The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2021

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that promotes community engagement and giving back. What started in 2012 has exploded into the biggest giving day of the year, inspiring hundreds of millions of people worldwide to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Tip #3 : Engage your community. GT STEP BY STEP WORKBOOK.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Tips for a Successful #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that promotes community engagement and giving back. What started in 2012 has exploded into the biggest giving day of the year, inspiring hundreds of millions of people worldwide to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

SpringFundraising idea Number 2: Celebrate National Cereal Day with a pajama party for good. Purim is a Jewish holiday that brings a community together — and gives everyone an excuse to dress up on a day that isn’t Halloween. Celebrate National BBQ Month in May with a BBQ for your cause. snapcracklepop Click To Tweet.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Need some inspiration for your holiday fundraising celebrations? Then, find an area like a community center where you can set up your gift-wrapping station. When the holidays roll around, expand your giving day to celebrate the holidays with your supporters. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite holiday fundraisers just for you.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

If you’re not sure where to start, this article will provide some festive virtual holiday fundraiser ideas so you can keep your community connected and audiences engaged. . Online Voting Contest. Consider finding sponsors who might run ads for the event as a way of generating revenue. . Hosting a Virtual Holiday Fundraiser.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2010

Gary Vee , a social media celebrity champion and many others, helped this cause win the contest and receive a grant of $50,000 for Invisible People TV. As his celebrity champion, Gary Vee , says in this video , having homeless people use social media to leverage their situation is a powerful idea. He doesn't pitch. Conclusion.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Partner with a corporate sponsor or a major gifts supporter to host a matching gifts drive. In the aftermath of a disaster, whether it be a devastating hurricane that has left your community flooded or a wildfire that has forced your community to leave their homes behind, you’ll need to mobilize quickly to provide support.

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Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

When you create a unique hashtag for your event, continue to encourage attendees to use the hashtag to create content, giving you access to user-generated content that you can re-share among your community to build trust and authenticity. . Review your transcript for valuable quotes from your speakers, sponsors, and attendees.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2021

If you get kids in on the fundraising fun, you have a great opportunity to teach them important values like leadership, responsibility, goal-setting, team building, and community engagement. For a fun twist the kids are sure to appreciate, turn your car wash into a dog wash for the furry friends in your community! Flamingo flocking.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

The DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is back and calling for your best 2011 nonprofit videos! The 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is taking submissions starting February 1st. The 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is taking submissions starting February 1st. Are you a nonprofit?

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

If you’re not sure where to start, this article will provide some festive virtual holiday fundraiser ideas so you can keep your community connected and audiences engaged. . Online Voting Contest. Consider finding sponsors who might run ads for the event as a way of generating revenue. . Hosting a Virtual Holiday Fundraiser.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Connections: Relationships to lawmakers, celebrities, newsrooms. Many sponsors and donors want recognition for their support. Some donors look for these signals of community support (everybody’s doing it) to make the decision that they would be in good company if they donate. Community impact or commemorative wall.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Interested in learning how to attract, cultivate, and wow sponsors? From actors, to reality tv stars, to musicians, there are a number of celebrities who will film a shoutout for your auction. Virtual Community Market Themed Auction. You never know what treasures your community members have right at home!

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

Americans are estimated to spend a whopping $25 billion dollars to celebrate their mothers and the other important women in their lives for Mother’s Day. They also held a student art contest to design a special Art in Action necklace that could be purchased on the day, with an even higher percentage of proceeds going to the org.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Since then Giving Tuesday has grown into a global movement, inspiring millions of people to get involved in doing good in their communities. Pro tip: Get as many of your sponsors involved as possible, whether that means donating items or providing a venue for the day of. How does Giving Tuesday help nonprofits?

