The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Hosting a High-Impact Nonprofit Giving Day Imagine a single day where your nonprofit’s community comes alive with generosity, passion, and unwavering support—all converging to make a significant impact on your mission. This is the power of a high-impact Giving Day.

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MARCH 22, 2023

These drives often encourage many members of your community to get involved and help raise funds. There is a difference between pledges and donations that is important for your organization to consider before hosting a pledge drive. Create your pledge drive plan The first step to host a pledge drive is to create your plan.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

5-7, Philanos is hosting PowerUP! The three-day national conference is for leaders who believe in the power of women’s collective giving to create impact in local communities. Baltimore 2023 National Conference: The Spark Igniting Collaboration.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Our survey revealed that 62% of nonprofits host between 2-6 events per year. 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. Calling all Pickleball Enthusiasts and Fundraising Champions!

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Society is always changing, and along with that, the needs of communities. The success of your nonprofit hinges on one critical element: staying connected to the emerging needs of the community you serve. Look for patterns and trends that may indicate shifting community needs. The next step is to analyze it critically.

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Candid

JULY 2, 2024

Two days after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, the Boston Foundation set up a special fund to provide rapid-response support to local nonprofits serving communities disproportionately affected by the outbreak. The first 15 grantees supported communities of color, immigrants, seniors, children, and the homeless, among others.

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MARCH 25, 2024

Music is great at bringing communities together, and while it may take a lot of planning, hosting a benefit concert can be incredibly rewarding for both you and your supporters. The Tibet House US Annual Benefit is a popular benefit concert that has been hosted annually for almost 40 years. Donor engagement.

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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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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. Silent Auction Partner with local businesses or collect unique experiences to create a silent auction.

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Qgiv

JUNE 11, 2024

For nonprofits in close-knit communities, community-centric fundraising (CCF) may be a more effective fundraising approach than other methods of fundraising. Use this guide to learn more about community-centric fundraising: What is community-centric fundraising? How is CCF different from other fundraising strategies?

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Greater Giving

APRIL 22, 2022

Celebrate Earth Day by making a few small—but important—alterations to host an eco-friendly event. Substitute glitter for metallic paint or sequins to get that little flash of brilliance at your event, and help save your local fish and wildlife populations. Source food and drink locally. Rent instead of buying. Happy Earth Day

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OneCause

AUGUST 22, 2024

As you’re sitting by the fire, you can also host a scary story contest. For extra points, pick a location with an urban legend around it — local spooky spots have never been so useful! Get the community together at a local market (a great partner for this kind of event) and make a day of pumpkin-themed events.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 3, 2010

I love community organizing. I’ve had experience organizing communities offline in local communities, and organizing community online – but the kind of organizing that inspires me the most is combining online and offline. What are the online community organizing best practices from your experience?

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Greater Giving

MARCH 14, 2023

You don’t need to be an expert golfer or even have any experience hosting golf tournaments before your next fundraising event. People want to be a part of something bigger than themselves, but also something that is meaningful and makes them feel like they are making a difference in their community.

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AccelEvents

APRIL 21, 2021

With the rise in concern for global warming, it makes sense that when hosting a virtual or hybrid conference you would want to promote it as sustainable and climate-friendly. Sustainability and Hosting Virtual or Hybrid Conferences. Even hosting virtual conferences will harm the environment; however, the amount will be far less.

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AccelEvents

APRIL 21, 2021

With the rise in concern for global warming, it makes sense that when hosting a virtual or hybrid conference you would want to promote it as sustainable and climate-friendly. Sustainability and Hosting Virtual or Hybrid Conferences. Even hosting virtual conferences will harm the environment; however, the amount will be far less.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

While there’s often increased attention on issues affecting the community during Pride month, meaningful and lasting change happens when advocacy happens year-round. Depending on the organization’s size and locality, there may be specific local issues or pieces of legislation that are most important for them to make supporters aware of.

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Qgiv

JULY 6, 2022

While the most well-known giving day is Giving Tuesday, more and more organizations are looking to partake in other giving days to engage their community of donors and meet their fundraising goals. If you’re not looking to host your own giving day, there are plenty of major giving days you can take part in. What is a giving day?

