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37 Spring Fundraising Ideas for Small Nonprofits

Whole Whale

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. Kentucky Derby Party (first Saturday in May).

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Top Lessons from GivingTuesday 2023

Neon CRM

According to data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , retention rates for new donors and donors who give small gifts are some of the most important trends for nonprofits to prioritize during campaigns both during year-end and in the next year. This correlates with an encouraging 39.5%

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

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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How to Host a Giving Day: A Guide for Nonprofits

Qgiv

On a smaller scale, many states or cities host their own giving days to galvanize their local communities. For example, Colorado Gives Day and Kentucky Gives Day are both statewide giving days that are dedicated to supporting local nonprofits in the state. Why host your own giving day? Plan your giving day. Follow up afterward.

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Planning a Legacy that Honors Others

Connection Cafe

Honorariums and memorial gifts are meant to celebrate an occasion or celebrate the life of a friend or relative. Should I ask if you’ve ever made an honor or memorial gift, most of you would say “Yes!” And, should I ask if that was a current gift – a one-time gift given from disposable income – most of you would say “Yes!”

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From Coast to Coast: How Healthcare Organizations are Handling the Outpouring of Support and In-Kind Gifts

Connection Cafe

I often tell my healthcare clients that gifts of time and talent are just a prec ious as the financial ones. How do we communicate our needs, accept these gifts graciously and safely , and keep these connections strong after the crisis has passed? Kentucky (UK Health C are) : We are accepting donations of homemade masks.

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