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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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

More involved in-person fundraisers or campaigns that require lots of resources can eat into your profit margins. Partner with a corporate sponsor or a major gifts supporter to host a matching gifts drive. Host a virtual wine and cheese tasting for your donors as a fundraising event. Matching gifts drive.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

Okay, you can’t give your supporters an hour of their lives back when DST takes it away in spring, but you can ask them to buy you some of that most precious resource (time) by contributing the equivalent of an hour’s wages for your team. Host a Passover seder as an alternative to the rubber chicken dinner or spaghetti supper.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Host a fundraising auction to raise even more. Another great way to raise money for nonprofits is to host fundraising events. But how do you host a winning fundraising event? Next, determine what resources you’ll need for a successful fundraising event. What you need will depend on what type of event you’re hosting.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Hosting a car wash is a classic fundraising event that’ll keep your community’s cars sparkling clean. To meet this demand, consider partnering with a local tree farm or nursery to host a Christmas tree or Christmas wreath fundraiser. Get kids excited about a fundraiser by hosting a pajama day at school. Costume contest.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Sponsors: Sponsors can be a major source of income for an in-person gala, and you don’t want to leave them behind. Luckily the virtual format gives you a lot of flexibility to make sponsors happy. You can also use services like Discord to host a video chat to allow participants to game together, or Twitch to stream games.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Need help deciding what type of online auction your nonprofit should host? Ready to host a virtual auction? Whether you choose the Roaring 20’s or want to host an 80’s event, decade-themed fundraising auctions are some of the most fun occasions to both plan and attend. Consider hosting a virtual beach-themed auction!

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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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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

So, if you have a team of people who are willing to sustain a few paper cuts in the quest to provide people with prettily-wrapped packages, consider hosting a gift-wrapping fundraiser to help gift givers out this holiday season. Host a serve-a-thon. Gingerbread house decorating contest. Pictures with Santa. Hot chocolate stand.

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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 1, 2012

—– In 2011, Washington, DC, became one of the first major metropolitan regions to host a multimillion-dollar local giving day: Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington. You can read it and join the conversation on the SSIR blog , or read the copy below.

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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. A dance-a-thon is a type of peer-to-peer fundraiser where fundraisers commit to dancing for a certain number of hours in exchange for donations and pledges from sponsors.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

TechSoup Global has had a busy year so far with new ventures, exciting contests, and global recognition. TechSoup's Jim Lynch presented on a panel discussion hosted by the U.S. Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest. The contest was judged by a panel of expert judges , but the public could vote for their favorite.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2009

Should online contests be redesigned or just go away? That's the question that Kari Dunn Saratovsky asks in a post over at the Case Foundation blog , one of many blog posts and tweets about the controversy surrounding how the Chase Bank handled its online contest. 12/17: The Dark Side of Online Contests.

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

In 2019, Art in Action partnered with a local outpost of popular national jewelry retainer Kendra Scott to host a local shopping day where 20% of proceeds went to AiA (including online sales through a custom link!). Host a flower sale and take pre-orders. Host a Mother’s Day wine-tasting event at the home of a donor or volunteer.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Host an auction. Auctions are fun at any time of year, but Giving Tuesday presents extra opportunities for your nonprofit to host a successful auction. Check out their event page for inspiration: 3. Team up with local news.

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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. You can see the full collection, and how they were voted on by the community here: [link].

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2013

You can read my first Harvard Business School Review Blog post is about how nonprofits learn from failure. And, I’m sponsoring a little bet of a contest to get nonprofits to share their #npfail stories (details here ). Measurement'

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Qgiv

JUNE 10, 2022

Hosting fundraising events, whether online or in person, can yield great rewards for nonprofit organizations. Utilize a platform like Qgiv to help you host virtual auctions and mobile bidding. Social media contests. You can also use these platforms to host and market/advertise online events. Online auctions. Text-to-give.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

If you are thinking of hosting an engaging event to secure crucial support for your mission in the year ahead, whether traditional, virtual, or even a combination of the two, read on. We’re sharing ideas and resources on event fundraising for 2021. . Hold a contest with rewards for Best Dressed or Best Background.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

