Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you understand how much time, resources, and planning goes into running a successful fundraising event. In return, the nonprofit will provide advertising and publicity opportunities to help the company reach and engage their event’s audience. This is where corporate sponsors can help.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 7, 2024

Fortunately, this is something you can fix, but donors don’t magically donate, or more important, keep donating to your organization. If you ignore your donors or communicate poorly, they’re unlikely to donate again. That second donation is known as the golden donation (that pot of gold?).

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GiveSmart

APRIL 22, 2024

Careful fundraiser event planning can help you grow your nonprofit and raise awareness of your cause. Determine fundraising goals The first step in fundraiser event planning is determining your goals. Fundraising events encourage audience engagement, helping you maintain strong partnerships to continue growing your nonprofit.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 9, 2024

Keep it simple by planning ahead If communicating regularly with your donors sounds overwhelming, plan ahead by using a communications calendar. Fill your calendar with different ways to do that and update it as needed. Is it to ask for a donation, say thank you, or send an update? If it’s a branded donation page (e.g.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The nonprofit fundraising calendar tends to go through phases of ups and downs. The “up” months include the year-end giving season, where donors are inspired to make their last tax-deductible donations for the year. A conversion-optimized donation page. Motivational imagery. Intuitive user experience.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2023

A brand new event experience for nonprofits is here! We’re happy to unveil Qgiv’s new Event Management software—tools designed to help nonprofits streamline event check-in and increase registrations, attendance, and giving at events. “Our team loves the new event platform.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For many nonprofits, a live or silent auction is the pinnacle of their fundraising event calendar. However, effective procurement requires a strategic approach so you can use your nonprofit’s resources wisely and maximize the amount of event funding you can put toward your mission. Let’s dive in!

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GiveSmart

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

While #GivingTuesday and end-of-year appeals might feel far away, the busiest time of the giving calendar is just around the corner. Donors are paying attention, and many are looking at their spending for the rest of the calendar year. Now is the time to finalize your strategy, make your plans, and create your messaging templates.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

When you start planning your fundraising events, you want to make registration and management as easy as possible for both you and your donors. With the right event management software for nonprofits, you can run your fundraising events more efficiently, helping you raise more money for your cause.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 24, 2024

Auctions are among the most engaging and lucrative fundraising events your nonprofit could host. Plus, they have the potential to raise thousands of dollars for your mission through winning bids on items, entry fees, and additional donations made during the event.

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Qgiv

MAY 8, 2023

When it comes to planning an effective nonprofit event, communication is key. It is important to think about all the different ways you can communicate with your donor base – email drip campaigns, social event calendars, social media posting (Instagram, LinkedIn), and your own registration website.

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GiveSmart

APRIL 17, 2024

The Need for Sustainability According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) Q3 2023 report , market trends in 2023 pointed to a decrease in donor participation and money raised by donations. The Blueprint By taking the time to plan ahead and get creative, your nonprofit can work toward building a year-round fundraising calendar.

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CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

Planning an event is a daunting task for most nonprofits. You may be wondering, will adding fundraising tickets to the event just complicate things? The answer is simple: it has the potential to make your event more effective and to help you raise more money. Decide On Event Format: Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid?

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

As those in the nonprofit world realize, few things are as effective—or as time consuming—as fundraising events. These events bring in big time donations, and can have a huge impact on furthering the organization’s cause. If not, the organization risks not only losing the investment in the event, but potential donations.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JUNE 18, 2024

You only have a few seconds to capture your donor’s attention and get her to make a donation. The Giving Experience Congratulations, someone has decided to donate to your nonprofit. Does your Donate Now button stand out? Does your Donate Now button stand out? Be sure it’s focused on making a donation.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

The best gift a nonprofit organization can receive is unrestricted cash, but an inkind donation of something your organization needs and would have otherwise purchased is also a high-value gift. Basically, it’s a non-cash donation made to a nonprofit organization. There’s more to inkind donations than you might think.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Any fundraising professional knows that planning a fundraising event is hard work. Investing in event registration software for nonprofits will help you simplify your planning process and make it easy for your donors to donate and sign up for your fundraising event! What is event registration software for nonprofits?

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OneCause

JANUARY 31, 2024

[Event-ebook-top] There are plenty of ways to raise money, but one of the most popular (and let’s face it: fun!) ways to bring in fundraising dollars and engage supporters is the time-tested fundraising event. If you’ve got event fundraising on the brain, you’ve come to the right post. Set up for the big day.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 30, 2023

What they did: Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania held an event called “Celebrating Success,” which featured local business leaders who have made significant contributions to the economic and civic well-being of the Erie County region. At the event, all guests received one complimentary drink ticket followed by a cash bar.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

What they did: Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania held an event called “Celebrating Success,” which featured local business leaders who have made significant contributions to the economic and civic well-being of the Erie County region. At the event, all guests received one complimentary drink ticket followed by a cash bar.

