Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

What Are the Best Practices for Conducting a Post-School Fundraiser Review? Blog Summary: Post-school fundraiser reviews are essential for ensuring long-term success and continuous improvement. Why Conduct a Post-Fundraiser Review? A well-structured review goes beyond numbers and focuses on the overall experience.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

A nonprofit fundraising plan is a road map designed to help you raise the money you need to achieve your goals. It doesnt matter if you are running a multi-million dollar nonprofit organization or are a small start-up: the key to financial success is a well-thought-out fundraising plan. What is a Nonprofit Fundraising Plan?

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

If you’re wondering how you should adapt your fundraising strategy to the new landscape, then look no further. Our Year-End Fundraising Resource Package has everything you need to craft a winning year-end campaign that is optimized for online fundraising. Download Our Free 2021 Year-End Fundraising Calendar.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

If you are trying to fundraise without an annual fundraising plan, you are trying to bake a pie with a lot of ingredients but no recipe. Do you really want to make fundraising so hard? Do you really want to make fundraising so hard? Can you do it? But… that either requires a good memory or a lot of guesswork.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

It is becoming easier and easier for anyone to create images, conduct research, write professional emails, create presentations and more. Social fundraising is when a nonprofit showcases a social cause it is missioned to address. Grant-seekers can then add grants of interest to their Grants Calendar to ensure deadlines are not missed.

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GiveSmart

APRIL 2, 2025

From April 27 to April 29, thousands of fundraisers from around the globe are following the road to Seattle for Elevating Impact: Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) ICON 2025. 1:1 Time with Fundraising Experts Where to Find GiveSmart by Momentive at AFP Icon Visit our fundraising experts at AFP EXCHANGE Booth #910.

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CauseVox

JUNE 5, 2023

We’ve all been there: staring at a blank screen, desperately trying to create captivating social media fundraising content that resonates with our audience, while keeping up with the latest algorithms and trends. So, are you ready to harness the power of social media for your fundraising efforts?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2021

It would be nice if a product fundraiser miraculously raised money on its own, right? You must be in the driver’s seat and have a solid grasp of best practices when running a fundraiser, including a product fundraiser. Why are you fundraising? The overall goal is the north star for everyone involved in the fundraiser.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

If you’re holding regular events gathering the #nptech community let me know and I’ll include you in the next community calendar! Vancouver, Canada: Creating a Digital Community: The Misadventures of Fundraiser Grrl. Los Angeles, CA: Confluence Presents: Nonprofit Salesforce Demo Event. Tuesday, July 1, 2014.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

There are year-end fundraisers and volunteer appreciation events to attend, donors to thank, holiday cards to get in the mail, and last-minute appeals to send out. According to the calendar, we’re supposed to start counting our blessings around Thanksgiving and work our way up to total and complete joy by New Year’s Eve.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Power of Diverse Fundraising Revenue Streams In the ever-evolving landscape of nonprofit fundraising, diversification is the key to unlocking a broader donor base and ensuring sustained success. Let’s take a look at 15 Fundraising revenue streams your nonprofit can utilize when planning your annual fundraising calendar.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Source: Data from GivingTuesday Fundraising Effectiveness Project. Based on nonprofits registered with the IRS and present on a calendar year 2021 Business Master File and the U.S. At the same time, the data reveals a downward trend in the share of dollars going to education, especially from institutional funders.

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CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

You may be wondering, will adding fundraising tickets to the event just complicate things? Luckily, CauseVox is here to help you plan your next ticketed fundraising event. CauseVox also offers an integrated ticketing system so you can present your donors with a one-stop shop for everything related to your event.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

There are many ways you can use text-to-give to improve your fundraising strategy. Use Text-to-Give in Fundraising Events. Incorporate Text-to-Give in Ambassador Fundraising. For example, if you’re running a virtual fundraising event for shelter animals, you could make your keyword SAVEDOGS.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As we spring further into a new year, it’s time for your fundraising efforts to pick up speed! Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. Here’s a list of spring fundraising ideas to help you celebrate the season with your supporters: Spring fundraising ideas 1.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 11, 2023

As your finance team is preparing for year-end, with prepping reports and making sure your budget is on track, your donor development and fundraising teams are hard at work, too. The end-of-year fundraising drive is a crucial chance to connect with supporters and secure vital fundraising dollars. How are expenses tracking?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 27, 2022

When you’re halfway through the year, it’s a good time to conduct a midyear fundraising evaluation. Because wherever you are with your fundraising, no matter how far behind you think you are, with six months remaining in the year, you have plenty of time to make changes and raise more money. Or if you aren’t a numbers person.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 17, 2024

This allows you to tailor your content calendar to your audience’s or guest’s preferences. For example, established donors might like to hear about how your fundraising initiatives are going, whereas people who are encountering your nonprofit for the first time might be more interested in your backstory. Interactive. Consistent.

