Bloomerang

APRIL 21, 2025

Make it fun People stay where they feel connected. Here are some fun, affordable ideas to reach out and make your volunteers feel special: Volunteer spotlight: Feature a volunteer in your newsletter, website, or bulletin board with a short bio and a thank-you message. Some love public recognition , others prefer a heartfelt note.

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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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TechCrunch

JUNE 28, 2021

Its debut is therefore a huge liquidity event for a host of investing groups. How investors valued it would help explain the public market’s current appetite for loss-making startups. SentinelOne raised an ocean of capital while private, including nearly $500 million across two rounds in 2020. It will be!

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Hold a “Who Looks Like Santa” contest, have supporters grow facial hair, challenge donors to run a 5k every weekend in December— it doesn’t matter what you choose, as long as it’s fun, funky, and different. Host a Gala or Virtual Gala Bring your community together with a Gala fundraiser.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 24, 2022

Donors find the idea of winning a coveted prize to be exciting, fun and new, and nonprofits have an opportunity to expand their reach beyond an existing donor base to a broad audience that cares about the cause. In this scenario, you can get very targeted with your prize, and have fun catering to your members’ preferences!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Even if you’re not able to host an event for your public campaign launch, find other ways to boost anticipation and excitement. Finally, I hosted weekly fundraising office hours for anyone who wanted to learn more about best practices for fundraising. Be thoughtful about your campaign pages, goals, and timeline.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

There are a host of hugely valuable fintech unicorns that have to go public in the future that also share some market space with one or both of our public charges. Instead, we’ve been hunting around in their numbers for hints and notes about what is going on inside of fintech itself. Lots, it turns out.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 28, 2025

Gamify Your Campaigns Why It Matters : Gamification drives engagement by making fundraising fun and interactive. Host live updates and virtual events to keep supporters engaged and informed. Fresh Strategies for Peer-to-Peer Fundraising in 2025 1. How to Do It : Set up leaderboards to track top fundraisers and recognize their efforts.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

With the introduction of culture to a digital environment, we saw interpersonal dynamics in a new light.orgCommunity , our professional development and networking organization, was thrilled to host two in-person events that brought people together to explore those themes and discuss significant issues that emerged from our post-pandemic experience.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

In Part 1 of this series, I will layout three multimedia hosting and management provider options that allow you to incorporate video easily and effectively into your website. Hosting your own multimedia is a thing of the past. Free Hosting – 500 MB of storage. host multimedia with a single, more cost effective vendor.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Peer-to-peer fundraising—individuals raising money for a cause with the help of their family and friends—is a fun, easy, and lucrative strategy to attract awareness and generate funds for your cause. Bowl-a-Thon This is a popular way to get teams together for friendly competition in a fun social environment.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2020

The public health advice is to social distance, but we also need to mental distance from news and discussion about the virus. Lots of fun to show off our neighborhoods or our dogs. TechSoup has been hosting a weekly themed Happy Hours with staff Participants get to do a show & tell and of course bring their own beverage.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Equity and Found are hosting live tapings – for which I can confirm that tech checks are underway – and we’ve got Early Stage coming in short order. The public cloud keeps winning : The Big Tech companies with public clouds did well in the recent earnings cycle. It’s going to be, if I may, a party. The TechCrunch Top 3.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 26, 2024

Step 1: Engage your board members by making it fun If you currently follow “Robert’s Rules of Order” and feel your board meetings are just that— bored meetings—toss it out! Here are five ways to kick up the fun factor on your board meetings: Split into small groups to brainstorm/present. Start with a fun icebreaker or thank-a-thon.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 6, 2014

If you watched the Academy Awards, you know that Oscars’ host, Ellen DeGeneres, kept pulling out her Samsung Galaxy Note 3 during the show. Carie says they wanted to thank Ellen and Samsung in a public way so they created an “animal selfie.” If only Bradley’s arm was longer. Best photo ever.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

walk, remote work came with some not-so-fun trade-offs. These activities are fun, and they promote an empathetic point of view. Walk in my shoes—Create a series of questions about various emotions like “How does it feel to be afraid of public speaking?” Although technology problems were urgent and frequently mission critical.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 3, 2021

The whistleblower behind the leak of an enormous cache of Facebook documents to the Wall Street Journal , Frances Haugen, went public on 60 Minutes on Sunday, revealing more of the inner workings the most powerful social media platform in the world. It’s paying for its profits with our safety,” Haugen told 60 Minutes host Scott Pelley.

