Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. Attracts corporate sponsors. 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. Ok, got it?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

However, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun. Consider things like ebooks, video or audio files, or even a private livestream session with a celebrity. Why not consider comedy, dancing, theater, or even an interview with a celebrity? 9) Movie screenings. 16) Hybrid costume party.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 18, 2010

The premise was that if I could sponsors of my site for a day, we would donate $1 for every new follower we received that day. The sponsor would be committed to pay the charity at the conclusion of the day. I had a girl from Ireland agree as my first sponsor in November and we earned 65 new followers.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Post updates on your progress, share impactful stories, and celebrate milestones with your followers. Consider securing a new match from a corporate sponsor, board member, or major donor. You can also add fun incentives, like donor recognition opportunities or exclusive perks for giving at certain levels.

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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. Many people celebrate Giving Tuesday, so how will your nonprofit stand out?

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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. Hold your event annually and invite sponsors to have tents at the finish line with water/sports drinks and even craft beer for the finishers.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

It’s a fun engagement opportunity to turn brick purchasers into sustaining donors.”— In addition to the usual dinner, remarks, and sponsor recognition, the gala committee has made it a priority to bring in entertainment from a variety of cultures.”— We set aside time periodically when we add batches of bricks to the walk.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Corporate sponsors can provide financial support, in-kind donations, or even employee volunteers to help strengthen your campaign. Share posts celebrating milestones, like reaching 50% of your goal, and recognize donors who have contributed. And, in doing so, there’s potential for your base of prospective supporters to grow.

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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. You can either get donations for prizes or find a Putter or Purse Sponsor and purchase the prizes yourself. It’s tournament time!

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CauseVox

MAY 3, 2021

And while many aspects translate seamlessly, one of the questions we hear time and time again is: “How do I get sponsors for my virtual event?”. It’s a great question, because a solid group of sponsors can completely change an event. That’s why we’ve created this full guide to recruiting sponsors for virtual events.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

Whole Whale was proud to have Double Good as a past sponsor of the Whole Whale Podcast. Another Whole Whale client past and present, Prizeo is a fundraising app that partners with charities and their celebrity partners to create once-in-a-lifetime sweepstakes for experiences that users can win for small donations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Sponsored Tweets/Hashtags. Sponsored Tweets or Hashtags is a form of click philanthropy and has been used by nonprofits on their web sites before it was common Facebook and Twitter. . Participation from some celebrities and notables. And some are building their own Twitter Fundraising Drive pages for sponsored Tweet Campaigns.

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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. Get more golfers and sponsors to the green with these insider tips to create buzz and promote the tournament.

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NTEN

APRIL 5, 2013

After a full day of sessions and networking, what better way to relax and celebrate then a party or two (or both)! Nonprofit Engagement Party, hosted by Idealist Consulting and sponsored by Breakeven, Circe, IATS and KnowWho, is back and better than ever! The Charleston is not required, but fun is a must.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 23, 2009

Write to the Nigerian woman I sponsored through Women for Women International each month. Have more fun while doing good, which gives me pause. In that spirit, I'm making only three 2009 Have Fun Do Good Resolutions Write each month to the woman from Sudan who I am sponsoring through Women for Women International.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Between checking out our sponsor game zones and snapping a new professional headshot; make these networking events a priority: Kick off the action and excitement during the bbcon opening reception on Sunday, October 22 nd from 5:30 – 7:30pm. Celebrate each other and the work you do! Celebrate each other and the work you do!

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

There are plenty of ways you can still get involved in the celebrations before the month is over, and this week we are focused on community and communications. Celebrate Member Appreciation Month This is your time to meet your peers in the community and celebrate, so have lots of fun (and free) things to offer!

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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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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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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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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 30, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Inclusive Fundraising: Taking Pride Month Support to New Heights In a world that yearns for inclusivity and acceptance, Pride Month stands tall as a beacon of hope and celebration for the LGBTQ+ community. Show your organization’s support by marching in parades, hosting a booth, or sponsoring events.

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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. Prepare Your Thank-A-Thon Logistics Decide whether to set up a phone bank or have volunteers use their cell phones.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 11, 2017

You went to every corner of the earth to recruit donors, vendors, sponsors, volunteers, attendees, etc. These are the things we do that aren’t fun or exciting. Don’t let all the fun social activities just become tasks you want to avoid. 7) Celebrate your successes. so reward yourself with a nice break. 2) #boringselfcare.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

There are many ways you can get involved in the celebrations this month, and this week we are focused on the people and technology in fundraising and programs. Celebrate Member Appreciation Month This is your time to meet your peers in the community and celebrate, so have lots of fun (and free) things to offer!

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 24, 2010

The week we launched TwitCause , TechCrunch called us a “ Causes for Twitter ,” today our platform for supporting nonprofit causes on Twitter has surpassed 500,000 followers , spotlighted dozens of nonprofits , raised tens of thousands of dollars, and won the hearts of celebrities, nonprofits, and caring Twitterers.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

There are many ways you can get involved in the celebrations this month, and this week we are focused on leadershp and technology. Celebrate Member Appreciation Month This is your time to meet your peers in the community and celebrate, so have lots of fun (and free) things to offer!

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Whole Whale

JULY 17, 2024

Have people sign up for a fun field day, or pay to sponsor teams. Embarrass the Boss Add fun to team challenges by raising the stakes! You can charge per team, create a fun reward system, and even get local businesses involved. Put a bunch of fun things in a jar and have people pay to guess the amount.

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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. Set a fundraising goal to sponsor a nail color on National Nail Polish Day (June 1) in the spirit of Movember. You can set up a DIY sundae station for kids, or work with a liquor sponsor to give older supporters an adult root beer float.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2009

Did you know that in some countries International Women's Day (March 8) is celebrated with flowers and gifts? Numerous nonprofits and NGOs are organizing events and campaign to celebrate. 100% of the royalties from Celebrating Women go to the International Museum of Women. You can find UN-related events on WomenWatch.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

And while there’s nothing wrong with your standard fundraiser, sometimes it’s fun to do something a bit different. Athens Rotary Club is holding a plunge event in February and encouraging costumes, teams, and all kinds of fun for their plunge. Golf tournaments are a great deal of fun for participants. Polar Plunge. 5K/Marathon.

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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. Virtual Holiday Gala.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Celebrity meet and greets It’s not every day that you have the opportunity to sit down for lunch or a video call with your favorite celebrity. Leverage the mutual benefits of corporate partnerships by asking your sponsors to contribute a corporate package or basket to your auction. Stewarding sponsors effectively.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

It’s a fantastic peer-to-peer event where participants enlist their social networks to sponsor their frosty dip, all in the name of a great cause. July: Independence Day Celebration Promote a “Freedom to Play” campaign to support youth programs. Share stories from past campers and the benefits of the camp experience.

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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. Partner with Local Businesses and Influencers Collaborate with local businesses, influencers, and community leaders to co-host events or sponsor activities.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

The main issue here is that socially conscious programming competes with the broader SXSW circus, including celebrity mainstages and a dizzying amount of vendors and exhibitors in the main hall (which is more like an airport hangar). Make sure you save time for the sponsor exhibit hall. . The Collaborative (Classy). Website: [link] .

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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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