Candid

AUGUST 7, 2024

The study found that limited understanding of what a 501(c)(3) organization is allowed to do—for example, support or oppose federal legislation or sponsor a nonpartisan forum or candidate debate—was a significant factor behind this decline.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

From peer-to-peer fun runs to bake sales, there’s no end to the types of fundraising events your nonprofit can host. Planning events is one of the best ways to raise money for your mission, and donors love participating in them. In fact, 81% of nonprofit donors attend fundraising events. What is a silent auction?

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AccelEvents

JULY 13, 2020

Hybrid events integrate digital features and virtual elements into an in-person event. However, this type of hybridization only works if you have an event platform that can fully support all of the features your event requires. Features to Look for in a Hybrid Event Platform.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat. Offer prizes for winning participants to add a little competitive spirit to the event. Offer tickets for your community to come watch the event and bring in a judging panel to determine the prize winners.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 23, 2024

On the flip side, community foundations and local nonprofits can organize citywide or regional giving days, like Spur Local’s Give Local Together Campaign , rallying entire communities in support of various causes. Sponsor Wall Page: Gratitude takes center stage on the Sponsor Wall Page.

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Whole Whale

JULY 17, 2024

Plus more thoughts on auctions, events, online campaigns, and peer-to-peer fundraising ideas to get you started. Read on for 48 great ways to fundraise that really work, featuring examples from some of our favorite nonprofits including the Michael J. Fox Foundation , DoSomething.org , and (of course) the ALS Association.

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sgEngage

MARCH 30, 2021

As the pandemic worsened in the summer of 2020, Capgemini employee resource groups (ERGs) actually experienced greater attendance and event participation, even in the tough times. The results were Capgemini’s first ERG Awards, which featured two group categories: ERG of the Year and Most Innovative ERG During COVID.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 22, 2024

Promote your event with fundraising invitation ideas! When it comes to planning a fundraising event, the success of your event often hinges on how well you can get the word out. Creating a compelling invitation is the first step to drawing a crowd and ensuring your event is well-attended.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

College towns” often generate robust tourism that fuels local restaurant, retail, entertainment, and hospitality industries. Work with local, state, and federal programs. Involve current students in recruitment outreach, whether digitally or at in-person recruitment events. What can schools do to innovate and adapt?

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

Summer’s social ambiance, characterized by people wanting to enjoy outdoor events and immerse themselves in their local community, can boost your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts. Select a family-friendly movie, find a suitable outdoor location, and charge admission to the event.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Passionate volunteers translate to successful fundraising events ! with gifts and events Showing your volunteers that you care about them doesn’t have to be overly complicated or expensive. Gift cards A gift card to a local coffee shop, restaurant, or store is a great way to show volunteer appreciation. Say “Thank you!”

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

For any of these ideas make sure you have the following technical elements: Event name, date, and details in an email/flyer/social post. Website or event page so people can find it. You can use a Facebook event, Eventbrite or a simple campaign site like splashthat. Way to accept donations or money from the event.

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

Their resiliency paid off with a boost in donations and valuable insight into how to take future fundraisers to the next level as a hybrid event. For seven years, BBBS hosted BIG Taste of Houston, a popular annual fundraiser that celebrated the local restaurant and bar scene. Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Here are a few tasks you might want to turn over to volunteers or recruit more volunteers for: Day-to-day office work or cleaning Door greeter roles Docent positions Event committee positions Event registration and ticketing Event set-up and clean-up In-kind donations collection Marketing and promotion tasks Fundraising tasks Teaching or tutoring.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

They made the decision to pivot to a different kind of event: an online brunch fundraiser based on the peer-to-peer model called A Toast to AuSM – and it’s one of our top crowdfunding and peer-to-peer website examples from 2021. Even though it was a first time event, they met and exceeded their goal of $25,000.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Sure, there’s GivingTuesday and the standard year-end push, but limiting yourself to just those two events equates to missed opportunities. Paint and sip events work for any type of organization, artists of all levels, and can easily be adapted for every season. But, as a fundraiser, your job is just ramping up. Trivia Night.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Events are many people’s favorite thing about charity fundraising. While many of these fundraising event staples are great, such as fancy galas and golf tournaments, circumstances aren’t always ideal for in-person gatherings. Here are a few ideas about how to make virtual/hybrid versions of your favorite in-person events.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 15, 2012

On Wednesday, March 28 in San Francisco and live-streamed online, we will screen and award the top photo and video entries. Winners, chosen by a panel of expert judges and the community, will receive products from our award donor partners Cisco, Adobe, Flickr Citrix, Sliderocket, Blazon, SurveyMonkey, and more.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 28, 2023

As a golf tournament organizer, it’s your job to make sure that your event is exciting for players and also raises money for charity. To help you do both of those things, we’ve collected 9 fun golf tournament ideas to make your event stand out from the crowd. This is another great opportunity for a sponsor.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 30, 2021

As the pandemic worsened in the summer of 2020, Capgemini employee resource groups (ERGs) actually experienced greater attendance and event participation, even in the tough times. The results were Capgemini’s first ERG Awards, which featured two group categories: ERG of the Year and Most Innovative ERG During COVID.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 27, 2021

After that, similar events called Brand Camp were held on and off annually through 2009. These were typically half-day events that covered various marketing concepts like what “Marketing 101” started. In 2010, the event had a transformation. A rebrand was conducted, and the new event name became “Cause Camp.”

