Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

It’s harder to create a fun event when everyone is sitting at home in front of their computer. Go into the planning stage of your virtual event with a can-do attitude, knowing you can create something fun and meaningful. It’s fun, easy, and affordable! Online Contest: Online contests are fun, easy, and interactive.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 9, 2024

Hats, Horses, and Hope: How to Host a Winning Kentucky Derby Event The thrill of the race, the mint juleps flowing, and the outrageous hats – there’s something undeniably fun about the Kentucky Derby event. Mint Julep Making Contest Hold a friendly competition where guests create their best mint julep recipe.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

It’s also much easier to target and personalize your message to different demographics, making your marketing strategy for fundraising far more effective. 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. Social media campaigns.

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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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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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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. Whether you choose the Roaring 20’s or want to host an 80’s event, decade-themed fundraising auctions are some of the most fun occasions to both plan and attend.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

A cooking contest or bake-off might attract local foodies and aspiring chefs to share their best dishes. Flex your creative muscle with other fun themes that focus on: Major holidays or seasons. National “day” celebrations. Her vast nonprofit experience includes roles in marketing, fundraising, and direct programming.

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Qgiv

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! Candygrams.

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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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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2022

Winter is the time to celebrate holidays with family and friends, watch the snow fall, and try to stay warm with a variety of hot beverages and fluffy socks. Holiday Baking Competition Invite local bakers to participate in a holiday baking contest. Then, ask supporters to contribute an entry fee to enter the market.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 6, 2020

In neighborhoods where birthday parades, bear hunts, and makeshift graduations ceremonies have been commonplace, the creation of neighborhood events and gatherings are a fun and appropriate choice for socially distant events. In reimagining their fun run/walk, staff recently announced changes to their annual campaign.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Their friends and family will love supporting a loved one while also watching a fun movie in the comforts of their own home. Peer-to-peer fundraising will likely naturally take place on social media, but you can take it a step further by adding a fun, competitive element. Social fundraisers. Give-it-up fundraisers. Volunteer challenge.

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CauseVox

MAY 3, 2021

In general, here’s what sponsors are looking for: They want to see the benefits you offer as worth their marketing dollars. They’re paying to market to your participants. Ask your sponsors to co-host marketing elements leading up to the event. Met needs=sponsors signing on. Pricing Structures.

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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. Start your email marketing campaign which will lead your audience to the event registration and payment page.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

It’s a fun idea that ties in the organization to the activity. Plus it’s super fun. There are tons of variations on this theme, but they all come down to the same concept: get your supporters involved in a game or contest and give them extra boosts based on fundraising. Need to sell tickets for your gala?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

However, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun. You consider marketing a crafts night as either a workshop or more of a social gathering, or even offer them both. Consider things like ebooks, video or audio files, or even a private livestream session with a celebrity. 15) Brand design contests. 7) Shopping.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Your alumni post on Facebook, addictively scroll through Instagram and celebrate their marriages with custom hashtags; having a social strategy for homecoming helps you find them where they are. Event-driven social media is supposed to be fun. Run contests to encourage people to share pictures or publish posts.

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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. Sometimes the recognition is transparent and transactional, like when the money is in the form of a sponsorship from a company’s marketing budget. You can also send fun cards using Felt.

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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. House parties are fun events in which your supporters, staff, and board members host their family and friends in their homes and encourage them to give to your cause throughout the event.

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See3

MARCH 13, 2008

They have a celebrity judge and a seals prize pack up for grabs for the best. It’s fun. You can see the Humane Society Seal Photo caption contest here. Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? So what can nonprofits do with Flickr? Why do this?

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

There are several areas to target for increased collaboration: Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, Executive Team. Productive employees are the top talent, increasing market share and revenue. Seek out market leaders and multiple levels of executives to support your efforts. Human Resources.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 16, 2014

He admitted that he was working 50+ hours/week and was still doing 90% of the work but felt that if he just had “more money” that things would be better because he could hire some help and do some more marketing (all of which would hypothetically help to raise even more money.). Make Time to Celebrate Your Successes.

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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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NTEN

MARCH 29, 2012

In celebration of our 40th birthday on April 1, 2012, CDS Global is bringing the party to NTC 2012! Visit with our email marketing experts to find out how your organization can “Go Green to Get Green” with email marketing and we’ll let you reach in and see how much money you win - you could walk away with a $100 bill!

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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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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2016

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. Kitchener, Ontario: What Should We Celebrate? Victoria, British Columbia: How to Have Fun with Facebook Ads. Friday, April 8, 2016.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) That went to several thousand supporters.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) That went to several thousand supporters.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

All you need for a strong online fundraising campaign is a well-designed donation form , a comprehensive marketing plan, and cohesive messaging and you’re off to the races! If you’re planning a 5K, fun run, or walk, you can give your participants the option to complete the event in their own time rather than having to set aside a single day.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

Year-end fundraising events are not just about tapping into the season’s spirit of giving; they’re about celebrating the journey, acknowledging the challenges overcome, and setting the tone for the year ahead. Hold a contest with rewards for Best Dressed or Best Background. Don’t be afraid to call on your supporters!

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

If you’re looking for a creative, fun fundraising idea to engage supporters and boost your funding, you’ve come to the right place! Cornhole tournament – Host a fun cornhole tournament for your peer-to-peer participants and have them fundraise among their friends and family beforehand.

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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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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. Looking forward to celebrating your creativity! Contest Schedule.

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Qgiv

JULY 11, 2023

Appealing to influential community members and local celebrities is another way to provide your organization with networks of potential major donors. Decide the type of participant you’re looking to recruit, such as local celebrities and influential community members with robust personal networks you can appeal to. Local influencers.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2007

So, now is the fun part. tools can provide quick and dirty market research tools or the ability to do an environmental scans for strategic planning. the way that you are already doing marketing and outreach. Tourism Campaigns or celebrate a place or county or state. Organic Produce and Farmer's Markets. An example?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Examples of DIY crowdfunding campaigns include: Celebration campaigns or memorials. Other organizations are leveraging crowdfunding technology to galvanize their communities around fun activities such as dance contests, incentive based fundraising challenges or giving days. Third party events. Create your own event (i.e.:

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