Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. Host a Community Clean-Up. We love the New York Public Library’s Anti-Proms , which provide an alternative, safe space regardless of sexuality, gender identity, and any other reason for NYC teens. Bike-a-Thon. World Bicycle Day (June 3).

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (NSPAM) is celebrated every September. The World Health Organization says this theme “serves as a powerful call to action and reminder that there is an alternative to suicide and that through our actions, we can encourage hope and strengthen prevention.” Donate to support their mission here.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As Halloween-inspired decorations begin popping up around your community, a spooky scavenger hunt will get your donors on their feet and in the Halloween spirit. If building a haunted house seems far too difficult, consider partnering with a local haunted house for your event. Halloween Fundraising Ideas. Spooky scavenger hunt.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Need some inspiration for your holiday fundraising celebrations? Then, find an area like a community center where you can set up your gift-wrapping station. 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.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Form stronger relationships with community partners. Community partners like local businesses and civic organizations can support your nonprofit by donating auction items or funding event overhead costs. Use your auction event as an opportunity to connect with new corporate sponsors in your community. Find new sponsors.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

In the aftermath of a disaster, whether it be a devastating hurricane that has left your community flooded or a wildfire that has forced your community to leave their homes behind, you’ll need to mobilize quickly to provide support. Set up an online store and tap your local artisans for goods to sell for a virtual craft fair.

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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

JUNE 23, 2023

Community spotlight. Consider showcasing a particular small business’s offerings by filling a basket with their products, such as a craft-themed basket highlighting an art supply store or a home improvement basket of items from a locally owned hardware store. Rec and leisure.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Participants could cook along with celebrity chefs and have brunch at home. There were a few outstanding elements of this fundraiser that set it apart from the crowd: A creative livestream that kept folks engaged: they had personal stories, cooking demonstrations, a local comedian as a host, and live raffles! How did they do so well?”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Although this appears at first glance to be beyond reach in a virtual setting, consider breaking down each aspect one by one to consider online alternatives. Instead of serving everyone at a single location, consider a catered meal delivered to each of your donors from a local restaurant. 8) Digital download donation rewards.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 20, 2015

The organization says its mission is "to support, educate, and empower the multicultural communities of North Texas. Through comprehensive social services and educational programs, we create access to opportunities for survivors of human rights abuses and equip youth with skills to become leaders in their own diverse communities."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2012

I shared the video on my personal profile and it prompted quite a heated discussion in the comments between my colleagues. The controversy on my Facebook wall boiled down to those who felt the emotional pull of the story and those who had an alternative view. And where is the local community in all of this?

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The best event for your nonprofit is one that serves your mission, delights your community, and doesn’t totally burn out your staff. Golf Tournament Bring together avid golfers and local philanthropists—in many cases, they’re one and the same—for a day on the greens. We’ve broken them down into six major categories.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

It was a local history urban scavenger hunt that sent teams of 2-5 people out into the city to track down as many historic checkpoints as they could over the course of an evening. And so I'm letting go of the idea that we have to be exclusionary to attract young people and looking for more diverse alternatives. What do you think?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2022

Many people are eager to be celebrating again, and your organization can capitalize on this. For example, will you (or does your local government) require attendees to be vaccinated or wear masks? Going forward with a gala isn’t the only way to generate excitement around your cause in the community, however. .

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 5, 2022

Another quiet little secret is making sure you engage local Girl and Boy Scouts groups who are always looking for ways to engage in socially minded ways. Cold temperatures triggered One Warm Coat to start their campaign in 1992 around the day to raise coats for community. Partner with a Local Florist. Charity Date Auction.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

Today, DonorsChoose.org is the go-to site for alternative sources of funding for the classroom. They are a great alternative to the more traditional United Way program and provide features that stimulate higher levels of interest and participation in workplace giving campaigns.”. This includes some of the most basic student essentials.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

While a gala may reference just about any type of festive celebration, it’s most often used to refer to more extravagant events that feature entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, meals, open bars, and auctions. They may be able to work with local stores or boutiques that act as sponsors and also get to show off their collections.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 18, 2021

