Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat. Scavenger hunt Scavenger hunts are fun family activities that can really excite your supporters! Your supporters can purchase a ticket to participate and spend a day going through fun clues around your community that focus on your mission.

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VisionLink

APRIL 20, 2022

Fun fact, each year about 62 million Americans volunteer at their local schools, with NGOs, with disaster preparedness and response groups, and community centers and homeless shelters. The most active volunteers are those between the ages of 35 to 44, with women volunteering at a higher rate (29.4 It's National Volunteer Week!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Identify advocates Review reports to find your most active participants. Food drives and environmental initiatives Many of our nonprofit customers regularly host outreach events around community-benefitting activities. In turn, people join their local chapter as members.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2024

Galas are an exciting opportunity that allows you to connect with new donors and returning donors alike in a fun environment. Casino night Turn your gala into a fun casino with vibrant decorations and the sounds of games in action. Donor engagement. When should my organization host a gala?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 2, 2011

Mary Joyce leads a session on digital activism using the Story of Electronics. Day 3 of the Train the Trainers session was devoted to Digital Activism and facilitated by Mary Joyce. The learning objectives: To provide participants with a formula for training digital campaign strategy. Localize and make it relevant.

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OneCause

AUGUST 22, 2024

For extra points, pick a location with an urban legend around it — local spooky spots have never been so useful! Get the community together at a local market (a great partner for this kind of event) and make a day of pumpkin-themed events. Be sure to coordinate your route with the local authorities first.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Oakland Local is launching today! Oakland Local is a news & community site for Oakland, CA, USA, focusing on social justice issues including climate change, air quality, food access, arts as activists, and identity, race & ethnicity. About Oakland Local. You can also connect with Oakland Local on twitter and facebook.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Energizers are activities designed to awaken a sleeping audience or activate a jaded one. In India, I designed the first one to celebrate the local culture: It was called “Bollywood Moment.” And to make it more fun, I awarded prizes. So as participants came back from lunch, I had them do Bollywood dance moves.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

There are many KINDS of events, but they fall into two basic categories: The Community/Fun Event and the Heartstrings Event. Community/Fun Events Community/Fun Events are widely promoted events that encourage people to do something active or fun while supporting your cause.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

If you read the CauseVox articles often, it’s possible that you have heard us highlight Spur Local (formerly Catalogue For Philanthropy). By partnering with CauseVox, Spur Local created a tailored, dynamic online fundraising experience for GivingTuesday 2023 with their “Give Local” campaign. Spur Local Donation Counter 3.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

Associations are ideally positioned to fill that need in a way that social media and other online activities cannot. Use data to make objective decisions based on site traffic, evaluations, sales, professional development activity, focus groups and/or other types of outreach. Watch what is trending online.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

From eating healthy to volunteering at local nonprofits, users earns points that can then be redeemed for rewards or special discounts offered by partner businesses. A free, fun mobile photo-sharing iPhone App that turns your mobile photos instantly in art. DailyFeats :: dailyfeats.com. Dipity :: dipity.com. Instagram :: instagr.am.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

If community engagement and growing your membership are bigger priorities over near-term fundraising, focus on bringing people together for something that’s fun and can include friends. Consider the demographic you are targeting and ask yourself what types of events or activities might appeal to them. 2) Brainstorm.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 23, 2023

I am also looking forward to fall festivals and the bounty of creative and exciting ways to raise funds while having fun! Every detail, from selecting the perfect venue and crafting engaging activities to coordinating volunteers and securing sponsors plays a crucial role in creating a seamless and unforgettable experience.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Plan for annual giving In addition to cultivating donor relationships year-round, you should also plan activities to solicit annual gifts throughout the year. That way, you can target and tailor your fundraising communications and activities to personally appeal to your supporters. Find a Candid Community partner near you.)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

Using her musical abilities and skills as an entertainer while donning one of her signature sequined jumpsuits, Ellen helps nonprofits across the country raise millions of dollars annually and engages donors in a fun, engaging, joyful, unique, memorable and authentic way with huge heart.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

When we discuss peer-to-peer fundraising our focus often is on the online components; however, the offline activities surrounding our event allow us to improve relationships and connections with our supporters, thus potentially improving our online outcomes. Team RMHC runners cook brunch at a local chapter after a quick training run.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

They also offer a fun, relaxed, social setting for you (and your board) to get to know your donors free of intimidation and formalities. . What high value “VIP” volunteer opportunities can you create to allow donors to feel a part of your mission in a fun, engaging way? Why should you do a donor cultivation event? Step 1: Who.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 2, 2024

Use the Right Communications Platforms As a tech savvy generation that grew up with social media, Gen Z is very active on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. In interactive posts, use fun features like polls or quizzes to encourage participation and gather feedback. They love hands-on experiences and making a direct impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). Create a list of donors who have not donated in 18 months and point them toward an upcoming event, or other activity. Solicitation (Passive and Active).

