Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

This can include large Fortune 500 companies or even local law firms, smaller companies, business-to-business suppliers, or retailers. Build a relationship with the staff and board of your local community foundation. Community foundations sponsor many donor-advised funds (DAFs) which are like mini-foundations but they are not public.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 30, 2024

When it comes to raising funds for your nonprofit’s cause, few supporters are more impactful than your major donors. Get the donor on the phone and express how excited you are about the event and how much it would mean to you and the organization if they attended. There’s a final, arguably most important stage: stewardship.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 30, 2014

Maybe, but for many NPOs, saddling up, getting down in the dirt and hitting the phones is still one of the most effective ways to get those donations. We’re also wannabe hipsters, however, so today we’re going to walk you through how to improve your nonprofit’s phone fundraising because, well, we’re totally retro and not mainstream.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

From peer-to-peer fun runs to bake sales, there’s no end to the types of fundraising events your nonprofit can host. Hosting a silent auction allows your nonprofit to: Provide supporters with an engaging, fun experience. Providing entertainment for your guests will keep your auction fun and engaging. Find new sponsors.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 26, 2023

Proven Strategies and Best Practices for Nonprofits to Increase Fundraising Event Revenue Our recent survey showed that there are a variety of effective methods to generate event revenue for your cause, including sponsorship, ticket sales, live and silent auctions, raffles, fund-a-need, text-to-donate, and peer-to-peer fundraising.

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NetWits

JUNE 9, 2011

Time flies when you are having fun right? Or maybe time flies when your not having fun in light of the recent economic woes? Predicting the future can be a scary thing for nonprofits and the scariest part of it can be thinking about where, who and how they will receive funding in the future to continue their mission.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

You can celebrate with a card to your volunteers, a volunteer party, snacks in the breakroom, or even a letter to the Editor of your local paper. Volunteers who are excited about their work will invite friends and family to join them in the fun, magically growing your volunteer base. Just use your phone. Public or private?

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CauseVox

MAY 18, 2021

Wider range of participants/supporters: supporters can attend from anywhere Easy & engaging participation: event participants can buy a ticket, donate, fundraise for you, and watch a livestream on one page, right on their phone. You get to build a community of active participants both locally and from anywhere in the world.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2023

Not a fun place to be. Your budget will also help you get funding because you can show donors that you know exactly what it costs to deliver services. Mark off a couple of blocks of time on your calendar to research things like supplies, materials, and equipment online or call local vendors to find out what things cost.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

With the right preparations and technology, you can host a successful virtual gala that raises funds, helps your nonprofit strengthen connections, and engages your supporters in a fun evening. Nowadays, most people carry their phones everywhere with them, so consider letting your supporters know about your gala through a text message.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Telephone: You probably need a phone number that is separate from your personal phone. There are many free and low-cost Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) options, which can be used through your computer and your phone. Ring Central is a commonly used app that bundles video meetings and phone capabilities. Grab it here.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 17, 2021

Some members may enjoy speaking to local businesses and inviting their friends to donate items while others may feel more comfortable entering the items received into a spreadsheet and arranging items the night of the event. Make sure to give them credit on the item sheet. .

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Auctions are a classic fundraising event that can not only raise an impressive amount of money but also provide your supporters with a much needed night of fun. 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.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 23, 2022

In addition to your auction announcement, add a letter from your leadership team explaining what programs your auction will help to fund and why your supporters’ participation matters. When you use text marketing, make sure to send out messages sparingly to avoid becoming annoying or intrusive on people’s phones. Dress code.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

But if you want to fully fund your nonprofit, you simply must have a plan. If you depend on only one source for funding, you will put your organization’s future at risk. Cold calling doesn’t work well in fundraising, and it’s no fun. Set up a table at community events, your local farmer’s market, and festivals.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Instead of multiple phone calls back and forth, they can just enter their information on your online form and press “submit.” Send Donors A Fun At-home Activity. Consider providing your donors with a fun at-home activity that relates to your mission that they can do in their free time. Leverages common tools.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks. For example, perhaps your nonprofit’s mission is to refurbish local community parks.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

And PUT DOWN THE PHONE. Someone else can pick up those 3 boxes of supplies or that $50 from the local church. Ask them to remind you that you’re working too much or that you are on your phone when you shouldn’t be. And you’ll have a lot more fun doing it. Get out of town. Eat three healthy meals a day. NOT in your CAR.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Their friends and family will love supporting a loved one while also watching a fun movie in the comforts of their own home. You can even sell concessions like popcorn and drinks for extra funds and have them delivered to homes before the movie starts. Social fundraisers. Social fundraisers. Give-it-up fundraisers. Geocaching.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Early adopters have been all over FourSquare and downright bullish about location based social networks using mobile phones in general, despite some privacy concerns. As I was reading this I wondered when someone was going to launch a fundraiswer with FourSquare. Kismet, stumbled upon this today: . One way to do that is to be innovative.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

