The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month: How Nonprofits Can raise funds and Show Support National Immigrant Heritage Month is all about celebrating the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of immigrants in our communities. There are so many exciting ways to join the fun!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 21, 2022

By Brian Greenwald , Nonprofit Superfan at Generate_Impact – a technology services company focused solely on celebrating and serving humanitarian, social impact and sustainability organizations and causes. It’s exhausting, inefficient, and certainly not fun work. Most likely the answer will be “groan”. About the Sponsor.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Success Factors: Public Engagement: The challenge was simple, fun, and encouraged user-generated content, leading to massive social media engagement and celebrity participation. Success Factors: Celebrity Advocacy: Leveraging celebrity power attracts attention and builds trust with potential donors.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 26, 2024

Here are three ways to engage your board members and get them energized and enthusiastic about your cause! Step 1: Engage your board members by making it fun If you currently follow “Robert’s Rules of Order” and feel your board meetings are just that— bored meetings—toss it out! Start with a fun icebreaker or thank-a-thon.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. They don’t do anything to promote your brand, your cause, or your mission. There are many KINDS of events, but they fall into two basic categories: The Community/Fun Event and the Heartstrings Event.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

How to Host a Successful Bowling Tournament Fundraiser: Basics, Revenue Ideas, and Decor Themes Bowling tournaments offer an interactive way to bring your community together while raising funds for a meaningful cause. Keeping expenses low will help maximize the funds raised for your cause.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

They’re also your biggest cheerleaders, advocating for your cause and spreading the word within the community. Partnering with like-minded missions or values can lead to finding board members equally committed to your cause. Use your existing channels to reach people already connected to your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

They offer a chance to dress up, get together with others, and have a good time — while also raising money for a good cause. However, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun. Consider offering up for sale donations from your charity or merchandise promoting your good cause. 9) Movie screenings. 11) Live entertainment.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 2, 2024

You’re constantly searching for creative ways to tell people about your cause and raise more support for your work. Donation Drives: During specific campaigns, send donors eCards with compelling messages about your cause and a direct call to action to contribute. The eCard will act as proof that the donation was made in their honor.

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Festive Fundraising: 10 Inspiring Ideas to Spread Joy and Generosity ‘Tis the season to give, create, and celebrate the goodness within all of us! Virtual Holiday Quiz Night Challenge your community to a fun, holiday-themed trivia night. Form a group to carol in person or digitally.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 1, 2021

Plus, in the case of platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where you may not be able to include a link in your post, it may be the easiest method for someone to take action and give to your cause. They’re also using their own hashtag and some fun emojis, which helps it visually pop on a Twitter feed. 1) Text-to-Donate on Facebook.

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OneCause

AUGUST 22, 2024

Pick a scenic route with the most beautiful trees, and have your participants walk it out to support your cause. Apple Bobbing Apple bobbing can be a great addition to any fall-themed event, but it can also be fun on its own, if you’re in a time crunch and low on resources. Costume Run This is another fun idea to do with costumes.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Donor appreciation events allow you to personally express your gratitude to your supporters while providing a fun and memorable event for them to attend. Donor appreciation events are meant to be fun! Attending these events allows your donors a chance to unwind and enjoy the success of a cause that’s important to them.

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sgEngage

JULY 17, 2024

It helps visitors connect with your cause immediately. By showcasing the significance of their contributions, you can foster stronger connections between donors and your cause. Make Giving Fun Giving should be an enjoyable experience. This serves as a succinct elevator pitch summarizing your organization’s purpose.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

And because we love rapid ideation and an excuse for a fundraiser here at Whole Whale, we’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Get a selection of your breakfast favorites and a variety of milks — make it extra fun with a pajama party vibe for your supporters. Fantasy Baseball pool.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Peer-to-peer fundraising—individuals raising money for a cause with the help of their family and friends—is a fun, easy, and lucrative strategy to attract awareness and generate funds for your cause. Bowl-a-Thon This is a popular way to get teams together for friendly competition in a fun social environment.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Showcasing your volunteers’ journeys not only celebrates their invaluable commitment, but also fosters trust and connection within the community, highlighting the human impact behind every effort. It shows everyone your cause is an investment that the broader community supports and champions.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Are you looking for a fun, active, and impactful event option to raise money for your favorite cause? the cause you’re supporting, and your fundraising goals. Format Fun Choose singles or doubles play, round robin or knockout tournaments,mixed genders or specific divisions. This will guide your format and budget.

