Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

So, by all means, find people who are most likely to care about your cause and give them the chance to give. This includes rent/facility costs, payroll, admin, fundraising, phones, and any other expenses you need to keep the organization’s doors open. Make it a FUN event that people talk about for days afterward. Are you ready??

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Auctions are a classic fundraising event that can not only raise an impressive amount of money but also provide your supporters with a much needed night of fun. Plus, this type of event can be applied to all different types of missions, so there’s bound to be an idea that appeals to your cause and audience. Decade-themed Auction.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Given the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, hosting a virtual holiday fundraiser is the best way to take advantage of the opportunity to raise funds while keeping things light and fun! However you decide to organize the event, consider these fun virtual holiday fundraising ideas: Virtual Holiday Fundraiser Ideas. Online Voting Contest.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

For the basics, you’ll need a dedicated peer-to-peer fundraising platform and a group of volunteers who are passionate about your cause. Their friends and family will love supporting a loved one while also watching a fun movie in the comforts of their own home. Social fundraisers. BONUS – See this idea in action!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Set up face-to-face meetings or phone calls to ask contacts to donate. Do a raffle, sweepstakes, contest, or giveaway in your community. Print business cards that say “Your business was just patronized by someone who supports (insert cause here). This can be fun, but set ground rules so you don’t disappoint.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. billion to causes they care about, a 29% increase from 2019. Our clients benefited from this incredible jump in donations, too!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Last week, I parachuted into BlogWorld 2010 in Las Vegas for less than 24 hours. I presented on two panels (How Nonprofits Use Twitter and CrowdSourced Philanthropy) in the Cause Track curated by Chris Noble and the good folks at WhatGives. Crowdsourced Campaigns for Causes: Benefiting social good or just social?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2011

QR Codes (Quick Response) is a bar code that can be scanned by your mobile phone (with a free app) and are currently being used with print media (or t-shirt media) to point people to more information online. The information embedded can be a URL, a link to a download, text, phone number, or SMS. QR Codes: fab or a fad for Museums?

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CauseVox

MARCH 4, 2021

We would include: Brand guidelines Graphics and logos Suggested fundraising timeline and strategies Templates for social posts and emails Information about the event and the cause. Here’s the fun part: now that you have some best practices to help you run an amazing fundraiser, let’s talk about what types of fundraisers you can run.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Walk2Help tracks the distance you've walked using the built-in GPS on your phone and converts it into points. You can use the points you collected to contribute to a charity cause. PlayMob is a UK-based platform that brings nonprofits and gaming studios together to create fun and charitable games. Gamify Your Organization.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

For example, instead of using sheets of paper to track bids at a silent auction, users could enter their bids on a tablet or via an app on their phone. This way, even individuals who don’t compete in the event can still support the cause. Comedy Nights Comedy nights are a good way to bring some lighthearted fun to your organization.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Their Causes page garnered over $94,000 from 6,268 members in 50 days. Get ready to throw out the book on promoting Facebook Causes. LWB had to teach their members how to sign-up for Facebook and donate to their cause. You have to try and attract new people to Facebook and your Cause. How did they do it?

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Care2

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

Their Causes page garnered over $94,000 from 6,268 members in 50 days. Get ready to throw out the book on promoting Facebook Causes. LWB had to teach their members how to sign-up for Facebook and donate to their cause. You have to try and attract new people to Facebook and your Cause. How did they do it?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Does anyone carve, knit, sew or create t-shirts… or fun food? You can even have fun engaging your supporters and board members when coming up with these designs. Personal phone call from the founder, chair, ED. People love showing off that they are involved in important causes. You can also send fun cards using Felt.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2015

Waste management is also incredibly costly, and is causing crises for governments all over the world. The Cary Creative Center has found a way to make a solution to this issue both fun and impactful. To learn more about C3 and fun, easy upcycling projects, visit the organization's Facebook page.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

The Collaborative used virtual networking happy hours, gamification and contests, and attendee-to-attendee live chat to facilitate this. Ensure you have active, agreed-upon communication tools with your remote guest speakers, such as phone, instant messaging, or email. If so, share the news.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 21, 2018

Almost everyone in this country who uses the internet at all has an email account, whether they access it by phone, tablet or laptop. . Whether they share a video or invite friends to “like” your page, your supporters can spread the word about your cause with ease. . Email Strengths: . Nearly ubiquitous in the United States.

