Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

How to Host a Successful Bowling Tournament Fundraiser: Basics, Revenue Ideas, and Decor Themes Bowling tournaments offer an interactive way to bring your community together while raising funds for a meaningful cause. Determine Your Fundraising Goal and Budget Set clear fundraising goal s to motivate participants, sponsors, and donors.

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The Fundraising Authority

AUGUST 6, 2021

Fundraising events are a staple part of non-profit development programs worldwide. Your goal as a fundraiser is to make sure that you are maximizing your events to raise as much money as possible, without wasting valuable time and resources. Fundraising events are still fundraising , and all of the rules of fundraising apply.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 9, 2024

Hats, Horses, and Hope: How to Host a Winning Kentucky Derby Event The thrill of the race, the mint juleps flowing, and the outrageous hats – there’s something undeniably fun about the Kentucky Derby event. Setting the Scene: Derby Event Decor Transport your guests to the heart of Churchill Downs with creative decorations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 12, 2021

By Lindsay Johnson, Marketing Team Member at MobileCause , an industry leader in virtual fundraising events and online giving, plus fundraising solutions such as peer-to-peer, text-to-donate and mobile messaging. Ever think your fundraising event would bring in supporters from different cities, regions or even countries?

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Greater Giving

MAY 4, 2022

Golf fundraising events are great for golf enthusiasts, but this great auction idea offers something for everyone at your event. TIP: Looking for even more fun auction ideas to boost your event revenue? Punch Up the Enthusiasm and Fun at Your Golf Fundraiser Event! And that’s double the chance to sell a raffle ticket!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2021

By harnessing the convenience of the mobile phones donors use daily, you can transform your virtual fundraising events into engaging, revenue-boosting opportunities. 1) Promote your virtual fundraising event. Be sure you link them to your event registration page and to remind them how important it is for them to participate.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. And that’s where the RIGHT event comes in.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 22, 2020

In the new world of social distancing and limited in-person gatherings, nonprofits everywhere are embracing virtual fundraising events and campaigns. With today’s technology it’s pretty easy and straightforward to host an impressive virtual event or campaign. Start by selling tickets or capturing event registrations.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 30, 2024

Use Your Experience to Put Together a Post-Event Case Study to Learn From. If you want to learn more about the success of a specific program, initiative, or event, a case study can help. In this article, we’ll show you the power of a post-event case study and how to create your own. There’s no better teacher than experience.

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Qgiv

MARCH 22, 2023

Pledge drives are great for urgent fundraising and can be centered around an event or peer-to-peer fundraiser. There is a difference between pledges and donations that is important for your organization to consider before hosting a pledge drive. Create your pledge drive plan The first step to host a pledge drive is to create your plan.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Events are many people’s favorite thing about charity fundraising. While many of these fundraising event staples are great, such as fancy galas and golf tournaments, circumstances aren’t always ideal for in-person gatherings. Here are a few ideas about how to make virtual/hybrid versions of your favorite in-person events.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

By Matthew Burnell , F ounder of ClickBid , a mobile bidding provider for online auctions, virtual galas, and in-person events. As a nonprofit, you have undoubtedly heard the term “virtual events” over the past six months. Organizations had planned, booked and were ready to hold in-person events.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 24, 2021

Hosting fundraising events is great. Hosting them with low overhead is even better. That’s where event sponsorships come in! If you’re new to hosting charity events or just want to find new avenues for securing more sponsorships for your fundraising events, then you’ve come to the right place!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Most nonprofits rely on a few annual fundraising events to bring in much-needed donations and to raise awareness for their cause. There are so many forms of fundraising events, from charity runs to fundraising festivals. Here are some benefits of planning a successful nonprofit event: Raise meaningful awareness for your cause.

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CauseVox

MAY 3, 2021

During the coronavirus pandemic, many nonprofits have needed to navigate their in-person fundraising events to the virtual space. 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?”. What Do Sponsors Want?

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Picture this: your nonprofit just hosted an engaging hybrid auction with the help of a corporate partner. However, once your event concludes, you realize that you could benefit from retaining your corporate partner’s support for future events and campaigns. However, there are plenty of worthy causes for them to choose from!

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

What they did: Alpha Grand Rapids hosted a peer-to-peer comedy fundraiser. To support their mission, Alpha Grand Rapids hosted a family-friendly comedy night, featuring a popular comic. In addition to selling tickets and securing sponsors, they layered in a peer-to-peer network fundraising component.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 23, 2021

For the past year, virtual events have come to the rescue in helping nonprofits continue to fundraise during the pandemic. Athletic events and luncheons went virtual. What we’ve learned along the way is that adding virtual elements into your fundraising and in-person events has incredible benefits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2021

A list curated by MobileCause – a nonprofit technology company that pioneered text-to-donate and also offers an extensive suite of online, mobile, and event fundraising solutions. As you review your fundraising plans and goals for the past year, it’s easy to look back and see a year marked by postponed and cancelled events.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 28, 2022

What they did: Alpha Grand Rapids hosted a peer-to-peer comedy fundraiser. To support their mission, Alpha Grand Rapids hosted a family-friendly comedy night, featuring a popular comic. In addition to selling tickets and securing sponsors, they layered in a peer-to-peer network fundraising component.

