Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Even when you have 3 years of solid program success, it’s extremely unlikely you can fully fund your organization through grants. Myth #2: Fundraising events will completely fund my nonprofit! Fundraising events are the most visible form of fundraising, but they provide the lowest return on investment.

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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. Dig through your archives and see what history has to offer!

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Greater Giving

MAY 25, 2022

Fundamental Strategies to Maximize your Event Marketing ROI. Hosting and marketing a successful event can require a significant investment of time and resources. This guide will look at four transformational fundraising strategies for increasing your nonprofit’s ROI from its event marketing outreach. Previous event attendance.

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Planned Giving

MARCH 17, 2025

Legacy gifts through bequest marketing require no immediate financial commitment from donors, removing a significant barrier to participation. Unlike annual fundraising, which requires constant cultivation and solicitation, legacy gifts secured through strategic bequest marketing ensure funding beyond a donor’s lifetime.

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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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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Essentially, ACAC’s priorities are to hold events that benefit the community and include DEI and to work more with county representatives to increase collaboration and knowledge. We will encourage our supporters to create personal fundraising pages linked to our campaigns, especially during annual events and giving days.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As the daughter of a preacher, I know a thing or two about passing the collection basket. He had a vision for an event to rally business and civic leaders to collaboratively address the citys most pressing challenges, with the full support of Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy and Arthur M. It also means leveraging existing relationships.

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DoJiggy

JANUARY 17, 2025

Whether through education, holiday celebrations, or religious ceremonies, maintaining a connection to Jewish history requires resources. Fundraising allows Jewish institutions to maintain and pass down these vital traditions. Programs like Shabbat dinners, family events, and educational lectures help unite the community.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 24, 2025

Typically, grant professionals learn on the job through trial and error, plus there are vast numbers of classes, webinars, and articles to read on writing grants. Through my experiences and practices, I am convinced that the best way to learn to write grants is through hands-on practice and receiving individualized feedback on your writing.

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GiveSmart

JUNE 20, 2024

Experts from our on-site event management partners shared tips for your on-course games, donor engagement opportunities, and more! This video on demand guides you through the essential strategies and insights you need to elevate your fundraising efforts on the greens. The ball gets passed from player to player through the course.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2021

Last year many arts and culture nonprofits struggling to cope with closures and restrictions in the wake of COVID-19 were able to take advantage of multiple relief grants and funding, chief among them funds made available through the CARE Act and forgivable loans that were part of the Paycheck Protection Program (known as ‘PPP’).

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Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2024

Live auctions are the heartbeats of fundraising events, generating excitement and significant donations. Experiences that Thrill Behind the Scenes Pass Auction exclusive access to a sporting event, concert, or concert. But for smaller nonprofits, securing high-priced items can feel daunting.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

Whether you aim to purchase new sports equipment, fund a class trip, or renovate the library, your fundraising efforts can gain a major boost through sponsorships. Think about who will attend or contribute to your fundraising event. Do you need volunteers to assist at your event? Are they parents of elementary school students?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Studies show that individuals not yet acquainted with an organization are more likely to give as a result of a direct request from a family member or friend than through a direct appeal from a nonprofit. A robust peer-to-peer fundraising strategy gives your nonprofit flexibility in the events and campaigns you can roll out.

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OneCause

AUGUST 22, 2024

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. Get the community together at a local market (a great partner for this kind of event) and make a day of pumpkin-themed events.

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DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This is where the significance of event marketing materials and event collateral becomes undeniable, acting as the backbone for effective event promotion strategies. Is your group aware of all the ways that event collateral can transform your organization’s fundraising efforts?

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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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Blackbaud

JANUARY 26, 2024

To ensure your campaign’s success and reach diverse audiences , tap into the reach and brand visibility of like-minded businesses through a corporate partnership. The key is to think through how your corporate partner can amplify your awareness campaign while your nonprofit helps them achieve their goals, too. Let’s get started!

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Qgiv

AUGUST 2, 2022

What is a fundraising event committee? As you know, large events require lots of help. Volunteers tend to fall into one of two categories: key volunteers, who envision and plan the event, and episodic volunteers, who do the day-of work or small tasks around the office. How to build your fundraising event committee.