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Qgiv

APRIL 30, 2024

Fundraising galas are about building awareness, fostering connections, and developing a great community around your cause. For nonprofits, galas and silent auctions can raise significant funds while cultivating relationships with people who truly support your cause. You can even use these ideas for themed silent auction baskets.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Generative AI technology continues to be a cause for optimism and concern. After the launch party, the fun starts. Sponsored by Results Direct The Real Fun— Plenty of time to network with old and new friends during breaks, lunch, and the cocktail reception. The cake and high-fives are just the beginning. See you there!

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 9, 2024

Wine or Liquor Baskets Silent auction baskets are classic, fun auction items that guests love because they get a collection of items instead of just one. Imagine a “Wine Around the World” basket brimming with vintages from celebrated regions like Napa Valley, Bordeaux, and Tuscany. Offer a mystery getaway package.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 16, 2008

I have a birthday coming up and over the weekend I received an email from Causes, the social change application in Facebook. Instead of just writing on your wall, or giving you something you don’t need, what if they had a chance to help a cause you believe in? Select your Birthday Cause today: Get Started - Learn More.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Organizing a peer-to-peer fundraiser (P2P) for your cause? Participants fundraise on your behalf, leveraging their personal networks to support your cause. This gives your campaign depth and resonates with potential donors, connecting them emotionally to your cause. Ready to launch a peer-to-peer campaign that inspires?

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Whole Whale

MAY 23, 2022

Father’s Day is a great day to plan a fun fundraising campaign to honor the Dads in our community. Giving your supporters a way to celebrate their Dad and give back can be a wonderful tradition to start in a community. Find a way to connect your donors to the cause they’re supporting. Make it personal.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 28, 2023

From creative themes to adaptable fundraising formats, this post provides a roadmap for keeping the momentum alive, ensuring your cause remains at the forefront of your community’s consciousness. 9 Fun Golf Tournament Ideas: A Hole-in-One for Fundraising Success Golf tournaments are a classic and effective way to raise funds.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

#GivingTuesday invites donors, along with their family, friends, and colleagues to share about the causes they care about most as they switch their sights from holiday shopping to give back in a social and celebratory way. Pair the power of social media with a donor’s passion for your cause. Here’s what she recommends: #2.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 6, 2024

eCards are electronic greeting cards that include fun, attention-grabbing visuals and a personalized message. This is a fun spin on the classic donor thank-you email that will help your nonprofit stand out from the crowd. Create a video celebrating your entire community of donors that you can post to your website or social media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Does anyone carve, knit, sew or create t-shirts… or fun food? Connections: Relationships to lawmakers, celebrities, newsrooms. For events, ongoing series, or recurring celebrations online, consider the following options for publicity: 1. People love showing off that they are involved in important causes. Plaque or award.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Spotlighting different traditions into your year-end outreach injects a sense of fun and wonder to a season that often can seem predictable, homogenous, and inclusive only to those who celebrate Christmas. For instance, have you considered including winter solstice celebrations in your holiday gift appeal? There are 5.4

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Dreamforce is Salesforce’s pinnacle event that unites Trailblazers from all over the globe for three days of learning, networking, philanthropy, and fun. This year marks 20 years of Dreamforce, making it a cause for celebration. Salesforce.org Community Celebration. Meet with Cloud for Good.

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BoardAssist

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Celebrate the do-gooders who make your work possible. At Catchafire, we know that celebrating volunteers in the right way leads to a long term relationship which can result in invaluable advice, connections to new supporters, and even increase donations. It is fun and engaging. nonprofits volunteers'

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 5, 2022

These ideas will be more powerful if they are done with the mindset of peer-to-peer fundraising and connection to your central cause. Flowers are the medium of communication for the day so organize sales campaigns with schools, offices, communities to support the cause. Be unique in tying the product to the cause.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 20, 2024

A well-placed Boomerang can capture a fun moment, like celebrating a fundraising milestone. When you post content related to an influencer or celebrity partner, tag them to attract their followers. Use a mix of broad and specific hashtags to reach a wide audience while targeting those who are most relevant to your cause.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

And while there’s nothing wrong with your standard fundraiser, sometimes it’s fun to do something a bit different. Charity events don’t just raise money for your charity, they also help to engage your supporters and bring publicity to your cause. Yes, people will jump into ice cold water for your cause! Click to Tweet.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

Another Whole Whale client past and present, Prizeo is a fundraising app that partners with charities and their celebrity partners to create once-in-a-lifetime sweepstakes for experiences that users can win for small donations. Have a celebrity endorser or a connection with someone in film, music, or sports? One Today by Google.

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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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Candid

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Remind your audience why they love your cause and your organization. Trivia-based questions are another fun and informative way to engage your followers. The goal here is to build a positive community that wants to support your cause, so you need to be active in it. It celebrates your followers and shows your impact.

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