CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

But aside from thinking about this season as just a time to raise money, also stop to consider how you can truly enhance relationships with these current donors while you’re making the big “ask.”. Check out this list of 7 spring fundraising ideas that focus on raising money AND deepening relationships with your current donors.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Virtual fundraising challenges are easy and convenient ways to raise money for your holiday fundraiser. Online Voting Contest. An online voting contest is the perfect holiday fundraising idea because it encourages your staff, supporters, or colleagues to get into the festive mindset! Festive Fundraising Challenge.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

To get your fundraising wheels rolling, we’ve come up with this list of ideas, divided into the following categories: Easy Virtual Peer-to-Peer Ideas Virtual Peer-to-Peer Ideas for the Active Virtual Peer-to-Peer Ideas for the Competitive Virtual Peer-to-Peer Ideas for Families. Easy Virtual Peer-to-Peer Ideas. Virtual supply drive.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2022

There are plenty of winter-themed events and activities that lend themselves to becoming effective peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities. Holiday Baking Competition Invite local bakers to participate in a holiday baking contest. Encourage participants to raise money among their personal networks before the competition.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

Be Smarter: they want to know how they are making an impact and what you’re doing with their money. SmartOnline just wrapped up an Invent Your Mobile App contest. The reason sms may be better for activism vs donation is that there isn’t as much transparency about how you’re impacting the world. Mobile Giving.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With a youth-oriented fundraiser, you can raise money for educational trips, sports equipment, classroom supplies, art supplies, musical instruments, or any other cause. Just don’t forget to have parents sign a waiver before having their kids participate in any fundraising activities. Christmas tree/wreath sales. Straw Draw.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

For example, donors who submit a pledge or donation at an auction can see their name and gift appear on a large scoreboard, complete with a fundraising thermometer, if your software supports this. All of this culminates in raising more money for your cause. Be sure to actively promote your text-to-give campaign.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Virtual fundraising challenges are easy and convenient ways to raise money for your holiday fundraiser. Online Voting Contest. An online voting contest is the perfect holiday fundraising idea because it encourages your staff, supporters, or colleagues to get into the festive mindset! Festive Fundraising Challenge.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

It can be hard trying to get people in your network and community to donate or get involved in fundraising activities. Do not only ask once and in one way; people might not be able to donate money but they might be to give their time. Register walkers and have them seek pledges for completion or per lap. Make it fun and easy.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

We’re here to talk about “Raising More Money By Asking and Answering Better Questions.” And the better you get at the whole suite of donor engagement, the more money you’re going to raise. And that gets you, again, much more money in the long run. . Well, good afternoon, everybody.

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NTEN

JUNE 22, 2011

Be Smarter: they want to know how they are making an impact and what you're doing with their money. SmartOnline just wrapped up an Invent Your Mobile App contest. The reason sms may be better for activism vs donation is that there isn't as much transparency about how you're impacting the world. Activism focused mission?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. More and more money is donated on this national day of giving each year. How does Giving Tuesday help nonprofits?

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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. Activities such as performances, live entertainment, and sit-down dinners regularly attract a large audience and generate significant money for charity. 15) Brand design contests.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Organizations can gain funds through entry fees and individual pledges. So a participant may pay $12 to participate and then have friends or family pledge a certain amount for every mile they complete. Karaoke Karaoke is more than a fun bar night activity—it can be a nonprofit event with multiple revenue streams. Get creative!

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 13, 2014

While calls to action can vary, there are three things every call to action must have:  Relevance: Your call to action should be related to the activity that caused the person to discover you. Have a major donor pledge to donate money as a matching gift for emails sent, clicks, orFacebook likes from your website.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

Chris Farrell set a 2008 goal to make his charitable giving a monthly activity, not a mad rush in December. But donating money to a charity, even a small amount (or in-kind items ) can certainly help with part of the need and raise awareness in others. If you're a blogger, you can run a comment for a donation contest.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

They don’t raise an exceptional amount of money. They combine putting and chipping contests with silent and live auctions, dinner, an open bar, and the opportunity to win a ton of fun prizes, all while raising money for their mission. May the 4th Be With You Costume Contest. They’re not particularly well-attended.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Accept Pledges. Photo Contest. Empower others to raise the money for you. You don’t have to be the one asking for money on Giving Tuesday. Participate in Giving Tuesday without asking for money. Activities most participated in. Volunteer Opportunities. Volunteer Grants. Virtual Giving Event. Text-to-Give.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2023

Free Resource Fundraising During Economic Uncertainty Download Now Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Peer-to-peer fundraising is as much about donor activism as it is about raising money. Fundraising activities are regulated. Every organization has unique goals and methods, but all fundraisers for nonprofits use common terminology.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2022

No matter what you’re fundraising for, hosting a dance-a-thon can help you raise lots of money while also giving your supporters the opportunity to get moving and have fun. A dance-a-thon is a type of peer-to-peer fundraiser where fundraisers commit to dancing for a certain number of hours in exchange for donations and pledges from sponsors.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

From funding mission trips to furthering the education of your youth, raising money is vital to support your church’s mission and operations. Raising money to support various projects, groups, and programs can be tough, especially with a small congregation. Your members give a lot of time, money, and talent to your church.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Pet Photo Contest Capture the community’s love for their furry friends by organizing a pet photo contest, with participants paying an entry fee for a chance to showcase their pets and win prizes. These can be indoor or outdoor events, and you can invite some local vendors to show up and sell tasty movie treats.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

This social aspect makes it a powerful way to boost visibility in your community and raise money for your programs! They oversee activities and play a large role in determining how you spend your budget and the goals you set. Gather your peer-to-peer participants and have them raise money to watch your volunteers try on fun outfits.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Like many of the fundraisers in this section, your participants can create personal fundraising pages and gather pledges from their network, often tied to their performance during the tournament. A charity golf tournament won’t just raise money and build excitement for your cause, it can also be a pillar of your major donor recruitment plan.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Show how much money is being raised! Show how many people are pledging to participate! If, as organizations using tools and often investing a whole lot of time, money, and energy (not to mention social clout) into, we should be collaborating to call for the tools we want, and then use them. Is it an event to get out the vote?

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