Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Among these fundraising events, auctions have become a popular option for nonprofits to pursue hosting in a hybrid format. Why should you consider hosting hybrid auctions? Hybrid auctions are also a great way to engage supporters who may not be local. How to host a hybrid auction. Consider logistics.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat. Yard sale Spring is often associated with cleaning and decluttering your home, making it the perfect time of year to host a yard sale. Talent show Another family-friendly fundraising idea is to host a talent show.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

Why should you host a read-a-thon? Read-a-thons are also a great, simple peer-to-peer fundraiser that can help you raise a lot of money without many overhead costs, especially if you host a virtual read-a-thon. How to host a read-a-thon fundraiser. Find the right peer-to-peer fundraising platform.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

For every share on social media, a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign raises an average of $13USD ( CrowdRise ). 67% of donors volunteer locally, 72% sign online petitions, and 56% attend fundraising events ( Global Trends in Giving Report ). Social Media Stats. Social Media Stats. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising. Click to Tweet.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2020

2: Partner With A Local Restaurant for “Take Out Tuesday”. Small businesses, especially local restaurants, have also been hit hard. Why not partner with a local restaurant to organize a “Take Out Tuesday” on May 5th. Your organization can help promote ordering takeout on Giving Tuesday from restaurants.

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M+R

MAY 10, 2021

But inclusion on social media isn’t just about what you post—it’s about how you post as well. . Let’s talk about a few steps that you can take NOW to make your social media content more accessible for everyone. . Many visually impaired people use a text reading software when scrolling through text-based social media feeds like Twitter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Be sure to talk about your event on social media and ask your peer-to-peer participants and supporters to share your event promotion posts on their social networks too. This can be directly asking friends and family or even finding ways to host small-scale events like a happy hour at a local bar where you can ask the community to support you.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

With the rise of smartphones, it seems like everyone’s constantly on social media, making it the perfect marketing tool for your nonprofit! Infact, there are over 308 million social media users in the United States alone. Learn how your organization can take full advantage of social media in this guide!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

On social media and the news. They answer questions, make requested lists, and, if you ask, will write a letter, blog post, or social media captions. Using them, you can build email campaigns, create social media posts, repurpose content, summarize text, and even generate images. At the dog park. At the office.

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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 9, 2019

The Local Voices Network (LVN), developed by the nonprofit Cortico in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab , is bringing people together to share their perspectives with each other and with a small electronic “digital hearth” that records their every word. Hosts and participants all volunteer their time for the discussions.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Super advocate acknowledgment: For advocates who have taken multiple actions in recent months, acknowledge their contributions with a badge they can share on social media or a discount code to your e-commerce shop. Ask advocates to send proclamation requests to their local leaders.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

For the event organizer who hosts regular live events, like a networking event, this presents a problem. If you are thinking of hosting a virtual networking event, we have some tips that can help you with the planning and facilitation process. How to Host a Virtual Networking Event. What do you hope to do?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Be familiar with important information on the organization’s website, social media sites, YouTube channel, and other assets. Staff the organization’s social media account inboxes and repeat the above. It could be an email or postcard about a regular meetup the nonprofit hosts, or about its services. Be Informed.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 3, 2010

I’ve had experience organizing communities offline in local communities, and organizing community online – but the kind of organizing that inspires me the most is combining online and offline. Social media tools work because they are powered by people, and people are social. What tools have been most unsuccessful?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The trick to hosting a successful raffle is ensuring that the raffle baskets and prizes you offer are enticing enough to encourage scores of ticket sales. Check your state’s gambling regulations, and consult with your legal team to ensure you can legally host your raffle. Local goods basket. Pastry basket. Tea time basket.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Fundraising Goal: In conjunction with the event host committee, organization staff, and key fundraisers, you must decide what amount of money you plan to raise at the event. Hosting a virtual event can help keep food, space, and materials costs from getting out of control and allows for a lower registration fee.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Why event registration and data collection are important to nonprofits It’s true you can post on social media to get supporters’ attention, but that’s kind of like throwing spaghetti at a wall and hoping some of it’ll stick. In turn, people join their local chapter as members.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 31, 2023