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 20, 2024

With over 2 billion monthly active users, and approximately 62.3% A well-placed Boomerang can capture a fun moment, like celebrating a fundraising milestone. However, use Instagram Insights to monitor when your specific audience is most active and tailor your posting schedule accordingly.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 29, 2024

Outdoor events offer a unique blend of advantages that can benefit both your organization and your supporters: Fresh Air and Fun: Your Entertainment and Program Chair can be inspired by the Spring weather to encouraging attendees to relax, socialize, and participate in activities they might not indoors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

This holiday season, o ne-quarter of consumers plan to shop specifically at a local or small business. . Is the item locally sourced or sustainable? What kind of packaging is used in shipping or can it be picked up locally? Does the purchase support a Black-owned or LGBTQIA+-owned business?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Content could be anything: Resources about your mission Fun downloads for your constituents Quizzes about your cause One client created an origami pinwheel for Child Abuse Awareness Month. Other content ideas we have helped create for Doing Good Digital clients: checklists, coloring pages, eBooks, videos, activity books, and stationery.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

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. Including at least one interactive activity early in the program will create the feeling of joining in with a community.

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DipJar

MAY 19, 2021

Since 2000, Pathfinders for Autism has worked to support and improve the lives of individuals affected by autism through expansive, customized programming, and by providing resources, training, information, and activities free of charge. According to the CDC , Maryland has the fourth highest autism rate in the U.S.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 9, 2024

Wine or Liquor Baskets Silent auction baskets are classic, fun auction items that guests love because they get a collection of items instead of just one. Or, for the craft beer aficionado, a “Local Brews” basket featuring selections from trendy microbreweries. Partner with travel agencies.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

And while there’s nothing wrong with your standard fundraiser, sometimes it’s fun to do something a bit different. Athens Rotary Club is holding a plunge event in February and encouraging costumes, teams, and all kinds of fun for their plunge. Golf tournaments are a great deal of fun for participants. Polar Plunge.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 10, 2009

How do we activate the online activists to take action offline?" I was not presenting, but decided to use Twitter crowd source some suggestions, screencapture them, and put those into my presentation later in the day. They are quite successful - [link] jonratliff @ kanter face to face meetings deepen the enthusiasm for activism.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 25, 2012

Stacey has been collaborating with local artists to produce a series of content-rich events that invite visitors to participate in a range of hands-on activities. The events are informal, personal, and fun, but our feedback mechanism--onsite and post-event surveys--not so much. We got more feedback. We got intriguing feedback.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

MESG Marketing Mary Getz, principal and founder Yes, it’s true—when an issue is breaking there is a flurry of activity. Ask advocates to send proclamation requests to their local leaders. Here’s what they said. The most important thing to remember is to design the event to fit your audience.

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Tech Soup

JULY 8, 2011

Guardian’s ACTIVATE is an annual conference that aims to bring together leaders in media, government and technology to a ctivatedly. This time on June 22 at King’s Place in London, ACTIVATE’s. we like to buy mobile phones to have fun, talk to friends, listen to music, tweet and connect on Facebook.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2020

Focus on these three activities: sleep, nutrition and exercise to help strengthen your immune system and feel better. Lots of fun to show off our neighborhoods or our dogs. In the workplace, nonprofits have experimenting with zoom and social activities. 1: Get Enough Sleep, Nutrition, and Exercise. What can I do for others?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2023

Not a fun place to be. This is not a fast activity, so commit to taking the time to do it and do it right. Mark off a couple of blocks of time on your calendar to research things like supplies, materials, and equipment online or call local vendors to find out what things cost. Decide on program activities for this year.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2019

She gets social media messages informing her about new resources or if anything fun is happening at her residence or on campus. . Young alumni are invited to visit and recruit at local high schools as a brand ambassador , sharing their meaningful experience. She also sees a way to contribute outside of writing a check.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2015

Note from Beth: Give Local America , powered by Kimbia’s technology, is an effort to coordinate giving days on one platform. Last year, Give Local America raised more than $53 million from more than 306,000 gifts in 2014. Give Local America emphasizes small, local nonprofits. 1) #iGiveLocal. Or parts of the country?

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Greater Giving

JUNE 4, 2024

Shifting Priorities : Donors may be focused on leisure activities and less likely to prioritize charitable giving. Another option is to partner with a few local businesses that relate to your mission to host a giveaway and gain more followers in the process. So, get creative, have fun, and keep that summer giving spirit flowing!

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