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Tableau

MARCH 19, 2024

Countless hours vizzing, a standout Tableau Public profile , and a graduate degree later, Karolina reflects on her data journey and what led her to her current role as a Business Intelligence Analyst at Schneider Electric. After the workshop I spent a day building my first visualization and posted a link on Tableau Public.

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2021

Whether you’re looking to host a virtual event or an in-person event , you need a fun hook for it. What do potential guests like to do for fun? . What time of year are you hoping to host your event? Do you want to host an indoor event or an outdoor event? What’s the age range of the guest list? .

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Since shifting to the virtual event space, event planners have had to come up with creative ways to continue hosting profitable events. Businesses, nonprofits, and charities who normally host a holiday fundraiser have been forced to move online, and finding ways to connect to once generous donors is tough. . But there is hope.

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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

APRIL 6, 2022

Union County Education Foundation is a nonprofit that’s laser focused on “supporting students and encouraging educators” in Union County Public Schools. Their partnership with the school district helps them be champions for public education in their community. They work hard to: . What they did. Request a Demo.

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Tableau

JANUARY 24, 2023

To do this successfully, and at scale, many have turned to hosting their own Viz Games ! Inspired by the wildly popular Iron Viz competition from Tableau Conference, Viz Games are an exciting and fun way for any organization to take their skills to the next level while expanding data culture and engagement on data analysis.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 29, 2013

In just a few months, Twitter went public , Google Glass showed up on our train route to work, and YouTube hosted ‘live’ music video awards. Fun infographics and other designs tend to perform very well on social media and also help simplify complex concepts, such as breaking down statistics. Trevor Sumner , LocalVox. .

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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

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Hosts need to factor in attendee safety while still hosting effective fundraisers, awareness-raising events, and team-building activities to keep moving forward. Participants can join via Webinar-style software, and the host reads out items for attendees to find. How to Host a Virtual Scavenger Hunt. Promote it early.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Success Factors: Public Engagement: The challenge was simple, fun, and encouraged user-generated content, leading to massive social media engagement and celebrity participation. Digital Events: Hosted virtual events and discussions to deepen engagement and community feeling during Pride Month.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

And because we love rapid ideation and an excuse for a fundraiser here at Whole Whale, we’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Get a selection of your breakfast favorites and a variety of milks — make it extra fun with a pajama party vibe for your supporters. March Madness Money.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Classrooms with limited instructors, either regarding quantity or expertise, can excel when hosting remote speakers. Real world applications are especially useful, with DreamWakers hosting videos such as “Language Arts in the Real World” and “Art in the Real World.” How educational nonprofits use technology.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Post a wide variety of blog content and have some fun with it. You should be regularly photographing and recording videos at important events that your nonprofit hosts. Though most of them won’t come right out and say it, many people appreciate public recognition for their contribution. That said, mix it up!

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

And if you’re searching for fun and engaging ways to raise money, auctions and simple online events will get your donors excited to support your organization. Check out our comprehensive list to keep your fundraising campaigns fun and fresh for all of your donors. Looking for more ideas to take your fundraising efforts online?

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Tableau

JANUARY 24, 2023

To do this successfully, and at scale, many have turned to hosting their own Viz Games ! Inspired by the wildly popular Iron Viz competition from Tableau Conference, Viz Games are an exciting and fun way for any organization to take their skills to the next level while expanding data culture and engagement on data analysis.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

This includes offering options for both public and private streams, engagement mechanisms that reward positive contributions, moderation features and the ability for fans to earn access to free beauty products by community participation. “It’s one thing to be made fun of for my gameplay.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 29, 2010

It’s open to the public so invite your local Atlanta friends to meet you there! Member Lounge Hosted by TechSoup Global Redwood Room. What : Relax, or join the fun – it’s up to you! Activities include: - Human Bingo: A fun and easy way to network with other attendees. Friday, April 9, 2010. When : All Day.

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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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AccelEvents

AUGUST 24, 2021

The event professional hosting the event would have to define the event branding , game rules, game mechanics, how the point system works, and the game’s goal. Fun things to include in your in-person event are public shout-outs! Really, you want to tap into our human need for having fun and connecting with people! .

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Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2021

One of the biggest issues that nonprofits reported with virtual events (detailed in our State of Nonprofit Fundraising publication) was guest engagement. You Don’t Need a “Big Budget” to Achieve Fun. No one took it too seriously, and a spirit of fun prevailed over the night. Easy Day-of-Event Production.

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