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 18, 2022

Event managing. Organizations in our community, such as Social Venture Partners and local foundations, may exist to connect nonprofits to pro bono support. Some popular uses for these experiences are fundraising rewards/incentives, exclusive donor appreciation events, or VIP benefits at a fundraiser. Web design.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Hosting a car wash is a classic fundraising event that’ll keep your community’s cars sparkling clean. To meet this demand, consider partnering with a local tree farm or nursery to host a Christmas tree or Christmas wreath fundraiser. Offer a one-day pick-up event or a delivery service to get your holiday greenery to their new homes.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

Unlike a fun run or a 5K fundraiser, you don’t need to map out a racecourse or organize volunteers to man your event. Plan your read-a-thon campaign Find the right peer-to-peer fundraising platform Spread the word Engage corporate sponsors Support your fundraisers Let the read-a-thon begin Thank your donors and readers.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Every November, we celebrate our NTEN Members with free webinar programs, local events, Member-generated content, and lots of prizes! From our expert webinar presenters, to our prize sponsors, to the blog contributors, to folks spreading their #ntenthanks , together our Members contributed to the month-long awesome!

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2014

The organization submitting the story with the most innovative and effective usage of a donated TechSoup product will receive the UnoBook tablet AND will be featured as the “Tech 4 Faith” story for an entire month on our Local Impact Map (LIM). Sponsored by TechSoup Global (“ Sponsor ”), 435 Brannan St.,

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

One of our favorite ways to share success stories is through our Local Impact Map (LIM). Even if your organization is not selected as the winning nonprofit, we would still love to feature your organization on our Success Stories page or on our Local Impact Map. Sponsored by TechSoup Global (“ Sponsor ”), 435 Brannan St.,

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

One of our favorite ways to share success stories is through our Local Impact Map (LIM). Even if your organization is not selected as the winning nonprofit, we would still love to feature your organization on our Success Stories page or on our Local Impact Map. Sponsored by TechSoup Global (“ Sponsor ”), 435 Brannan St.,

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

The organization with the most innovative and effective usage of a donated TechSoup product will receive the Lenovo IdeaPad AND will be featured as the "Youth Impact" story for an entire month on our Local Impact Map (LIM). Sponsored by TechSoup Global (“ Sponsor ”), 435 Brannan St., Terms & Conditions.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Even if you don't win this month, we would still love to place your organization's story on the Local Impact Map. Sponsored by TechSoup Global (" Sponsor "), 435 Brannan St., c) Grant of Rights to Sponsor. Enter now and don't miss out on the chance to win! Official Rules. October 2, 2014.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 27, 2021

After that, similar events called Brand Camp were held on and off annually through 2009. These were typically half-day events that covered various marketing concepts like what “Marketing 101” started. In 2010, the event had a transformation. A rebrand was conducted, and the new event name became “Cause Camp.”

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

You may have to secure an event venue, recruit sponsors, and spin up a marketing strategy. But one of the most challenging aspects of peer-to-peer event planning is recruiting supporters who will act as volunteer fundraisers. Host a wrap-up event to celebrate your campaign’s success. Make it easy to join your campaign.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Choose a local river or lake (get permission first, of course) and watch your daring supporters take the plunge. Family members and friends who prefer to stay dry can also get involved by sponsoring someone’s jump. The classic bake sale remains a fun, efficient way to fundraise at any event. Cookie decorating contest.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

In the TechSoup premiere our new #NPLive interactive series of video events, join us to discuss The Future of Fundraising online in the social media matrix on Tuesday, May 24 at 11 a.m. In this unique, online, interactive (free) event - first in a monthly series - you get to see, hear, and ask questions directly to our panel of experts.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 15, 2017

Sponsored by TechSoup Global, 435 Brannan St., "Sponsor"). Embargo Countries): Sponsor is offering this Sweepstakes from the State of California, U.S. and makes no representation or warranty that the Sweepstakes is in compliance with your local law. c) Grant of Rights to Sponsor. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Audience size, breadth, and depth: If your organization has big lists, lots of traffic to your website or blog or social media pages, or big crowds at events, there are many ways to turn this into a donor benefit. Do you have the news clippings of major events in your files? Many sponsors and donors want recognition for their support.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 19, 2021

However, getting your supporters to show up and participate in your event is only possible with a well-devised branding and design strategy. By marketing your event well, not only will your donors take part in your food drive, but you’ll also attract fresh faces that have the potential to turn into long-term supporters.

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