Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Musician’s clothing Costumes Musical instruments Include a certificate of authenticity with the item to reassure donors of its credibility. 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.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

SpringFundraising idea Number 2: Celebrate National Cereal Day with a pajama party for good. Or thumb your nose at the spring-forward tradition by spending an hour (or two) at a local watering hole willing to give you the space for some mixing and mingling (in exchange for an entry fee). March Madness Money.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Need some inspiration for your holiday fundraising celebrations? You can even reach out to your local mall to see if they’ll allow you to set up a booth so shoppers can head straight to you after they’ve made their holiday purchases. When the holidays roll around, expand your giving day to celebrate the holidays with your supporters.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Charity events don’t just raise money for your charity, they also help to engage your supporters and bring publicity to your cause. Charity events don't just raise money for charity, they also help to engage supporters and bring publicity to your cause. It both raised money and fulfilled their mission. 5K/Marathon.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Way to accept donations or money from the event. Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. Provide water station stops and set up a picnic at the end for people that raise money. You can use a Facebook event, Eventbrite or a simple campaign site like splashthat. Bike-a-Thon.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Due to a lack of major upfront expenses, fundraising online is one of the most profitable ways to raise money for your organization. Instead, with online fundraising, you can be sure that most of the money you raise will go directly towards your mission. With virtual fundraising, it’s also much easier to expand your reach.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 9, 2024

And what better way to celebrate the iconic 150th Anniversary of the Kentucky Derby than by hosting a fundraising party with a purpose? Here’s your guide to throwing an unforgettable Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser that will raise money for your cause in style! Let attendees vote on the winner (with a fee) and offer a prize.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

What makes this type of event so unique is the ability to celebrate the holidays and raise money for your organization at the same time. Get the word out about your festival by placing ads in local newspapers and contacting local radio stations/TV stations/newspapers. Find Tree Sponsors.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For this fundraising event, you’ll need to team up with a local paint and sip store like Pinot’s Palette or Painting with a Twist that’s willing to paint it forward with a percentage of the night’s proceeds going to your cause. To make it even more fun, consider having a local celebrity (i.e. Trivia Night. No-Shave November.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Planning events is one of the best ways to raise money for your mission, and donors love participating in them. Prospective donors who don’t have a strong preexisting relationship with your nonprofit may be interested in attending your event if it features engaging elements like live music or a silent disco. Find new sponsors.

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Achieve

JANUARY 24, 2017

The goal of the Great Give is to raise as much money as possible for a slew of local nonprofits in just one day. We understand how important this day of giving is to local nonprofits, and that’s why we’re very excited to participate in this community-wide event that celebrates the spirit of giving.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With a youth-oriented fundraiser, you can raise money for educational trips, sports equipment, classroom supplies, art supplies, musical instruments, or any other cause. To meet this demand, consider partnering with a local tree farm or nursery to host a Christmas tree or Christmas wreath fundraiser. Balloon raffle. Straw Draw.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Auctions are a classic fundraising event that can not only raise an impressive amount of money but also provide your supporters with a much needed night of fun. Livestream some 60s music and entertainment. Music can always add a fun touch to any decade-themed event! Ready to dive in? Let’s begin. A Memorabilia Auction.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

Participants raise money from their friends and family to support them in completing the walk or run. You can provide the beverages, or just rent out a room at a local bar or brewery. As a bonus, try to secure some great prizes from your corporate and/or local partners for the winning team. Sip for a Cause.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 30, 2018

Open bars seem the ideal solution because it brings in money and it eliminates the need for guests to serve themselves. If you're new to the NPO world, consult your state and local laws about social host liability. posted by Kylah Strohte Editor-In-Chief. Safety Monitoring. Addressing Intoxication.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

They offer a chance to dress up, get together with others, and have a good time — while also raising money for a good cause. Activities such as performances, live entertainment, and sit-down dinners regularly attract a large audience and generate significant money for charity. A Gala is a well-known charity fundraising event.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 30, 2018

Open bars seem the ideal solution because it brings in money and it eliminates the need for guests to serve themselves. If you're new to the NPO world, consult your state and local laws about social host liability. posted by Kylah Strohte Editor-In-Chief. Safety Monitoring. Addressing Intoxication.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Creative stuff: Things unique to your organization including the ability to create art, music, poetry, dance, etc. Lots of research shows that donors don’t want the organization to spend money on free merchandise. Connections: Relationships to lawmakers, celebrities, newsrooms. It is seen as wasteful overhead. It was super cool.

