Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Are you looking for meaningful ways to build relationships with donors and sponsors? This is an ideal format because it balances the competitive element that makes golf fun without the pressure to be a great golfer or play a consistently impressive round. Are you trying to attract more corporate partners? Is this an outreach effort?

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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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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Adding a golf tournament to your fundraising event roster is a win-win for your nonprofit and your donors—your nonprofit adds a reliable income stream and your donors get to support your mission through a fun activity. Get more golfers and sponsors to the green with these insider tips to create buzz and promote the tournament.

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Whole Whale

JULY 17, 2024

Have people sign up for a fun field day, or pay to sponsor teams. This builds a list of people that you can reach out to again the next year, getting local champions involved. Embarrass the Boss Add fun to team challenges by raising the stakes! This is a win-win for both the cause and the local companies.

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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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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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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. Don’t underestimate the power of collaboration.

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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. Leverage the mutual benefits of corporate partnerships by asking your sponsors to contribute a corporate package or basket to your auction.

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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. Gather your team together to create a boxed gift that will go out to your VIP guests, sponsors, or maybe all your attendees!

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

Contests are also a great way to get sponsors or exhibitors involved. You may have speakers invited for a specific purpose, but what about a fun and engaging speaker that everyone loves? . Bring in a top local chef (see point #3) to host a virtual cooking class. A scavenger hunt could be a great team-building activity too!

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Silent Auction and Entertainment Night Keeping supporters engaged in your event requires more than a simple fundraising activity. Plan a main attraction to supplement your silent auction , such as: Music, which may be provided by a local band, DJ, or musician. Team merchandise: What local sports team does your community support?

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

For seven years, BBBS hosted BIG Taste of Houston, a popular annual fundraiser that celebrated the local restaurant and bar scene. They used the data to guide them in their decisions about what to prioritize during a virtual event and how to keep their relationships with sponsors in place. Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston. The Results.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

We’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Set a fundraising goal to sponsor a nail color on National Nail Polish Day (June 1) in the spirit of Movember. Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. And now, for the ideas: 1.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Now is the time to take a good look at your plans for the final months of the year and find a fun, unique fall fundraiser that will make you and your donors feel comfortable and supported. 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. Trivia Night.

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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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AccelEvents

JULY 23, 2021

Be an active form of revenue generation. Market your website online or locally and drive potential attendees to your registration landing page. Bring on sponsors and brand partners to boost revenue but don’t forget to also include them as part of your event marketing strategy. . Increase the number of references and partners .

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

With the right preparations and technology, you can host a successful virtual gala that raises funds, helps your nonprofit strengthen connections, and engages your supporters in a fun evening. Plan Engaging Virtual Activities and Performances. Activity coordinators. Plan Engaging Virtual Activities and Performances.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

If you get kids in on the fundraising fun, you have a great opportunity to teach them important values like leadership, responsibility, goal-setting, team building, and community engagement. For a fun twist the kids are sure to appreciate, turn your car wash into a dog wash for the furry friends in your community! Balloon raffle.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

You can celebrate with a card to your volunteers, a volunteer party, snacks in the breakroom, or even a letter to the Editor of your local paper. Volunteers who are excited about their work will invite friends and family to join them in the fun, magically growing your volunteer base. Getting a t-shirt unexpectedly is a fun surprise.

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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. The E-Mediat project is sponsored by MEPI, US Department of State’s Middle East Partnership Initiative and was created in response to Secretary Clinton’s announcement of Civil Society 2.0. Localize and make it relevant.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Emphasize the positive publicity that corporate sponsors and individual donors can receive from donating raffle prizes to your event. Partner with a local bakery to create a basket of fresh pastries, such as donuts, croissants, cookies, and muffins. Local goods basket. Pastry basket. Gourmet chocolate basket. Tea time basket.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

An art festival where local artists can show off their pieces, explain their work to attendees, and donate a portion or all of the proceeds to your nonprofit. If you have a good relationship with a local vineyard, coffee roaster, or brewery, you might even propose a special vintage, roast, or brew just for your nonprofit or event.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

After all, even if they no longer volunteer with your organization, there was a time when they were actively engaging with your work. Additionally, board members often have high-level connections in business, education, or even local and state government. Collaborate with local businesses.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

With all of the programming and activities The Gamm provides, it’s no surprise that it receives strong support from the community. A local credit union, for example, sponsors It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play during the holidays. It’s a lot of fun to watch them – and to watch their donations coming in!”.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

The change required major cuts to their programs, a new focus when working with sponsors, and a drive to make it more inclusive for a broader audience. Together, they offer an exciting, easily accessible way to fundraise that can reach a broader audience, while retaining the glamour, fun, and purpose of a traditional gala. The Program.

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Qgiv

APRIL 30, 2024

About fundraising galas and silent auctions Fundraising galas are formal evening affairs that may feature a seated dinner, live entertainment, and various fundraising activities, such as auctions or raffles. For attendees, galas and silent auctions provide a fun night out to support a cause they care about.

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AccelEvents

JULY 19, 2020

During a live webinar, consider adding a Q&A to the end of the session or arm the virtual audience with prompting questions that might get them thinking deeply about the subject and encourage them to engage more actively with the chat features. To add to the fun, consider placing a theme on this session. Make networking fun.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

You want your guests and attendees to have fun at this party. Make sure there are lots of activities going on throughout the night, from live music performances and dancing exhibitions all around town; these types of activities will ensure that everyone stays entertained throughout the event. Find Tree Sponsors.

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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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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

We’ve compiled a list of various online auction ideas divided into the following categories: Simple Themed Online Auctions Online Auctions For the Whole Family Online Auctions with an At-home Activity. You might provide flower crowns, a tie-dye bandana, and fun 60s themed sunglasses. Ready to dive in? Let’s begin.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

With the majority of daily activities taking place over the web, it’s no surprise that we’ve also observed a rise in virtual fundraising. Choose a day and actively encourage donations and sharing through all your social media channels, such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Snapchat. You can make this virtual too!

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Qgiv

APRIL 7, 2021

Typically, donors fundraise for the opportunity to take part in the activity. Because participation is limited, this event offers an exclusive activity for your top fundraisers. The activity? The top fundraisers at your event get the exclusive privilege of taking part in the rappelling activity.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 28, 2020

With an online audience, event organizers must work harder to foster meaningful connections between attendees and actively provide networking possibilities. . Reach out to local escape room providers and see if they will work with you to design a specific escape room for your event. Mix things up by adding a fun session or two. .

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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?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Are you engaged actively, or passively? You can sponsor and share research that may help with many of the world’s problems. You can sponsor and share research. . Are you personally actively looking for opportunities to be of greater service? At first everyone was ‘gung ho;’ it was fun. Past, present or future? .

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