Greater Giving

JUNE 4, 2024

” Highlight Summer Programs: Showcase how your organization makes a difference during the summer months. Are you providing summer meals for children, organizing environmental clean-up projects, or hosting educational summer camps? So, get creative, have fun, and keep that summer giving spirit flowing!

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Adding a fun sticker or two is also a nice added touch. However, there is nothing more powerful than having parents of children who has benefited from a program make calls to donors thanking them for their donations and sharing the impact your programs have had on their children. Avoid “pitching” the ask.

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DipJar

MAY 19, 2021

May 17, 2021 – Today, Maryland’s largest autism resource center Pathfinders for Autism formally commenced its 2021 Dip Challenge Tour , a statewide bus tour and major fundraising initiative to expand autism resources and programs across Maryland. PHOENIX, Md., According to the CDC , Maryland has the fourth highest autism rate in the U.S.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

That experience got me thinking about other ways arts and cultural organizations are innovating with their programs. From food festivals to light shows to lectures, there’ve never been more options for arts and cultural programming. Another fun thing I did in Chicago was go to the zoo in the dark, freezing cold. Get Interactive.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Share impact stories or testimonials with donors to let them feel the difference they made—whether it’s a story about how an economically disadvantaged child or family was served through learning how to swim, going to summer camp, securing child care for working parents, health programs, and more. Do a campaign for YMCA’s Day of Giving.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

Proceeds benefit First Book, a nonprofit that provides new books and educational resources to schools and programs in low-income communities. Every purchase supports NPR programming by purchasing NPR-branded clothing, accessories, and gifts. Vegan and palm oil-free, for every bar sold, Hand in Hand donates a bar to children in Haiti.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

As a result, The Dougy Center—a nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon that helps children dealing with grief and loss—raised enough money to support their programs for another year, and saw participation from donors around the US, North America, and across the globe. Let Guests Give and They’ll Give. Feel the FOMO!

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 18, 2022

For example, let’s say you’re a local children’s theater company. You are in an affluent neighborhood, so typically the children are not at risk. Their parents send them to your program as a fun, weekly activity. What’s the conflict in this scenario?

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 21, 2010

The third guest post in my have fun, do good blogger series is by Amy Potthast. Amy is the Director of Service and Graduate Education Programs at Idealist.org , and lives in Oregon with her husband and two sons. You can follow her on Twitter, @amypotthast How do I have fun and do good? — With a group of mom-friends in St.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

For our fictitious story, the plot is that many children only eat one meal a day — dinner. For example, our plot is that many children eat one meal a day and do poorly in school. Our program offers school breakfasts and lunch at no cost for every child in the school. And the hero has a desire to overcome that problem.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

Start by mapping out what programs and services you plan to offer during the year. Plan Your Programs FIRST: You need to plan your programs for the year before you set your fundraising goal. It’s not enough to say you want to make sure children don’t go hungry. This number is your direct program cost.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

They also offer a fun, relaxed, social setting for you (and your board) to get to know your donors free of intimidation and formalities. . What high value “VIP” volunteer opportunities can you create to allow donors to feel a part of your mission in a fun, engaging way? Why should you do a donor cultivation event? Step 2: What.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

They’re there to help with the heavy lifting of running a nonprofit and delivering programs. Volunteers who are excited about their work will invite friends and family to join them in the fun, magically growing your volunteer base. If they work on the front lines of your programs, they know exactly what the needs are.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This past year we saw nonprofits and schools making live, virtual and hybrid events fun and safe with an option for everyone’s comfort level. The live event was safely spaced and socially-distanced, and attendees had such a good time they stayed long after the program was over. View More Client Stores Here.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 7, 2011

Here are 5 have fun, do good letter writing ideas: 1. I tried to find a domestic prisoner letter-writing program, but all of the websites looked kinda sketchy. Make your own cards! I love Strathmore's collection of blank cards. Be a do-good pen pal. Any recommendations? Photo from Secret Agent L 5.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

If you’ve been part of the Salesforce community for a while, you’ve certainly heard of Trailhead — the fun way to learn about all things Salesforce. Road-Tested Tips for Designing a Learning Program. First, some tips for your learning program based on our experience. You may have even earned some badges. The Results (So Far).

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Whole Whale

MAY 23, 2022

Father’s Day is a great day to plan a fun fundraising campaign to honor the Dads in our community. You can also donate an amount based on the Father’s age to personalize the gift more, and even have a little fun as a joke. Does your company have a matching gifts program? Make it easy to donate. Promote matching gifts.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 25, 2022

Employee well-being is much more than including a wellness program into a professional's agenda. Fun incentives increase well-being and build comradery and can include holiday and birthday celebrations, retreats, potluck lunches, trivia, or even small prizes like gift cards for coffee. Adjust your leadership style.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 9, 2024

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. With a little planning and creativity, you can host a Kentucky Derby fundraiser that’s both fun and impactful.

