Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2021

Whether you’re looking to host a virtual event or an in-person event , you need a fun hook for it. What do potential guests like to do for fun? . Check your community calendars to see if there are any other fundraising events happening around that time that might potentially compete with yours. Step 3: Consider the time of year.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 20, 2023

While you may feel inclined to write a fun blog post on a random topic, if it doesn’t tie into your goals, it probably shouldn’t go on your site (maybe that means it’s time to start a personal blog!). It can be fun and light-hearted, but it should all support your mission. This is where a content calendar (and project plan!)

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

Check out our specially curated reading list of 16 free nonprofit books perfect for any summertime occasion: If you’re short on time… Is your calendar booked solid with fun plans between Memorial Day and Labor Day? Find motivation in the real-life stories of women’s incredible ability to transform the lives of others.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

In this article, you’ll find four tips to keep in mind when building your newsletter and 14 ideas for your newsletter’s content. For example, a “Song of the Week” newsletter section might seem fun (and, to be fair, it is!), Whatever you do, maintain a content calendar and be consistent. Let’s get started!

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

And beyond that, you can expand your reach to find even more like-minded people who would resonate with your mission and be interested in supporting your organization. Every nonprofit has a story, but how do you tell yours? Use pictures and videos to draw your audience in and enhance the stories you’re telling. Drive engagement.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

In the following blog post, we will delve into practical strategies to help your nonprofit maximize its efforts during the crucial calendar year-end period. It goes without saying, but calendar year-end is a critical time for many nonprofit organizations. percent after inflation adjustments) for calendar year-end giving in 2022.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Focus on your donors Tell a story Include a donation form Engage your donors Thank your donors. Highlight your major accomplishments and tell stories about the people or communities you’ve impacted. Tell a story. Find stories from people and communities your nonprofit has served and include them in your letter.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 19, 2023

Some popular interactive content that you can make for members include: Quizzes and polls: From fun quizzes to feedback polls, you can learn your members’ preferences and use that info for further personalizing your interactions. An updated event calendar. Relevant online forms and chat rooms.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

We may even have some fun in store for you! The Beacon Lounge will be our home-base, and here are some of the fun things they have planned to make it your home-base, too: Daily Events in the Lounge include: Breakfast from 9-11: Get your morning buzz on with coffee and food sponsored by The Colorado Health Foundation. Connect with NTEN.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Otherwise, it’s just a fun meeting. There’s nothing wrong with fun, but you need to be strategic in your work. Having 5-10 good questions in mind can help you make sure you get the answers you’re looking for from the meeting. Or “What do you do for fun?”. 10 Questions You Can Ask Major Donors.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Not only that, but with the move to more and more online giving (there was a 32% increase in online revenue in 2020), events like #GivingTuesday have become an even more important part of your fundraising calendar. A good story is an incredible tool and whatever quote or story you decide to use, make sure it’s relatable and clear.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

We want to ensure you’re prepared to share your nonprofit’s story and successfully navigate this worldwide giving event! By focusing on the impact, you’ll be able to connect with donors’ hearts and minds. It’s also one of the best ways to celebrate giving and to share your organization’s story, mission, and values.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

In the past year, thousands of nonprofit pros took advantage of our definitive Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar, and we're so excited to share our brand new 2016 list! The 2015 - 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar is ready for upload right into your Google or Outlook Calendar with a single click. Drop us a line!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 30, 2022

So whilst Pride marches are fun, colourful, and celebratory in essence, these parades represent an ongoing movement for equality and human rights. This annual publication documents legal, political, and social developments in 54 countries and four European institutions over the past calendar year. Solving The Problem.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Other gatherings and receptions at the end of each day provide ample opportunities to introduce yourself to like-minded fundraisers who can share ideas and support with you. Nonprofit Storytelling Conference AFP ICON and NTC are fun and educational, but they’re really big conferences! Check out our recap of AFP ICON 2023 here.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Tell a Story, Deliver, and Ask Nicely. It doesn't matter how complex your mission is, or if your work covers some issues, you can still deliver a simple story by concentrating on one aspect, or you can narrow down your goal to a particular impact. Keep in mind; fundraising is all about sharing between networks.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Auctions are fun at any time of year, but Giving Tuesday presents extra opportunities for your nonprofit to host a successful auction. You might even offer a small branded item, like a t-shirt or calendar for the coming year, to motivate your supporters to give. Host an auction. Throw Giving Tuesday house parties.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

If homecoming has a theme, you can source the stories, people, and photos that will convey it in an exciting manner. Event-driven social media is supposed to be fun. If your homecoming alumni and friends are having fun at the event, prompt them to post and share. Will there be especially photogenic moments? Moving Forward.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2021

What story should you tell? Keep in mind that if you ask donors to give for something specific, you’re obligated to use the money on that specific thing. Make the letter as long as it needs to be to adequately tell the story. There is an expression in direct mail, “Design with your grandmother in mind.”

