Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 4, 2009

So, before you dive into your holiday gift shopping, remember that the "gifts that give back" the most are the ones given with love, no matter what they are. When I wrote my first 10 Holiday Gifts that Give Back post in 2007, there weren't many posts like it. This year, there are TONS. OK, here are the lists.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

For example, if your town is known for gorgeous cherry blossom trees, offering paintings with these trees by a local artist can inspire bidding. Jewelry Jewelry is an appealing auction item for bidders looking to find the perfect Valentine’s Day or anniversary gift. The package could feature free items donated by the business.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

on holiday gifts, which includes $106.67 on me-too purchases, which are the impulse buys that people make for themselves while they're shopping for gifts. could go towards giving the people you love a gift, and making the world a better place? Buy Books from Your Local, Independent Bookstore. This is up a moderate 3.7

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 13, 2008

If you have a do-good Dad like mine, it can be a challenge to find a Father's Day gift he'll truly enjoy. Grist has lots of of green ideas including an organic beer brewing kit , a power-saving Smart Strip , and Eco Golf Balls. Show him you love him, that is the best gift." Father's Day gift green nonprofit donation

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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. Patrick’s Day Green (March 17). Click To Tweet.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

If you have a donor management system, such as Bloomerang or Little Green Light , you can easily pull a list of donors and prospects. Set up a table at community events, your local farmer’s market, and festivals. Your donors can easily visualize how their gift will help make a difference. “Who will we ask for money?”.

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DipJar

JANUARY 28, 2022

The Florida Botanical Gardens is an oasis of green in one of the state’s most densely populated counties. Located just minutes from several beaches, the Gardens are a popular spot for local residents and visitors alike. . It also operates a small gift shop. Fundraising has taken many forms. And how will that support be used?

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Why do all this if you’re just having somebody spoon green beans onto a lunch tray? Knowing that your food service operation meets the highest standards for cleanliness, or that you source your foods from local providers as much as possible helps your volunteer tell your story to their friends, family, and work colleagues.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 5, 2008

When you're on your death bed looking back on your life, what will you remember most, the stuff you received as gifts, or the time you spent with the people you care about? On Wednesday I posted 10 Lists of Holiday Gifts That Give Back. Give them the gift of time together. They do things like, "A hike in the woods!"

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 3, 2011

Regardless of what work you are doing – campaigning for political change, providing services to your local community, educating others, or anything else – would it look different, would it feel different, would it operate differently if love was the central message? I see this work in public maps like Open Green Map.

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Qgiv

MAY 21, 2021

That $500 package won’t catch the eye of your local bank, but a $5,000 package might. Once you have your sponsorship store built, keep it handy as you begin outreach to your local partners. If you do, be sure you calculate that ahead of time and have a plan for making sure you stay in compliance with local laws. Conclusion.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 30, 2005

Every year my family says we are going to do the one gift rule, but it never happens so. I am trying to think of alternative ways to share the gift love that are fun for me and fun for them. UNICEF I've blogged about their improved gift line before. Ideal Bite is sending out green gift ideas via email each day this month.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Total gifts: 120,664 (13% increase over 2013). We had a “prize patrol” of volunteers serving up coffee and breakfast snacks, and handing out GiveMN giving cards and Metro Transit Go-To passes to commuters wearing green. This year, we had all four local TV stations cover our morning event and counted 26 live shots in three hours!

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 2, 2005

She described it as, "a green story about preserving the Earth and protecting the animals. She and her husband and their local community also "adopted" a village in Africa of approximately 3,600 people. The perfect gift for the man in your life whose legs you love! Christmas holiday gift Paul McCartney Africa kilt

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2023

Think about hosting a pop-up shop or partnering with local businesses to host events. Host in-person events Holding in-person shopping opportunities and events can be a great way to showcase your merchandise and connect with potential customers.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

On Sunday, February 14th, thousands of people will exchange cards, go out to dinner, eat chocolates, buy flowers, and give gifts for Valentine's Day. Dinner Dates If possible, support a restaurant that serves local and/or organic food, or better yet, make a date to cook together. Cards Make your own! Cross-posted from BlogHer.com.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 17, 2018

State and local income and property taxes are now limited to a $10,000 deduction. Some may choose to bunch giving by saving several years’ worth of gifts before donating it all in one year to make itemizing worth it. Limited deductions of state and local income and property taxes. Moving forward.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

They are encouraging people to sleep-in, spend time with the people they care about, and purchase their gifts through GlobalGiving. As Green LA Girl mentioned in her post, Inspiration to spend less this season — without feeling deprived , November 27th is also Adbusters' Buy Nothing Day. Buy something "responsible."

