Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Due to a lack of major upfront expenses, fundraising online is one of the most profitable ways to raise money for your organization. Instead, with online fundraising, you can be sure that most of the money you raise will go directly towards your mission. With virtual fundraising, it’s also much easier to expand your reach.

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CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

But aside from thinking about this season as just a time to raise money, also stop to consider how you can truly enhance relationships with these current donors while you’re making the big “ask.”. Check out this list of 7 spring fundraising ideas that focus on raising money AND deepening relationships with your current donors.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

With the holidays coming up, it’s time for your organization to dive into the most celebratory time of the year. For a virtual option, set up an online store and have your supporters “purchase” toys from the store so your organization can purchase toys to distribute. Need inspiration for your organization’s holiday cards?

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Paint and sip events work for any type of organization, artists of all levels, and can easily be adapted for every season. First, try partnering with a local restaurant and a live trivia company to see if they’d be willing to host a trivia night for your organization with a percentage of proceeds going towards your cause. Bowl-a-Thon.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

A cooking contest or bake-off might attract local foodies and aspiring chefs to share their best dishes. This peer-to-peer style fundraiser asks participants to collect pledges from their family, friends, or colleagues for achieving certain milestones, such as a pledge of $20 for every mile walked or hour danced.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

If your nonprofit organization or charity would normally host a holiday fundraiser in-person, then you might consider moving to a virtual fundraising event online. . Virtual event software can help event organizers plan and host their online fundraising event. Online Voting Contest. Hosting a Virtual Holiday Fundraiser.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Virtual peer-to-peer fundraisers can increase the reach of your organization, are often more cost-effective to plan and host than on-the-ground campaigns, and provide an added level of flexibility and convenience for supporters who can’t attend an in-person event. billion for their respective organizations in 2019 and 2020.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With a youth-oriented fundraiser, you can raise money for educational trips, sports equipment, classroom supplies, art supplies, musical instruments, or any other cause. With a shoe drive fundraiser, you can help your gently used, never worn shoes find new, loving homes while raising money for your cause. Balloon raffle. Straw Draw.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2022

Peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising empowers supporters to fundraise on behalf of your organization by gathering donations from their personal networks. Holiday Baking Competition Invite local bakers to participate in a holiday baking contest. Encourage participants to raise money among their personal networks before the competition.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Note from Beth: I've been writing about online contests that use social media and crowdsourcing techniques. In December, I wrote about Pepsi's bold move of not spending money on Super Bowl ads for Pepsi beverages but using the money for lethal generosity through its Pepsi Refresh Project.

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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. For example, donors who submit a pledge or donation at an auction can see their name and gift appear on a large scoreboard, complete with a fundraising thermometer, if your software supports this.

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Care2

AUGUST 12, 2012

As a consultant to nonprofits , I get calls and emails daily from organizations are who are looking to market their online campaigns, grow their email list, and raise more money. Often they are looking for a quick fix, which is just bad strategy and frankly a waste of money. Sound familiar? Campaign updates.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

Be Smarter: they want to know how they are making an impact and what you’re doing with their money. If Millennials can’t find or connect with an organization the way they want to, they will go find a different organization. SmartOnline just wrapped up an Invent Your Mobile App contest. Big 4 In Mobile.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

If your nonprofit organization or charity would normally host a holiday fundraiser in-person, then you might consider moving to a virtual fundraising event online. . Virtual event software can help event organizers plan and host their online fundraising event. Online Voting Contest. Hosting a Virtual Holiday Fundraiser.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

We’re here to talk about “Raising More Money By Asking and Answering Better Questions.” There are a number of reasons, and you might know for your own organization what’s appropriate for you. And the better you get at the whole suite of donor engagement, the more money you’re going to raise.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 10, 2009

While I was offline today enjoying Mother's Day and the beautiful weather (as much as I could with seasonal allergies), Target launched its version of an online contest. companies, and even foundations to give away money. This contest was based on the total amount raised.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

For example, we haven’t been raising money with the Internet for very long,” I said. Fundraising with social media (particularly Facebook) means under- standing that donors don’t separate liking, sharing, or pledging, from donating,” explained John. So is giving money.”. Of course things have changed a lot. “No,

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Do not only ask once and in one way; people might not be able to donate money but they might be to give their time. Giving your audience options can increase their involvement in your organization. Or consider giving out a specific reward or celebration for people who contribute to a certain level of time or money to the cause.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 4, 2013

With an e-book you can offer a a lot of value for very little money. If you’re an advocacy organization – like Citizen Action of Wisconsin (below) – you’re probably already doing this. Research has also shown that people who pledge to make a donation will likely will follow through on that promise.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. More and more money is donated on this national day of giving each year. When is Giving Tuesday 2021? Read on to learn more!

