Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Celebrity meet and greets It’s not every day that you have the opportunity to sit down for lunch or a video call with your favorite celebrity. Concert tickets Buying concert tickets has become like a competitive sport, as passionate fans flood ticket platforms to see their favorite artist live.

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Qgiv

APRIL 30, 2024

Silent auctions have proven to be powerful tools for raising vital funds and rallying your supporters, but these fundraising events aren’t just about generating revenue. For nonprofits, galas and silent auctions can raise significant funds while cultivating relationships with people who truly support your cause.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

SpringFundraising idea Number 2: Celebrate National Cereal Day with a pajama party for good. Or thumb your nose at the spring-forward tradition by spending an hour (or two) at a local watering hole willing to give you the space for some mixing and mingling (in exchange for an entry fee). snapcracklepop Click To Tweet.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

You may want to add an auction, a fund-the-need, or entertainment. Which artists would your supporters be thrilled to see? Think about local and regional acts, celebrities with connections to your area, and people you have connections to through Board members, supporters, and friends of friends. And the weather!

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Greater Giving

MARCH 29, 2024

Spring Themed Ideas: Blooming Bash : Celebrate the season’s floral explosion with a garden party fundraiser. Partner with a local nursery or botanical garden for a charming venue. Partner with local businesses for sponsorship opportunities on booths or concessions. Consider a live band or DJ to add a festive atmosphere.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Paint and sip events work for any type of organization, artists of all levels, and can easily be adapted for every season. 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. Your artist just has to log in and lead class virtually. Trivia Night.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. Ask your local donut maker to donate a portion of their proceeds on June 7 to your cause, or ask a favorite hot dog shack to give special coupons for a free or discounted frank to the folks that donate to you in a given time period. Bike-a-Thon.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

Benefit concerts are often celebrations of major achievements or a part of a larger fundraising campaign. Live Aid was a benefit concert to raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief in 1985. Foster community engagement at your benefit concert as local musicians, volunteers, and donors all gather in one place for a cause they care about.

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Whole Whale

JULY 17, 2024

This builds a list of people that you can reach out to again the next year, getting local champions involved. Cause Marketing Campaign Partner up with a company whose passions align with your nonprofit’s, and hold a cause marketing campaign to raise funds. This is a win-win for both the cause and the local companies.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Reach out to the chef of a popular local restaurant or send a call out to any supporters who are baking aficionados to host a virtual cooking or baking class as a fundraiser. Have your local wine expert guide you all through the different wines via livestream to complete the experience. Virtual event fundraising. Virtual craft fair.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

From actors, to reality tv stars, to musicians, there are a number of celebrities who will film a shoutout for your auction. Some things to ask for might include: Book collections Technology, like phones, laptops, tablets Certificates to local businesses Art pieces. Plus, you’ll provide artists with some much needed recognition.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

However, BIPOC-led organizations are at a statistical disadvantage when it comes to securing funding, particularly from philanthropic sources. Some of these challenges include a lack of funding for schools, a lack of access to high-quality educational resources and opportunities, and a lack of support for students and teachers.

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

Americans are estimated to spend a whopping $25 billion dollars to celebrate their mothers and the other important women in their lives for Mother’s Day. Ensure that any necessary in-person elements of your fundraising efforts comply with your local health regulations and allow for safe social distancing. Sip Sip, Rosé!

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

You can provide the beverages, or just rent out a room at a local bar or brewery. Have participants set up a personal fundraising page to raise funds ahead of the trivia night, and offer teams that raise the most advantages the night of the event. Maybe they’re artistic challenges. Sip for a Cause.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 10, 2016

In 2015, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the historic Voting Rights Act, yet voter participation rates in the U.S. Instead of being an exuberant celebration of civil rights, the experience of voting is often frustrating , bureaucratic and dreary. Funded by the John S. Involve Artists from the Very Beginning.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

The arts still play a vital role in our communities, and there are plenty of opportunities out there to engage your supporters, craft an appeal, and raise the funds your organization needs to move forward. Get creative and host an auction for your arts organization where the artistic experience itself is what’s up for bidding.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Auctions Auctions are a major source of funding for a lot of nonprofit associations because they engage the competitive spirits of supporters. Of course, they’re also challenging to manage as you’re handling the donations of items on one end and funds on the other. Organizations can gain funds through entry fees and individual pledges.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Connections: Relationships to lawmakers, celebrities, newsrooms. For events, ongoing series, or recurring celebrations online, consider the following options for publicity: 1. Many of us are familiar with local businesses sponsoring local sports teams. Shout out to Get Fully Funded ! Program-Related Perks.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2012

