Greater Giving

MARCH 28, 2023

Here are fun golf tournament ideas to make more revenue. To help you do both of those things, we’ve collected 9 fun golf tournament ideas to make your event stand out from the crowd. Celebrity or Pro-Shot Opportunity Celebrity shot is a fun way to raise money. It’s tournament time!

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2024

Galas are an exciting opportunity that allows you to connect with new donors and returning donors alike in a fun environment. Casino night Turn your gala into a fun casino with vibrant decorations and the sounds of games in action. These challenges could range from a trivia contest to a fun dance-off or relay races.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

HSUS Director of Emerging Media Carie Lewis Celebrates. As NTEN points out , the campaign include integrated tactics: They have a custom landing tab on Facebook for the campaign, tied to a contest: they’re asking their fans to share their pets’ stories and photos. Earlier this month.

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OneCause

AUGUST 22, 2024

As you’re sitting by the fire, you can also host a scary story contest. Pumpkin Carving Contest Get your donors engaged while getting into the spirit of Halloween with a pumpkin carving contest. Halloween Costume Contest Costume contests are an October classic, so make the most of it by changing one into a fundraiser!

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 1, 2021

But how do you make your virtual gala events fun and engaging? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a gala is a “festive celebration” ( and they offer three ways to pronounce it, so if you were hoping to clear that up, we’re sorry to let you down!). What is a virtual gala? Often, this type of event marks a special occasion.

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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. Is celebrating your volunteers and how much they mean to your work a simple but surefire way to get others to get involved?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

Celebrate the Accomplishments of Individuals in Your Alumni Network. Linking your questions to the school experience, celebrations, nostalgia, and professional conversations are all good ways to get engagement. Fun, Games, and Giveaways! Fun is almost always engaging, especially humorous photos, articles, and observations.

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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. Use hashtags, post photos, and hold contests to get people engaged with your campaign. Use social media.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2007

Razoo is a social networking platform built to, "promote social good and to inspire others to get involved by making giving and serving fun, easy, and meaningful." At the moment they are accepting proposals for their "Change Your WATER World" Grant Contest until 11:59 pm Sep 14, 2007 EST. The winner will receive $1,000.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

As part of its latest stunt, MSCHF, a venture-backed creative studio that’s smarter and more audacious than most, is poking a little fun at the venture industry itself — and perhaps publications like TechCrunch, too. MSCHF launches an internet-wide contest to see who can touch their phone the longest.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Here’s a list of spring fundraising ideas to help you celebrate the season with your supporters: Spring fundraising ideas 1. Scavenger hunt Scavenger hunts are fun family activities that can really excite your supporters! Spring provides the perfect weather and some great scenery for a fun run event.

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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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Greater Giving

MAY 14, 2024

Provide lunch and create a fun atmosphere to keep volunteers engaged. Celebrate Your Thank-A-Thon Volunteers Recognize Your Volunteers’ Efforts Thank your volunteers for their time and effort. Host a happy hour or contest with prizes to show your appreciation. Board members are great choices for this task.

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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. Enroll Now.

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Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2009

Over the past month, I had the privilege of being the Forum One Project Manager for a fun, open-source web application development contest: the Apps for America 2: Data.gov Challenge.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

So how do you know if your event is making an impression for being fun and inspiring instead of for just being boring? For example, one of our local clients, Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE), runs VISTEBall, a golf-themed event that combines the fun of a golf tournament with the convenience of an indoor event.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Here are 31 fun, unique fundraising ideas that will support your programs without exhausting your members. Youth Group Fundraising Ideas Small Church Fundraising Ideas Easy Church Fundraising Event Ideas Fundraising Ideas for the Church Choir Fundraising Ideas for Your Church Building Fund Fun Church Fundraising Ideas. A cook-off.