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The end of the calendar year is around the corner—the single biggest fundraising opportunity of the year! This guide will show you how to create a year-end fundraising campaign that will effectively reach the hearts and wallets of donors during this spike in end-of-year donations.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Search for a platform that offers essential fundraising features such as: Branded donation pages. These donation pages allow your organization to solicit gifts on online channels. Though gifts may be specified for specific campaigns, an online donation page usually collects donations for the annual fund. Recurring giving.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Because what’s most important is to thank and report before you ask for another donation. Asking for donations is not all or nothing Many nonprofit organizations spend a lot of time asking and not that much on thanking and reporting. Maybe they’re event attendees, volunteers, or friends of board members. Recognize each donor.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 14, 2022

Special Events Are on the Rise in 2022. More nonprofits are adopting special events in the coming year to build emotional connections with donors, and develop lasting relationships. Whether they’re focused on fundraising or on stewardship, special events can create intimate, memorable experiences that bring donors closer to the cause.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 6, 2024

eCardWidget’s guide to charity eCards provides examples of the different occasions nonprofits can send eCards to supporters to show they’re valued: After a donation. For example, you might give recurring donors above a certain amount discount codes for your merchandise or provide access to a donors-only chat during virtual events.

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GiveSmart

JULY 2, 2024

If you have a fundraising event on the horizon, or you're about to launch a new campaign, you need to get the word out. An effective marketing plan for nonprofit fundraising can help boost attendance and donations without breaking the bank. You can promote your event and discuss the importance of your cause.

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OneCause

AUGUST 22, 2024

It’s time to start planning your fall fundraising calendar. This idea provides a perfect transition from summer to fall, with a slightly nostalgic yet cozy feeling hovering around the event. Either charge an admission fee or pass around a donation basket. Charge a small admission or ask for donations at the event.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2024

Monthly giving helps you raise more money Monthly or recurring donations can help donors spread out their gifts and it’s easier on their bank accounts. It can also give you a consistent stream of revenue throughout the year instead of at certain times, such as when you do individual appeals and events and when grants come in.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 4, 2024

A lot of small donations can add up! You can apply for grants and hold events, but those sometimes require more effort than it’s worth. Dedicated monthly donors have also stepped up and have given additional donations. Having a communications calendar will help you with this. Also, look into major and legacy giving.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 17, 2024

It’s like doubling—or even tripling—the impact of every donation you receive! Find space in your email calendar, swap social media accounts for a day, and line up media interviews. Those businesses then donated a portion of the proceeds to local nonprofits! But finding the right donor is key. Let your partner share their story.

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The Almoner

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

These efforts help to inspire donations from local Catholics. The foundation team also helps their Bishop with a calendar of special fundraising events. They help design, print, and send invitations, manage guest lists, and coordinate the logistics of the event.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

How’d your last peer-to-peer event go? If you want to attract more participants to your peer-to-peer fundraising event, consider how you’re marketing it! Where will your audience see your event advertised? Read on for Qgiv’s peer-to-peer fundraising best practices for event marketing. Start with a Facebook event page.

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DoJiggy

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Hosting a charity golf tournament can be a fantastic way to raise funds, but ensuring a successful event starts with getting players excited to participate. Host a Great After-Party Conclusions on Attracting Players to Your Charity Golf Tournament Highlight Your Cause Your organization’s supporters are your most loyal event attendees.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Building Relationships With Donors Donors that feel seen – and see their donations making a tangible impact – give higher amounts and give more frequently. Transparency And Accountability In our CauseVox Giving Study we found that the #1 barrier for Gen Z donors is understanding where and how their donation will be used.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 10, 2021

to promote your organization’s events or activities. Create a communications calendar for the year, one that includes the dates for your fundraising appeals, your monthly giving asks, your annual report, print newsletters, and more. Download our Annual Fundraising & Marketing Calendar to stay on top of important dates.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

The money you raise should come from a variety of sources including individual donors, foundations, and events. Follow my 1-10-100 Rule to ensure a healthy mix of revenue streams: 1 special event: That’s right. Make it a signature event and pour all your effort into it so it’s as successful as possible. Not 10, not five.

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GiveSmart

AUGUST 12, 2024

Marketing staff can alert nonprofit development teams about the content supports engage with most, revealing what donors look for when interacting with your donation website or fundraising events. To achieve shared goals, these teams can collaborate on fundraising campaigns and content calendars.

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