Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

It is tempting to allow board members to skip fundraising, but this useful list is designed to give board members a wide range of tasks they can choose from to support the financial growth of your organization, and only a few involve directly asking for money. Give in-kind support to the organization in a way that actually helps.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2019

That’s why when nonprofits encourage the act of social fundraising, they not only empower supporters to share their love of the cause, but they also leverage their vast personal networks to grow in so many ways. Social fundraising is when people (supporters, donors, evangelists, fundraisers, etc.) Craft your supporter’s journey.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Adding a golf tournament to your fundraising event roster is a win-win for your nonprofit and your donors—your nonprofit adds a reliable income stream and your donors get to support your mission through a fun activity. Get more golfers and sponsors to the green with these insider tips to create buzz and promote the tournament.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

Spend time using the platform you choose, and familiarize yourself with their tech support so you’ll feel confident when the big day arrives.The best fundraiser ideas always start with the audience in mind. Some of these ideas are ones we have used ourselves or helped clients with. Virtual Gala: Go fancy!

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Achieve

JUNE 21, 2023

Sponsorships are a win-win for the sponsoring business and the benefiting nonprofit, but it’s up to the event’s planning team to effectively build, pitch, and sell sponsorships. Finally, think about other potential sponsors that are dedicated to your cause or have a history of sponsoring fundraising events in your community.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Corporate social responsibility is frequently a hot topic, but actually finding a corporate sponsor can feel like navigating the Wild West. In this guide, we’ll lay out 10 expert tips for finding and winning corporate sponsors for your organization. If you’re in a mega-hurry, here’s the full list. What is a Corporate Sponsorship?

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CauseVox

AUGUST 23, 2023

From pumpkin carving contests to haunted houses, there are so many ways to embrace this new season with fresh ideas. The following fall festival fundraising ideas and action steps are great for any nonprofit looking to warm the hearts of their supporters and make a meaningful impact for their beneficiaries.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 25, 2023

Rather than having to lead a marketing strategy on your own, expand your reach by tapping loyal ambassadors to support your organization. Plus, ambassadors can even fundraise on your behalf and help you meet and exceed your goals! They can also help fundraise on your behalf. Let’s begin.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Here are five creative Halloween fundraiser ideas that will help put you in the spirit of spooky season! This can help offset some costs while also providing attendees with refreshments throughout their visit. Organize a Pumpkin Carving Contest. Why not host a pumpkin carving contest? Host a Haunted House. Find Parking.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2010

Note from Beth: Anne Mai Bertlesen and I had a quick exchange at the end of year after I blogged about the Pepsi and Chase Giving Contests in December. She offered to write a guest post that provides an "insider's perspective" having run a number of cause-related ventures including contests.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

Nonprofit fundraising events can be a great opportunity to bring the support of donors, volunteers, and fundraisers together in real life to rally around your cause, whether it’s through a nationwide 5k or a local bowl-a-thon. Refer back to your goal and really think about what supporters might best fit your event.

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AccelEvents

JULY 28, 2021

Aside from increasing engagement from your virtual audience, gamification can: Increase sponsor engagement: Gamification creates more naming opportunities for sponsors. Not only is there a chance to put their name and logo on the game or competition, but sponsors also have the chance to put together incredible branded prize packages.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

To help you take full advantage of this opportunity, we’ve compiled helpful tactics for building out your Instagram event promotion. We’ll highlight best practices for promoting events on Instagram using creative marketing strategies that will help your opportunity stand out from the crowd. Share compelling imagery.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. There’s a plethora of seasonal themes to base your fundraisers around that can help you entice your supporters’ giving spirit into full bloom. Talent show Another family-friendly fundraising idea is to host a talent show.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

Smaller organizations can do well with the free features offered on social media platforms, but creating sponsored content is great for those who can afford it. Organic posting, running contests, and incorporating social media marketing in emails are all great ways to get started on your branding journey. Run a contest!

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

The DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is back and calling for your best 2011 nonprofit videos! The 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is taking submissions starting February 1st. The 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is taking submissions starting February 1st. Are you a nonprofit?

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AccelEvents

JULY 9, 2020

Aside from increasing engagement from your virtual audience, gamification can: Increase sponsor engagement: gamification creates more naming opportunities for sponsors. Will your gamification highlight your event sponsors? This can help the winner gain some additional exposure. Gamify Event Promotion.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Set a fundraising goal to sponsor a nail color on National Nail Polish Day (June 1) in the spirit of Movember. Think a walk-a-thon meets those highway sponsorship programs: Get supporters to sponsor teams at a rate of $X per pound of trash collected. Take a look at how HikeFor.com is helping Donate Life America raise funds.

