Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Ghost story contest. If you’re lacking a good collection of horror stories to tell, send a call out to your imaginative supporters to send in their scariest stories for a ghost story contest fundraiser. Increase your 5K registrations and donations by putting together an interactive website. Halloween decorating contest.

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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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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

You can share pertinent information about your organization, what the tournament is raising money for, the event’s schedule, and more, plus collect registrations and donations and sell sponsorships. Partner with local influencers and celebrities. Collaborating with influencers is growing in popularity due to each creator’s broad reach.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Registration here. 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.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Look for an event platform that has live chat features and event venue spreads , as well as tools for event brands, such as analytics tools, silent auction, raffle ticket offers, customer service, and ticketing and registration support. Online Voting Contest. Virtual Holiday Gala. Consider voting on something that is silly.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

To make the registration and payment process seamless, set up an online fundraising page on CauseVox to track who’s signed up. Pumpkin Carving Contest. To make it even more fun, consider having a local celebrity (i.e. come judge the contest. Your artist just has to log in and lead class virtually. Football Tailgate Party.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2024

Auction off unique items or experiences that will catch the attention of your guests, such as signed memorabilia from celebrities, exclusive trips to exotic destinations, or even an intimate dinner with a local celebrity. These challenges could range from a trivia contest to a fun dance-off or relay races.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Fundraising Forehand Set registration fees, offer sponsorship opportunities, and explore additional revenue enhancers like raffles, silent auctions, or food/drink/ retail vendors. Engage your audience with eye-catching graphics, behind-the-scenes peeks, and contests to generate excitement. A well-oiled team is key to a smooth game.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

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. Focus on gathering people together and including fun side events or contests.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Or a baking contest? If your town is famous for its strawberries, for example, you could consider having a contest where cooks’ recipes must feature that ingredient. Contestants in the cook-off can make a donation as an “entry fee,” and people who want to sample the entries can buy tasters’ tickets. A 50/50 raffle.

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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! Celebrate winners with exciting prizes, while raising funds for your cause. Participants can make a donation for entry into the virtual event.

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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. Fundraising Challenges Run mini-challenges during the event, like a “fastest pin” or “highest score” contest, with entry fees and a prize for the winner.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Need some inspiration for your holiday fundraising celebrations? When the holidays roll around, expand your giving day to celebrate the holidays with your supporters. An “8 Days of Giving” campaign is perfect for those who celebrate Hanukkah. Gingerbread house decorating contest. Easy fundraising ideas. Gift wrapping.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Any nonprofit or NGO can participate in Giving Tuesday, and there’s no payment or registration needed. Whatever you choose to auction off, make sure you use a platform like Qgiv to streamline your auction experience with fast registration, check-in, and easy bidding. What organizations can participate, and how do we register?

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Look for an event platform that has live chat features and event venue spreads , as well as tools for event brands, such as analytics tools, silent auction, raffle ticket offers, customer service, and ticketing and registration support. Online Voting Contest. Virtual Holiday Gala. Consider voting on something that is silly.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Encourage your participants to create dance teams and host contests to see who can come up with the most fun routines. Celebration fundraisers Have wedding or birthday guests ask for donations to your charity rather than gifts. Dance-a-thon Dance-a-thons or dance marathons are fun ways to raise money for any cause.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

Each of these ideas can leverage attendee registrations, sponsorships, and other add-on components to bring in dollars. A cooking contest or bake-off might attract local foodies and aspiring chefs to share their best dishes. National “day” celebrations. Here are five out-of-the-ordinary types of nonprofit fundraising events.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

If you’ve been in the industry for a while, you probably know a little bit about the importance of this holiday celebrating generosity. Photo Contest. Or, offer an all-day auction, contests, and other activities for them to get involved and help you raise funds. . Photo Contest. Fundraising Letters. Text-to-Give.

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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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CauseVox

MARCH 4, 2021

You could create faux Olympic games as a peer-to-peer fundraiser, do a sleep-out, or host a costume contest. Especially if you currently celebrate the day that your organization was founded, a Founder’s Day fundraiser will go a long way. Spirit Wear. Remember when we said traditions were great?

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Connection Cafe

MAY 8, 2017

Hold contests. Create contests that reward fundraising activity. Celebrate their accomplishments annually with a thank you party/dinner/reception/etc. Celebrate their milestones. Arrange meet-and-greets with celebrities at events. Ensure the registration form is concise and easy to complete.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

Don’t forget to pay attention to the registration side of things either. 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. Charge a registration fee for your hunt. Donate for a boost.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

For instance, the Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity hosted a wildly successful Gingerbread Home Build contest, bringing in 132% over their goal. Pet photo contest – Everyone loves looking at adorable animals and showing off their pets. With a pet photo contest, ask supporters to submit photos of their furry friends beforehand.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 6, 2020

Walk registrations have typically been driven by two things – commitment to the cause and desire to join a community committed to the cause on event day. kids with autism) or get together with your team to celebrate locally while maintaining safe social distancing recommendations.”.

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CauseVox

MAY 3, 2021

If you’re hosting a social media contest, you could make a sponsor part of it as a co-host. You can even give them access to a special part of the virtual event: think a happy hour or guest appearance from a celebrity. Ask your sponsors to co-host marketing elements leading up to the event.

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Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

At the most basic level you need to thank all attendees and registrants for signing up for the event as soon as possible. Keep the momentum going and host a surprise giveaway across social media with your sponsor by encouraging your community to engage in photo contests. Send thank you messages immediately. Create a highlight reel.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

To make things easier for your supporters, set up an online registration form where they can pay ahead of time. During a school event like a carnival or back-to-school celebration, run a booth where students can pay to have the opportunity to pie the principal in the face or dunk their teachers in a dunk tank. Costume contest.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Other tools you’ll likely invest in include an event registration tool, a livestreaming platform, eCommerce tool, and online/mobile auction tool— but the specifics will depend on the unique idea you decide to host. Have your participants set up their own event registration page and watch the signups roll in! Costume contest.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Auction website so that registrants can learn about event details and how to participate. From actors, to reality tv stars, to musicians, there are a number of celebrities who will film a shoutout for your auction. You might even host a quick superhero trivia contest to test your attendees on their superhero knowledge.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

We will use stunts, viral video, celebrity endorsement and skillful media management to throw a spotlight on the real-time threats to democracy from the misuse of social media platforms and big tech,” the group told Axios. Trump really paid less in taxes than most Wheel of Fortune contestants spend on vowels — Jason O.

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