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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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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Social media contests: Photo contests can drive tons of engagement for your nonprofit on social media.Choose a relevant task for the contest that also makes for a fun visual, then ask supporters to post a photo and tag your nonprofit’s account to enter. Thank donors and volunteers often. At the end of the campaign.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

And if you’re searching for fun and engaging ways to raise money, auctions and simple online events will get your donors excited to support your organization. Check out our comprehensive list to keep your fundraising campaigns fun and fresh for all of your donors. Designate a night for a few fun games of virtual bingo.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

American Open Challenge is GlobalGiving's second online giving contest. You can read a case study about the winner of the first contest here. Okay, with all these contests perhaps you're worried about Cause Fatigue. Here's a systems way to think about the impact that such contests can create. Projects working in the U.S.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 8, 2009

To celebrate EIF's iParticipate initiative, The Chronicle of Philanthropy's VolunTV Challenge is inviting individuals and charity organizations to think of ideas for how volunteerism could be incorporated into their favorite TV shows.

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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. Karaoke Karaoke is more than a fun bar night activity—it can be a nonprofit event with multiple revenue streams.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Now is the time to take a good look at your plans for the final months of the year and find a fun, unique fall fundraiser that will make you and your donors feel comfortable and supported. Pumpkin Carving Contest. To make it even more fun, consider having a local celebrity (i.e. come judge the contest.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

This year I celebrated my 45 th birthday. Dig deeper and that seemingly one-dimensional SMS becomes a truly interactive medium of push and pull to deliver information, tips, coupons, alerts and rewards, or engross consumers with karaoke, contests, surveys, and trivia.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

What was the LOLseals Photo Caption Contest ? It was a photo caption contest based on the popular LOLcats site where users share photos of Cute Cats with funny captions. We learned from a previous photo contest that flopped that if you make it hard for people to figure out how to participate and time consuming, they won't.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Adding a golf tournament to your fundraising event roster is a win-win for your nonprofit and your donors—your nonprofit adds a reliable income stream and your donors get to support your mission through a fun activity. Partner with local influencers and celebrities. Why should my nonprofit host a charity golf tournament?

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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? Format Fun Choose singles or doubles play, round robin or knockout tournaments,mixed genders or specific divisions. Engage your audience with eye-catching graphics, behind-the-scenes peeks, and contests to generate excitement.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

We’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Pride Month in the US for LGBTQIA-focused organizations — the Charleston-based We Are Family hosted one last year to fund its new drop-in center. Donations for Dad. Father’s Day (Third Sunday in June).

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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.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 4, 2022

All the elements are there, people talking to neighbors, a fun spirit of giving (candy at least), all that is waiting is your cause campaign that fits. Here are some fun peer-to-peer fundraising ideas to try with your supporters. The campaign can be printed out in fun designs by supporters that are giving away candy.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Make it fun and easy. Make your fundraising event unusual or fun. Or consider giving out a specific reward or celebration for people who contribute to a certain level of time or money to the cause. Focus on gathering people together and including fun side events or contests. Host a dinner or breakfast.

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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. A run, walk, or 5k race is a classic fundraiser because it’s engaging, it’s active, and it’s fun!

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Volunteer appreciation gifts help show volunteers that your organization celebrates their hard work and recognizes their efforts. This can be a fun way to engage your volunteers and remind them of a fun memory whenever they wear their masks! You can host a contest for your volunteers to come up with designs for their blankets.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

The contestants on The Great British Baking Show manage to get it right with impressive frequency. When you create your fundraising plan based on your strengths and your organization’s assets, you’ll find fundraising easier and more fun. Make it a FUN event that people talk about for days afterward. Can you do it?

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Plan a schedule with time for registration, practice rounds, the main tournament, and extras like raffles or auctions to add to the fun. Strike” Donations Add a fun twist by encouraging donations each time a player or team scores a strike. Bracket Tournament : Teams compete in rounds, advancing through a bracket.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

If you’re worried about getting your donors to participate in your fundraisers, come up with fun, creative ideas that will get your supporters excited enough to spread the word to their friends and family. Need some inspiration for your holiday fundraising celebrations? Gingerbread house decorating contest. Check out B.I.G.

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