Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

You can celebrate with a card to your volunteers, a volunteer party, snacks in the breakroom, or even a letter to the Editor of your local paper. Volunteers who are excited about their work will invite friends and family to join them in the fun, magically growing your volunteer base. Getting a t-shirt unexpectedly is a fun surprise.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Emphasize the positive publicity that corporate sponsors and individual donors can receive from donating raffle prizes to your event. Partner with a local bakery to create a basket of fresh pastries, such as donuts, croissants, cookies, and muffins. Local goods basket. Pastry basket. Gourmet chocolate basket. Tea time basket.

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CauseVox

JULY 11, 2022

Invest in Kids is a Denver-based nonprofit dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of young children and families across the state. For the past 23 years, Invest in Kids has hosted the Jane-A-Thon, a fun-filled ski and snowboarding event at Colorado’s Winter Park Resort. Getting Corporate Sponsors.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

And if you’re searching for fun and engaging ways to raise money, auctions and simple online events will get your donors excited to support your organization. Check out our comprehensive list to keep your fundraising campaigns fun and fresh for all of your donors. Looking for more ideas to take your fundraising efforts online?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Additionally, board members often have high-level connections in business, education, or even local and state government. They could help you coordinate a corporate volunteering day or connect you with a local club that is seeking a volunteering opportunity. Collaborate with local businesses.

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

For seven years, BBBS hosted BIG Taste of Houston, a popular annual fundraiser that celebrated the local restaurant and bar scene. The funds collected went toward the many worthy programs they offer the city’s children throughout the year. Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston. Next, they looked at the program and got creative. The Results.

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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.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

For example, supporters who are parents often like fundraisers they can participate in with their children. Students log reading hours, and families and community members sponsor their participation by donating. There are plenty of movies to choose from that can be educational and fun for students and their whole family.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

You want your guests and attendees to have fun at this party. Get the word out about your festival by placing ads in local newspapers and contacting local radio stations/TV stations/newspapers. Find Tree Sponsors. You can charge an ticketing fee, usually in the $10-$20 range, with discount prices for children and seniors.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

And that’s not to mention the hassle that sometimes comes with trying to get young children excited about reading. Reading boasts a wide range of benefits for both children and adults alike. Unlike a fun run or a 5K fundraiser, you don’t need to map out a racecourse or organize volunteers to man your event.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

You can sponsor and share research that may help with many of the world’s problems. You can sponsor and share research. . At first everyone was ‘gung ho;’ it was fun. The target supporter market for a local human services agency did not extend to the national online world. You can host accessible, off-site clinics.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Sponsors: Sponsors can be a major source of income for an in-person gala, and you don’t want to leave them behind. Luckily the virtual format gives you a lot of flexibility to make sponsors happy. Get local businesses involved for prize sponsorships, and make it a public, fun event that everyone can come and watch.

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Qgiv

MARCH 21, 2022

A benefit of supporting an outside organization, especially if it’s wrapped into a peer-to-peer event , gives hospital employees great team building experiences as they have fun raising funds! They’re excellent engagement tools with a fun event component, such as a 5k or fun run. Scrub in and Suit Up for a Black Tie Event.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

If you’re worried about getting your donors to participate in your fundraisers, come up with fun, creative ideas that will get your supporters excited enough to spread the word to their friends and family. Warm your ovens up or get your paints and glitter ready for a fun cookie or ornament decorating party. Check out B.I.G.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

You could sponsor and share research that may help with many of the world’s problems. You could sponsor and share research. . At first everyone was on board, and it was fun. The target supporter market for a local human services agency didn’t extend to the national online world. Here’s what I learned: .

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OneCause

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

And let’s face it — they’re fun, too! This game allows your golfers to have a little lighthearted fun and gives them the potential to win a great prize in one fell swoop! If you want to get the biggest bang for your buck, consider asking sponsors to pitch in for prizes as part of their sponsorship package.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

FourSquare announced today it was partnering with TechiesGiveBack.org to raise money for CampInteractive, a local not-for-profit which empowers inner city youth through the inspiration of the outdoors and the creative power of technology. Simon Kirk, Co-Founder continued, “We’d like to get as many people as we can to participate.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The Green Climate Fun. PADI AWARE Foundation is a publicly funded nonprofit whose mission is to drive local action for global ocean conservation. The foundation helps build the capacity of organizations and coalitions with grants that support research or improve the learning and generation of local solutions to complex problems.

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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. Charity Races like marathons, 5Ks, fun runs, or walkathons invite participants to register with your nonprofit and collect donations from their community, making every step count for your cause.

