The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month: How Nonprofits Can raise funds and Show Support National Immigrant Heritage Month is all about celebrating the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of immigrants in our communities. Let’s fill up those newsfeeds with positivity and admiration.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Raising funds for nonprofit organizations is both an art and a science. This blog post will cover various strategies your organization can employ to raise crucial funds for your nonprofit organization. Host a fundraising auction to raise even more. But how do you host a winning fundraising event?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

I’m working with a network of community foundations, grantees of the Knight Foundation, that are hosting giving days as the facilitator. The peer learning exchange is experimenting with best practices for Giving Days. The group is using and adding their knowledge to The Giving Day Playbook. Give Miami Day raises record $5.2

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

Summer’s social ambiance, characterized by people wanting to enjoy outdoor events and immerse themselves in their local community, can boost your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts. Outdoor Movie Night An outdoor movie night is a fun and engaging way to bring your community together while raising funds for your nonprofit.

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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. Planning events is one of the best ways to raise money for your mission, and donors love participating in them. Why should your nonprofit host a silent auction? Why should your nonprofit host a silent auction?

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The list of headaches and hassles you’ll encounter is pretty much endless: Renting a venue, hiring a caterer, soliciting silent auction items, signing up and training volunteer event staff, etc. blast some tunes) will go a long way toward enticing local drivers to pull over and get a wash. Recycling electronics definitely qualifies.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The trick to hosting a successful raffle is ensuring that the raffle baskets and prizes you offer are enticing enough to encourage scores of ticket sales. Check your state’s gambling regulations, and consult with your legal team to ensure you can legally host your raffle. Local goods basket. Pastry basket. Tea time basket.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Here are five tips to help you raise more for your mission: Be transparent with your supporters. But a diversified fundraising strategy is the strongest way to raise more for your organization in a sustainable way. Hosting a creative virtual event , such as an online concert or comedy show. Embrace hybrid events. Get creative.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 12, 2024

Through my professional training as a journalist and newsroom leader, I am committed to sharing my insider newsroom knowledge with nonprofits to help them get the attention they deserve from their local media outlets. These types of topics could also be great story ideas for your local news outlets.

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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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Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2023

It goes beyond financial contributions and encompasses volunteerism, advocacy, and raising awareness. Using your voice and platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and raise awareness about the challenges creates meaningful change. Advocacy and Awareness : Philanthropy extends beyond monetary contributions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Crowdfunding helps you raise money for issues that are central to your organization and offset any costs not covered by your budget or other fundraising efforts. And because GoFundMe has a 0% platform fee , your organization will be able to keep more of the funds raised. Farm-to-Table Job Training: Grow Local Leaders.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

As a Master Trainer, one of my favorite models of training adults is the Peer Learning Exchange where a group of participants who are working on a similar project or domain of practices interact regularly to learn how to do it better. You can also set goals for donor engagement, brand awareness, or capacity building for local nonprofits.

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DipJar

DECEMBER 21, 2021

It provides recreation, resources, and training to parents and caregivers, educators, first responders, clinicians, and others. Pathfinders for Autism provides support in three areas: recreation, resources, and training. Pathfinders for Autism is currently the only organization in Maryland training first responders on this issue.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This smaller, live event would feature a silent auction , a catered dinner, finished up with a live auction and paddle raise. Raise big money by engaging BOTH live and online guests. Will your team hosting the virtual event be on-site at the live event, or will they operate from a separate space?

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Empower them by giving them the training, tools, and inspiration to lead effectively. Board match programs in your community that your local community foundation or United Way may offer. Local Chamber of Commerce or local leadership group, for example, “Leadership Nashville” or “Leadership Austin.” Announce it publicly.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 6, 2022

In this guide, we’ll dive into a list of the best animal-centric in-person and virtual fundraising ideas for increasing revenue for your animal-focused nonprofit: Partner with a local pet store. Host a pet adoption event. Partner with a local pet store. Sell pet-related merchandise. Sponsor a class. Let’s get started!

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2022

Take a look at Donately’s peer-to-peer fundraising guide for tips on how to design an effective fundraising page and how to train your participants on P2P fundraising best practices. . Holiday Baking Competition Invite local bakers to participate in a holiday baking contest. This event works similarly to a holiday baking competition.

