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20+ Memorable Gala Entertainment Ideas

Qgiv

Gala fundraisers hold a unique appeal because they blend philanthropy with an enjoyable evening out, drawing attendees who are eager to support your mission while having a great time. These challenges could range from a trivia contest to a fun dance-off or relay races.

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Great reads from around the web on August 24th

Amy Sample Ward

Survey says: Most noprofiteers blend their personal/professional brands | Big Duck – "Last week I had the joy of presenting a workshop with the fabulous Danielle Brigida of the National Wildlife Federation at the 7th Annual Bridge to Integrated Marketing & Fundraising Conference in Washington, DC.

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3 Social Media Fundraising Ideas to Drive Donations in 2024

Qgiv

Creating a compelling video for your social media fundraising involves a blend of emotional appeal, clear messaging, and a strong call-to-action. According to an article by Oneday, viewers remember 95% of a message when delivered by video, but only 10% by text. That’s why video appeals in your social media fundraising are so powerful!

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End-of-Year Event Fundraising

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes END-OF-YEAR EVENT FUNDRAISING The final quarter of the year unfolds with a blend of reflection and anticipation. Hold a contest with rewards for Best Dressed or Best Background. You might even direct-mail pretty recipe cards to add a special physical touch!

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#GivingTuesday: Why I Am Participating in the National Day of Giving on November 27, 2012

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Encouraging nonprofits to embrace this mode of fundraising was the point of the Case Foundation’s America’s Giving Challenge , one of the first giving contests launched back in 2007 where I was a first place winner raising funds for Cambodian children. Giving Tuesday takes a lot of these ideas and blends them together.

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Getting in on the Act: New Report on Participatory Arts Engagement

Museum 2.0

How did the authors come up with the intriguing blend of curatorial, interpretative, and inventive opportunities shown in the Audience Involvement Spectrum's Venn diagrams? Why is a photography contest an example of "crowd sourcing" wheres a community drawing contest is an example of "audience-as-artist"?

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Reflections from Stanford Nonprofit Management Institute: New Skills for a Complex World

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I did an interactive master class on networked leadership and the practices of becoming a networked nonprofit for over 300 nonprofits seated at round tables as the last session of the day. First start off with who is everyone using these tools outside of the organization and is interested.

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