Classy

JULY 14, 2021

The best way to learn about virtual fundraising events is to hear from those who’ve experienced them. We recently wrapped up our 2021 Collaborative: Virtual Sessions event here at Classy. Get to know their top insights and learning moments to accelerate the impact of your nonprofit’s next virtual fundraising event.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

They’ve tried what they know to raise money, but it just isn’t working. It’s not easy to figure out what works in fundraising when you have little to no experience raising big bucks. The way you’re trying to raise money doesn’t work, no matter how hard you try. You started your nonprofit to make a difference, not to raise money.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

At the very start of the pandemic, The Dougy Center seized virtual fundraising by the horns and held their very first online-only event. They already knew they could reach their local supporter base—now they saw their virtual event as a unique chance to reach a broader audience than ever before. Let Guests Give and They’ll Give.

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 21, 2020

How to Use Local Business Partnerships to Grow Your Donor Base. There are several ways you can tap individual gifts, but one of the most effective ways is using local business partnerships. Local businesses can act as a funnel for new donors, and your organization has a lot to offer these businesses in return.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

In 2020, the pandemic and its resulting social distancing guidelines led nonprofits to experiment with virtual events (many of them for the first time). Now, several benefits inherent to virtual events have made them well worth adding to this year’s event calendar.One popular virtual event is galas. Follow Up Afterward.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

Fundraising through a virtual gala has proven to be an effective way to connect with donors and get them excited about your mission. With new ideas and tweaks to the activities that would typically be included at in-person events, virtual galas can keep fundraising goals on track and even add to more than expected to the annual goal.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

What you need is a nonprofit virtual assistant or VA. A virtual assistant is an independent contractor who provides services for clients while working from their home office. For example, a horse rescue may be located in Massachusetts, while the virtual assistant lives in Oregon. Do You Need a Nonprofit Virtual Assistant?

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 21, 2022

If you’ve taken on a virtual fundraising campaign before, you know it can be hard work. Members not knowing how to use your virtual donation platform , or not even knowing about your campaign in the first place. Merchandise fundraising can be an effective funding source for all types of campaigns, including virtual ones.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Now that we’re entering a new post-COVID era, nonprofit leaders need to think about what virtual fundraising will look like in the future. In our 2020 Navigating the Unknown Report , we found that over 50% of nonprofits pivoted to virtual events last year. It looks like virtual fundraising is here to stay!

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Did you know that almost 70% of nonprofits are planning to incorporate virtual elements into their events in some way, whether that’s with hybrid events, virtual-only events, or a combination of all of them? Ready to empower your peer-to-peer volunteers while also providing a unique and engaging virtual experience? Download PDF.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 19, 2022

Thanks to technological advances and changing times, online events are quickly becoming the norm, and virtual auctions are no exception. An online auction is a great way to engage your supporters and raise money for your organization at the same time. Download our Virtual Auction Planner to make your event a smashing success!

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NTEN

APRIL 20, 2021

Perhaps you try to help by donating online or purchasing a few extra things at the grocery store to donate for the local food drive. An excellent example of that is the virtual food drive held by the Food Bank Council of Michigan. Now, many of you might have been just like me and had never heard about a virtual food drive before.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Depending on the organization’s size and locality, there may be specific local issues or pieces of legislation that are most important for them to make supporters aware of. For example, a local nonprofit working on educational issues may raise awareness about specific school board policies with the aim of making them more inclusive.

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M+R

APRIL 13, 2023

As spring unfolds and the days get longer, many nonprofit supporters are ready for opportunities to show up—in person, virtually, or both!—and The post Raise your hand if you want a better volunteer program first appeared on M+R. READ TIME: 3 minutes This post was originally published on EveryAction’s Thursday Thoughts blog.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

However, raising funds for these organizations can present unique challenges. Khwaja shared that AMCF’s COVID-19 Response Fund for Nonprofits raised $360,000 in 2020, which was distributed to more than 60 organizations. E arly research being collected from thousands of churches of various denominations across the U.S. Katzen agreed. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The past 18+ months have been challenging for the nonprofit sector, but golf tournaments have provided and continue to provide an opportunity to gather safely, raise crucial dollars, attract corporate support, and steward donors and sponsors. By GolfStatus.org – an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month: How Nonprofits Can raise funds and Show Support National Immigrant Heritage Month is all about celebrating the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of immigrants in our communities. This can be an in-person or virtual event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

By Jessica Fox , Content Manager at Eventgroove – a one-stop platform for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events that offers event management, online fundraising, ticketing, and online storefronts for print and digital merchandise. Participants can raise funds by the number of hours (or minutes) they create.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Perhaps your organization may be hoping to raise money at the charity event, but the main function of the event is to gain publicity, or reach out to a new network. 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.