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Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2024

Think through your revenue streams—are they tied to similar economic drivers that could affect them all at once? For example, you may have several different grants, but if some of them are backed by federal funds, either directly or as pass-throughs, you could be vulnerable to federal budget cuts that affect your sector.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

It’s a milestone when you decide to hold your nonprofit’s first special event for the sole purpose of raising money. A fundraising event will draw attention to your organization and give prospective donors the opportunity to learn more about your cause. Most importantly, a special event will bring in money to fund your mission.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Because time is limited, you should begin with an attention-grabbing image and/or statement, then start right in and tell the story that you want to be known through a narrative arc that will take your donors on a journey. Event Promo Videos. Typically, when a nonprofit advertises an event it’s cause for celebration.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 28, 2022

You don’t get a ‘pass’ if you think you’re not a numbers person or if this is your nonprofit’s first budget ! Hope is not a good financial strategy, especially when you’re basing your program activities on the results you hope to get through fundraising. Break out events into each separate event you plan to hold.

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Selfish Giving

AUGUST 25, 2010

When shoppers pass their smartphone over the code it will link them to our new Halloween web site. This will give shoppers easy and instant access to online content about the event and our cause. Would you like to learn how to raise an additional $50,000, $70,000 or more for your nonprofit through cause marketing?

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In the event of a fraud attack or a data breach, what is the protocol with your CRM vendor? Enforce password protocols Although your nonprofit reaches out to donors about giving opportunities and volunteer positions, you should also pass along helpful information for interacting with your software.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Planning a safe event—especially if it’s your first time steering the ship—can feel dizzying. Mapping out a fundraising event, especially while taking COVID into consideration, can feel like a game of psychological chess between yourself and the world. Adventure time: Start by visualizing your event. Not sold yet?

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 17, 2009

With a location to hold the event and packs to fill, the team at Jam’n promoted the event on air and through their respective Twitter handles : @jamn945 , @ramirotorres , @pebbles945 and @melissa945. We also did our part and promoted the event to our donors and employees through traditional and online media.

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Strategic Grants

AUGUST 22, 2024

Latest sector news The sector has seen a flurry of activity with key events and launches. They launched an initial paper explaining their campaign, rationale and research agenda this month with events across the country. A full agenda of the event, including speakers will be made available soon. You can download the paper here.

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DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Custom event tickets are essential for many events, as they facilitate entry and represent your brand and mission. Compelling images and text can inspire excitement for the event and create a lasting souvenir for your supporters. With DoJiggy, printing custom event tickets has never been easier or faster.

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GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Since then, the conservation movement has continued to grow and expand its mission to include restoring endangered species, removing toxins from the environment, and ensuring our nation’s natural resources are passed on to future generations. Funding is for a program or project designed to benefit the environment.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

If you lead a nonprofit, you know how important your fundraising events are. A fundraising event is the best way to engage with donors, garner support for your mission, and meet your revenue targets. But one question you might find yourself frequently asking is “What kind of fundraising event should we host next?”.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Fortunately, there are countless ways to get the job done, whether aiming for small but steady contributions or shooting for a big event that knocks everyones socksoff. Bonus tip: To encourage early orders, promote the kits through the schools email list or PTA Facebookgroup. Charge a small fee per session or offer a term-long pass.

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DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The organization and execution of successful events, whether they involve traditional fundraising, event ticket sales, or peer-to-peer fundraising , is often complex and challenging. Luckily, DoJiggy makes achieving the 5 Ps of Event Planning easy. Let’s begin!

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GrantNews

JULY 11, 2024

Whether it’s a brisk evening walk around the neighborhood, a family bike ride through the park, or an comfortable camping trip, the opportunities to stay active and enjoy the great outdoors are all around us. It’s even fun just running through the sprinklers! A UPF of 50 means that it allows only 1/50th, or 2%, of UV to pass through.

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Candid

DECEMBER 23, 2021

On that same trip Frank and Susan took to Brazil, we had organized a series of events and workshops so that they could meet grantees and understand the challenging transition Brazil was undergoing from dictatorship to democracy. Negotiate, I did not. The second is something I shared in my last formal report to the Candid board of directors.

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Selfish Giving

MAY 10, 2011

Joanna will be stepping up to lead the cause marketing team and I’ll continue my tradition of passing the baton to someone more qualified than I am. Holt Murray and Jessica Orndorff have also played key roles through the years. But personally, she’s given me so much more as from being the little sister I never had.

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Fundly

APRIL 12, 2024

Memberships and passes. An online registration tool will allow community members to register for a class or activity, purchase event tickets, or register to volunteer through an uncomplicated online process. Memberships and passes. Secure online payment processing. Facility management and scheduling.

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