NonProfit Hub

JUNE 3, 2021

Drive-in movie . A drive-in movie works well for keeping everyone socially distant. Find a lot and set up a projector, screen, and speakers to play the movie. If this isn’t feasible, contact a local drive-in movie theater and see if you can use their space. Outdoor fitness class.

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Qgiv

APRIL 27, 2022

Before you start planning your raffle, make sure you understand what the local gambling laws are in your state. Reaching out to local businesses and artisans to see if they’d be willing to become in-kind sponsors for your event is another way you can collect items for your raffle. What are good raffle prize ideas? Flatscreen TV.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

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. Choose a movie, schedule a date and time, and ask for a donation.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

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. Buy an hour with Daylight Savings Time… (second Sunday in March).

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Movie nights. There are plenty of movies to choose from that can be educational and fun for students and their whole family. Host an in-person movie night or a virtual watch party and charge a fee for tickets to raise funds. Any of these ideas can be adapted for different age groups, grade levels, and student preferences.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Movie drive-in: Drive-ins are nostalgic, and bring us back to days gone by. A time when families would watch movies on a large outdoor screen from the comfort of their vehicle, listening to the movie by tuning in to a specific radio station. Drive-in movies can be simple to operate and bring a ton of fun. .

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map is a trove of information on what nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup-procured IT to further their missions. By far, the biggest set of stories are the ones from organizations that serve youth and children. More Stories, Let's Add Yours.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

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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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2021

You could partner with a local bookstore to set out some popular books and invite your book-loving friends. Trike-a-Thon: A Walk-a-Thon or 5K can be challenging, as you have to get a permit and work with your local police department to block off streets. No Movie Night is complete without traditional movie snacks.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

Bring in a top local chef (see point #3) to host a virtual cooking class. Team Movie Night. If you have a small team attending a larger corporate event, you can host a breakout session where you all watch the same movie. You can have hosted rooms on Netflix so that your team all signs in to watch the movie at the same time.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Movie night An inexpensive and fun donor appreciation idea is to host a movie night for your supporters. Select a movie that will help create conversation about your mission while still being enjoyable for your donors. You can also add a craft activity for your donors to complete during the movie and take home as a memento.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2021

Get local sponsors to donate prizes or even help promote your event to get an extra boost at key times. Summer is a great time to host a local concert, game night, movie night in the park, or another fun event. Call or text donors during the event to remind them to give. Offer your donors or their kids an in-house experience.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 19, 2020

Invite your friends, some local community leaders, or some industry superstars for an online dinner soirée. Movie night. Create a poll and send it out to your supporters of some great, family-friendly movies they’d like to see. You can charge admission to be as much as a movie ticket.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2012

TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map is a trove of information on what lots of nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup-procured-IT to further their missions. By far, the biggest set of stories are the ones from organizations that serve youth and children. More Stories, Let's Add Yours.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 10, 2021

From movie stars to office management, remote working has quickly become the norm. This figure will vary widely depending on locality and personal circumstances, but either way, the square footage of the office accounts for a mammoth chunk of a nonprofit’s overhead. Saving from staying home.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Movie drive-in: Drive-ins are nostalgic, and bring us back to days gone by. A time when families would watch movies on a large outdoor screen from the comfort of their vehicle, listening to the movie by tuning in to a specific radio station. Drive-in movies can be simple to operate and bring a ton of fun. .

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 1, 2022

Do a Q&A with a local influencer who cares about your work If your organization wants to be more networked within your local community, consider doing a Q&A with a local influencer who has an interest in your organization or cause. This is a way to feature someone whose opinions might be of interest to your audience.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Reach out to the chef of a popular local restaurant or send a call out to any supporters who are baking aficionados to host a virtual cooking or baking class as a fundraiser. Have your local wine expert guide you all through the different wines via livestream to complete the experience. Not ready to step back into a movie theater yet?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

While famous celebrities may be reserved for large nonprofits, there are plenty of speakers, authors, and local celebrities (think politicians, athletes, newcasters) who are within reach for small nonprofits. Local celebrities can be a big draw to encourage attendance. Some of them may even volunteer their time to speak at your dinner.