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 14, 2010

My Have Fun, Do Good Volunteer as a Reading Partner at my local public school. Create a funny TV show, movie, or YouTube video list/gift package for someone who is feeling blue. Join, or start a Dining for Women group, or something equivalent. Sew something that people need, like pillowcases for the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2022

Whether you use Little Green Light or Bloomerang , and whether it was $5 or $5,000, their name, giving history, and contact information get you started getting to know them. It’s cheaper to get another gift from someone who already donated than to recruit a brand new donor! A contract with your local school district? A vehicle?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

Last winter, after Harry and I had a conversation about global warming (and quite a conversation it was for a then eight-year old), and we collaborated on a series of green videos. I also want to them to discover and follow their own sense of social activism. My kids have become more and more interested in playing video games.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 7, 2021

It’s hard to imagine turning down a gift. These gifts are simple and easy to deposit and use. Donations via third-party platforms like Facebook, online donation tools like QGiv or Little Green Light, and employer matching platforms like Benevity, aren’t always straightforward. Facebook is a great example of that.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Luckily, we’ve created this list of silent auction basket ideas to help you make sure your auction’s selection of gifts will have your guests rushing to place the highest bid. Best Practices for Putting Together Your Auction Gift Baskets. Rather than focusing on single pricey gifts, try bundling smaller donations into one basket.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 25, 2015

Rory Green is a guest blogger for Nonprofit Hub. White, middle-aged men in suits holding a big check submitted to the local newspaper is not what they want. We are now living in a creativity economy—the first “gift” to your nonprofit will likely be an idea. These are companies that place little value in tradition.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 4, 2007

Through Big Vision , she broadcasts interviews with many of the East Bay's most successful activists for social change.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Friendraising, by the way, is the concept of cultivating and developing relationships for purposes other than soliciting philanthropic gifts, such as for a volunteer role or in an advisory capacity. Some that volunteered asked a local restaurant to host and give them a portion of the cover charge or bar sales that night to donate back to CC.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 22, 2011

They also expand their reach through partnerships and activities with organizations such as Human Rights Watch International, PBS Foundation, Peapod Foundation, and local film festivals, among others.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

And while for some giving regularly is a matter of time and attention and for others it may be a limited budget and giving in micro-donations, cash gifts of very small amounts made with one or two mouse clicks like the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign or the Wellwishes Campaign. Ask people to donate to a cause instead of gifts.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

With his bright green hair, crystal blue skin and environmentally-focused attitude, Captain Planet was the ultimate do-gooder. It helps to consult with an attorney to make sure the transaction is in compliance with all your local state laws. In the early ‘90s, a new superhero burst onto the scene.

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 31, 2021

Is it because their gift translates to 10 meals provided for a hungry child in your local community? Or, it could be the impact you’ve had already, such as a food bank that has fed thousands of local citizens— and counting! You’ll want accent colors (such as red, green, or blue) and neutrals (such as black, grey, or brown).

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Tech Soup

MARCH 4, 2016

Focusing in on Local Issues. The green, yellow, and red colors allow consumers to immediately view a product's level of concern in each of the categories. Clients can receive incentives for responding to case managers and organizations' requests in the form of digital gift cards. Open Data San Francisco.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Bake Sales Sweeten the deal for your supporters by selling homemade treats at local events or high-traffic areas, appealing to people’s love for delicious goodies. These can be indoor or outdoor events, and you can invite some local vendors to show up and sell tasty movie treats.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Ask community partners and collaborators for a gift. When I worked at the local food bank, our unit of service was one pound of food, which cost us about 27 cents to receive and distribute. Q: We’re a green recycling organization and we don’t like a lot of paper mailing. I.E. $1,666/month per family or $54.80

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

And so it’s not uncommon that as you’re working through your gift tables and your commitments that your leadership or your donors will want to rush out and, you know, launch the social media campaign or start a new grassroots initiatives. Not being able to build out your gift tables. Momentum is really important.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2022

Did you hit the green button? Most midsize and large organizations reach their current capacity with the support of one or more significant gifts from a generous individual, foundation, or corporate partner. These trainings were specific to the work that we did in partnership with gift officers in service to Penn’s major donors.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In addition to rising temperatures, green leaves, and seasonal allergies, March usually heralds the beginning of the spring fundraising season. All you have to do is send out sponsorship requests to local watering holes to get them to host a stop on your tour. Flowers are a very popular Mother’s Day gift. Paddy’s day bar crawl.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

From giving days to matching gift drives, there are many kinds of basic online fundraisers that are perfect for your organization. Matching gift drive. Consider hosting a matching gift drive. You can also get in contact with any chefs at beloved local restaurants to see if they’d be willing to teach as well. Plant sale.

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