Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

If you plan to serve alcohol (where permitted), check local regulations and appropriate insurance needs. Winter Fundraising (January and February) Why it works: After the indulgences of the holidays, many people are ready for healthier habits. How to do it: Companies like Happys Circus tour around and can be booked for a day.

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Candid

DECEMBER 6, 2022

You may also have legal fees and operational costs, such as office space, salaries, and insurance. Because this information is required to be made public, it’s worth considering whether an “open books” approach to advancing your cause feels right for you. Whatever you decide, we’re here to help.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Go ahead and book the trip if you can. My friend who worked in insurance as her first professional job was taught to leave her desk every day as if it were her last day at work. Now, you’re ready for your vacation to start! Be a person reading a book, knitting a scarf, or binge-watching Cheer. That way it is set in stone.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

Include fundraising fees, the subscription costs for your donor management system and other online tools, insurance, postage for appeals … everything! You can find new donor prospects by booking speaking engagements at community groups, clubs, churches, universities, anywhere you think you can find people who will be interested in your work.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 15, 2021

You’re ready to save the world, right? In this highly acclaimed book, Lubin starts by comparing what she accomplishes as a CEO of a successful nonprofit with “zilch,” to what one of her donor prospect businesses does with millions—and how businesses and nonprofits alike can get more bang with less buck! Want proof?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Not ready to step back into a movie theater yet? Online discount book sales. Once you’ve collected these discounts, you can begin selling discount books online so your fans can save money whenever they shop local or dine out. Let them share and show off for a night with a virtual open mic night fundraiser. Viewing party.

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

If the proposal you are working on has a six-week turnaround , the first draft of the budget and the second draft of the narrative proposal should be ready for review at the same time (roughly 2–2.5 Still, that gap should be measured in days to a week or so, not in months. weeks into the process). 4 laptops, 3 iPads, and 3 mobile phones.

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