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20+ Nonprofit Fall Fundraising Ideas to Inspire Generosity

OneCause

As you’re sitting by the fire, you can also host a scary story contest. Pumpkin Carving Contest Get your donors engaged while getting into the spirit of Halloween with a pumpkin carving contest. Get the community together at a local market (a great partner for this kind of event) and make a day of pumpkin-themed events.

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Chase Giving Contest: Winners Announced Amidst Yet More Controversy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Less than two hours ago, Chase Community Giving made the much anticipated announcement of the lucky winner of $1 million dollars and five finalists each receiving $100,000 on its contest Fan Page. It's left some nonprofit professionals wondering whether these types of contests are a good idea. and Sdfj Dfsjlfkddjf. Change.org reported.

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60+ Spring Fundraising Ideas for Every Nonprofit

Qgiv

Here’s a list of spring fundraising ideas to help you celebrate the season with your supporters: Spring fundraising ideas 1. Charge admission and screen popular movies, or theme it around the Academy Awards by screening some of the 2024 nominees. Bake sale Bake sales are always a delightful way to raise funds for your organization.

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Hosting a Winning Kentucky Derby Fundraising Event

Greater Giving

And what better way to celebrate the iconic 150th Anniversary of the Kentucky Derby than by hosting a fundraising party with a purpose? Mint Julep Making Contest Hold a friendly competition where guests create their best mint julep recipe. Allow the sponsor to announce the winners and get photos to share for next year.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How to Publicly Recognize Memorial Gifts

Bloomerang

Don’t, however, include payments that are not considered tax deductible donations, such as raffle tickets, auction purchases, or the fair market value ascribed to an event. . I’ve had donors routinely give $100 as tribute gifts every time a friend dies or when they celebrate a birthday or anniversary.

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Virtual Holiday Fundraiser Ideas

AccelEvents

Consider hiring a musical act, comedian, or hosting an office awards ceremony. You can start the challenge early in December and then end the event with a live stream that celebrates all involved, highlighting those who exceeded certain contribution points. . Online Voting Contest. Consider voting on something that is silly.

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34 Clever Summer Fundraising Ideas

Whole Whale

It’s the perfect way to celebrate Pride Month in the US for LGBTQIA-focused organizations — the Charleston-based We Are Family hosted one last year to fund its new drop-in center. 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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