Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. There are many KINDS of events, but they fall into two basic categories: The Community/Fun Event and the Heartstrings Event. A Community/Fun Event can help you build community relationships.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Share posts celebrating milestones, like reaching 50% of your goal, and recognize donors who have contributed. This not only keeps your campaign top of mind but also fosters a sense of community. The end of the year is a perfect opportunity for you to host a gala to celebrate community and share memories of your year together.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

I’m never tired of hearing what my friends are up to and celebrating their latest accomplishments. The September 29 conference was a meeting of minds and a journey to discovery. The “fun stuff” at Solutions Day. Even when the speakers hit it out of the park, it’s always about the people.

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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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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Partnering with like-minded missions or values can lead to finding board members equally committed to your cause. These are simple, free tools to promote your organization and celebrate and welcome your new board members. 5 ways to make it fun and rewarding Give your board a hands-on experience of your work.

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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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The Next Web

JANUARY 28, 2014

At the end of 2013, more than 100 entrepreneurs, artists, environmentalists, and yogis flew into Panama City’s chaotic metropolis, seeking an adventure, and a fun way to celebrate the New Year. Hotsko and two of Panama’s most celebrated artists, Thomson Moore and Anne Dillon.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

4. Consistency is Not the Hobgoblin of Small Minds: Research has shown that if you have a consistent posting schedule of high quality content that your audience wants, they will come to you. Dan Zarrella’s research suggests posting every other day is is optimal. I discovered this by doing a content analysis on comments.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 27, 2021

For the second year in a row, we’re still celebrating Autism Awareness Month during a global pandemic. Many of these concerns regarding (unwritten) rules and changes are top of mind for a lot of autistic employees, pandemic or not. By: Philip Bartey, CEO of Autism Plus.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t going to completely disappear with the ball drop—meaning New Year’s Eve celebrations will have to look a little different this year. For bars and restaurants, this is the perfect way to celebrate your brand and thank your patrons for the support during such a difficult time. Games are fun.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2024

Additionally, galas provide a platform for networking which allows your donors to connect with like-minded individuals. Galas are an exciting opportunity that allows you to connect with new donors and returning donors alike in a fun environment. Donor engagement. When should my organization host a gala?

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

When I turned 40, six months ago, I wanted to do something special to celebrate, and honestly, to prepare. For the 40 days leading up to my birthday, I picked one thing to do each day that engaged my body, mind, heart and soul: moving, reflecting, playing and connecting. Do something purely for the fun of it? No larger purpose?

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The ad is a fun twist on Super Bowl ads that use attractive women to sell something. and GoDaddy’s infamous Super Bowl commercials come to mind.) This isn’t the first time Amazon has used a celebrity to impersonate Alexa in a Super Bowl ad. Her partner then humorously rushes over to demand Alexa turn the lights back up.).

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 8, 2009

People have started to ask me how I'll be celebrating my 40th birthday next month: Will I be having a party, or a day of solo contemplation? I haven't entirely decided how to celebrate the big day, and would love your ideas about how to celebrate your birthday in a way that is fun and makes a difference.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

With that in mind, here are nine marketing lessons other nonprofits can take away from charity: water. chartiy: water is also excellent at using data to enhance narratives, which they do beautifully on the landing page for their current holiday campaign to bring water to families in Cambodia (hint: roll over each tile for a fun animation).

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 5, 2022

What is the first nonprofit to come to mind? Another quiet little secret is making sure you engage local Girl and Boy Scouts groups who are always looking for ways to engage in socially minded ways. Which group’s fundraising boxes come to mind? Ladies celebrating ladies. Claiming the Day. Mother’s Day. Father’s Day.

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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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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

It’s possible to put together an amazing day that’s engaging, meaningful, memorable, and fun. They should also be inspiring to make the day high-impact, remarkable, and fun. The best retreats design short, fun games that help board members learn important information about their organization. or “What food do you detest and why?”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2012

Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. A free, fun mobile photo-sharing iPhone App that turns your mobile photos instantly in art.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 28, 2022

Astute readers may already have figured out what that is all about: You submit a pitch deck and we share it with our readers, highlighting things that are awesome, making suggestions for improvements and celebrating the fun, innovative and surprising things that we find. Sound like fun?