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

The funds collected went toward the many worthy programs they offer the city’s children throughout the year. How can they draw the same amount of interest during an online program? And of course, how do you engage virtual donors when the program is based around food and drink? Could they carry on with this winning theme?

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Kids Care Clubs are a program of the HandsOn Network whose mission is to, "develop compassion and to inspire a spirit of volunteering in elementary and middle school age youth." I liked a couple party ideas from their site: A treasure hunt where everything the guests find is donated to a children's hospital. It's all about balance.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Plan opportunities for volunteers to have fun together. Brian Hetzer is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. Brian currently works for Feed My Starving Children (Mesa, AZ) as a Volunteer Program Supervisor. Be organized. Team building.

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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. Micro-donation programs. Classic online fundraising ideas.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 8, 2022

This schedule was created with the intention of allowing children in farming families to be home to help out during the planting and harvesting seasons in our primarily agricultural society. Volunteer to help at back-to-school registration days or help out at any welcome back fun fests or picnics schools have planned.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

For the past few years, Nieuwe Generatie Brasil has chosen one particular project that needed funding each year for their Giving Tuesday campaign — making it the centerpiece of their campaign content across social media and newsletter communication, being it a new car to access the rural areas in 2020 or school appliances for the children in 2021.

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Classy

MARCH 24, 2021

Your nonprofit may have previously organized in-person group volunteering events for your corporate partner’s employees, such as meal prep for your emergency shelter residents or reading books to children in your after school program. Register Free. Take Your Fundraising Events Online.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

Proceeds benefit First Book, a nonprofit that provides new books and educational resources to schools and programs in low-income communities. Every purchase supports NPR programming by purchasing NPR-branded clothing, accessories, and gifts. Vegan and palm oil-free, for every bar sold, Hand in Hand donates a bar to children in Haiti.

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Qgiv

MARCH 21, 2022

As a result, fundraising continues to be of utmost importance for hospital foundations and other organizations providing programs or services to support patients. Think through what donation amounts could equate to naming rights within the hospital for major gifts ( The Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Mothers and Children , for example).

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

At the time, 80 percent of all Black freshmen students were dropping out after their first year in the engineering program. and George Smith–also known as the “Chicago Six–contacted all 288 accredited engineering programs in the nation. Programs and Impact. They have programs like the R.I.S.E. Barnette, Jr.

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CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

Centre College holds an annual one-day giving campaign– “Fund the Flame”– to support scholarship programs. But instead of asking for a monetary sponsorship, enhance your relationship by adding a fun twist to the collaboration, such as a friendly competition or contest. A Community-Driven Fundraising Campaign.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2020

During the pandemic, in many communities, parents with young children have taken out their colored chalk to write messages of hope and draw rainbows. For example, Leonard DiCaprio helped launch America’s Food Fund, a charity created to help low-income families, the elderly, those facing job losses, and children who rely on school meals.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 29, 2022

There will be no shortage of inspiration from our keynote speakers, fun engagement online and via our mobile app, thought-provoking discussions, and a wealth of valuable takeaways, like practical tips from world-renowned experts. Direct and Expand Your Programs. We’ve created this year’s Nonprofit Summit especially with you in mind.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2019

Employee of the Week or Month: Did someone on your team or in your organization make an extraordinary contribution to your organization’s programs and went above and beyond to make it a success? Recognize Birthdays and Work Anniversaries: Look for a fun way to celebrate birthdays and work anniversaries.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 14, 2023

If you’re trying to feed children in Africa, show a photo or clip of those kids. Make Your Online Fundraising Campaign FUN! When you’re running an online fundraising campaign, try to keep it engaging and fun. Just remember to keep it organized, make it easy to give, and have FUN with it!

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CauseVox

APRIL 22, 2022

You may be familiar with the more traditional peer-to-peers such as fun runs, bikeathons, and marathons but these types of events actually come in all forms. 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.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2016

TechSoup is particularly proud that Adobe products , available through our donation program, were used in the video's production. Imagine children around the United States learning mindfulness. Then imagine how this teaching can impact children's lives, transforming their journey through life.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When you’re planning your end-of-year fundraising campaigns, you really won’t want to miss out on all the fun the holidays provide. And if you commit to joining in on the spooky festivities, you can also develop some frighteningly fun fundraiser ideas your horror buff donors will love. Harness the power of texting. Fall carnival.

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