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Celebrating Black history and Black futures

Candid

While recently recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, Black people have long celebrated the historical importance of Juneteenth. An HBCU Midnight Brunch during Juneteenth weekend at the Roots 101: African American Museum , a nonprofit in Louisville, Kentucky, exemplifies this fusion of the past and what is to come.

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Hosting a Winning Kentucky Derby Fundraising Event

Greater Giving

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. Add a big screen to project the actual Kentucky Derby Race for the ultimate viewing experience.

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Craving ‘wild’ foods? Foraged’s marketplace uncovers all that and more

TechCrunch

Last September, some investors, including celebrity chef and restaurateur Tom Colicchio and Sam Shank, HotelTonight CEO and head of commercial at Airbnb, infused $200,000 of pre-seed funding into Foraged. I would go to Kentucky and get them, but with this website, I don’t have to travel, and it is easy to navigate.”.

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37 Spring Fundraising Ideas for Small Nonprofits

Whole Whale

SpringFundraising idea Number 2: Celebrate National Cereal Day with a pajama party for good. The Persian New Year coincides with the March equinox and is celebrated around the world (including the 1 million Iranian-Americans living in the United States). Celebrate National BBQ Month in May with a BBQ for your cause.

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The Bold, Focused Ideas of Breakthrough Nonprofit Brands: Book Giveaway Winners Announced

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

A few weeks ago, Beth was kind enough to host a book giveaway and New Year resolution contest for nonprofits to celebrate the launch of my new book Breakthrough Nonprofit Branding , which I co-authored with Jocelyne Daw, Kristian Darigan Merenda and Anne Erhard. The Bold, Focused Ideas of Breakthrough Nonprofit Brands by Carol Cone.

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

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. Private cooking classes Connect with a professional or celebrity chef to ask if they’d be willing to donate their time to a private cooking class.

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15 Silent Auction Software Tools to Power Your Events

Bloomerang

Silent auctions , whether online or in-person, bring your community of supporters together to fund your mission and celebrate your cause. Packages range from memorable event experiences like the Kentucky Derby to tropical vacations. Your nonprofit’s annual silent auction may be your most crucial recurring fundraising event.

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