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M+R

MAY 10, 2021

These are the types of captions on movies in theatres that are screened on ViewFinders or the kind you have to opt into when watching TV or a movie on Netflix. Closed captions are captions that are not on by default, but rather have to be toggled on. Rachel is a Social Media Account Executive in M+R’s Oakland office.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The Gamm also serves as a broader cultural hub, with movies , a concert series , an art gallery, food truck nights, and more. A local credit union, for example, sponsors It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play during the holidays. That work is expansive and goes far beyond the stage. It even serves as a voting location!

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 4, 2022

These are great communities to run peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities for causes that support the local area. The winner could receive a prize, like a gift card to a local restaurant or store. The winner could again receive a prize donated by a local business or one of your donors. Spooky Donation Match: Candy & A Cause.

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Neon CRM

MAY 23, 2023

If you’ve ever watched a video on YouTube, used a USB device, had a bone marrow transplant, gone surfing, or enjoyed any number of movies, musicians, or artists, you’ve experienced one of the countless contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

You can even reach out to your local mall to see if they’ll allow you to set up a booth so shoppers can head straight to you after they’ve made their holiday purchases. Holiday concert or movie night. Bring your supporters together to indulge in a night of music and entertainment with a holiday concert or movie night.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

You can also read books, watch videos and movies, and listen to talks and podcasts by Indigenous experts, scholars, conservationists, linguists, chefs, and more. There are plenty of museums and museum exhibits dedicated to telling American Indian history and helping people better understand Indigenous culture.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

But that all changed in 2006 when their new general manager put forth the idea to stream to audiences at movie theaters around the country. If you wanted to see the Met perform, your only option was to travel to New York City and pay a pretty penny for a ticket. . It was a revelation.

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Robert Weiner

MAY 16, 2009

It provided a restaurant guide with reviews, maps, and walking directions; movie reviews and show times for theaters; museum listings; a guide to bars and clubs; locations and contact info for local businesses; and even bathroom locations for cities around the U.S. It’s a big part of what kept me loyal to Palm PDAs and phones.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Some things to ask for might include: Book collections Technology, like phones, laptops, tablets Certificates to local businesses Art pieces. Do you have any local artists in your area or artistic, passionate supporters in your donor base? You never know what treasures your community members have right at home! Garden Party Auction.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Additionally, board members often have high-level connections in business, education, or even local and state government. They could help you coordinate a corporate volunteering day or connect you with a local club that is seeking a volunteering opportunity. Collaborate with local businesses. Connect with civic groups.

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VisionLink

MAY 14, 2012

Think of the bank tellers, entry level insurance agents; heck--even our local movie theater just replaced a few dozen entry-level jobs with a new concession delivery system which has automated nearly every position. Third, you are doing your part to build a successful workforce.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 22, 2021

We put BOCs on the calendar about once a month and talk about anything new in our lives like things going on with our families, our workout routines, new music we love, an awesome movie we saw, etc. This can be that sweet spot in your home and a certain table at your local coffee shop or library. Build a community outside of work.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

To meet this demand, consider partnering with a local tree farm or nursery to host a Christmas tree or Christmas wreath fundraiser. As you prepare for your fundraiser, canvas your local businesses and donors for items, coupons, or vouchers. Family-friendly movie night. Balloon raffle. kids that have food allergies.

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DipJar

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This group – which has grown from 10 to 40 members – has planned movie nights, happy hours, yoga, and more. There have been state-wide treasure hunts with local partners, cultivation events at car dealerships, and more, smaller events all around the state. The social aspect of these events is amazing,” said Ramirez.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Choose a local river or lake (get permission first, of course) and watch your daring supporters take the plunge. Movie screenings. Freeform is streaming Christmas movies 24/7 throughout all of December, so check the schedule online and choose a good night to show one on the big screen.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 2, 2021

They do pretty much everything online – from dating and movies to advocacy. You can also get your local millennial supporters together for a happy hour where they can give back. They’re accustomed to a high level of connectivity and instant gratification. They have multiple social media profiles and check their phones frequently.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 12, 2006

Ingrid Severson is the lead project organizer of the Rooftop Resources project, a project of the Oakland non-profit Bay Localize. Ingrid: Bay Localize is a non-profit project that started back in December of 2005. And also by raising awareness about the concept of re-localizing to bring other people into the movement as well.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

They may be able to work with local stores or boutiques that act as sponsors and also get to show off their collections. You can find local comedians on entertainer-sourcing sites like GigSalad or The Bash, or you can ask for help from local comedy clubs. Haunted House Tours There are a couple different ways to go about this.

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