If you're an iTunes user, one of the ways you can help me celebrate this anniversary is by finding the Big Vision Podcast in the iTunes Store and giving it a star rating (hopefully a good one!), You can view all of the interviews, and subscribe to the show, on iTunes , or on the Big Vision Podcast's landing page.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 6, 2011

Each year, we host a festival to celebrate, promote, and share what our community is doing. Our Pre-Festival Summit, (Monday, June 20), will feature a day-long series of case studies focusing on hyper-local community building, national civic engagement, international development issues, and psychological health concerns.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Instead of serving everyone at a single location, consider a catered meal delivered to each of your donors from a local restaurant. Consider things like ebooks, video or audio files, or even a private livestream session with a celebrity. Consider offering up for sale donations from your charity or merchandise promoting your good cause.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 30, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Inclusive Fundraising: Taking Pride Month Support to New Heights In a world that yearns for inclusivity and acceptance, Pride Month stands tall as a beacon of hope and celebration for the LGBTQ+ community. This collaboration can help strengthen your community ties and create lasting partnerships.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Peer-to-Peer Events Arts & Culture Events Community Events Educational Events Events for Grown-Ups Events for Kids & Families Nonprofit Peer-to-Peer Events Peer-to-peer events raise funds and generate buzz by having your supporters and participants get their networks involved in your event.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 12, 2013

When we work with diverse collaborators, from opera singers and ukelele players to knitters and graffiti artists, we catalyze new partnerships and relationships that make our community stronger and more cohesive. We may not have funding for your project, but we won''t tie it up in red tape either. You just get bigger.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, honoring the countless contributions women have made and continue to make in our country and around the world, it’s important to recognize the many organizations whose focus and missions revolve around helping women. New Venture Fund. Vermont Women’s Fund. Global Fund for Women.

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Kindful

MARCH 5, 2021

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, honoring the countless contributions women have made and continue to make in our country and around the world, it’s important to recognize the many organizations whose focus and missions revolve around helping women. New Venture Fund. Vermont Women’s Fund. Global Fund for Women.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Know their business and their hobbies and share and celebrate their successes in both. One donor cultivation tactic that proved successful in my last job was to put together an interoffice raffle basket of items contributed by local merchants and by co-workers. Nominate them for awards. – Rachel Muir , Manager of Go!

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 15, 2010

These institutions are often more connected to their specific, local communities than more generic institutions. They are akin to local news organizations and charities. Why are museums going in the other direction, trying to become more consistent rather than celebrating their idiosyncrasies? It's a Starbucks.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 24, 2010

The institution is community-funded, staffed, and designed. The new building was designed to meet neighborhood needs--not just in the content covered, but in the inclusion of spaces made for particular kinds of activities sought by locals (i.e. It incorporates work by local artists, old and new construction, and is completely gorgeous.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 7, 2010

When funding is tied to a specific subset of your audience, you get protective of them, even if they are not the people most likely to ensure viability and sustainability in the future. It requires trading a certain history for an uncertain future--a nerve-wracking prospect no matter the situation. You can't always do "and."

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

Crowdfunding is all about target-based fundraising so we suggest creating a crowdfunding page to raise $x amount of dollars to fund an x outcome. Afterward, have a live-stream to celebrate your participants and give them the ability to connect with each other and hear from someone at your organization.

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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. Having fundraisers that happen outside of Sunday morning services helps fund important church activities. An adopt-a-mile fundraiser is a perfect way to fund your travel.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

If you all don’t know Marie, she is the lead consultant over at Funding for Good. If you don’t know Funding for Good, their principal, Mandy Pearce, has been on our webinar series many, many times over the last few years, recommended Marie as her top expert. You may be saying, “What do donors want to fund?”

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

Year-end fundraising events are not just about tapping into the season’s spirit of giving; they’re about celebrating the journey, acknowledging the challenges overcome, and setting the tone for the year ahead. We’re sharing ideas and resources on event fundraising. PHOTOGRAPHY: BFA.COM 2.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

If you’re looking for a creative, fun fundraising idea to engage supporters and boost your funding, you’ve come to the right place! 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!

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Traditional year-end fundraising events, such as galas, are meant to celebrate your hard work, reflect on your impact, and thank your donors and sponsors. Larry and Toby Milstein threw a virtual gala, aptly named “Zoomtopia,” which benefited the World Health Organization ’s COVID-19 Response Fund and the International Medical Corps.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2015

It's an evangelical church with astonishing programs that attracts the crowds, including celebrities like former New York Giants quarterback, Jeff Hostetler, and his family. Jeff Hostetler is the New York Giants surprise 1990 Super Bowl-winning quarterback who now coaches a local high school football team.

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