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

You might even offer fun prizes to your top peer-to-peer participants like getting to dunk the youth pastor! Conduct a peer-to-peer campaign with food trucks and other local vendors within your community. Get creative with peer-to-peer fundraising with a fun challenge or competition! How can guests make donations?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

In rural Boone County, West Virginia, Jennifer Massey bathes her children in contaminated water. For example, you could use a series of headlines from the local news such as this (again, fictional): June 9, 2017 — The Daily News: Shelter Takes in 87 Abandoned Dogs. And besides, storytelling is fun! Learn about Storymakers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

In February 19th, Joel Comm has organized an event called " Tweetathon " on Twitter to promote and sell copies of his new book, Twitter Power: How to Dominate Your Market One Tweet at a Time and help a nonprofit that supports children in Africa, China, and India. This foundation helps children at risk around the world.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Organize a fun outing allowing your supporters to meet each other and giving teams to the time to consort. Team RMHC runners cook brunch at a local chapter after a quick training run. Leading up to the marathon, their event coordinator hosts a run and brunch at a local chapter house. Event Kick Off. Host a Mini-Event.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 27, 2008

Children's book depicting breastfeeding babies and toddlers b. Go Localing.com: Help support local business by listing user-generated local favorite things to do, see and eat e. PatronOfTheArts: Save the Arts (Sponsor a Filmmaker or Artist Program) h. Which do you think is a better idea? Girl Talk: Read to Achieve d.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

I was curious about my colleagues, who work for nonprofits and are parents, what do they do to encourage their children's spirit of giving at a young age? Hans shared a story about how his wife donated her hair to Locks of Love which sparked a conversation with their 4 year old about children who are in need.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

For example, Mizfit is donated a dime per comment to a local women's shelter. Another option, is to sponsor a woman who wants to make a better life some place in the world. But in many places around the world, children can't attend school because there isn't a school building, teachers, or supplies. It's your choice.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 29, 2006

Almost ten years ago, she founded a nonprofit organization, The Sharing Foundation , dedicated to meeting the physical, emotional, educational, and medical needs of orphaned and seriously- disadvantaged children in Cambodia. That is not fun. She is entering her second year as an accounting major at a university in Phnom Penh.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 18, 2022

Create a super fun event, build it up over time, and you will attract a range of donors, including those who can give big. Your local Chamber of Commerce. Joining your local chamber may make sense, especially if they have a nonprofit rate. When thinking about celebrities, think small and local, not Harry Styles and global.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 5, 2020

Even without celebrities, virtual poker tournaments can be a great way to get people involved, have some fun, and raise money for your organization. Holidayheroes.org , a local Chicago nonprofit whose mission is to provide joy and entertainment to children who are seriously ill, created a Double Good virtual fundraiser.

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Neon CRM

APRIL 27, 2023

It could be a pancake breakfast, a barbecue, or a brewery fundraiser done in partnership with a local business. For other types of nonprofits, hosting a local band or improv group would be a great way to put on a show and get people in the community together. Virtual: This is an event held online instead of in person. Do your research!

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

Depending on your cause, you might picture an upper-class, middle-aged businesswoman or a young father with school-aged children. Ask your organization’s sponsors to help promote your event. Give your sponsors flyers and posters to hang in their place of business. This is a great way to involve your sponsors, too.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2021

A school supply drive can help your local schools provide quality education to all children, especially those from underserved communities for whom school supplies are a major expense. In the winter, ask your community to donate old coats and sweaters to keep children and adults warm as the weather gets chillier. Clothing drive.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

If you’re looking for a creative, fun fundraising idea to engage supporters and boost your funding, you’ve come to the right place! 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!

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

And then, you know, one of the fun parts is getting an architect involved and talking about the program. But Phil openly admits, “You know, our core competency is planning churches and feeding children.” Dang, this was fun. You know, for us, that’s called conceptual designers, schematic design.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Reach out to potential sponsors. They might go from seeing a poster about your organization at their favorite local coffee shop to scrolling through your organization’s website. You can use LinkedIn as a starting point for finding corporate sponsors , too. Up your storytelling game. Find more major gifts. Look for grants.

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Qgiv

JUNE 13, 2022

They serve children and young adults between the ages of 6 and 18 during after-school hours when they’re away from parental supervision. The Boys and Girls Club of San Marcos’ goal is to provide a safe environment where children can have fun and be themselves while being around adult role models that respect and listen to them.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

If you’re watching the recording, I hope you’re having a good day, no matter where you are, but we’re going to have some fun over the next hour or so. If you’re going to share this with a board member, that’d be kind of fun too. They have children, they’re doing all of this.

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