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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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Think back on what made the day successful—was it the heartfelt story shared on social media, the surge of donations from a matching gift, or the high open rate on a well-crafted email appeal ? Perhaps it was a message about the tangible impact of their gifts or the urgency of a specific need. But data only tells part of the story.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Soon, we’ll spend our days purchasing holiday gifts for loved ones, baking, and gearing up for visits from family and friends. Share posts celebrating milestones, like reaching 50% of your goal, and recognize donors who have contributed. Secure A Matching Gift Matching gifts are nonprofit gold.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In that same spirit, we asked some of our favorite fundraisers to share their best piece of fundraising advice, as a way of paying it forward to other gift officers. Tracey Harrow, private elementary school Make a Special Swag Delivery to Major Donors “Members at the two highest levels receive physical gifts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Last year on Giving Tuesday, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless used DonorPerfect Crowdfunding for a fun and easy way to energize their supporters to give and share about their $10,000 fundraising goal. Choose a solution that leads to donor relationships, not one-off gifts. Use a giving thermometer to display your campaign’s progress.

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NetWits

APRIL 26, 2012

Instead of just offering what you want (annual fund, matching gifts, etc.), Brand it as an exclusive, meaningful, and fun online experience. Things like first-to-know email alerts, discounted store purchases or drawings for celebrity meet-and-greets. Incorporate visuals and shorter text to communicate the impact of gifts.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 30, 2009

It was fun singing along in the Bookshare holiday video. What a wonderful gift!! What a wonderful gift! :D D Your note and the gift of getting a book into the collection has made my day. What an absolutely delightful gift, and I appreciate it very much. What a lovely gift for the holidays! • IMPULSE 34.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Giving your volunteers appreciation gifts is a great way to show gratitude and goes a long way toward creating an environment that your volunteers want to continue being a part of. In this guide, we’ve compiled a list of some top volunteer appreciation gift ideas and why they are beneficial for your organization.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Adults had as much fun as the children. Here are four different donor motivations and how you can use them in your fundraising to raise more gifts from members for your museum, cultural, or arts organization : 1. Firstname%, it’s only with your monthly gift that we can preserve these trails and native plant species.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

SAVE UP TO 20%: Save up to 20% on digital gift cards to popular retailers like Ulta, Instacart, Victoria's Secret, Lyft, Google Play, and more at Amazon. If you're running behind on choosing a gift this year, check out this fun sale at Amazon that's perfect for Valentine's Day gifting.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Sure, many gift-buyers will continue to turn to Amazon, Walmart, and Target, but increasingly c onsumers are being more mindful with purchases. Nonprofits, especially local and small organizations, can have a difficult time breaking through the noise during Black Friday and Cyber Monday or during holidays where gift-giving is a norm.

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The Verge

MAY 8, 2021

If you happen to be searching for a belated gift to ship over (orders placed today probably won’t arrive by Sunday, May 9th, which is Mother’s Day), check out our gift guide that’s full of fun gift ideas. Hopefully it has helped you save a little money either shopping for yourself or a mom in your life for Mother’s Day.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 12, 2010

It was a bit of fun mixed with experiment, and I think it was really successful. We wanted it to be something fun and interesting, so people would want to join – a surprise party! Stacey Monk and I didn’t want the day to go by too quietly so are hoping you’ll join us in making a big splash to celebrate!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 6, 2014

” The Humane Society staff had no advanced warning of this gift when Ellen announced the donation on her TV show on Monday. ” Says Carie, ” We talked about the possibility of making this a list acquisition campaign, but I wanted to go the fun/buzz route with this instead.

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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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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 7, 2013

This spring, I received the most amazing gift. It was a celebrate me party. Think of someone you love, love, love today whose life needs to be celebrated. It will one of the most life-changing gifts you can give. I''m sure that people will tell many stories about all of the things they loved about him. Just because.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 31, 2009

How to Plan for a Successful New Year by Meryl Evans on Web Worker Daily Completion Ritual for 2009 on Superhero Journal 2010 Celebrating My Goddess Year Workbook and Planner on Goddess Guidebook I'm also looking forward to listening to the mp3 of Kimberly Wilson's New Year, New You tranquility du jour teleclass on January 4th.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

Using her musical abilities and skills as an entertainer while donning one of her signature sequined jumpsuits, Ellen helps nonprofits across the country raise millions of dollars annually and engages donors in a fun, engaging, joyful, unique, memorable and authentic way with huge heart.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Spotlighting different traditions into your year-end outreach injects a sense of fun and wonder to a season that often can seem predictable, homogenous, and inclusive only to those who celebrate Christmas. For instance, have you considered including winter solstice celebrations in your holiday gift appeal? There are 5.4

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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. Also, Dads can be notoriously difficult to find a gift for as there are only so many coffee mugs, golf balls, and ties one person can need. Promote matching gifts. Does your company have a matching gifts program?