Simple volunteer jobs may include having someone help answer the phone or employing day-of event helpers to assist with handing out t-shirts or waters to 5k participants. Volunteers that have fun together typically stay engaged and retained. Check these events that require 10 volunteers or less. Don’t Force It. Final Thoughts.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2017

We had goals to increase total giving to the NMSU system, increase alumni giving rates, see participation of 1,000 donors, add endowments for colleges, departments and units across the system and establish communication partnerships with local businesses. So, here’s our first tip: match funds, if you can.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Transforming Communities is a Microsoft-funded initiative that builds on what TechSoup and Microsoft already learned through the first App It Up project. rewards users for volunteering at local food banks, animal shelters and other organizations. Volunteering earns you points, which can be redeemed for discounts at local businesses.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2013

The camp was organized by Thai Fund Foundation in partnership with Opendream , , Thai Netizen Network , Frontier Foundation and Tactical Technology Collective. Of course, nothing beats the experience of actually being there! So, it was fun to see the photos of the recycled water bottles and beach breaks. Photo by Be Chandra.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Auctions Auctions are a major source of funding for a lot of nonprofit associations because they engage the competitive spirits of supporters. Of course, they’re also challenging to manage as you’re handling the donations of items on one end and funds on the other. Organizations can gain funds through entry fees and individual pledges.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Does anyone carve, knit, sew or create t-shirts… or fun food? You can even have fun engaging your supporters and board members when coming up with these designs. Many of us are familiar with local businesses sponsoring local sports teams. Personal phone call from the founder, chair, ED. Design them free on Canva.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

The first step—which we’ll cover in this article—is to identify your digital volunteers who might be interested in volunteering offline and quickly drive them into a local activity that will engage and excite them. Earlier this year, ACS CAN launched a major campaign around increasing federal funding for cancer research.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 20, 2020

As a general trend over the past several years, public schools have seen repeated budget cuts at the federal, state and local levels. Whether it is a fun run, read-a-thon, or another event, recruiting volunteers can make the day go by smoothly. For example, you may choose to host a family fun day full of games, snacks, music, etc.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

This incredible online fund raising event raised more than $14 million last year, and we’re hoping to raise the bar higher this year by engaging more than 40,000 donors to donate to any of Minnesota’s more than 26,000 nonprofits using GiveMN.org. Simply join in the fun by following us on Nov. by Jeff Achen, GiveMN.org.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In 2020, they set a goal of raising $40,000 for their combined #GivingTuesday/year-end fundraiser to raise funds for their virtual summer camp. Ask these questions: Is there a project you want to get funded for immediate use, before the end of the year or early into next year? Are you funding programs or operations or both?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2012

As I wrote back in September when first covering Giving Tuesday, Giving Days are not a new idea and have been successful in local communities and entire states, like GiveMN which raised many millions of dollars in 24 hours using the Razoo platform its first year. Internal social media coordination, organization and planning.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Peer-to-Peer Events Arts & Culture Events Community Events Educational Events Events for Grown-Ups Events for Kids & Families Nonprofit Peer-to-Peer Events Peer-to-peer events raise funds and generate buzz by having your supporters and participants get their networks involved in your event. Foot Race These are a classic of the genre.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Organize a fun outing allowing your supporters to meet each other and giving teams to the time to consort. Team RMHC runners cook brunch at a local chapter after a quick training run. Leading up to the marathon, their event coordinator hosts a run and brunch at a local chapter house. Pick Up the Phone. Event Kick Off.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Sometimes the best fundraising strategies for nonprofits don’t deal with asking for funds. Someone who once funded your work may be in need of your services right now, depending on what your nonprofit focuses on. Some donors might prefer emails, while others might prefer direct mail outreach or phone calls. About the Author.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 29, 2022

Soliciting sponsors over the phone or in-person to be a part of your event and assist your mission. TIP:Structure of this event committee depends primarily on how many guests you expect to attend, and how they’ll be bidding on items in your auction or raising their paddles for the Fund-a-Need appeal.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

From eating healthy to volunteering at local nonprofits, users earns points that can then be redeemed for rewards or special discounts offered by partner businesses. A free, open-source software program that enables users to send group text messages from computers or mobile phones. DailyFeats :: dailyfeats.com. Dipity :: dipity.com.

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Tech Soup

JULY 8, 2011

” Rakesh Rajani, Tweweza, talking about the potential dramatic impact of the mobile phone in Africa in the next five years. we like to buy mobile phones to have fun, talk to friends, listen to music, tweet and connect on Facebook.” “Vision is just as important as technology.” development in Africa.

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