Greater Giving

JUNE 27, 2023

One such effective strategy is hosting fundraising events with consignment auction packages. For instance, if your organization focuses on animal rights or conservation, you may seek packages related to trips to explore National Parks or experiences that showcase conservation efforts locally and globally.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

If your nonprofit hosts one or more fundraising events, you know that it’s easy to become predictable with the excuse that “we’ve always done this.” An art festival where local artists can show off their pieces, explain their work to attendees, and donate a portion or all of the proceeds to your nonprofit. National “day” celebrations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 23, 2020

To pull it off, work with a company that hosts goat yoga classes and experiences and ask them to donate a number of tickets to your organization. For a 21 and older crowd, consider hosting an exclusive cocktail or wine tasting. Spin class disco. Whiskey or wine tasting. Chili competition. Gamified events.

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Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2021

Without the contributions of key sponsors, your nonprofit risks being unable to raise the money it needs to achieve its mission. Not only that, but if you miss out on tapping into a sponsor’s audience of potential givers, you’re even less likely to find fundraising success. On [date] we are planning to host a [type] fundraising event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2016

Also, if you have not read it, Kivi Leroux-Miller has written a stellar piece called “ The Heroes and Villains of Give Local America Story. “ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. Last year, Give Local America raised $68.5 In Columbia, S.C.,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a good practice to occasionally tag important partners and sponsors in image tweets, but doing so often will only annoy them. Nonprofits tend to mostly tweet content about the sad state of affairs – international, national, state, and local. Don’t be a photo tag spammer either! 7) Join a Twitter Chats.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

A matching gift strategy could also be applied to local nonprofits on a smaller scale. For example, secure five local community sponsors that will give $2,000 each and create a $10,000 matching gift campaign. You may be surprised, however, that actively seeking matching gift donors and sponsors publicly works as well.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

By hosting a volunteer program, your organization can enable students, city officials, business owners, and other community members to get involved with a cause that aligns with their values and helps people in need, strengthening community ties in your area. Collaborate with local businesses.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Obviously this event won’t work in warmer climates, but if you’re somewhere with distinct seasons, all you have to do is find a lake that will let you host your event. Catalogue for Philanthropy made use of Giving Tuesday Now (a national fundraising day to support nonprofits through COVID) to hype up their own one-day giving event online.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2022

According to the UNHCR , these countries are currently hosting 4.9 While almost a third of grants went to organizations in Ukraine, recipient countries reflect giving to local chapters of the Red Cross and other international relief organizations, or to their Geneva-based headquarters. Company-sponsored foundation. Recipients.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Farm-to-Table Job Training: Grow Local Leaders. Media coverage: The local media can bring in a new wave of support for your organization, so you might try reaching out to the press to cover your fundraiser. Launch a fundraiser for your nonprofit today and start making an even bigger impact locally, nationally, or even globally.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

More and more money is donated on this national day of giving each year. You can, however, join your local Giving Tuesday movement to localize your efforts. Team up with local news. Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Host an auction.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Hosting a car wash is a classic fundraising event that’ll keep your community’s cars sparkling clean. To meet this demand, consider partnering with a local tree farm or nursery to host a Christmas tree or Christmas wreath fundraiser. Get kids excited about a fundraiser by hosting a pajama day at school. Balloon raffle.

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

Ensure that any necessary in-person elements of your fundraising efforts comply with your local health regulations and allow for safe social distancing. Partner with a local jewelry store, franchise, or online retailer to allocate a portion of sales to support your cause in the lead up to Mother’s Day. 9 Mother’s Day Fundraising Ideas.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

You can sponsor and share research that may help with many of the world’s problems. You can host accessible, off-site clinics. You can sponsor and share research. . The target supporter market for a local human services agency did not extend to the national online world. Lessons learned: .

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Need help deciding what type of online auction your nonprofit should host? Ready to host a virtual auction? 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. Consider hosting a virtual beach-themed auction!

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CauseVox

JUNE 7, 2021

They’ve conserved more than 80,000 acres of prime desert habitat, forever weaving together National Parks, wilderness areas, and wildlife linkage corridors. The organization works closely with a broad range of desert community members and visitors, as well as with local, state, and federal agencies. Lessons Learned. Updates Are Key.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 19, 2021

If your nonprofit is looking for a way to contribute, consider hosting a food drive. Take it from The Sharing Center who hosted a virtual pantry drive that simulated the experience of shopping in a grocery store, but online. Team up with a local organization. Virtual pantry drive. Most needed items.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

You could sponsor and share research that may help with many of the world’s problems. You could host accessible, off-site clinics. You could sponsor and share research. . The target supporter market for a local human services agency didn’t extend to the national online world. Here’s what I learned: .

