Center for Major Gifts

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As the world turns towards remote socializing, it only makes sense that non-profits would turn to virtual major donor events. Planning for a virtual major donor event takes a little bit of creativity, and may take major gift officers out of their comfort zone. The internets reach is worldwide. The internets reach is worldwide.

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DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Organizing an event, whether its a charity gala or a school carnival , involves juggling multiple moving parts. Fortunately, incorporating technology into your event planning process can significantly boost efficiency and revenue. Real-Time Updates: Event software can send reminders to attendees or update them about schedule changes.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Fundraising Events While your nonprofit can host countless types of profitable fundraising events, focus on the ideas that are most likely to appeal to your target audience. Create an event calendar to plan the timing of each fundraiser, including time before and after for event planning and follow-up. The best part?

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The organization unveiled a refreshed brand, and this weekend hosts a nationally televised event, United Way Benefit for Hurricane Relief, for communities devastated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The post Brand Refresh, TV Relief Event For United Way Worldwide appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

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The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Planning events is essential for nonprofits, whether youre raising funds, building awareness, or forging new community connections. From tight budgets to limited staffing, these hurdles can make even the simplest event feel overwhelming. However, many organizations face common challenges that complicate the planning process.

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Clairification

APRIL 7, 2025

Blah, blah, blah] and we look forward to seeing you at [name of organization] events in the coming year. Please check with your tax advisor. No goods or services were provided in return for your contribution. My takeaway? Im not sure I want to give to this charity again. Im thinking theyre inefficient. Call me harsh if you will.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 6, 2024

While nonprofit fundraising takes many forms like hosting events, corporate sponsorships, membership programs, and even knocking door to door, grants are the tried-and-true funding staples. Host Community Events Events encourage donor-centric interactions and help nonprofits recruit corporate partners. Do your research.

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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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The Fundraiser Coach

APRIL 13, 2025

In your Invitation to Action , there are two key aspects to keep in mind: First, that the donor or prospect does NOT feel lost or ignored in a large event. Of course, there are other opportunities for engagement: large-scale: galas, golf tournaments, group walks, etc.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

They have jobs, families, hobbies, events and your non-profit is not yet at the top of their list. Does Your Non-Profit Hold Fundraising Events? Most non-profits hold at least one fundraising event per year. And most of those events are less profitable than they should be. Remember, donors are busy. Don't miss out!

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Shelters hold adoption events, and many organizations partner on drives to help find homes for puppies, kittens, adult, and senior animals. These events connect pets of all ages with people ready to welcome their new friends to their forever homes. However the need often outspends available funds. That’s 3.3 million cats and3.2

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Capital Campaign Pro

MARCH 17, 2025

Season 4, Episode 33 In this episode, Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt share expert tips on how nonprofit staff, board members, and key leaders can make the most of donor events. Instead, events should be an opportunity to strengthen relationships and move fundraising forward.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Organizations collect numbers through opt-ins or promote text keywords on social media and at events. Virtual events: Online musical performances, virtual auctions, and live-streamed events allow organizations to engage donors remotely. Host a virtual fundraising event that offers a behind-the-scenes look into your operations!

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Treat Giving Tuesday as a Special Event. Like it or not, Giving Tuesday is a ‘special event.’ With all the pre-planning and post event strategies events embrace. you’re on board with a traditional #GT strategy however, you’ll likely put a fair amount of planning, resources and time into this event.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Event communications. Sync your nonprofit event management platform with your constituent database so you can use your segments to inform your event communications. Distinguish between past and first-time event attendees in your pre-event and post-event messages to acknowledge each supporter’s unique event history.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2023

B y Olivia Mode-Cater Picture this: your organization is about to host another fundraising event. Once it comes time to get the word out about your event, you quickly realize you don’t have that much money left in your budget to create promotional materials and decide to deprioritize marketing.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

This guide covers the following tips and school fundraising ideas to plan memorable and productive events and campaigns: Why host a school fundraiser? Plus, you can network with potential corporate partners interested in sponsoring events and campaigns. Host this event on the weekends so it doesnt disrupt learning time.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Susan Neyman, US Marshals Museum Resurrect Events Planned Givers Can’t Forget “We reinstated a beloved event, the 1892 Society Luncheon, which brings together planned giving donors and prospects for an afternoon of a delightful lunch, a brief history of the Society, a presentation about current projects and future plans, and questions and answers.”—

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It’s every major gift officer’s nightmare scenario:You’re at a donor event, making small talk with an attendee you have never met before, and you’re struggling to come up with something to talk about. You make a mental note to look them up later, but with all the chaos of getting the event closed out, you’ve forgotten their name.