Use email newsletters, social media, mailers, and phone calls to spread the word about upcoming advocacy initiatives and request volunteers to participate. You could also consider profiling member advocates on social media and sharing what policies they are petitioning. Host advocacy events.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Generates at least 4-5 times what you spend to host it. The Humane Society of Greater Dayton hosts their annual Furry Scurry that generates close to 6 figures for their animal shelter. These events can be quite powerful if they are advertised on social media since connections from all over the world can donate. A-thon events.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

As nonprofits navigate a new fundraising landscape that has completely changed in just a few short months, one tactic that is gaining momentum is hosting an online auction. For instance, if a local Italian restaurant donated a gift card but it’s only open for delivery, disclose this in the item restrictions field.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Whether you’re a small nonprofit aiming to make a local impact or a larger organization orchestrating a grand initiative, giving days offer a unique platform to amplify your cause. Who Hosts Giving Days? You have the power to host your own, tailor-made to suit your organization’s mission and goals.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 4, 2009

The Twestival is back this September, this time focusing on local groups instead of a global campaign! Now is the time to help choose the local organizations that will benefit from the twitter-powered organizing and convening. Check out Twestival Local. Twestival Local puts the spotlight on hundreds of causes around the world.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2020

Once supporters choose a charity to fundraise for, they can share their fundraiser with friends and family on social media to rally around their cause. However, our mobile devices can also be used to plan in advance and block off time to volunteer in the local community. 5) Register to vote or call your local representative.

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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. Encourage local businesses to sponsor the event or donate supplies to help cover costs.

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Tech Soup

JULY 26, 2017

Websites, blog posts, social media, online news — all of these are part of your community's history, but all are ephemeral in nature. This support will help librarians develop expertise in creating collections of historically valuable web materials that document their local communities. Register for webinar. About the Author.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

We’re half way into Social Media September , but we’re just getting started! There are several ways for you to get involved in our social media for social good events no matter where you live, since our community is holding both live and virtual gatherings. Morrisville, NC: Social Media for Social Good.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

With social media platforms and a dynamic website, you can spread the word about your mission easily and attract new potential donors quickly. Social media campaigns. Social media is a fast and effective way to reach a wide variety of supporters and potential donors. Matching gifts drive. Virtual event fundraising.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

Outbound campaigns can include email promotions, digital ads, and printed collateral that you might hang up at local businesses related to walk/bike/ride events (like athletic shoe stores or bike shops). Social media. Reach out to supporters with a large social media following and ask them to act as ambassadors for your cause.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Social media, especially LinkedIn. Board match programs in your community that your local community foundation or United Way may offer. Local Chamber of Commerce or local leadership group, for example, “Leadership Nashville” or “Leadership Austin.” Host a welcome reception. Young Nonprofit Professionals groups.

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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. They can post on social media about their experience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. Like all social media today, organic reach is very low.

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VQ Strategies

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Earlier this month, I left the office to attend an in-person “Network and Share” event hosted by DOVIA Colorado. Add to all that motivation the fact that this event was being hosted by the beautiful Denver Botanic Gardens, I was thrilled to hustle off to central Denver on a Thursday afternoon.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 9, 2022

You can also use this list to target your volunteer recruitment efforts; for example, if you’re looking for someone with specific social media skills, you could target your social media channels or run ads targeting people with those skills. Reach out to Local Businesses. Host a Volunteer Open House.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2016

Also, if you have not read it, Kivi Leroux-Miller has written a stellar piece called “ The Heroes and Villains of Give Local America Story. “ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. Last year, Give Local America raised $68.5 In Columbia, S.C.,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

At the end of the Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits is a nine-page “Nonprofit Tech Checklist” which I have copied and pasted below. That was my number one priority when writing the book… to create a comprehensive, useful social and mobile media how-to guide for nonprofits. 1) Website.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Spooky Season is here, and if you are looking for fun ways to host a halloween fundraiser, we have got you covered. Host a Haunted House. Perhaps the most obvious way to raise money by hosting a haunted house is to charge an admission fee. Why not host a pumpkin carving contest? Organize a Pumpkin Carving Contest.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The fundraiser’s main image is one of the first things others will see when the fundraiser is shared on social media platforms, so it’s important it conveys the right message and grabs the attention of potential donors. To promote your fundraiser even more and encourage sharing on social media platforms, try creating a fundraiser hashtag.

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