Contest Fun Proposal Sponsor 
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 3, 2022
Help edit or review grant proposals and grant reports. Community foundations sponsor many donor-advised funds (DAFs) which are like mini-foundations but they are not public. Do a raffle, sweepstakes, contest, or giveaway in your community. This can be fun, but set ground rules so you don’t disappoint. Canvas door-to-door.
DipJar
JUNE 20, 2023
If you have a good relationship with a local vineyard, coffee roaster, or brewery, you might even propose a special vintage, roast, or brew just for your nonprofit or event. A cooking contest or bake-off might attract local foodies and aspiring chefs to share their best dishes. A road race. National “day” celebrations.
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Qgiv
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
If you get kids in on the fundraising fun, you have a great opportunity to teach them important values like leadership, responsibility, goal-setting, team building, and community engagement. For a fun twist the kids are sure to appreciate, turn your car wash into a dog wash for the furry friends in your community! Candygrams.
Tech Soup
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
Start Your Grant Proposal with a Story. So, why would we not want to use this powerful communication tool when writing grant proposals? When I began writing proposals, storytelling was the only way I knew to convey the problems my organization faced and what we were doing to overcome those problems. Some Winning Stories.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 17, 2010
Illustration by Jonny Goldstein of my SXSW panel proposal. Jonny will provide live graphic facilitation of the highly interactive and fun panel. Online contests that award dollars to nonprofit causes are here to stay. Corporations use these contests to engage potential customers. Nonprofits use them to rally supporters.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 24, 2010
The Minnesota Open Idea is an example of an online social good contest that works. It combines expert judging with popular vote, online strategy with good old fashion off line organizing, links objectives to a theory of change, and incorporates a fun and engaging way for people to learn about and take action on a timely community problem.
Qgiv
DECEMBER 22, 2022
If you’re planning a 5K, fun run, or walk, you can give your participants the option to complete the event in their own time rather than having to set aside a single day. Have an extra-generous donor or sponsor who’s interested in working with your organization? Show some school spirit with a fun spirit wear sale!
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