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Strategic Grants

AUGUST 22, 2024

Presentation by National Strategy Director, Zac Reimers. Register here: [link] In person: Fundraisers on the Hill 20-21 November 2024, Parliament House Presented by Fundraise for Australia, this year’s Fundraisers on the Hill will offer opportunities to build relationships with lawmakers and boost your knowledge of advocacy work.

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Fun Pasta Fundraising

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Fundraising is necessary for schools, daycares, non-profit organizations, local businesses, and many other types of organizations. In the 20 or so years that we’ve been in the fundraising business we’ve learned there are common qualities shared by all successful fundraising lead ers. Passionate – Great causes inspire passion.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The calendar on your desk boldly marks the beginning of the holiday season, a reminder that it's time to gear up for the most crucial fundraising period of the year. The Significance of the Holiday Season in Fundraising As the year winds down and the holiday spirit takes over, something truly magical happens.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For your nonprofit, this means the holiday season opens the door to opportunities for fundraising success— and there’s no better way to kick off this successful year-end fundraising push than to participate in Giving Tuesday ! Use a text fundraising campaign. Giving Tuesday has come a long way since its inception in 2012.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 22, 2024

Promote your event with fundraising invitation ideas! When it comes to planning a fundraising event, the success of your event often hinges on how well you can get the word out. Your fundraising invitations often serve as an important touchpoint for potential attendees.

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amplifi

AUGUST 22, 2024

Draft a content calendar to ensure consistent posting leading up to and on the big day. Using infographics to present statistics and accomplishments can help make data easier to digest. Fundraising challenges and contests. Create fundraising challenges or contests to motivate your supporters. Use storytelling techniques.

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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. Send emails after certain activities, like signing up for your fundraiser or making a donation.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 15, 2021

Fundraising becomes much more high-stakes. Of course, if you have a really good holiday fundraising season, you might start the new year with a financial surplus that covers salaries for at least the first few months, which gives you some breathing room to raise money. Paying yourself can be an intimidating prospect.

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

In true Selfish Giving style, I'd rather GIVE presents to others on my birthday - and maybe get a few karma points in return!?? A FREE electronic version of my last book Fundraising with Businesses. A top reference guide with all my best fundraising ideas for working with businesses! Are you ready? Wicked stylish. >>>

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2023

No matter whether you’re a coach for a sports team or the director of an athletic program, at some point, you’ll need to host sports fundraisers to raise money for your athletes. Here are a few sports fundraiser ideas to mobilize your fans and support your team!

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Fall has arrived, and with it comes fundraising season. Naples, Florida, is hosting a meetup on tools for effective email fundraising ; Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, is hosting a series of Giving Tuesday brainstorming sessions ; and Chicago, Illinois, will explore how your CRM can save end-of-year fundraising plans. and the globe.

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Strategic Grants

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This is presented in both text and podcast form for easy listening or reading based on your preference. They go into how providing multi-year general operating support grants can free up time for planning and the service delivery rather than the fundraising. from Trusts & Foundations: [link] ).

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Think about how you want to present yourself to a new subscriber. Focus your welcome series on presenting ways that new people can get more deeply involved. Longer series of three or more messages are overwhelmingly likely to include at least one fundraising message, and also include advocacy messaging more than a third of the time.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. In addition to the info-packed sessions and workshops, these conferences provide invaluable opportunities to connect with other fundraisers, share ideas, and encourage each other. .

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

From planning peer-to-peer fundraisers to properly marketing your online campaigns, there’s an endless number of items on your to-do lists. That’s why it’s essential to carefully choose the right software solutions to support your operations–the right tool can drive a high ROI for your fundraising efforts. Personalize donor engagement.

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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. It’s important to have an effective event fundraising marketing plan to save time and execute flawless fundraisers. What should my team consider when developing an event fundraising marketing plan?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 23, 2014

In the rat race to do all the things we do to close out the financial calendar, here are some fun one liner horror stories to lighten your spirits from TechSoup’s Facebook page and the When You Work At A Nonprofit Tumblr , which was started by Leah Neaderthal and Leanne Pittsford, the founders of the nonprofit, Lean Impact.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. In addition to the info-packed sessions and workshops, these conferences provide invaluable opportunities to connect with other fundraisers, share ideas, and encourage each other.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This guide is here to help you learn more about nonprofit fundraising platforms, what’s available to your organization, and when you should consider using each. Amongst the many tools nonprofits can benefit from, fundraising tools, CRMs, and marketing tools are the must-haves for organizations seeking success. Key fundraising tools.

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