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How to Get Your Nonprofit’s Story in the News

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First, you have to have the right story for the right publication. Sometimes it’s a matter of zeroing in on a single aspect of your organization’s work or an unexpected story, such as two volunteers falling in love while serving soup side-by-side in the homeless shelter’s kitchen. Start by listing all the publications in your area.

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No Tricks, All Treats: 18 Spooktacular Halloween Fundraising Ideas

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Ghost story contest. If you’re lacking a good collection of horror stories to tell, send a call out to your imaginative supporters to send in their scariest stories for a ghost story contest fundraiser. Halloween decorating contest. Homeowners can submit photos of their homes to be entered into the contest.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’ve had a lot of experience with online contests, both as a participant (winner) and working two reflection papers for the Case Foundation ‘s America’s Giving Challenge. I said that I wished contest designers would take a Hippocratic Oath to do no harm to nonprofits! Designate a cheer leader.

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49 Online Fundraising Ideas to Help You Raise More

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Rather than asking people to donate material items directly to your organization, you can create a public wish list on an e-commerce site like Amazon where your donors can buy items you need directly online. Sports tricks contest. John Center for Homeless Men. Virtual holiday lights tour and contest. Matching gifts drive.

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100+ Fundraising Event Ideas to Try in 2021 and Beyond

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John Center for Homeless Men recently did their own virtual house party peer-to-peer event called Raisin’ the Rent , with some of their participants raising over $10,000 in their house party. For instance, the Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity hosted a wildly successful Gingerbread Home Build contest, bringing in 132% over their goal.

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Virtual Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas to Explore

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John Center for Homeless Men recently hosted their own virtual house party peer-to-peer event called Raisin’ the Rent. With just a couple of clicks, anyone can register their own fundraiser and raise money to help CityTeam with combating hunger and homelessness in their city. Costume contest. BONUS – See this idea in action!

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Tools to Tell Your Digital Story Available Through TechSoup

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Check out the winners of SlideRocket's Nonprofit Presentation Contest for great examples. With GIS tools, nonprofits have been able to identify homeless populations in San Diego, plan public utilities in small, underserved communities in Ohio, and track food bank services to low-income neighborhoods in Texas and California.

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