The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Hosting a High-Impact Nonprofit Giving Day Imagine a single day where your nonprofit’s community comes alive with generosity, passion, and unwavering support—all converging to make a significant impact on your mission. This is the power of a high-impact Giving Day.

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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. With a little planning and creativity, you can host a Kentucky Derby fundraiser that’s both fun and impactful.

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Greater Giving

MAY 4, 2022

TIP: Looking for even more fun auction ideas to boost your event revenue? Punch Up the Enthusiasm and Fun at Your Golf Fundraiser Event! The success of your Putter-and-Purse raffle depends on how you advertise and hype this fun auction game. This fun auction game isn’t limited to golf fundraising events!

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Qgiv

MARCH 22, 2023

There is a difference between pledges and donations that is important for your organization to consider before hosting a pledge drive. For your organization to host a pledge drive, there are a few steps you should take to plan and execute your campaign. What type of pledge drive do you want to host?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Here are a few tips and best practices for hosting a successful peer-to-peer event. If you’re not sure what kind of event to host, think about what your donors all have in common. To make things fun, consider hosting fun social media challenges that your supporters can complete under your hashtag.

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Qgiv

JULY 26, 2021

What a fun, informative and (sometimes) stressful learning experience those times were! Our suggestions include: Hosting a barbeque. Hosting a flea market. It makes for a fun and memorable experience for the student. Hosting a Barbeque. Hosting A Flea Market for Students and Staff. Oh, the college years.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Is your nonprofit interested in hosting a hybrid or virtual scavenger hunt fundraiser? That’s what Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass did when hosting their hybrid scavenger hunt event. They turned to Qgiv to manage the fundraising side of their event and used the Eventzee app to host an outstanding scavenger hunt.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 9, 2022

Virtual fundraising events are inexpensive to host while being profitable for many nonprofit organizations. One great option for hosting a virtual event is a virtual trivia night. These engaging events can earn your nonprofit some significant revenue while costing very little to host. Choose the right host.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 12, 2020

The ask is substantially easier because nonprofits are able to bring additional value to the table for sponsors who benefit from networking opportunities, exposure to an affluent and influential demographic of potential customers, and the especially crucial brand lift that comes with supporting a fun community event tied to a great cause.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

For the event organizer who hosts regular live events, like a networking event, this presents a problem. If you are thinking of hosting a virtual networking event, we have some tips that can help you with the planning and facilitation process. How to Host a Virtual Networking Event. Define the value for them!

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

If you’re looking for a fun and exciting way to raise more money for your cause, a benefit concert is a perfect solution. 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.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 31, 2022

To add even more fun and attention to this campaign, the fundraisers agreed to wear pink shoes for the entire month! What you can do: If your nonprofit is looking to try something different, why not host a network fundraiser with Qgiv’s peer-to-peer platform ? It can quickly turn into a fun competition that keeps fundraisers motivated.

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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. To add a fun level of anxiety-inducing competition as the event got closer, they hid the leaderboard from fundraisers and the public.

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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. To add a fun level of anxiety-inducing competition as the event got closer, they hid the leaderboard from fundraisers and the public.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 14, 2023

You can do it in a fun, competitive way that brings people together while they help you achieve your goals. You don’t need to be an expert golfer or even have any experience hosting golf tournaments before your next fundraising event. Fundraising golf tournaments are a great way to raise money for your nonprofit.

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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. Celebrity or Pro-Shot Opportunity Celebrity shot is a fun way to raise money. It’s tournament time!

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Donorbox

JUNE 27, 2022

Much like in-person walk-a-thons, virtual walk fundraisers are fun, morale-boosting events that get your supporters moving and help […]. The post How to Host A Virtual Walk Fundraiser [+ Ideas for Success] appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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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. Why host a dance-a-thon fundraiser? Once you’ve decided to host a dance-a-thon, it’s time to start planning your fundraiser and event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

This can be directly asking friends and family or even finding ways to host small-scale events like a happy hour at a local bar where you can ask the community to support you. A phenomenal example is the game board developed by Crossroads School for their Crossroads 5K and Family Fun Day event.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2022

What they did: MOVE Inclusive Dance Studio converted their 5K fun run into a peer-to-peer event. MOVE Inclusive Dance Studio introduced a peer-to-peer component to their 5K Fun Run/Walk to give supporters multiple ways to get involved. MOVE Inclusive Dance Studio hosted a peer-to-peer event plus an auction. Request a Demo.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Here are our tips for hosting a virtual peer-to-peer event: Tip 1: Make venue options clear to your peer-to-peer fundraising participants. If you’re creating a new event to host virtually , think of a concept that lends itself to online-only participation. Need advice for hosting a virtual silent auction? Learn More.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2021

We previously have had a Presidents Club for our top tier donors, hosting a cocktail party for them at year end. Twitter | LinkedIn | The post [ASK AN EXPERT] Should We Host a Major (Virtual) Donor Thank You Party? I’d love your feedback on the effectiveness of major donor thank you parties. Have they proven effective?

