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60+ Spring Fundraising Ideas for Every Nonprofit

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Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat. Work with local clothing boutiques and designers to create runway looks and sell tickets for your community to get a look at upcoming items. Your donors can purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win cool prizes donated from local businesses.

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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

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At some point, that geography, that issue, or that population you care about is going to be affected by a disaster event.”. Know your local organizations. Pledges (announced intentions to award a monetary or in-kind contribution) are also not counted in total funding. Be flexible. Provide unrestricted funding. Fund recovery.

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12 Ideas for a Virtual Fundraiser or Online Event

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Think about local and regional acts, celebrities with connections to your area, and people you have connections to through Board members, supporters, and friends of friends. You could invite a few local acts to perform and offer a little something for everybody. Check into copyright issues and get permission if you are selling tickets.

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5 Ways Neuroscience Helps Your Nonprofit Understand Donor Behavior

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Notre Dame received $1 billion pledged and more than $300 million raised in just a few days. Nonprofits have an opportunity to present their cause as the hope and possibility that counteracts negative emotions. The issue is not prompting or tempting more people to support your cause but hook them on a feeling.

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15+ Giving Tuesday Campaign Ideas (and Expert Tips) for 2021

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In fact, despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Giving Tuesday reported that participants gave $2.47 You can, however, join your local Giving Tuesday movement to localize your efforts. Team up with local news. Try partnering with your local news station to increase the reach of your campaign.

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How to Form and Use an Advisory Board for Your Nonprofit

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Unlike a Governing Board, often called a Board of Directors, an Advisory Board has no decision-making authority and does not issue directives or have fiduciary responsibility. The mothers have advised the organization on many issues, most importantly, how the organization handles the transition out of the program.

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Member Round Up: We're Up To All Good!

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NTEN members are even using The Hunger Games buzz to educate about real world food and water issues. Oh, and let’s not forget using GIS technology to better connect localities with programs and services. Think you can tell the difference between real life and the scary scenarios presented in The Hunger Games? Check it all out!