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Event participation: Acknowledge their involvement in past events, volunteer efforts, or advocacy work to deepen their connection to your mission. Consider what action you want readers to take after reading your letter or postcard, such as donating to a specific initiative or attending an event.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Community Arts Events : Grants to nonprofits, government agencies, and tribes in multiple states to support collaborative presentations of community arts events. Benefit First Nation Communities : Grants to charitable organizations for programs that benefit First Nation communities. Funding promotes and builds healthy communities.

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Hands-On Fundraising

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

When I was in high school, it was the highly-anticipated movie event of a lifetime. None of the theaters nearby were showing it – yet. But my friends and I were determined. We located a theater 40 minutes away. The next problem: how would we get there? My parents couldn’t give me the car that […].

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Clairification

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Notice if they attended an event. Or if they registered for an event, but failed to attend. If a d onor attends a fundraiser or donor appreciation event , plan ahead to show your appreciation. If it’s a sit-down event with a seating chart, include people you believe your donor will enjoy at their table.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 24, 2025

You can also personalize letters to lapsed donors, event attendees, volunteers, etc. Segment your donors into different groups as much as you can. At the very least, create different letters for new donors, repeat donors, and monthly donors. I emphasize segmenting your donors a lot in my posts because its so important.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Understanding Why People Give: Understanding the psychology behind giving can help you understand the donors motivation, which will help you plan your next campaign, your next fundraising event, or your next face-to-face ask.In Which Fundraising Events Bring in the Most Money for Nonprofits? And thats a good thing.It

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 20, 2025

Perhaps theyre event attendees, volunteers, e-newsletter subscribers, or friends of board members. Im amazed that after I attend an event, support someone in a walkathon, or give a memorial gift, most organizations dont do a good job of building a relationship. Dont send the same appeal to everyone on your mailing list.

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The Fundraiser Coach

JANUARY 20, 2025

A colleague shared her experience of making a large, multi-year pledge after a wealth event in her life, Since then, she's received little personal communication. Donors Feel Used: A donor who feels ignored is less likely to give again, to increase their giving, or even to speak positively about your organization.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Knowing how much time and effort you spend planning events and campaigns inspired us to create this resource to inspire you with these successful ideas for end-of-year giving campaigns. Now with the popularity of services like Zoom and Youtube, you can host virtual or hybrid galas to make your event accessible to all your supporters.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Youre likely sending out donation letters for a specific reason, whether a project, campaign, or event. You can send them to anyone in your support network, including current donors, prospective donors, corporate sponsors, board members, volunteers, event attendees, and more. Certain merchandise related to the event.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Download Your Fundraising Planning Guide and Calendar Template: Fundraising calendars are designed to outline donor correspondence, campaign timelines, special events , benchmark dates, and other noteworthy occurrences that your fundraising team will be engaged in over the course of the year. Who will be organizing the event?

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 4, 2024

More people participated in the 2024 event, with an estimated 36.1 The revenue is a record for the 12-year-old event. Email solicitation from numerous organizations, such as Planned Parenthood of America, were sent to donors the day after the event. An estimated $3.6 million people taking action across the U.S, billion, up 10.2%

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Grant Funding & Services to Nonprofits for Clean-Up Events – Grants of $1,000 and in-kind donations to nonprofits for community clean-up events. Support is for organizations that provide quality programs, maintain strong governance practices, demonstrate sustainability, and actively participate in the collaboration process.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 10, 2025

Eligible activities include concerts, festivals, productions, residencies, publications, exhibitions, events, series, and other special activities. Funding will be for events, programs, and digital and printed resources focused on historic preservation. Grants to Attract Tourism! Purchasing and Training Police Dogs !

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 21, 2025

Some fun ideas include: Class or Sign-Up Parties $ Parents night out Class dance party Movie night Tailgate party Paint and sip Donut or pizza delivery by the boss or principal Family Photoshoot $ Family photoshoots are special events for many families. Add this perk to the silent auction for a specific event, monthly, or annually.

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OneCause

JANUARY 5, 2025

Holding a special event is a great way for an organization to generate fundraising proceeds, engage new and previous donors, and build awareness for their cause. Including a silent auction can take your special event to the next level, but it requires your nonprofit to solicit awesome items for guests to bid on. So, make it count!

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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Relying on one-time events or mass marketing efforts One-time events such as auctions, galas, and raffles are expensive to produce and almost always result in limited return on investment. Events, social media, and marketing are only small links in a much bigger chain of interactions with supporters.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Clear value proposition: Explain what subscribers gain from your newsletter, whether exclusive event registration opportunities, discounts for your nonprofits store, or specialized content. To set up repeat visitor tracking in GA4, your nonprofit must create a new audience and event.

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