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2021

Now that restrictions on in-person gatherings are lifting, they’re starting to look at hosting an in-person fundraising event again. . People want to support missions, but theory tells us that the more fun an event is, the higher the giving is. Host a hybrid event. Host multiple events.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Among these fundraising events, auctions have become a popular option for nonprofits to pursue hosting in a hybrid format. Why should you consider hosting hybrid auctions? How to host a hybrid auction. You’ll be hosting two different auction experiences: an in-person auction and a hybrid auction. Consider logistics.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2024

Hosting a gala is a fantastic way to raise funds for your cause, but it’s the entertainment that truly makes it memorable. Entertainment ideas for fundraising galas Quick guide to hosting a gala Why are gala fundraisers popular? When should my organization host a gala? Timing is crucial when planning a gala.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

Why should you host a read-a-thon? Read-a-thons are also a great, simple peer-to-peer fundraiser that can help you raise a lot of money without many overhead costs, especially if you host a virtual read-a-thon. Unlike a fun run or a 5K fundraiser, you don’t need to map out a racecourse or organize volunteers to man your event.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Generates at least 4-5 times what you spend to host it. There are many KINDS of events, but they fall into two basic categories: The Community/Fun Event and the Heartstrings Event. There are many KINDS of events, but they fall into two basic categories: The Community/Fun Event and the Heartstrings Event. Draws volunteers easily.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

For the event organizer who hosts regular live events, like a networking event, this presents a problem. If you are thinking of hosting a virtual networking event, we have some tips that can help you with the planning and facilitation process. How to Host a Virtual Networking Event. Define the value for them!

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DipJar

MARCH 29, 2022

The fact of the matter is that you can be well-prepared and organized to host a successful charity auction event … but if your guests don’t enjoy the experience, they’re not going to give. In this guide, we’ll discuss four tips that you can use to host a charity auction that guests enjoy and reminisce about for years to come.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

Using her musical abilities and skills as an entertainer while donning one of her signature sequined jumpsuits, Ellen helps nonprofits across the country raise millions of dollars annually and engages donors in a fun, engaging, joyful, unique, memorable and authentic way with huge heart. You were born to do this!”

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Yard sale Spring is often associated with cleaning and decluttering your home, making it the perfect time of year to host a yard sale. Scavenger hunt Scavenger hunts are fun family activities that can really excite your supporters! Talent show Another family-friendly fundraising idea is to host a talent show.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

It’s possible to put together an amazing day that’s engaging, meaningful, memorable, and fun. Find an inspiring venue If you operate a hunger relief organization, hosting a retreat where you serve food could provide inspiring reminders of why everyone is passionate about the mission. There will also be less drama and more fun.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2020

Your can host a virtual thankathon on zoom (be sure to include a custom Zoom background ) or add a virtual donor thank you wall to your web site or Facebook page. Research suggests that a gratitude practice may be associated with many benefits for individuals, including better physical and psychological health and increased happiness.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 13, 2020

After listing a number of events the Scranton branch has hosted over the past year, the voice on the other end of the line say, incredulously, “You held a tsunami-relief fundraiser that lost money…” To which Michael replies, “Okay, no, that was a FUN-raiser. Another Name for FUN-Raisers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

You can either broadcast live (think of it as your own radio station) or host the messages on the Cinchcast server for later listening. A free, fun mobile photo-sharing iPhone App that turns your mobile photos instantly in art. A fun, colorful way to track your nonprofit’s growth and activity on Twitter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

You can either broadcast live (think of it as your own radio station) or host the messages on the Cinchcast server for later listening. A free, fun mobile photo-sharing iPhone App that turns your mobile photos instantly in art. TweetSheet is a simple, but fun web app that converts your Twitter activity into an infographic.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

The snowball effect—if your event is fun, participants will come back year after year (along with new supporters). Below, we’ll show you how to build and incorporate a peer-to-peer campaign and share a few fun ideas to try, but first, we’ll explain what sets this form of social fundraising apart. Sounds good, right?

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