AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Since shifting to the virtual event space, event planners have had to come up with creative ways to continue hosting profitable events. Businesses, nonprofits, and charities who normally host a holiday fundraiser have been forced to move online, and finding ways to connect to once generous donors is tough. . But there is hope.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

And because we love rapid ideation and an excuse for a fundraiser here at Whole Whale, we’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. SpringFundraising idea Number 2: Celebrate National Cereal Day with a pajama party for good. Give it up for Lent (varies; usually in March).

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

We have you covered with 18 successful- yet untapped- fall fundraising ideas for 2021 with options for in-person, virtual, or hybrid setups, so that you can respond quickly and easily to COVID no matter what happens. If this isn’t an option available in your area, consider securing a location to host your own paint and sip night.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Here Are 19 Ideas for Easy Nonprofit Fundraisers While these ideas pretty much run the gamut, they all offer a mix of supporter engagement, community involvement, and fun creativity that all successful events need. Trivia Night Host an affordable trivia event, charging a small entry fee per team or participant to compete.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 28, 2023

Here are fun golf tournament ideas to make more revenue. To help you do both of those things, we’ve collected 9 fun golf tournament ideas to make your event stand out from the crowd. This golf tournament idea is a putting golf game in which attendees buy a chance to win either a putter (golf club) or purse (woman’s handbag).

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

As the world continues to grapple with the ups and downs of COVID-19, it’s essential to meet your donors where they’re most comfortable, and that means coming up with inventive online fundraising ideas. Looking for more ideas to take your fundraising efforts online? Classic online fundraising ideas. Email campaigns.

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CauseVox

MAY 3, 2021

And while many aspects translate seamlessly, one of the questions we hear time and time again is: “How do I get sponsors for my virtual event?”. It’s a great question, because a solid group of sponsors can completely change an event. That’s why we’ve created this full guide to recruiting sponsors for virtual events.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

If your nonprofit hosts one or more fundraising events, you know that it’s easy to become predictable with the excuse that “we’ve always done this.” Each of these ideas can leverage attendee registrations, sponsorships, and other add-on components to bring in dollars. A road race. National “day” celebrations.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Either way, it’s time to brush up on your peer-to-peer fundraising chops and check out some online fundraising ideas that you can use to attract donors to your nonprofit. Here’s a quick look at 3 of our top online fundraising ideas: 1. of all online donations , so it’s one of the best online fundraising ideas out there.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Since shifting to the virtual event space, event planners have had to come up with creative ways to continue hosting profitable events. Businesses, nonprofits, and charities who normally host a holiday fundraiser have been forced to move online, and finding ways to connect to once generous donors is tough. . But there is hope.

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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. Read on to see our comprehensive list of fundraising ideas for kids that’ll fill your cash boxes and set your young ones up for success. Easy Fundraising Ideas for Kids. Unique Fundraising Ideas for Kids.

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Greater Giving

MAY 14, 2024

Divvying Up Your Thank-A-Thon List Create a Comprehensive Call List Include everyone who has supported your organization: Donors (of all contribution sizes) Past volunteers Partner organizations Sponsors Anyone you’ve wanted to connect with Distribute the Call List Strategically Divide the list strategically among your volunteers.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

If you’re worried about getting your donors to participate in your fundraisers, come up with fun, creative ideas that will get your supporters excited enough to spread the word to their friends and family. Easy fundraising ideas. Host a serve-a-thon. Kid-friendly winter fundraising ideas. Gift wrapping.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Explore this definitive guide to learn more about Giving Tuesday, get great campaign ideas, and soak up some best practices. Giving Tuesday FAQs 15+ Surefire Giving Tuesday Campaign Ideas to Set You Up for Success Giving Tuesday Campaign Best Practices. See how Qgiv can help you bring your Giving Tuesday campaign ideas to life!