If you are thinking of hosting an engaging event to secure crucial support for your mission in the year ahead, whether traditional, virtual, or even a combination of the two, read on. We’re sharing ideas and resources on event fundraising. Hold a contest with rewards for Best Dressed or Best Background. PHOTOGRAPHY: BFA.COM 2.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The type of events that will work best for your nonprofit will depend on three major factors: Your organization’s mission, your available resources, and your supporter’s preferences. Cyclists sign up for the ride and seek out people in their network to sponsor their participation. How do you choose just one?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 24, 2007

They are hosting a contest to win $10,000K to celebrate their launch. Sixdegrees.org is running a contest with Hanes T-shirts to win $10,000K. The Knight Foundation is sponsoring The Knight News Challenge and they've got $5 million to give away. Many individuals tag hundreds of resources each week.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

This page will be updated as more Giving Tuesday resources come to light. Host a Dinner Event. Photo Contest. Visit the Giving Tuesday website for a complete Giving Tuesday Toolkit and additional resources about the national day of giving. To suggest more Giving Tuesday ideas, please email steven.shattuck@bloomerang.co.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Here are some post-gala strategies to spark engagement : Relive the Memories, Fuel Excitement: Photo & Video Power Unleash the Photo Power: Tag, Share, & Contest Your Way to Engagement Capture the night’s essence through captivating photos and videos. Share them on your website, social media platforms, and email newsletters.

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Neon CRM

APRIL 27, 2023

With almost 40% of smaller nonprofits hosting at least two to five events every year, everyone involved with your organization, from your volunteers and staff to your donors and event attendees, will stand to benefit. If your nonprofit hosts events regularly, you should create a standing event sub-committee on your board.

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Qgiv

JULY 11, 2023

Another place to look for potential major donors is your sponsors. Similar to your current donors, your sponsors already support your cause and have an established relationship with your organization. Recruit more participants by hosting an event that attracts the interest of affluent donors and their networks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2006

Posting cellphone videos is not easy with all video hosts. Contests can work too, the Crooks and Liars was mentioned. Contests can work too, the Crooks and Liars was mentioned. Current offers TV time; Sunlight Foundation and moveon.org ran contests for the best ads, with Sunlight offering cash prizes.

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Care2

OCTOBER 13, 2008

You can read all the details on the contest and submit your idea here. link] October 10, 2008 | FChristie I think that this is a great contest. So planed to sponsor $10 million for best 5 ideas. Google has set aside $10 million to help fund the five best ideas as voted on by the people and an advisory board.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

In the age of COVID-19, there are even more ways and reasons to host such a fundraiser. If you have some talented artists, knitters, jewelry designers, and candle-makers in your youth group, consider hosting a craft sale at your church. Or a baking contest? Online or in-person craft sale. Chili cook-offs are a classic.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

But one question you might find yourself frequently asking is “What kind of fundraising event should we host next?”. Dodgeball tournament – When conducting a peer-to-peer campaign, a great event to host is a dodgeball tournament. Pet photo contest – Everyone loves looking at adorable animals and showing off their pets.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Reach out to potential sponsors. When you’re consistently sharing blog posts that include impact statements, calls for volunteers, or reports on the success of fundraising events, you establish your website as a reliable resource for fresh news about your organization. Up your storytelling game. Find more major gifts.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2023

Free Resource Fundraising During Economic Uncertainty Download Now Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Peer-to-peer fundraising is as much about donor activism as it is about raising money. Hold an Event Hosting a fundraising event is a tried-and-true method for gathering interest and dollars for your mission.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 7, 2011

A few weeks ago, Beth was kind enough to host a book giveaway and New Year resolution contest for nonprofits to celebrate the launch of my new book Breakthrough Nonprofit Branding , which I co-authored with Jocelyne Daw, Kristian Darigan Merenda and Anne Erhard. The Bold, Focused Ideas of Breakthrough Nonprofit Brands by Carol Cone.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

We have partnered with Mozilla Service Week , which is September 14-21, to inspire our folks to organize digital literacy trainings and other efforts that help connect marginalized communities to online resources and build the corps of technology volunteers. After people serve, they should celebrate their achievements on OneWebDay!

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