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Hosting a Winning Kentucky Derby Fundraising Event

Greater Giving

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. Add a big screen to project the actual Kentucky Derby Race for the ultimate viewing experience.

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Client Spotlight: Camp Fire Sunshine

Qgiv

Camp Fire Sunshine hosted a Kentucky Derby Party fundraising event with drinks, food, and fun activities for attendees to take part in while watching the Kentucky Derby races. They ranked their sponsors by sponsorship category. They ranked their sponsors by sponsorship category. What you can do.

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15 Silent Auction Software Tools to Power Your Events

Bloomerang

Packages range from memorable event experiences like the Kentucky Derby to tropical vacations. Use our CRM platform to reach out to current and prospective donors and corporate sponsors to acquire auction items for your event. The platform also enables year-round donation collection.

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Developing staff technology skills in your nonprofit

NTEN

For example, the University of Kentucky publishes this skills checklist with a list of basic computer skills you could adapt to your context. It helps to have an executive sponsor who sees the value of investing in staff technology skills and is willing to speak up for it. Or take advantage of free tools. Everyone is already so busy.

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

Leverage the mutual benefits of corporate partnerships by asking your sponsors to contribute a corporate package or basket to your auction. That’s where corporate sponsors and major donors come into play. Connect with these partners ahead of your auction to ask if they’d be willing to donate or sponsor items at your event.

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37 Spring Fundraising Ideas for Small Nonprofits

Whole Whale

Kentucky Derby Party (first Saturday in May). Everyone loves getting dressed up and watching the Kentucky Derby. Take a hike” day or Sponsored Step Challenge. Host a rib, pie, or hot dog eating contest and have “tip jars” for people to show their support for their favorite competitors in the form of donations. 3 = $30 bet).

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7 Spring Fundraising Ideas to Enhance Your Relationship With Current Donors

CauseVox

The daffodils are blooming, the Kentucky bluegrass is coming in, and the winter jackets are headed toward the back of the closet. The Robert Half Bowl-a-Thon to sponsor Junior Achievement of Greater Washington. It’s spring! You’re finally done with your year-end giving analysis and follow up. Give Them A Tour.