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 16, 2008

Since we moved over here just 3 months ago, I knew that my birthday wasn’t going to be spent with all my friends from home (we are going to travel a bit though, so it’ll still be a fun day!). I wouldn’t have wanted the gifts anyway, but know that people like to give them, just as much as I do for their special days.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

There are many KINDS of events, but they fall into two basic categories: The Community/Fun Event and the Heartstrings Event. Community/Fun Events Community/Fun Events are widely promoted events that encourage people to do something active or fun while supporting your cause. People leave Community/Fun Events feeling good.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 11, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Keep Your Donors Coming Back: Effective Strategies for Nonprofit Donor Retention and Recurring Gifts Ever wondered how some nonprofits have a dedicated group of repeat donors while others are constantly chasing new ones? The secret lies in mastering donor retention and recurring gifts.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 14, 2021

For donors who want their money to be used in ways that change lives, a gift to your organization is the right year-end move. Also look for local social media bloggers and celebrities who might be happy to lend their name to your year-end giving campaign. Secure a last-minute matching gift. Explain how matching gifts work.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 26, 2024

Step 1: Engage your board members by making it fun If you currently follow “Robert’s Rules of Order” and feel your board meetings are just that— bored meetings—toss it out! Give a creative toy to celebrate outstanding service, like a stuffed roadrunner or the Energizer Bunny. Start with a fun icebreaker or thank-a-thon.

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BoardAssist

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Celebrate the do-gooders who make your work possible. At Catchafire, we know that celebrating volunteers in the right way leads to a long term relationship which can result in invaluable advice, connections to new supporters, and even increase donations. It is fun and engaging. nonprofits volunteers'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2019

Here are some examples: Rituals to Celebrate Success. Celebrate that milestone with anything festive that fits your organization’s values, is inclusive, and everyone finds enjoyable. Recognize Birthdays and Work Anniversaries: Look for a fun way to celebrate birthdays and work anniversaries.

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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. Donor engagement. When should my organization host a gala?

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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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Whole Whale

JANUARY 5, 2022

billion on gift-giving, flowers, and chocolate on Valentine’s Day 2017. Toys for Tots does an amazing job of capitalizing on the toy purchasing to give deserving kids gifts. Think about the way gift wrappers work with department stores, while flowers might not need a gift wrap, there are ways to add value to get donations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Work anniversary celebration, shout outs to staff, hand-written gratitude notes. Birthday cards from the board, celebrate staff birthdays at monthly staff meeting, give staff member the day off for their birthday. Review self-care activities and celebrate Friendship. Gift exchanges or potluck not during the holidays.

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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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Pamela Grow

JUNE 6, 2024

eCards are electronic greeting cards that include fun, attention-grabbing visuals and a personalized message. When supporters give, send an eCard to thank them for their gift. This is a fun spin on the classic donor thank-you email that will help your nonprofit stand out from the crowd. Send gifts. Post online shout-outs.

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes As the air turns crisp and communities gather to celebrate the warmth of the holiday season, you have a unique opportunity to amplify your impact. Holiday Gift Wrapping Station Set up a gift-wrapping service at local malls or community events, with proceeds benefiting your nonprofit.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

A virtual holiday party is a great way to celebrate all the hard work that your remote team has done for the company. Ask your remote employees to search the web for fun items like: A quote from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. One great virtual party idea is, of course, the virtual Secret Santa gift exchange!

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

One option is to create a “Leadership Council” or circle of friends where members commit to raising an annual gift amount and to bringing a certain number of individuals into the organization every year—say, 10 to 25—to experience its events or programs. 5 ways to make it fun and rewarding Give your board a hands-on experience of your work.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Luckily, we’ve created this list of silent auction basket ideas to help you make sure your auction’s selection of gifts will have your guests rushing to place the highest bid. Best Practices for Putting Together Your Auction Gift Baskets. Rather than focusing on single pricey gifts, try bundling smaller donations into one basket.

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