FUN], and [SOMETHING AWESOME], this event is a can’t miss! Featuring delicious bar fare, craft beers, and favorite local bands, this event is a can’t miss!

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover three creative and cost-effective approaches to attracting volunteers, including: Tap Into Existing Supporters Promote Your Volunteer Opportunities Host A Fun Recruitment Event Shaking up your recruitment methods can help you reach and engage more supporters. Let’s take a closer look at how you can get started.

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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. Anyone briefly strolling through this park will likely hear the sound of a brass band and see local artists scattered along the sidewalk.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

And because we love rapid ideation and an excuse for a fundraiser here at Whole Whale, we’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Get a selection of your breakfast favorites and a variety of milks — make it extra fun with a pajama party vibe for your supporters. Enroll Now.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Here Are 19 Ideas for Easy Nonprofit Fundraisers While these ideas pretty much run the gamut, they all offer a mix of supporter engagement, community involvement, and fun creativity that all successful events need. Some well-placed, colorful signage and a fun atmosphere (i.e. There will always be some assembly required.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Ask advocates to send proclamation requests to their local leaders. During the times of the year when advocacy campaigns are inactive, events offer a chance for you and your team to think outside the box and help to build excitement for your cause within your local community.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 14, 2023

Your blog post is a good place to go into more detail so you can link back to it from your emails and social media posts. Make Your Online Fundraising Campaign FUN! When you’re running an online fundraising campaign, try to keep it engaging and fun. You’ve sourced local businesses for gift cards or baskets.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

You can celebrate with a card to your volunteers, a volunteer party, snacks in the breakroom, or even a letter to the Editor of your local paper. Volunteers who are excited about their work will invite friends and family to join them in the fun, magically growing your volunteer base. Getting a t-shirt unexpectedly is a fun surprise.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Raffles often take place at fundraising events like galas or auctions. Partner with a local bakery to create a basket of fresh pastries, such as donuts, croissants, cookies, and muffins. Consider also including gift cards to local coffee shops to allow the winner to try new spots in your community. Local goods basket.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Donor appreciation events allow you to personally express your gratitude to your supporters while providing a fun and memorable event for them to attend. Donor appreciation events are meant to be fun! Movie night An inexpensive and fun donor appreciation idea is to host a movie night for your supporters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2019

This is an ideal format because it balances the competitive element that makes golf fun without the pressure to be a great golfer or play a consistently impressive round. If your goal is to get more exposure to local businesses and tee up broader corporate partnerships, target supporters with applicable networks.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 5, 2009

The “Swine Flu” scare was fun, wasn’t it? In a recent Op-Ed piece in the New York Times , David Brooks compared the global response vs localized response to the outbreak. Speak the Local Language. Local organizations provide this local face. We can speak the local language, understand the local culture.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

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. And if you commit to joining in on the spooky festivities, you can also develop some frighteningly fun fundraiser ideas your horror buff donors will love. Use an app. Harness the power of texting.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 9, 2022

Plus, it can help you keep track of all your volunteer applications in one place. Reach out to Local Businesses. Another way to recruit volunteers is to reach out to local businesses and ask if they would be interested in sponsoring a volunteer day or donating supplies for a project. Speak at Local Events.

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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! Consider securing a place with easy and ample parking. Pumpkin Patch Create a charming pumpkin patch and offer fun activities like pumpkin carving contests, hayrides, and pumpkin painting.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

Or, if you’ve got time but a limited budget, fundraising ideas with low up-front costs are a good place to start. If community engagement and growing your membership are bigger priorities over near-term fundraising, focus on bringing people together for something that’s fun and can include friends. 2) Brainstorm.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

Summer’s social ambiance, characterized by people wanting to enjoy outdoor events and immerse themselves in their local community, can boost your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts. 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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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. Ticket purchase page. Scan location.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Adding a fun sticker or two is also a nice added touch. Personalized video messages Record short, heartfelt, and fun video messages from your team members expressing gratitude to donors for the impact their gifts have made. Customized artwork Collaborate with local artists to create custom artwork inspired by your cause.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The local restaurant wants to host a chicken wing night and donate 20% of all sales to your nonprofit! How fun and easy, right? So really, all you’ve done is help promote a local business, spent your valuable social media space and time driving traffic to the event, and maybe you’ll end up with a couple hundred dollars.

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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. 5K/Marathon.

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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. 2) Have a Backup Plan. 5) Offer Attractive & Relevant Sponsorships. 7) Communicate With Participants.

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DipJar

AUGUST 24, 2021

We quickly became committed to improving the world of fundraising to make donating fun, easy, and memorable. While DipJars have traditionally been used at events, galas, and in lobbies, it’s fun to see how creative our customers get to encourage donations through DipJar. We can’t wait to see what we can do together next.”

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This guide is a great place to start to generate ideas for items and packages that will captivate your audience at your next auction event. 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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Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

Fun Runs and other walkathon-type events might be more common than bowling or golfing, but that doesn’t make them any less effective. In fact, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Vermont raised 111% of their goal with their For Kids’ Sake Virtual Fun Run. Hosting fun events invigorates your peer-to-peer participants’ fundraising efforts.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

These mixed-audience events provide the traditional fundraiser experience many donors are craving while giving donors who would rather stay home plenty of options for getting involved and feeling like part of the fun. TIP: Make sure to follow all of your local state and city health regulations!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2010

To keep up with our friends, to empower them to tell their stories to the world, to find out what they need from us, to introduce them to each other, to offer mission-related action items, and to have fun. Stay tuned for more … Sharing Some Facebook Friday Insights. Facebook Strategic Objectives. Techniques for More Engagement.

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AccelEvents

JULY 19, 2020

For live sessions like a keynote address or product demo, make sure that you have a moderator in place, watching the text chat, to pull audience questions and deliver them to the presenter. But just because you’ve moved online, it doesn’t mean that this type of fun can’t be included in the virtual event experience! Make networking fun.

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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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Greater Giving

AUGUST 12, 2021

Opening your fundraiser to online participants allows those who don’t live locally or can’t afford a ticket to donate and bid in the auction—meaning more eyes on sponsor logos, ad spots, and mentions on the video feed. Virtual and hybrid events present many new, fun engagement opportunities for sponsors that can convert to real exposure.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 3, 2021

Plenty of options are available—from outdoor events to virtual fun. Posting updates on social media can be a good incentive, and giving the winners a social shout-out can be a fun addition, too. Hand out popsicles, play some music, or try anything to have fun with it. Here’s to putting “fun” in fundraisers this summer!

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Content could be anything: Resources about your mission Fun downloads for your constituents Quizzes about your cause One client created an origami pinwheel for Child Abuse Awareness Month. The most logical (and easiest) place to focus your promotion is on your website.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

If you’re looking for a fun and exciting way to raise more money for your cause, a benefit concert is a perfect solution. Foster community engagement at your benefit concert as local musicians, volunteers, and donors all gather in one place for a cause they care about. Crank up your nonprofit fundraising with a benefit concert!

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Regular readers probably know that the hubs and I live with a wonderful cat, Dora, who we adopted through a local organization, Maine Coon Adoptions. At some point this year, the hubs came home and told me about this amazing place he'd visited on a sound job: The Cat House on the Kings. Tags: Have fun do good friday video.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Happy Monday, Have Fun, Do Gooders! T he fourth guest post in my have fun, do good blogger series is by Amy Sample Ward. I have two rules of thumb I use almost always: #1 Make it interesting Because there are so many ways to "have fun and do good" I can fall victim to the option paralysis syndrome.

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