Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. These organizations are currently offering grant and funding opportunities and/or accepting letters of inquiry or project ideas. . Funding Priority: Arts & Culture. Ford Foundation.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

Music is great at bringing communities together, and while it may take a lot of planning, hosting a benefit concert can be incredibly rewarding for both you and your supporters. A benefit concert is a musical event used to raise money or awareness for a charitable cause through ticket sales and other donations during the event.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The lighting and music should create a warm inviting atmosphere. Guests need to be able to see each other and their food, and the music should be low enough that they can enjoy conversation during this time. Live music, or interactive entertainment can add a memorable touch. Set realistic goals. Focus on storytelling.

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Qgiv

APRIL 30, 2024

Silent auctions have proven to be powerful tools for raising vital funds and rallying your supporters, but these fundraising events aren’t just about generating revenue. For nonprofits, galas and silent auctions can raise significant funds while cultivating relationships with people who truly support your cause.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 21, 2023

Host an Outdoor Summer Concert Fundraiser What better way to celebrate the season than with the magic of music? Reach out to local musicians or bands willing to donate their talent for a good cause. Promote the event through social media, local press, and your nonprofit’s network.

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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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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

The events can also effectively raise funds through ticket sales, sponsorships, and donations for organizations that provide services and advocacy to advance AAPIs. Effective outreach strategies should focus on connecting with local AAPI groups, leaders, and community centers. Displaying AAPI visual arts is another engaging activity.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Elevating Latino Voices: How Nonprofits Can Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month From the rhythmic cadence of salsa music to the inspiring tales of pioneers who’ve blazed trails in fields as diverse as literature, science, and politics, the Latino community has enriched the American mosaic in countless ways.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 14, 2023

Also, remind them why you’re trying to raise funds and thank them for caring. Nothing is more impactful than a well-done video with the right music in the background. Incentives: Ask local businesses for small incentives, such as gift cards or gift baskets and use these incentives throughout the campaign. Videos produced.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Available funds are low, and you know it will take more than one fundraiser to get your books where they need to be. To tackle this need for extra funds, many nonprofits launch concurrent fundraising events. Team merchandise: What local sports team does your community support?

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

Most Jewish nonprofits know that this is the best excuse to come up with punny costumes and read the Megillah, but even if you aren’t an org focused on Judaism, you could team up with a local JCC, synagogue, or Hillel: This is also a holiday where it’s tradition to give back. Buy an hour with Daylight Savings Time… (second Sunday in March).

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

A holiday festival of trees event can be an exciting way to raise funds for a non-profit or worthy cause. A holiday festival of trees fundraising event can be an exciting way to raise funds for a non-profit or worthy cause. Set up online bidding to auction off decorated trees to raise funds for your cause this holiday season.

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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! Live Music Curate a diverse lineup of local musicians, bands, or performers that resonate with the fall theme and your audience’s preferences, or host a community talent show.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

To help fund the jumps, encourage your jumpers to create personal fundraising pages online using CauseVox’s peer-to-peer fundraising software. Unlike many other nonprofits, Catalogue for Philanthropy used the day to raise dollars for over 200 local nonprofits in their area. Guest Speaker. Or, do the work yourself.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

These events provide your donors with a level of exclusivity and a look into the behind-the-scenes of the work that their contributions to your nonprofit funds. Small budget donor appreciation event ideas These donor appreciation event ideas are great for nonprofits that don’t have a lot of extra funds to spend on a big event.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. Ask your local donut maker to donate a portion of their proceeds on June 7 to your cause, or ask a favorite hot dog shack to give special coupons for a free or discounted frank to the folks that donate to you in a given time period. Bike-a-Thon.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

If you’re a nonprofit or local government agency or work alongside them, there is a good chance you have seen an uptick in funding possibilities within your field. COVID-19 took the world by surprise, and along with it came a government response with unprecedented spending and a massive increase in grant funding.

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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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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

The key is to create a program that will energize the attendees and encourage a sense of community along with a desire to contribute funding. It was a wild success that can easily become a part of a virtual funding drive. Get the conversation started in an event chatroom. Shine a light on star talent. Bring back the cocktail hour!