This allows the organisation to work collectively while ensuring local teams are on the ground to tackle local objectives. . Want to learn more about how Greenpeace Nordic is using Salesforce to engage their community and drive action? Download Trailblazer Celebration Ebook. degrees Celsius. About the Author.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 12, 2022

By better understanding the wide cultural roots of this season of generosity we can fine-tune the means to communicate with all who make up our communities. By expanding out from the homogeneous group we also demonstrate acts of leadership within that more numerous portion of the local and national population. There are 7.5

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

For example, one of our local clients, Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE), runs VISTEBall, a golf-themed event that combines the fun of a golf tournament with the convenience of an indoor event. Alternatively, you may decide to scrap your event entirely and come up with something totally new. Can you do something similar?

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Small churches play a big role in their community. They’re home base for all kinds of community gatherings and events! To support your community, you first need a strong financial foundation. collect pledges in return for participating in a big community service day. Team up with local businesses.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

This is going to be a real treat for the community. Most of our nonprofits have a human or community interest in mind, that purpose, and they exist to create impact, positive impact on the communities that we serve. And finally, you know, what do we want the community to do when they see and read this impact report?

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

A virtual event also allows people from all over to participate in your fundraiser, not just the people who live nearby in your community. You can also get in contact with any chefs at beloved local restaurants to see if they’d be willing to teach as well. Virtual auction fundraisers. Virtual “Around the World” festival. Jersey sales.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

While virtual fundraising events were simply a quick alternative, they actually proved to be a convenient and effective way to engage with donors. And, instead of limiting your events just to those in the local area or to those who have the means to travel, you can actually open them to anyone on the internet! Be creative with this.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 10, 2015

Looking forward to celebrating your creativity! The Celebrate Adobe Creative Cloud Contest (the "Contest"). This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, and void where prohibited. Silver prize — One year Creative Cloud subscription ($594 cash value). Official Rules.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Mobile bidding is a contemporary alternative to old-school silent auction bid sheets. Providing financial support Helping to advertise your event Making your event more visible in your community Work with your corporate sponsors to figure out how you can make their support mutually beneficial.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 28, 2012

For example, a lunch or dinner with a local celebrity makes a good item. Alternatively, Acteva offers a service to make finding quality packages very easy. You can focus on getting unique, handmade items; they too are difficult to find. Offer something which appeals to your attendees. You can reach out to your board.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 25, 2008

I grew up in Florida in a pretty narrow-minded, and very closed South Asian community. And certainly, folks have always been welcome to be part of our celebrations and our policy work. Locally, we run a project called the Technology Empowerment Project of Oakland. I ended up in it from way back, from where I grew up.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 24, 2009

which is trying to pioneer “community funded reporting,” the act of distributing the cost of hiring an investigative journalist. In one of our more successfully fundraising examples we caught the attention of a local blog that covered crime in Oakland. It certainly has for me when approaching disenfranchised communities.

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See3

OCTOBER 17, 2009

I’m recovering from a motorcycle accident and unable to attend services at my local synagogue. You are making me feel part of a greater community, thank you. I am not affiliated with any congregation and, being unemployed, couldn’t buy a ticket to a local shul. Toda Raba and Shalom to you and your community.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

While you want to include the program’s metrics and efficacy, you’ll also want the central piece to relate to a real story from your community. Connect with your program staff and volunteers to help you find a story from your community you can share. celebrate You did it—you made it through another year!

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

He also helped forge an alliance between settlers and the local Wampanoag tribe. Despite this celebrated alliance, bloodbaths largely followed. Though professional sports leagues have used the term and local teams continue to keep the name, this should never be used. This is often referred to as the first Thanksgiving.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 19, 2024

Whole Whale Senior Strategy Manager Nick Azulay says that “in 2024, nonprofits absolutely cannot ignore that the battle over the future of our communities, our societies, and our democracies are happening in digital spaces.” Congressional offices and local elected officials may actually engage with your cause.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 8, 2021

They generate more personal buy-in , especially if they include the ability to contact local elected officials. Congressional offices and local elected officials may actually engage with your cause. You can take that back to your supporters as something to celebrate while creating social proof for your cause. That’s awesome!

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