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

To secure your nonprofit a partnership with a restaurant, you’ll likely have two options: Local business partners. Local restaurants (or even food trucks) are often eager to support good causes in their communities, making this a strong option for smaller nonprofits. Product fundraising. Recurring events. Galas or auctions.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 22, 2020

You can even task volunteers, board members or corporate sponsors to guest write posts. Determine the timeline and resources needed for each event so you have enough time to secure a host or speakers, prepare and send invitations, and design collateral for your attendees. Prepare for Campaign Execution. Social Media. Direct Mail.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Note From Beth: I’m a huge fan of Giving Days because they raise the awareness, engagement, and donations to nonprofits and being generous. Last week, we watched as a national day of giving and awareness campaign for “Giving Tuesday” unfold and spur spikes in donations.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Consider whether your community has a wide range of potential giving sources willing to help out, including individual donors , corporate sponsors, foundations, and government agencies. Look into pro-bono services offered by local bar associations or law firms. What potential challenges or risks will the nonprofit face?

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NTEN

JUNE 7, 2011

Community-based fundraisers bring together members of your organization, local businesses, media, and residents in your community to support a worthy cause or in some cases, to support numerous causes. The annual fundraising event benefits local health and human service agencies throughout Pennsylvania. Highmark Inc. Highmark Inc.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

You may decide to host a book club at your organization and discuss the specific points covered on a regular basis. The staff of a nonprofit school or tutoring system may prefer academic journals, while those at the local animal shelter may prefer online training courses. . Sponsoring external opportunities is a great solution.

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Care2

MAY 11, 2011

Drawing national attention to an important issue (and a good bit of recognition for your organization the process). Building local chapters. Connecting and enriching a national movement. He was able to fund his trip largely through corporate sponsors that he recognizes on the UnRoad Trip website. Raising funds.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

The event is sponsored by Patagonia as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility program. I presented a plenary session on networked mindsets and leadership and facilitated two workshops on SMARTer Social Media. One of my favorite examples is the National Day of Unplugging Campaign. Twitter: https://twitter.com/nfswildfish.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Here are a few ideas to help with the roundball rampage that will engulf the nation. Be sure to know your local laws for lotteries and raffles to see if you need to obtain a license before starting. They unveiled Brackets for Good , a local nonprofit challenge where nonprofits go head-to-head in a week-long fundraising battle.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 28, 2015

Lighthouse, which provides after-school programming for teenagers, has sponsored a public art project for the past several months in Lincoln, Neb., Local artists decorated and designed the 51 6-foot-tall light bulbs, which have been spread throughout the city. titled “Illuminating Lincoln: Lighthouse.” .

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 28, 2015

Lighthouse, which provides after-school programming for teenagers, has sponsored a public art project for the past several months in Lincoln, Neb., Local artists decorated and designed the 51 6-foot-tall light bulbs, which have been spread throughout the city. titled “Illuminating Lincoln: Lighthouse.” .

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 30, 2023

Here are some ideas to get you started: Host an educational event or workshop : Why not organize events that teach your community about LGBTQ+ history, rights, and issues? Collaborate with local LGBTQ+ organizations : Team up with local LGBTQ+ organizations to support their initiatives, share resources, and amplify their voices.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

On Friday November 4 , 300 nonprofit and social good professionals gathered at the Marines’ Memorial Hotel and Club in San Francisco for Social Media for Nonprofits – a national conference series on the use of social media for social good.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

Because 175+ cities around the world will be hosting Twestivals on February 12th, which bring together Twitter communities for an evening of fun and to raise $500K for charity: water , a nonprofit organization bringing clean, safe drinking water to people in developing nations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Instead of serving everyone at a single location, consider a catered meal delivered to each of your donors from a local restaurant. Why not embrace this change and host your own virtual film screening via livestream? Hosting a talent show is one approach to discover if any of your supporters have hidden talents. 20) Book club.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

Miles Orkin, National Director for Mobile and Web forAmerican Cancer Society Fundraising Focus: Mobile. Nearly 100 years later, in 2009, they became the “official sponsor of birthdays,” launching a movement for more birthdays. (Make sure to read the full recap on the TechSoup blog.). Join Us Online May 24 at 11 a.m.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 12, 2015

So when AAM and Blackbaud hosted Trends Watch 2015: Using Open Data and Personalization at Museums with Elizabeth Merritt , Michael Edson , and Stephen Watson , attending it was a definite no-brainer! Revenue loss (finding a sponsor before the project starts can actually shift focus to mission rather than sales).

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2009

The United Nations has chosen the theme of, "Women and Men United to End Violence Against Women and Girls," for this year's International Women's Day. Host your own event. The Global Fund for Women also has an online toolkit to help you host a house party. For more information, go to www.oneten.org.uk.

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