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How to Do Year-End Fundraising the Right Way (Part II)

The Fundraising Authority

In this post, I want to talk about the strategy behind raising more money during the final 4-6 weeks of the year. or to emergency year-end campaigns that tell donors you need to raise X number of dollars just to keep the doors open next year. Avoid the gimmicks and the hype. by the end of the year!” Photo Credit: Tax Credits.

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How to Host Engaging Golf Fundraising Events

Greater Giving

Check out our Auction Games look book for lots of exciting games and activities to raise money for your cause! But the details of this fundraising idea are all in the timing, the hype, the prizes, and the pricing. The success of your Putter-and-Purse raffle depends on how you advertise and hype this fun auction game.

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9 Ways to Use Text Messaging for Your Virtual Fundraising Event

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Get event registrants hyped before the big day! You helped us raise $102,768!To We surveyed hundreds of nonprofits who successfully shifted their events online and they shared 25 donor-engaging, money-raising ideas to inspire and encourage you and your team. For example: Hey Lend-a-Paw Volunteer! 3) Send reminders to guests.

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Fundraising Strategies for an Election Year

Allegiance Group

Political campaigns might raise $20 billion at most, whereas nonprofits raise closer to $500 billion at least. Bottom Line: Keep It Simple Don’t fall for the election year hype. Donors will add a political donation to their overall philanthropic giving; they won’t replace a gift to your organization.

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Five tips to leverage peer-to-peer fundraising at your association

Nimble AMS

The Global NGO Technology Report states 33% of nonprofits are using a P2P platform to raise funds for their organizations. Peer-to-peer relies on members and organization stakeholders to raise funds and spread awareness. Peer-to-peer also helps raise awareness for your upcoming association events.

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Group Texting: Useful or Hype?

Care2

Or perhaps you are attending your organization’s biggest fundraising event of the year, and need to be in constant contact with your fundraising team and board members who are doing a lot of networking to raise money. Forget ducking into a corner to find a quiet spot to call staff. Loose the retro walkie -talkies.

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Mastering Your Virtual or Hybrid Event: Exciting Live Auctions & Appeals – pt. 2

Greater Giving

If you choose to use a live auction in a hybrid or purely virtual event, hype it up. For a successful donation appeal (sometimes called a “paddle raise” or “ Fund-A-Need” ), nonprofits need an emotional connection between the audience and the cause to inspire generosity and giving. TIP: Make it a destination!

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