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

When Giving Tuesday started six years ago, it was about sparking a movement—giving people and organizations a day specifically dedicated to giving back. There is money to be raised and good to be done! The beauty of the giving day is that your strategy can be as simple or sophisticated as you want (or as your organization can support).

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Galas For some organizations, an annual gala is their primary fundraising event for the year and the point where they bring in most of their revenue. Organizations can gain funds through entry fees and individual pledges. Comedy Nights Comedy nights are a good way to bring some lighthearted fun to your organization.

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NTEN

JUNE 22, 2011

Be Smarter: they want to know how they are making an impact and what you're doing with their money. Big 4 In Mobile Mobile Websites If Millennials can't find or connect with an organization the way they want to, they will go find a different organization. SmartOnline just wrapped up an Invent Your Mobile App contest.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

They offer a chance to dress up, get together with others, and have a good time — while also raising money for a good cause. Activities such as performances, live entertainment, and sit-down dinners regularly attract a large audience and generate significant money for charity. 15) Brand design contests. 13) Scavenger hunts.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 13, 2014

They visitedwhether through an event, your website, or by going to your actual organizationand had a positive experience, but they just haven’t gotten around to coming back to donate or volunteer. In order to build a sustainable organization , you’ll need to minimize the number of times this happens. Calls to Action.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

But donating money to a charity, even a small amount (or in-kind items ) can certainly help with part of the need and raise awareness in others. For my 50th birthday, I held a 50th Birthday Card Photo Remix Contest on flickr and donated $50 the winner's favorite charity. Or support an organization that does recycling.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Accept Pledges. Photo Contest. Do survey results from Giving Tuesday donors yield the same level of allegiance to your organization? Empower others to raise the money for you. You don’t have to be the one asking for money on Giving Tuesday. Participate in Giving Tuesday without asking for money.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

They don’t raise an exceptional amount of money. They combine putting and chipping contests with silent and live auctions, dinner, an open bar, and the opportunity to win a ton of fun prizes, all while raising money for their mission. May the 4th Be With You Costume Contest. They’re not particularly well-attended.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Nonprofits, schools, churches, and many other organizations were forced to get creative to come up with fundraising ideas during COVID. By raising money on the internet, you can keep all of your donors safe and expand your reach beyond your current donor base. It’s no secret that fundraising in the time of COVID looks very different.

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See3

SEPTEMBER 19, 2007

I made that pledge, but I didn’t return the envelope. A typical match program will get a high-net-worth donor to conditionally pledge some money, say, $75,000. They will pay the pledge if you can get another $75,000 to match it. Here’s the amazing thing… a lot more money came in phone calls!

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NTEN

MARCH 16, 2011

Click & Pledge Free I-POD ClientTrack by Data-Systems International Stop by our booth for a demo of ClientTrack™Online Case Management and Reporting Software. Demo participants are eligible to receive up to 4 free iPads® if their organization purchases ClientTrack by July 31, 2011. Ask for details during your demo.

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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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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2023

Your organization chooses how to use the funds. Every organization has unique goals and methods, but all fundraisers for nonprofits use common terminology. 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.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Nonprofit organizations often face the challenge of raising funds on a tight budget. Garage Sale Gather donated items from the community and organize a garage sale, turning unwanted items into funds for your nonprofit. These ideas are not only low-cost; they’re also fun, engaging, and—most importantly—effective.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

Because COVID-19 paused in-person engagements and thus traditional fundraising events, many organizations had to quickly scramble and pivot their operations to virtual. This social aspect makes it a powerful way to boost visibility in your community and raise money for your programs! in 2019 increase to $108.62

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

When considering what kind of event your organization could hold, you might find yourself suffering from choice paralysis. 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. How do you choose just one?

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Technology in the analog period was usually defined only as hardware or software, it looked like desktop computers and a server room, and it got as much attention from the organization as a whole as the employee handbook. Analog Tactics. We sought out case studies or examples that reinforced much of how we already operated. Analog Strategies.

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