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How The Nature Conservancy’s Work in the Cumberland Forest Supports Jobs & Climate Mitigation

Saleforce Nonprofit

One great example of the intricate connections of habitats, wildlife, and people is our Cumberland Forest Project , located where Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia meet in the Central Appalachian region of the eastern U.S. Development and unsustainable hunting led to local extinction of elk in 1855. © Steven David Johnson; July 2019.

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Bright Idea: Create Fundraisers Based on Major Events

Qgiv

Located in Kentucky, RSBC shares a home state with the Kentucky Derby. With this knowledge they created a fundraising event that incorporates this major local sporting event, their annual Night at the Races event. Their Night at the Races fundraiser takes place on the Friday following the Kentucky Derby. What they did.

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AmFund’s Best and Worst Dates for Special Event Fundraising

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It means that there is a lot of local competition that you need to be aware of at all times when you are picking out your event dates. You don’t want to end up competing with another local event on the same exact evening. Even the dates with smaller events, like the Kentucky Derby, are good to avoid.

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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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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. For example, a local bike shop could donate a bike, helmet, and a voucher for a free tuneup. Look for B&Bs in unique locations, such as beachfront or mountaintop locales.

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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.

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Top Lessons from GivingTuesday 2023

Neon CRM

By highlighting a combined focus on improving the aesthetic beauty of their local S-Line while also fighting against food insecurity, this campaign created a sophisticated connection between donors and the cause itself. What you can learn : Create a cohesive story about what GivingTuesday campaign donations will fund.

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