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

While a gala may reference just about any type of festive celebration, it’s most often used to refer to more extravagant events that feature entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, meals, open bars, and auctions. They may be able to work with local stores or boutiques that act as sponsors and also get to show off their collections.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Consider things like ebooks, video or audio files, or even a private livestream session with a celebrity. Why not consider comedy, dancing, theater, or even an interview with a celebrity? 15) Brand design contests. Consider a brand design contest for a more inventive competition. 26) Community business fair.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 22, 2007

They define sustainable agriculture as: "Farming that provides a secure living for farm families; maintains the natural environment and resources; supports the rural community; and offers respect and fair treatment to all involved, from farm workers to consumers to the animals raised for food." Photo Credit: Tomatoes by Me.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

For my 50th birthday, I held a 50th Birthday Card Photo Remix Contest on flickr and donated $50 the winner's favorite charity. What about a gift in their honor to celebrate the special day. April: We celebrate Earth Day this month. If you're a blogger, you can run a comment for a donation contest.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The best event for your nonprofit is one that serves your mission, delights your community, and doesn’t totally burn out your staff. Charity Races like marathons, 5Ks, fun runs, or walkathons invite participants to register with your nonprofit and collect donations from their community, making every step count for your cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2010

It was sponsored by the Hewlett Foundation, Wallace Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Grants for the Arts, and the Koret Foundation. The whole idea got started a year ago when James Leventhal who is Deputy Director for the Contemporary Jewish Museum asked me if I would design some trainings for the local arts community.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

As the days grow shorter and the year’s narrative approaches its climax, nonprofit leaders are presented with a golden opportunity: to rally their communities for one last, impactful push. Hold a contest with rewards for Best Dressed or Best Background. We’re sharing ideas and resources on event fundraising.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2007

Allison Fine points out some outrageous behavior by the Gates Foundation and asks "What does it take for the foundation and nonprofit community to finally take a stand on appalling behavior like this?" The goal is to allow anyone to be a celebrity for their charity. Adoption - Yes or No or Shades of Gray? Change the World!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 24, 2007

They are hosting a contest to win $10,000K to celebrate their launch. Sixdegrees.org is running a contest with Hanes T-shirts to win $10,000K. The Knight Foundation is sponsoring The Knight News Challenge and they've got $5 million to give away. The Second Life Community Convention is taking place this weekend in Chicago.

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Qgiv

JULY 11, 2023

Community engagement. When considering possible major donors, look for people who heavily engage with the community. People who care for your community want to do what they can to help, and giving large donations to your organization is one way for them to do just that if they have the financial means to do so.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Small churches play a big role in their community. They’re home base for all kinds of community gatherings and events! To support your community, you first need a strong financial foundation. collect pledges in return for participating in a big community service day. Enlist in Boot Camp. Small churches do big things.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Traditional year-end fundraising events, such as galas, are meant to celebrate your hard work, reflect on your impact, and thank your donors and sponsors. Hold a contest with rewards for Best Dressed or Best Background. And for an extra high-touch, incentivize sponsors by including thanks in direct mail programming brochures.

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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. Here's What You Need to Know About the Contest. Looking forward to celebrating your creativity! Contest Schedule. How fun is that? Official Rules.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

A virtual event also allows people from all over to participate in your fundraiser, not just the people who live nearby in your community. Have an extra-generous donor or sponsor who’s interested in working with your organization? This kind of flexibility is great for fitting in fundraising around people’s busy lives. Jersey sales.

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See3

MARCH 12, 2008

The Celebrity Solution This article is about celebrity involvement in philanthropy and specifically looks at Natalie Portman, someone who has become the spokesperson for the growing field of micro-lending. Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest?

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

This social aspect makes it a powerful way to boost visibility in your community and raise money for your programs! If you need to do this virtually, you can set up an online store where donors can buy items and supplies and directly send them to the community members in need. in 2019 increase to $108.62

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 7, 2011

A few weeks ago, Beth was kind enough to host a book giveaway and New Year resolution contest for nonprofits to celebrate the launch of my new book Breakthrough Nonprofit Branding , which I co-authored with Jocelyne Daw, Kristian Darigan Merenda and Anne Erhard. The Bold, Focused Ideas of Breakthrough Nonprofit Brands by Carol Cone.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Twestival Local Weekend : Last February, Twestival raised over $250,000 for charity:water on Twitter on February 13th with more 200 cities sponsoring local tweet, meet, and give parties. American Open Challenge is GlobalGiving's second online giving contest. You can read a case study about the winner of the first contest here.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

Founded by Susan Crawford, who now advises President Obama on science, technology, and innovation policy, OneWebDay is a global event that is celebrated every September 22 since 2006. Because the Web shifts the balance of power in our global society and local communities, even those who never go online live in a constantly changing world.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 22, 2015

She has spoken at conferences around the world, including the London School of Economics’ Family Planning Summit, sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. I cannot wait to celebrate the winners of these awards and all the ways they’re helping make this world a better place. Friendly Savages.

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