Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 27, 2017

"Now whenever I’m reading something, watching a video, listening to a podcast, or attending a presentation, I have one eye and ear on the content itself (presumably I’m there to learn from it), and the other eye and ear watching and listening for content ideas." But they always seem at a loss for content ideas. On the surface, nothing.

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 24, 2017

If you celebrate the day, Merry Christmas! There's a famous scene in A Christmas Carol after Ebenezer Scrooge has been visited by the three ghosts. These fundraisers, which have been around for decades, have served nonprofits well. Note: I've published this post somewhat annually since 2012. It seems as timely as ever.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The following ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. Email messages of gratitude around Thanksgiving are a great way to kick off a series of fundraising emails in November and December. Tiger King 2, Cowboy Bebop, The Great, and Hawkeye as well as LOTS of Holiday/Christmas specials.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 16, 2023

Every year, nonprofit professionals must fill their fundraising calendar with events that help them generate the revenue they need to fund their mission. Instead, spice up your fundraising calendar by interspersing new, creative events along with your traditional offerings. Let’s begin! Get creative with your event format.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2011

At nearly $7 billion in sales, Halloween is a frighteningly successful holiday - second only to Christmas in consumer spending. But for fundraisers Jack Skellington ‘s Halloween is #1. Halloween isn’t the family holiday that Thanksgiving and Christmas are. Feed the need with your halloween fundraiser.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Below are the notes from the “10 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Trends to Watch in 2022” webinar presented by Heather Mansfield on December 1. The webinar was designed as a supplemental course to the webinar series required to earn a Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising. Characteristics of Plain Language.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

AUGUST 23, 2020

5 Simple and Unique Fundraising Ideas We’re Sure You Haven’t Tried Yet. Starting a unique fundraiser doesn’t need to be difficult. Check out our simple and unique ideas. Instead, you need to get a little creative with your fundraiser to attract the masses. Clothing Fundraiser.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2022

If you are new around here, that means it’s time for me to share some of the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. Rachel D’Souza-Siebert at Community-Centric Fundraising talks about Bringing Donors into the Movement. It’s not just Christmas time.

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Top Nonprofits

MAY 31, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you’re likely familiar with the search for fundraising ideas. Maybe you’re hoping to boost participation in a virtual event or attract new donors to an in-person fundraiser. You might ask volunteers for suggestions or reuse previously successful fundraisers. Let’s begin!

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

These holiday fundraisers are sure to help you spice up your year-end giving season! While the concept of giving money to jump into a freezing body of water may not sound very appealing to some, this fundraising trend has become wildly popular in recent years. If your climate allows for it, bring your fundraiser outside!

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

After covering content curation tools and fundraising ideas , I thought it was time to provide some tools and tips covering the basics of email marketing for nonprofits , ensuring that your content is shared with a dedicated audience of enthusiastic supporters. per run you get about 5 copy ideas. Personalized Thank Yous.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2019

These writing ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. If you would like these ideas sent to your inbox a month in advance, sign up for our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts. The post Social Media and Newsletter Ideas for November 2019 appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This guide is a great place to start to generate ideas for items and packages that will captivate your audience at your next auction event. Classic live auction item ideas When you think of a live auction, there are probably several classic items that come to mind. Here are a few creative packages and basket ideas to wow attendees.

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Fundraiser Ideas

JUNE 13, 2012

When people think of fundraising, they often think of a large organization hosting a huge event. Following are 10 simple fundraiser ideas for small groups. Bake Sale – A bake sale is one of the easiest fundraiser ideas for small groups to pull off. Let people bring their pets for more fundraising fun.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Mixed Links, we shall share… Joe Garecht at The Fundraising Authority is calling for submissions for this month’s Nonprofit Blog Carnival. Bloomerang put together 64 Fundraising Blogs You Should Be Reading in 2016 , but you can already cross one off your list to check out. Stuck for ideas for your blog posts?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Listen carefully and you’ll hear the call going up in charity offices everywhere: What’s the plan for our end-of-year fundraising campaign ? In which case it’s no surprise that even the most well-established professionals in the sector regularly refresh their approach, as new ideas, technology, and methods of giving emerge.

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Fundraiser Ideas

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Luckily, fundraising doesn’t necessarily have to involve high amounts of upfront capital. The following are 10 cheap fundraising ideas for when money is tight: 50/50 raffle – This is one of the best cheap fundraising ideas, because the only cost to the organization is a roll of raffle tickets.

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Fundraiser Ideas

AUGUST 15, 2012

Cheerleading squads rely on fundraising for a variety of items including new uniforms and travel costs for competitions. Fundraising can make or break a season, so every cheerleading organization can benefit from successful fundraising. Following are the top ten cheerleading fundraising ideas. Spirit calendar.

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Fundraiser Ideas

JUNE 14, 2012

Fundraising has become one of my biggest passions. I have been part of a fundraising team for many years, and continue to lead fundraising events to this day. Along the way, I have picked up many secrets to fundraising that I would like to share with you, so you can have the same success as I’ve had.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We’ve grouped these solutions into the following categories: Donor Management Fundraising Project Management Communication Design Forms Marketing Events Website Content Management System As you assess each option, keep in mind that seemingly “free” platforms may still come with costs. Is it worth it to spend the money?