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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. Train volunteers. Train volunteers. Make the training accessible.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In fact, recent research shows that a quarter of annual nonprofit revenue is raised in the month of December. Host a holiday appreciation event—not a fundraiser—in the midst of Giving Season. We offered a light tea and lunch, had local craft vendors and hand-made wreaths for sale, and shared what we had accomplished for the year.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 1, 2012

. —– In 2011, Washington, DC, became one of the first major metropolitan regions to host a multimillion-dollar local giving day: Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington. Nearly 18,000 people participated in the 24-hour, online fundraising event, raising more than $2 million to benefit 1,200 local nonprofits.

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

First, draw up a budget to determine precisely how much money you need to raise for your programs, including the costs of equipment, physical space, and/or personnel. Small, local organizations are more trusted than larger institutions , but you need to win that trust. Second, develop a realistic fundraising plan.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 25, 2023

If you’re gearing up to host a fundraiser, you might be scrambling to find the right marketing tactics to engage your audience. Provide Training, Guidelines, And Resources With the right ambassadors on board, it’s time to get them ready to market your fundraising campaign or event.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

5 Million Reasons to Embrace Library Giving Day Created in 2019 by the Seattle Public Library Foundation, Library Giving Day was designed not only to increase financial support to local public libraries but also to raise awareness for the many programs local libraries provide to their communities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2011

Minnesota’s ‘Networked Nonprofits’ raised $13.4M million was raised to benefit Minnesota nonprofit organizations. In total, GiveMN has helped raise $46 million for nonprofit organizations across the state of Minnesota since launching in November 2009. It’s become an annual holiday tradition for Beth’s Blog.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 2, 2022

In this article, we’ll show you how to build, train, steward, and replace your committee when it’s time. In fact, you can even task committee members with helping you find and train their replacements. Your local chamber of commerce likely has a few planned! What are the benefits of working with a fundraising event committee?

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

So, if you have a team of people who are willing to sustain a few paper cuts in the quest to provide people with prettily-wrapped packages, consider hosting a gift-wrapping fundraiser to help gift givers out this holiday season. Host a serve-a-thon. Holiday decor sales. Pictures with Santa. Hot chocolate stand.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

Board members are often connected with people who can help you raise money in a variety of ways: they may have connections at other nonprofits, or they might be able to introduce you to potential donors through their own personal networks. Provide board members with resources and training on making effective asks for donations and support.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 25, 2023

However, you quickly realize that your team is in trouble: you need new equipment for training, but the team doesn’t have the funds. With such a short timeline before classes end, how will you reach enough supporters to fund your summer training sessions? Your local community can offer loyal, powerful support to your team.

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Qgiv

MARCH 21, 2022

How Do Hospitals Raise Funds? Initiatives may include: Engaging employees Hosting events Cultivating major donors Working with community partners for sponsorships or matching gifts Planned giving Direct mail and personal solicitation Engaging board members. Why might a hospital consider raising funds for other organizations?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

During September, the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) collaborates with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) to host World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10 with National Suicide Prevention Week being recognized in the week around September 10.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2021

We have helped over 11,000 people become Certified Nonprofit Professionals and more than 15,000 other leaders in the sector to advance specific skills with virtual training resources. Too many professionals express interest in learning new skills, but never take action to really find and embrace new training opportunities. .

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

These nonprofits rely on disaster relief donations to purchase crucial supplies, train volunteers, and mobilize their disaster response teams when crisis strikes. If you’re a natural at hosting events, you can plan a fundraising event for your community to raise funds. Donate to local nonprofits in the affected area.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

The arts are important to modern culture and society, yet competition from other causes can encroach on the ability of your nonprofit to raise funds. More funds mean your nonprofit can bring on skilled staff and provide better training and experiences to volunteers. You can’t measure this impact solely by the dollars raised.

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Qgiv

MARCH 12, 2024

Corporate philanthropy helps companies build a strong community presence, which can lead to better relations with important local figures. These programs are easy for employees to participate in and boost both the business’s reputation and the money raised for the eligible nonprofits. Improved reputation and brand image.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Engage with local organizations and associations. Reach out to regional associations and community groups, and attend networking events , workshops, and industry conferences to meet potential candidates and raise awareness about board opportunities within your organization. The more people know about your cause, the wider your net.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

Borrow from political organizers to build a grassroots movement at scale by empowering supporters locally with the right messages and tools to spread your mission. Host a Zoom call for supporters to write letters, send emails, make scripted calls to elected officials like Swing Left is doing. Urgent issues. Virtual solutions.

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