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sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

Creating friendly competition helps to immerse your remote guests into your event and encourage them to bid. Sponsor ticketing and tracking. Live-streaming Tools Live-streaming gives your virtual event a more engaging, dynamic feel and opens up additional opportunities both to keep attendees interested and to ask for more support.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

The event is sponsored by Patagonia as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility program. I presented a plenary session on networked mindsets and leadership and facilitated two workshops on SMARTer Social Media. It also has a benefit of generating campaign content as well as documenting support for an issue.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That’s why we’ve pulled together a list of 19 easy fundraisers you can use in between major events to engage your supporters, build community, and—of course—raise some money. All you have to do is gather prizes donated by local businesses and sponsors, then sell low-cost tickets for the chance to win them in your drawing.

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NetWits

JUNE 22, 2011

Teams may also ignite friendly competition or just a feeling that I need to “do my part” to help the team. Create team-specific communications and contests. Though a company may not be able to sponsor your event, they may be able to provide a team. Be very specific about how money will be used and who will be helped.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 9, 2022

This helps you get specific about the skills and traits you are looking for in volunteers. Plus, it can help you keep track of all your volunteer applications in one place. Build volunteer relationships, create new opportunities for existing supporters, and develop a donor pipeline. Work on a great cause that needs support?

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Now is the time to take a good look at your plans for the final months of the year and find a fun, unique fall fundraiser that will make you and your donors feel comfortable and supported. Ask your supporters to grab a glass of wine and join you to chat using GoogleHangouts, Zoom, or Facetime. Pumpkin Carving Contest.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 9, 2024

Find a Best Dressed Sponsor to provide Best Dressed award prizes and have judges award prizes for the most creative hats, Best Dressed Individual, Best Dressed Couple, Filly Category ( if you have children attend). Allow the sponsor to announce the winners and get photos to share for next year.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

If you know you have a supporter base that are planning to give up drinks, treats, or Starbucks, challenge them to donate what they would spend on those weekly cocktails or daily croissants to your cause. Get a selection of your breakfast favorites and a variety of milks — make it extra fun with a pajama party vibe for your supporters.

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AccelEvents

JULY 9, 2020

Aside from increasing engagement from your virtual audience, gamification can: Increase sponsor engagement: gamification creates more naming opportunities for sponsors. Will your gamification highlight your event sponsors? This can help the winner gain some additional exposure. Gamify Event Promotion.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2021

If this is your nonprofit’s first #GivingTuesday, use this workbook provided by #GivingTuesday to help your team get started planning. Let your donors know what specific problem they are helping to solve. Tap into your current supporter base to help you spread the word. Tip #1 : Start planning early.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

If this is your nonprofit’s first #GivingTuesday, use this workbook provided by #GivingTuesday to help your team get started planning. Get creative this year and brainstorm ways you can engage your supporters with a fully virtual or hybrid event, contests, matching gifts, and challenges. Get creative with social media.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Instead of limiting connection and engagement, a virtual fundraising event can strike all the right notes with a target audience while helping the fundraising efforts reach a greater number of people. . Virtual event software can help event organizers plan and host their online fundraising event. Online Voting Contest.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

The change required major cuts to their programs, a new focus when working with sponsors, and a drive to make it more inclusive for a broader audience. We’ve put together five tips to help you get started creating a hybrid event that makes sense in both the real and virtual world. Two Compatible Programs, One Great Hybrid Event.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

And that means you can start using those funds almost as soon as they’re donated to help your organization reach its goals. Consider incorporating these tactics to maximize support for your nonprofit: Select a Text-to-Give Provider. Your supporters will receive a link that provides donation amounts and information about your campaign.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

Attendees can support your cause by purchasing one-of-a-kind artwork. A cooking contest or bake-off might attract local foodies and aspiring chefs to share their best dishes. According to GolfStatus , golf tournaments attract an affluent demographic that’s attractive to sponsors and has a propensity to give. A road race.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Organization Size: 125 exotic cats, 9 paid staff, 107 volunteers, 80,000 supporters. Which has helped your organization the most and how? She also helps cultivate community on a number of our social sites including ours at ChatBigCats.com. Organization: Big Cat Rescue. Name: Carol Baskin. Title: CEO. Website: BigCatRescue.org.

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Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

Take some time to send direct messages to these supporters from your Instagram account and encourage them to help grow your following on social media. Starting with a focus on retention, below are different tactics you can explore immediately after your virtual event or campaign to support your donor retention strategy.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

If you’re struggling to come up with fresh and unique fundraising ideas for your next youth fundraiser, we’re here to help. To make things easier for your supporters, set up an online registration form where they can pay ahead of time. Easy Fundraising Ideas for Kids. You know those old shoes lying around your house?

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NTEN

APRIL 17, 2009

She just provided a nice summary of her 501 Tech Club Triangle meeting notes in wiki format , so others can help add to and annotate them. In contest news, NTEN member organization ZeroDivide has launched a great contest that combines poetry, social media, and good causes: the ZD Technology Haiku Contest !

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