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Need help deciding what type of online auction your nonprofit should host? We’ve compiled a list of various online auction ideas divided into the following categories: Simple Themed Online Auctions Online Auctions For the Whole Family Online Auctions with an At-home Activity. Explore These Virtual Auction Event Ideas.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Join online fundraising communities and ask lots of questions and monitor for great ideas. Spend two hours googling “creative fundraising ideas” to get inspired. It could be an email or postcard about a regular meetup the nonprofit hosts, or about its services. Do a raffle, sweepstakes, contest, or giveaway in your community.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Get more golfers and sponsors to the green with these insider tips to create buzz and promote the tournament. Why should my nonprofit host a charity golf tournament? This demographic is one that sponsors are interested in gaining exposure to, which could add sponsor appeal to your tournament. Leverage digital channels.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 24, 2021

In the events world, event gamification means that your attendees will interact with the brand, presenters, sponsors , other attendees, and exhibitor booths in new and exciting ways. . Whether you are running an online event, hybrid event, or in-person, consider these event gamification ideas easy wins: Interact To Win Points.

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Bloomerang

JULY 29, 2024

Solicit your current members for their recruitment ideas. Hold a recruitment contest with special perks for current members and recognition for when they recruit new members. Host “member for a day” open house events where potential members can experience the benefits of membership firsthand.

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

As much as possible, we encourage you to consider how you can replicate your fundraising ideas online, promote digital giving, or adjust to provide individually-delivered experiences and prizes for donors. 9 Mother’s Day Fundraising Ideas. Host a flower sale and take pre-orders. Jewelry for a Cause. Sip Sip, Rosé! Mom’s Day 5K.

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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

Here’s what we’ll cover: Using Instagram promotion before your event Instagram event promotion during your event Following up on your Instagram event promotion Whether you’re hosting a fundraising event or a community volunteer opportunity, Instagram can help you engage current and new audience members and set your event up for success.

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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? Get exhibitors and sponsors involved in your prizes. This idea works best on social media.

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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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Forum One

AUGUST 11, 2009

We have seen in recent years a growing prevalence of online contests. Here are three recent contest efforts that have impressed us. The final winner will soon be announced in a nail-biter end to the contest. The final winner will soon be announced in a nail-biter end to the contest.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 9, 2022

Another way to recruit volunteers is to reach out to local businesses and ask if they would be interested in sponsoring a volunteer day or donating supplies for a project. Host a Volunteer Open House. Host a Volunteer Open House. You should also have staff on hand who can answer questions about volunteering opportunities.

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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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Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

There’s no shortage of creative ideas your organization can try to engage your donors in this new era, whether you try galas, cooking classes, endurance rides , or comedy events. Each event you host provides you with treasure troves of new content opportunities to build your social content calendar. The sky’s the limit.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Coming up with fresh fundraising ideas for nonprofits isn’t always easy. But there’s always a new twist on an old idea—or even an old idea you haven’t thought of before! To make it easy, here’s a list of 75 fundraising ideas for nonprofits. To make it easy, here’s a list of 75 fundraising ideas for nonprofits.

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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? Get exhibitors and sponsors involved in your prizes. This idea works best on social media.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

Sometimes you uncover great, new ideas through careful research and execution. 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. Taking a chance on virtual events has offered event planners the opportunity to test drive new ideas.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Here are a few ideas about how to make virtual/hybrid versions of your favorite in-person events. Why not embrace this change and host your own virtual film screening via livestream? Why not take some of these ideas and apply them to a fundraising format? 15) Brand design contests. 17) Talent show.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 9, 2024

Host a social media contest where followers can guess the total value of the basket, with the winner receiving a free raffle ticket for the auction. Reach out to the folks running your sponsors’ social accounts and advocate for cross-promotion to reach a wider audience. Host a social media takeover.

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sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

Sponsor ticketing and tracking. To boost revenue for your event and ROI for your sponsors, look for auction software that offers a way to easily track paid and in-kind sponsorships as well as ways to match sponsor contributions to public displays, such as logo sizes. Nonprofit’s website.

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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. Instagram Contests and Hashtags. Have you used a contest? It was called the Keep ‘Em Wet campaign.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

The Value-add of Crowdsourcing: For me, the two biggest reasons to include crowdsourcing in your strategic design of community building or contests are: Crowdsourcing invites diversity by encouraging anyone with an idea or interest to participate. Public voting process. Public’s favorites put to expert judges for final selection.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

There are so many different kinds of nonprofit event ideas out there! With those factors in mind, we’ve put together a list of 52 nonprofit event ideas to help serve as a “vision board” for your organization’s next event. Cyclists sign up for the ride and seek out people in their network to sponsor their participation.

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