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See3

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

For example, participants can watch videos, get ringtones for their phones, submit a design to a t-shirt contest, take a quiz about reproductive rights and find information on an interactive map , among other things. Luckily, the internet is a great place to connect with this new generation in fun and creative ways.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

They are a great, and fun, mechanism for bringing together people who are passionate about a cause and connecting them to opportunities to enhance civil society, create social change, and have a real-world impact. This is a great example of a clearly defined cause that is consistently communicated through all channels.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2016

We also have a contest in which we're giving away US$7,000 in cash prizes and a new camera (but don't be afraid to start with the cell phone in your pocket!). Mukono, Uganda: How to Create a Digital Photo Story to Fundraise for a Community Cause. Victoria, British Columbia: How to Have Fun with Facebook Ads.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

Beth's Birthday Cause I was listening to a story on Marketplace on NPR this afternoon with Tess Vigeland and Chris Farrell who reviewed their 2008 financial goals and graded themselves on their accomplishments. For my 50th birthday, I held a 50th Birthday Card Photo Remix Contest on flickr and donated $50 the winner's favorite charity.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 14, 2009

Usaservice.org has a Faceboook Cause that you can join, share with friends, and feature on your profile. Enter the YouTube Contest Usaservice.org is also sponsoring a YouTube contest. Vicki of Zazengo shared more ways to spread the word in her Social Actions blog post, Help Promote MLK Day on Facebook + Zazengo.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In this image, runners’ legs are tied with pink ribbon to symbolize support for a cause. A charity golf tournament won’t just raise money and build excitement for your cause, it can also be a pillar of your major donor recruitment plan. It’s a healthy and engaging way to support your nonprofit’s cause.

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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. Sometimes, unique or cause-specific holidays can be perfect for your social media. Schedule those posts then wait for the fun. JUST for fun! Call to Action.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2023

P2P #GivingTuesday Fundraisers A global event in which people around the world donate to the causes that matter to them, GivingTuesday is an opportunity for your nonprofit to tap into the generosity of the season. Pull out all the stops to deliver a creative and genuine thank you to your donors, via video, phone call, email, or donor wall.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Their fifth wedding anniversary would be a fun news story. . There are plenty of ordinary happenings that can grab a headline, such as your nonprofit’s annual student art contest or upcoming 5K. Instead, focus on the cause. Or your food bank receiving dozens of 55-gallon barrels of peanut butter (that happened to me once!).

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Initially said, “I have no interest in this cause.” People want to know why they should be the person contributing to the cause. So you have to give to the cause that you’re soliciting for. . Fraser was sitting in a restaurant with another potential major donor to this cause. ” Hung up. .

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Despite the recent challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are still ready and willing to give to the causes they feel strongly about. You just need some fresh strategies so you know how to get donations for your cause. This will make the giving process feel tied directly to your cause.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 10, 2015

TechSoup and Adobe have teamed up to bring you a Facebook contest where you can win $1,000 by submitting any and all content your organization has created using Adobe. How fun is that? Here's What You Need to Know About the Contest. The Celebrate Adobe Creative Cloud Contest (the "Contest").

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

In short, when you know the reasons people support your cause, you have an edge in asking for…and getting…donations. There’s always a driving emotion that causes people to give. Developing an understanding of why people give can help you figure out which psychological triggers will lead to donations for your cause.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 19, 2021

And then Corinne, who I’ve been getting to know since we started planning this webinar, she is a development manager over at Pedal the Cause, great nonprofit in the St. I am the development manager at Pedal the Cause, and I am also a millennial myself. I see fun. Corinne: Fun a couple of times. Louis area.

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