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Care2

MARCH 11, 2014

Then there is the fantastic sessions discussing the best tools nonprofits should use to build websites and online campaigns focused on engagement and raising lots of money. Celebrate the 6th annual #ntcbeer, the pre-conference party known for good refreshments and better conversation. 14NTC Sessions. 14NTC Parties. Did we mention fun?

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Let your potential donors how much the donation means to the organization and where the money will be spent. “$100 Not to mention, not staying in contact during tough times can come across as insensitive to your donors who have given their hard-earned money to support your work. Frame the impact.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Depending on your mission, you might find more value in asking for in-kind gifts rather than fundraising for money. John Center even added a competitive element— the party with the most guests and the party that raises the most money will win special recognition in St. Easy Virtual Peer-to-Peer Ideas. Virtual supply drive.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Several years ago, I was attending our local National Philanthropy Day luncheon, and the most striking comments were made by a nine-year-old girl accepting an award for the first time in the youth category. Never go in unprepared: Just like tennis, golf and playing a musical instrument, you need to practice. You are a true believer.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Golf Tournament Bring together avid golfers and local philanthropists—in many cases, they’re one and the same—for a day on the greens. A charity golf tournament won’t just raise money and build excitement for your cause, it can also be a pillar of your major donor recruitment plan.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

While a gala may reference just about any type of festive celebration, it’s most often used to refer to more extravagant events that feature entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, meals, open bars, and auctions. They may be able to work with local stores or boutiques that act as sponsors and also get to show off their collections.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

” Nonprofits once limited to raising money through cookie sales, charity balls, and foundation grants now have access to almost limitless fundraising streams with new technology platforms, micro-funding models, and evolving culture of giving.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

As policy changes unfold at the federal, state and local levels, the communities and issues we care about as corporate social responsibility professionals inevitably face uncertainty. State/Local / #DCNP2018 / @DMANF. State/Local. State/Local / #NPSummit18 / @SCANPO. State/Local. Feb 11 - 14. Feb 27 - 28.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Are you looking for a fun, active, and impactful event option to raise money for your favorite cause? Promote it on social media, local forums, and pickleball communities. Press Play Partner with local media outlets, radio stations, or community newspapers to spread the word.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Not only will you be able to raise a substantial amount of money for your organization’s cause, but your supporters will also return home with a valuable prize in hand. In fact, studies show that more and more people are gravitating toward spending money on travel and events rather than material things, and for good reason.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2017

True celebrities. Media are the everyday bloggers, local groups and traditional media. MUSIC: Sleepy Eyed Thoughts by Bernardus. They just want to connect you with influencers out in the world who will promote your campaign and generally it’s an exchanging of money and again we don’t need to pay people to support our cause.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

From funding mission trips to furthering the education of your youth, raising money is vital to support your church’s mission and operations. Raising money to support various projects, groups, and programs can be tough, especially with a small congregation. Your members give a lot of time, money, and talent to your church.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 19, 2015

Emily started by honing in on local teens' assets: creativity, activist energy, desire to make a difference, desire to be heard, free time in the afternoon. She surveyed existing local programs. They had music and dance but no hands-on art activities; we brought the hands-on art experience to their festival.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Giving Tuesday is more than a gigantic Kickstarter campaign for nonprofits to beg for money from people they haven’t spoken to all year round. They offered us a buffet of options – and allowed to pick and choose how to celebrate. Even my kids schools that leveraged the day to fundraise locally. That was amazing.

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

Afterward, have a live-stream to celebrate your participants and give them the ability to connect with each other and hear from someone at your organization. Climb Out of the Darkness hosted a hike/climb for participants to raise money. Ask local businesses or supports to donate prizes for tournament winners.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

By raising money on the internet, you can keep all of your donors safe and expand your reach beyond your current donor base. Organizing a giving day is an easy way to raise some money for your organization. You can also get in contact with any chefs at beloved local restaurants to see if they’d be willing to teach as well.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

And, instead of limiting your events just to those in the local area or to those who have the means to travel, you can actually open them to anyone on the internet! This social aspect makes it a powerful way to boost visibility in your community and raise money for your programs! in 2019 increase to $108.62

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Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2015

It's an evangelical church with astonishing programs that attracts the crowds, including celebrities like former New York Giants quarterback, Jeff Hostetler, and his family. We talked to creative and music director Karen Haring, to see how this church does it. We're tied to our computers all day long.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 11, 2019

In the last 15 years, online influencers and content creators have become a new form of celebrity. Let’s start with a primer on exactly who Twitch Creators are and how they raise money for charitable organizations: What is a Twitch Creator? You can watch art , music and fitness outside of gaming. CreatorCamp.

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