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Greater Giving

JULY 20, 2022

Conduct your next publicity campaign on a local radio station. We discovered something surprising in The State of Nonprofit Fundraising data: 40% of nonprofits said they used virtual events and virtual tours to engage and cultivate donors last year. Don’t forget that snail mail still exists—and it still works.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

Please include a fill in the blank where the letter mentions the amount they raised through pledges for the fundraiser. Please mention that the funds raised are going to help local recipients with covering missed wages while in treatment. Third prize are gourmet baskets donated by local eatery, Yum Yum.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

While virtual fundraising was already gaining traction pre-pandemic, it certainly became a dominating force during the pandemic. So if you’re looking for virtual fundraising ideas for schools, you’re in the right place! Here are ten tips to help you succeed with virtual fundraising for education: 1.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Bake sale Bake sales are always a delightful way to raise funds for your organization. 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.

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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. Outdoor Movie Night An outdoor movie night is a fun and engaging way to bring your community together while raising funds for your nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 9, 2022

On the local level, affiliate organizations work with trusted partners and residents to improve communities and build strong neighborhoods. In Chicago, Habitat’s commitment is to local families to achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance through housing and development projects. The Solution. Golf for Good.

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DipJar

APRIL 20, 2021

Most recently, LMC began offering virtual educational lessons, videos and activities for at home learners. The Center uses donations to create programs and initiatives locally and globally. The post How Loggerhead Marinelife Center is Raising Funds to Save Sea Turtles appeared first on DipJar.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Now, virtual and hybrid events, as well as partially or fully remote operations, are probably the new normal for your organization. Here are five tips to help you raise more for your mission: Be transparent with your supporters. With this type of event, you can offer both in-person and virtual components. Embrace hybrid events.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

They offer a chance to dress up, get together with others, and have a good time — while also raising money for a good cause. Here are a few ideas about how to make virtual/hybrid versions of your favorite in-person events. With a virtual gala format, there’s really no limit to what you can do! 2) Luncheons/dinners.

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CauseVox

MAY 3, 2021

During the coronavirus pandemic, many nonprofits have needed to navigate their in-person fundraising events to the virtual space. And while many aspects translate seamlessly, one of the questions we hear time and time again is: “How do I get sponsors for my virtual event?”. Sourcing Potential Virtual Event Sponsors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

But you’re already hustling as hard as possible to build support, raise money, and make a difference. In turn, people join their local chapter as members. As a small nonprofit organizer, you want to do more good work. How do you do more and grow your nonprofit without a fleet of minions? Don’t run away!

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Classy

JUNE 21, 2021

Hosting a contest can be an effective way to raise funds and encourage participation, but it’s important to remember that friendly competition isn’t for everyone. In fact, Classy’s registration with fundraising campaigns typically raise a median amount 4.5 Partner With a Business to Create a Virtual Store.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

Whether it’s raising funds for a disaster relief effort, collecting school supplies for underprivileged children, or gathering essentials for a local shelter, this versatility makes them adaptable to a myriad of causes. It’s a platform to share your story and connect with a broader audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Even though billions of dollars have been raised online since 1999, it’s surprising how many nonprofits make the donation process more complicated than it should be. Launched in 2002, GlobalGiving.org is a crowdfunding platform for NGOs, charities, and nonprofits worldwide which has raised nearly $500 million online.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

We have you covered with 18 successful- yet untapped- fall fundraising ideas for 2021 with options for in-person, virtual, or hybrid setups, so that you can respond quickly and easily to COVID no matter what happens. If you’re going the DIY route, reach out to a local artist to lead the class, and stock up on all the necessary supplies.

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Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

Peer-to-peer fundraising is a way to raise funds for your organization through your supporters and their networks. Peer-to-peer campaigns help BBBS recruit new donors while raising awareness for their cause. Big Brothers Big Sisters Mountain Region’s 2022 Bowl For Kids’ Sake raised 106% of their goal.

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CauseVox

MAY 18, 2021

Sure, we may be slowly moving back to in-person events, but spending a year doing everything virtually has opened up possibilities that we can’t forget now that vaccines are here. That’s why in the second half of this year, we’ll see the rise of the hybrid fundraising event: an event which is hosted both in person and virtually.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Greater Giving client Celebrity Waiters had already planned to hold a virtual fundraiser for their 2021 event when the CDC began to allow small, socially-distanced, in-person gatherings. This smaller, live event would feature a silent auction , a catered dinner, finished up with a live auction and paddle raise.

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