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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. Like everything else MSCHF does, the app is designed with virality in mind.

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OneCause

AUGUST 22, 2024

What comes to mind when you think of fall? Apple Bobbing Apple bobbing can be a great addition to any fall-themed event, but it can also be fun on its own, if you’re in a time crunch and low on resources. Costume Run This is another fun idea to do with costumes. This guest post was contributed by Wild Apricot.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

We’re not talking about celebrities. Think moms who support children with disabilities or people impacted by the opioid crisis they hold sway with like-minded supporters who are likely to become new donors. Host live fundraising events on platforms like Instagram or Facebook.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. A free, fun mobile photo-sharing iPhone App that turns your mobile photos instantly in art.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

It was hard to feel confident in myself when I got made fun of, when I had trouble reading out loud or when I had to forgo fun time to sit and read with my teachers. Once he began to learn in new ways, it opened the door for me to understand my mind better, though I still struggled. Math was also extremely difficult.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Here are some tips for helping your Board join in on the fun of fundraising: Set the expectation when you recruit new members that they will need to give a personal gift AND participate in fundraising. They aren’t mind readers. And don’t forget to celebrate successes with them!

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TechCrunch

MAY 8, 2023

More of what you love at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 As always, you’ll hear trailblazing founders, CEOs, VCs and tech-savvy celebrities share their perspective, advice and wisdom. All the networking opportunities at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 Startup magic happens at Disrupt, and it’s fertile ground for networking that’s both fruitful and fun!

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Judi Sohn

DECEMBER 8, 2010

My thoughts, keeping in mind that Salesforce is evolving this frequently: It's fun. Imagine if you follow a celebrity on Twitter and your feed contains every @mention sent about him/her. In fact, the app includes "Chattalytics" which shows the top 50 influencers out of 15,000 or so folks in the Dreamforce app.

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NTEN

MARCH 9, 2011

We’ll be celebrating you, NTEN members – the most important people we know! – Be sure to bring your member reception ticket (on your name badge) and join us for some food, friends, and fun! Ignite is a fast-paced, fun, thought-provoking social event that educates and entertains. and handing out some very special awards.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 14, 2021

A year-end giving campaign is your chance to win over donors when they are in a giving frame of mind. Also look for local social media bloggers and celebrities who might be happy to lend their name to your year-end giving campaign. You can make it fun by offering a t-shirt or some other swag for ambassadors who agree to participate.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Celebrate students by offering prizes. There are plenty of movies to choose from that can be educational and fun for students and their whole family. Consider using software to simplify the donation process Once you’ve chosen a fundraiser with your donor community in mind, think about ways you can simplify the donation experience.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 24, 2023

These events leverage the popularity of wearable devices and health apps to encourage participants to sign up for and support a range of fun, trackable activities while contributing to a meaningful cause. Participants set daily meditation or mindfulness goals using their activity trackers. The result?

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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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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

We came up with the wonderful idea to host free themed 5k/10k “Fun Runs.” We figured that by eliminating those two factors and combining a sense of community and silliness (FUN), with noncompetitive running (RUN), we could create an enjoyable and positive experience that would encourage people to become more active. Of course the.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

With that in mind, let’s explain how nonprofits can leverage ephemeral content to increase their views and fundraise. Authenticity has become a key factor in driving social media content — photoshopped visuals and decadent lifestyle imagery are now being forsaken even by celebrities. Be Authentic.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2016

There, we see hearts, bodies, and minds coming to life through improvisation and the creative arts. Imagine children around the United States learning mindfulness. Best Use of Humor — The World Is Fun: Do 1 Thing. The nonprofit The World is Fun shows us a great option: make volunteering fun and easy.

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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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