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Classy

APRIL 2, 2021

Whether you’re planning a virtual, in-person, or hybrid fundraising event , certain aspects of your planning will remain consistent across types. For example, when it comes to working with sponsors , it’s always essential to secure partners who align with your brand and mission. . Download Now: The Virtual Events Toolkit.

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Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2024

Which Event Formats Work Best? Tips for How to Choose To maximize attendance and engagement at your next nonprofit event, you need to choose the best event format for your audience. Many considerations go into deciding between in-person, virtual, or hybrid events. The downside is that in-person events can be expensive.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 6, 2021

Virtual golf tournaments are played over an extended period of time across one or more golf courses, leveraging technology to track scores, provide sponsor exposure, and even to solicit donations. What you need to hold a successful virtual golf event. Presented by: Logan Foote , Education Manager at GolfStatus.org. Cost: Free.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

Music is great at bringing communities together, and while it may take a lot of planning, hosting a benefit concert can be incredibly rewarding for both you and your supporters. A benefit concert is a musical event used to raise money or awareness for a charitable cause through ticket sales and other donations during the event.

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AccelEvents

JULY 23, 2021

No matter what this year brings, event marketing is an effective marketing tool for brands to have in their arsenal. Online events, hybrid events, and in-person events are the perfect way to do this. . What is Event Marketing? Why is Event Marketing Important? Map Out Event Marketing Goals and Event Plan.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 29, 2020

New to virtual events? Join us every Wednesday for an interactive onboarding training on how to get your virtual event up & running using the Accelevents platform. Sponsors & Exhibitors. General Event Best Practices. His expertise focuses on working with new clients to make setting up their events a breeze.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

1) Introduce your event theme with eye-catching imagery. FILL IN THIS CAPTION: You’re invited to [ORG NAME]’s [EVENT NAME] on [MONTH, DAY, YEAR] from [TIME] to [TIME] at [PLACE]. Featuring [SOMETHING GOOD], [SOMETHING FUN], and [SOMETHING AWESOME], this event is a can’t miss! through the funds we raise through [YOUR EVENT].

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CauseVox

JULY 30, 2023

Raise your hand if you agree that organizing a nonprofit fundraising event is a fun and effective way to garner support, raise money, and increase awareness for your cause. Let’s be real, events take a lot of work. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive guide that’ll help you crush your next event, making it both fun and effective.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

If you are running an online event, then you know that you can draw in crowds from all over the world. However, no matter the theme of your virtual event, you need to develop interesting virtual event ideas so that your attendees are engaged, excited, and continue to think about your event and brand long after the event is done!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 23, 2020

Just as online fundraising has evolved over the past decade, so have fundraising event ideas. Black tie galas and silent auctions will always be mainstays, but there are new and exciting trends in charity event ideas that can help keep donors interested. Below, learn about new ways to elevate your fundraising events.

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Greater Giving

MAY 9, 2024

Webinar Recap: How to Engage Event Volunteers for Fundraising Success Samantha Swaim from Swaim Strategies joined us for a webinar on how to recruit, manage, and engage event volunteers. Board Members as Event Hosts Board members often aren’t sure how to engage and support fundraising events.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Is your nonprofit interested in hosting a hybrid or virtual scavenger hunt fundraiser? Looking for tools to make your fundraising event a success? That’s what Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass did when hosting their hybrid scavenger hunt event. Ready to host your own hybrid or virtual scavenger hunt fundraiser?

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

But how can you effectively harness this festive period to run successful fundraising events ? As a nonprofit leader, understanding the benefits of hosting fundraising events during the holiday season and implementing effective strategies can make the difference between a good year and a transformative one for your organization.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 2, 2024

Mastering Your First Committee Meeting for a Successful Fundraising Event with Greater Giving Organizing a fundraising event can be a thrilling endeavor, but success hinges on effective planning and collaboration. We’re here to guide you through the crucial first step: hosting a fundraising event committee meeting.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 25, 2021

While the 2020 shift to virtual events may have been challenging, event planners quickly discovered loads of useful data that a digital format can provide. More than physical events, virtual events give an event organizer unprecedented insight into attendee demographics and behavior. Speaker and Session Engagement.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Need to plan a virtual event quickly? We pulled together our team at Greater Giving who’ve been watching, supporting, and participating in virtual fundraising events to come up with the must-do items to host a successful event. Establishing the Return on Investment (ROI) of a Virtual Event is a critical first step.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

1) Market your peer-to-peer fundraisers The first step to acquire new donors with your peer-to-peer fundraising event is to make sure people know the event is happening in the first place! You’ve likely seen flyers in store windows advertising a fundraising event before. Want to go the extra mile?

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