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

With this in mind, how should your nonprofit go about effectively marketing your next fundraiser? Once the foundational pieces of the event are secured, it’s time to build out a marketing calendar. If not, the organization risks not only losing the investment in the event, but potential donations.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

We may even have some fun in store for you! NTEN Meetup in the Beacon Lounge Mark your calendars for Monday, March 12th, at 11 am for the NTEN meetup in the Lounge. We hope we're easy to find: we will be using the Beacon Lounge as our go-to, chill-out, home-base spot throughout the conference.

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

The first thing that comes to mind for many people when they consider how nonprofits make money is fundraising. It’s essential to budget accurately and keep in mind your expense ratios when you’re planning an event. Standard events are great for bringing your donors together for a bit of fun. Raise money through fundraising.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

To help you build your content plan, Neon One has created a 2024 Nonprofit Calendar that you can download as a PDF or add to your existing personal calendar. To download the calendar or learn more about nonprofit content planning, here’s a quick overview of this article: What’s in Neon One’s 2024 Nonprofit Calendar?

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

If your CSR programs are not integrated across lines of business and support departments, keep in mind this is a journey. Offer profile/success stories for employee communications. A strong CSR program integrated with the brand story can make the difference in purchase decisions and consumer loyalty. Increase Employee Giving.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

Be Mindful of Your Participants’ Time. “ Zoom fatigue is real, so it’s important when creating a virtual fundraising event to be mindful of duration and timing, as well as ensuring that all content offered within your event provides value and actionable takeaways. “ Media will always want to hear from the experts.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2020

To help your team similarly during this isolating time, we put together some engagement ideas and activities to get on your employees’ calendars. Pro-tip: when sending out a calendar invite, try to make the event for the same time each week to avoid conflicts and keep it top of mind. Virtual Happy Hours. Virtual Show and Tell.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

And yet the most charitable giving that happens in all of the calendar year is December 31st. So I want you to keep that in mind that it’s not too late. There are some people, I have, it’s a mental list, and I’m hoping that they will read my mind, and I’m hoping that they will give a lot of money, right?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 5, 2022

In the book, O’Neil shares his deeply personal, honest, uplifting, inspiring and sometimes tragic story of grief and healing and his discovered most valuable lessons in what keeps him present, grounded and thriving as a father, husband, coach, mentor, and leader. other words, you need to be there mind, body, and soul.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2021

In the book, O’Neil shares his deeply personal, honest, uplifting, inspiring and sometimes tragic story of grief and healing and his discovered most valuable lessons in what keeps him present, grounded and thriving as a father, husband, coach, mentor, and leader. other words, you need to be there mind, body, and soul.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Check out the full conference agenda and add events to your calendar. Whomever you start talking with at this conference is going to be an interesting person; they''ll have great stories to tell about their work and their organization, and they''ll be a possible resource to you. Prepare your conference strategy. Let the games begin!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 28, 2021

In the book, O’Neil shares his deeply personal, honest, uplifting, inspiring and sometimes tragic story of grief and healing and his discovered most valuable lessons in what keeps him present, grounded and thriving as a father, husband, coach, mentor, and leader. other words, you need to be there mind, body, and soul.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

I'm going to blow your mind by sharing some stats and our May events. Marvel at the amazing Prezi presentation from Seattle, WA's Convening Community through Story event. Vancouver, Canada: Using Video to Tell Your Stories. Want in on the fun? Here’s your monthly update from the world of NetSquared Local.

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CauseVox

MARCH 13, 2024

Here at CauseVox, we love a good success story. Despite their simplicity, these pages included an events calendar and interactive map. Dynamic Leaderboards: Fueling engagement and fun, our dynamic leaderboards add excitement to your fundraising efforts. And we couldn’t think of a better organization to highlight than Spur Local.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This isn’t to underplay Christmas’s role but to include the other moments of the fall and winter calendar which are culturally significant to minorities within our potential donor pool. Kislev is a month in the Hebrew calendar and usually falls in November or December. This festival lasts eight days and nights. There are 7.5

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

That’s what keeps things fun and engaging! But before, during, and after the fun, your message and the voice of your organization need to come through. Start with a Social Media Editorial Calendar In order to plan out your social media, you first need to create an editorial calendar. Don’t let this term scare you.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. This is a must-buy app if your nonprofit regularly tells your story through mobile photo-sharing.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

You could say, “That project sounds great, but my calendar is full and I don’t have the ability to commit to that right now.” To take it a step further, bring some fun into the workplace with an employee-driven break activity that happens at the same time each day. Be mindful not to put the concept of overworking on a pedestal.

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