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. You can recruit volunteers from your community to bring in different homemade goods and sell them. Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

When done well, fundraisers can become beloved annual events that your community looks forward to year after year. How do you turn a standard campaign into a fundraiser your community will love? Think about the people who make up your community of donors. Simply focus your attention on donor engagement. Movie nights.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

That’s why it’s key to market your peer-to-peer fundraisers in your community. This way, your posts are seen by people beyond your immediate community. Develop ads for social and Google that you can target toward people in your community. A community-wide kickoff party can do just that. Want to go the extra mile?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2022

No matter what you’re fundraising for, hosting a dance-a-thon can help you raise lots of money while also giving your supporters the opportunity to get moving and have fun. Why host a dance-a-thon fundraiser? Once you’ve decided to host a dance-a-thon, it’s time to start planning your fundraiser and event. Plan your event.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success.

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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. 2: Partner With A Local Restaurant for “Take Out Tuesday”. Small businesses, especially local restaurants, have also been hit hard.

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EveryAction

MARCH 2, 2017

We're just a few weeks away from one of the most highly-anticipated nonprofit conferences of the year and, seeing as it will be hosted in Washington, DC, our team wanted to share some favorite local spots to eat, drink, and enjoy the sights while visiting for 17NTC. Check out the local art that is featured regularly. The Dabney.

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EveryAction

JULY 8, 2015

In case you haven't heard, the progressive community is gathering next week in Phoenix for one of the most anticipated events of the year: the tenth annual Netroots Nation conference !

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

Why should you host a read-a-thon? With a read-a-thon, you can help foster a love for reading in elementary school students learning how to read and give other community members an excuse to take some time to escape into a good story or two. How to host a read-a-thon fundraiser. Plan your read-a-thon campaign.

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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 9, 2019

The Local Voices Network (LVN), developed by the nonprofit Cortico in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab , is bringing people together to share their perspectives with each other and with a small electronic “digital hearth” that records their every word. Hosts and participants all volunteer their time for the discussions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Featuring delicious bar fare, craft beers, and favorite local bands, this event is a can’t miss! Proceeds will help us rescue and rehome dogs in need throughout our community. 5) Spread the word in local Facebook groups. . Buy your tickets here: teenyrescue.org/yappyhour. We hope to see you there!

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DECEMBER 22, 2021

In every community, there are always needs that go unfulfilled. Hosting an in-kind donation drive is a great way to provide some support. Going directly to your community and requesting in-kind donations is a great workaround when it isn’t easy to find and purchase material goods yourself. Donation Drive Ideas. Food drive.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 26, 2022

We invited WEF attendees to take a break from the hustle and bustle by going on a guided walking tour where they would hear from students and activists about their sustainability journeys at several stops connected to climate action, on both a global and a community level. About the Author.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Last year, Spur Local partnered with the community to host several creative events around GivingTuesday that were mutually beneficial for both local business and their organization. They hosted a Gratitude Crawl and invited people to shop at participating local small businesses on Small Business Saturday.

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Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2024

We’ll focus on experiences, local collaborations, and unique offerings to make your live auction a resounding success. Unleash the Foodie Chef Showdown Partner with a local chefs for a live cooking demonstration with the winning dish served to the highest bidder’s table. Live Auction Ideas That Pack a Punch 1.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Through community support, the organization has grown to more than 5,000 yellow boats sailing across the Philippines. The winners of the.ORG Impact Awards are the very best of the.ORG Community and work tirelessly to create positive change every day.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Support Feeding America ) Campaign Highlights and Impact: Feeding America’s Response Fund​ 5) The Trevor Project – Pride Campaign (Ongoing) Campaign: Focused on community and identity affirmation, mainly targeting LGBTQ+ youth with messages of support and inclusivity. Matching contributions doubled the impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

For example, let’s say your nonprofit hosts various events, including Clean the Stream, nature walk-a-thons, and educational workshops. Food drives and environmental initiatives Many of our nonprofit customers regularly host outreach events around community-benefitting activities.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A well-run event can build MANY relationships within your community that will serve you well for years to come! It can attract potential new donors and partners, keep your current donors close, sustain excitement about your cause, and build awareness in the community. Generates at least 4-5 times what you spend to host it.

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