Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

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. Alternatively, you may decide to scrap your event entirely and come up with something totally new. May the 4th Be With You Costume Contest.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

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. Or host a rib, pie, or hot dog eating contest and have your own tip jars for people to support their favorite competitors in the form of donations.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

SpringFundraising idea Number 2: Celebrate National Cereal Day with a pajama party for good. The Persian New Year coincides with the March equinox and is celebrated around the world (including the 1 million Iranian-Americans living in the United States). Celebrate National BBQ Month in May with a BBQ for your cause.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Alternatively, arrange pickup times and locations where participants can safely retrieve their wine and cheese before the event. When hosting an in-person auction isn’t an option, a virtual silent auction is a perfect alternative to raise money for your organization. Sports tricks contest. Virtual silent auction.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Or a baking contest? If your town is famous for its strawberries, for example, you could consider having a contest where cooks’ recipes must feature that ingredient. Contestants in the cook-off can make a donation as an “entry fee,” and people who want to sample the entries can buy tasters’ tickets. A 50/50 raffle.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Encourage your participants to create dance teams and host contests to see who can come up with the most fun routines. Celebration fundraisers Have wedding or birthday guests ask for donations to your charity rather than gifts. Expand your participation by offering more healthy gluten-free and low-sugar alternative choices.

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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. You can charge a door fee, set up concessions with snacks and drinks, and even have individual contests with their own entry fees.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Need some inspiration for your holiday fundraising celebrations? When the holidays roll around, expand your giving day to celebrate the holidays with your supporters. An “8 Days of Giving” campaign is perfect for those who celebrate Hanukkah. Gingerbread house decorating contest. Easy fundraising ideas. Gift wrapping.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

If you’ve been in the industry for a while, you probably know a little bit about the importance of this holiday celebrating generosity. Photo Contest. Or, offer an all-day auction, contests, and other activities for them to get involved and help you raise funds. . Alternatively, try introducing the book on Giving Tuesday itself.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

During a school event like a carnival or back-to-school celebration, run a booth where students can pay to have the opportunity to pie the principal in the face or dunk their teachers in a dunk tank. Costume contest. If it’s getting close to Halloween, take costumes to the next level with a peer-to-peer costume contest.

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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. For instance, the Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity hosted a wildly successful Gingerbread Home Build contest, bringing in 132% over their goal.

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Forj

JULY 5, 2017

The program can be broken down into two different tracks: Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Advanced Alternative Payment Models (Advanced APMs). The questions will test the knowledge and educate both contestants and audience members alike. Using Member Personas for Smarter Marketing and Increased Engagement .

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Haunted porch contest. When Halloween rolls around , have some safe, socially-distanced fun with a haunted porch contest. Or, alternatively, pair your party with a livestreamed holiday movie night of classics. Have your porch decorators start their own personal online fundraising pages.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 3, 2019

I love alternative history novels. I was thinking I’d do a few alternative histories of museums for the first post of the last month of the decade. I tried to picture an alternative with AleiaBrown and Adrianne Russell ’s # MuseumsRespondtoFerguson and LaTonya S. But I couldn’t get there. Do you have a trend you'd like to add?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 10, 2015

TechSoup and Adobe have teamed up to bring you a Facebook contest where you can win $1,000 by submitting any and all content your organization has created using Adobe. Here's What You Need to Know About the Contest. Looking forward to celebrating your creativity! Contest Schedule. How fun is that? Official Rules.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

You can up the ante by building your party around a costume contest and encouraging attendees to get sponsorships for their participation. Arts and Crafts Fair Hold an arts and crafts fair that celebrates the creativity of local artisans. Celebrate the joys of gardening and sustainable living. The possibilities are endless!

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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.”. Disruptive Model: Contest Crowdfunding.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2008

She was the recent winner of my son's Green Geek Charity Contest and we contributed a small amount to the charity of her choice, SOS Children's Villages. Joan sent us a note tonight thanking us, but also letting us know of a terrible natural disaster in her country: Hey Harry and Beth, I just celebrated my 26th birthday today!

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