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

You can do this by visiting a Black history museum or African American heritage site, by reading and sharing books written by Black authors, and by exploring Black music history. These nonprofits rely on funds from generous donors to keep their work going and to provide support to the Black community.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 3, 2021

Hand out popsicles, play some music, or try anything to have fun with it. If this isn’t feasible, contact a local drive-in movie theater and see if you can use their space. Whether you charge for tickets up front or walk around and sell concessions during the event, there are multiple options for raising funds.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Reach out to the chef of a popular local restaurant or send a call out to any supporters who are baking aficionados to host a virtual cooking or baking class as a fundraiser. Have your local wine expert guide you all through the different wines via livestream to complete the experience. Virtual event fundraising. Virtual craft fair.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For this fundraising event, you’ll need to team up with a local paint and sip store like Pinot’s Palette or Painting with a Twist that’s willing to paint it forward with a percentage of the night’s proceeds going to your cause. To make it even more fun, consider having a local celebrity (i.e. Trivia Night. come judge the contest.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Livestream some 60s music and entertainment. Music can always add a fun touch to any decade-themed event! How about creating a virtual auction event themed around a type of collectible, like sports memorabilia or music memorabilia? Having the appropriate decoration, online branding, music, and food will be enough.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 12, 2022

With such passionate constituents, Bodell and her team are taking time to uncover local grassroots innovation coming from their community. Instead, use funding from your ‘cash cow’ to go and test new things.”. We are looking to them to tell us what they expect from us in years to come.”. Don’t change what’s working. Bonnie Caver. “We

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Fork over your lunch money to a local Austin organization and Convio will match your donation! Happy Hour from 3-6: Get your afternoon buzz on with snacks, beer, and live music to benefit Sweet Relief Musicians Fundsponsored by Salsa. Lunch from 12-2: Refuel your stomach and mind with lunch brought to you by Convio.

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Achieve

JANUARY 24, 2017

The goal of the Great Give is to raise as much money as possible for a slew of local nonprofits in just one day. We understand how important this day of giving is to local nonprofits, and that’s why we’re very excited to participate in this community-wide event that celebrates the spirit of giving. for 505 local nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 7, 2017

Here is a new fundraising idea to attract people to your cause and also create a new funding stream. This new philanthropic service is free for nonprofits and invites you to host local tours so guests can sign up and get to know your cause. Airbnb , the home-sharing service, has just launched social impact experiences. Image: Airbnb.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

With the right preparations and technology, you can host a successful virtual gala that raises funds, helps your nonprofit strengthen connections, and engages your supporters in a fun evening. Live music. Even if it’s virtual, you can still recruit local musicians to come play live at your event.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 18, 2022

Your nonprofit can ask supporters and their friends for like-new and gently used unneeded items to resell to fund initiatives towards your mission. Musical instruments. Organizations in our community, such as Social Venture Partners and local foundations, may exist to connect nonprofits to pro bono support. Arts and crafts.

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NetWits

JUNE 30, 2011

We work with local farmers to distribute excess produce to families in need. Enter cheesy A-team music here.) For example, if I’ve indicated an interest in cancer research, failing to customize my appeal communications around an urgent need for cancer research funding.” – Mike Snusz. “ Brilliant, right?

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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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NonProfit Hub

JULY 25, 2019

For example, Dr. Cialdini’s book documents how, in one experiment, wine shoppers were much more likely to purchase a French wine when the store played French music—and more likely to purchase German vintages when German music was played. Fundraisers too should pay attention to the lead-up that takes place just prior to making an ask.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

Whichever way you choose to go, your gala can include some or all of the following elements: Peer-to-peer fundraising led by table hosts Silent auction Live auction A program with an emcee, music, performance, information about your organization, and more Raffles and games Food and drink A fun theme Ask for donations. Sip for a Cause.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Auctions Auctions are a major source of funding for a lot of nonprofit associations because they engage the competitive spirits of supporters. Of course, they’re also challenging to manage as you’re handling the donations of items on one end and funds on the other. Organizations can gain funds through entry fees and individual pledges.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The funds you’ve raised have stayed the same or decreased year over year. In the Broadway musical “Hamilton,” Alexander Hamilton sings about who he and America are meant to be. The target supporter market for a local human services agency didn’t extend to the national online world. Here’s how you can start this critical work. .

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

A few years ago, a nonprofit executive was bragging to me about a fundraising breakthrough he had when he had gotten a new $5,000 donation from a local foundation and how much effort he, his board, his development director, and others spent wooing and making their case for the contribution.

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