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 3, 2019

Congratulations on your successful end-of-year fundraising campaign! After all the hard work put into the final fundraising push of the year, you definitely deserved that extra plate at Christmas dinner and the extra drink (or drinks ) on New Year’s Eve—cheers. Plan for next year. Don’t overthink it.

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Fundraiser Ideas

DECEMBER 27, 2011

The following are 10 mission trip fundraising ideas that can help make your mission dreams a reality: Business sponsorships. This is one of the most overlooked mission trip fundraising ideas. Check out the Internet for ideas and know you’ll be helping others around the world while raising money!

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Fundraiser Ideas

MAY 16, 2012

With budget cuts being more and more frequent for schools nationwide, fundraising for extracurricular programs has become increasingly important. Active fundraising is a perfect way for schools to raise money for new uniforms, trips or new equipment. Candy Bar Fundraiser – Candy bar fundraisers have been used for decades.

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Fundraiser Ideas

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Rather than simply waiting for donations to come to your nonprofit or charitable organization, it is far preferable to plan and organize an effective fundraising campaign that provides a solid financial basis for current operations and future needs. Be realistic about the likely results of your fundraising campaign. Outline a schedule.

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Fundraiser Ideas

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

The goal of any college fundraiser should be to maximize both fun and profitability for your group. Here are the top 10 simple college fundraising ideas that, if executed correctly, will draw a crowd and bring in meaningful revenue: Car washes. One of the most popular college fundraising ideas is also one of the most effective.

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Fundraising Coach

JUNE 13, 2011

Fundraising is grueling. Over the next three days, I’ll share some ideas of things you can do in July, once the year-end giving is tallied up. Over the next three days, I’ll share some ideas of things you can do in July, once the year-end giving is tallied up. I could go on, but you get the idea.

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Fundraiser Ideas

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Involving children in fundraising can help show them the importance of giving to others. However, youth fundraising raises significant safety concerns. The following are 10 safe and fun youth fundraising ideas your children can use to positively contribute to their favorite cause: Recycling. Teddy bear picnic. You scream.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Fundraising is all about relationships. . Let’s look at some simple, practical ideas you can use in the next few weeks to thank donors and make them feel special. Consider putting together gift baskets or a Christmas stocking, if you know everyone on your board celebrates Christmas. I promise you they’ll appreciate it.

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Fundraiser Ideas

JULY 11, 2012

This is what makes a lollipop fundraiser so successful. You may ask, though, what is a lollipop fundraiser? Following is an overview of this sweet fundraising idea, including details about price points, flavors, shapes, and the advantages of a lollipop fundraiser. How to Hold an Excellent Kiss a Pig Fundraiser.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2021

When you start a new nonprofit, you realize pretty quickly that with so many options, it’s important that you pick the right fundraiser to get the money flowing. Any fundraising event takes time to plan and effort to pull off successfully. Is a 5K the right fundraiser for your new nonprofit? Which one should you choose?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits. Today, nonprofits worldwide have access to online fundraising tools that could not have been imagined at the turn of the millennium, and current best practices are shaped by 20+ years of innovation and experimentation. 1) Implement Donation Page Best Practices.

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Fundraiser Ideas

MAY 30, 2012

If you want donors to think about your organization for years to come, a cookbook fundraiser is an excellent idea. Following are tips on how to plan an amazingly effective cookbook fundraiser. A cookbook and a coupon book will really make sales soar for your cookbook fundraiser. Decide whether to go premade or custom.

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iMarketSmart

MAY 8, 2023

Relationship and giving Effective fundraising builds higher, “helpful reciprocity” relationships. This is nothing new in fundraising advice. The emphasis on love and passion led Dr. Beth Breeze to comment that, “The ‘how to fundraise’ literature risks being classified as romance if computers ever displace librarians.”[3]

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The Agitator

DECEMBER 20, 2011

As Christmas approaches Tom can’t find his Grinch costume. Some of the 50 national groups whose level of commitment we measured weren’t happy with their low scores and we probably won’t receive a Christmas poinsettia from them. However, looking ahead, Tom’s post, Are Online Fundraisers Stealing Credit? Roger’s out of coal.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 15, 2016

She is Vice President of Training at Pursuant where she transforms individuals into confident, successful fundraisers through classroom, custom and online training. We’ve got lots of free fundraising goodies waiting for you at the Pursuant booth 1216, so come say hi! It’s like fundraising is throwing a party and everyone’s invited!

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Fundraiser Ideas

MARCH 9, 2010

A spaghetti dinner fundraiser is a classic fundraiser , but it is classic for a reason: It’s remarkably easy and it is a near sure-fire money-maker. Better yet, it is so simple to organize and execute that it can easily become a recurring fundraiser (and who doesn’t like recurring income?). Trivia Night Fundraiser.

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Fundraising Coach

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Christmas is over but there are still a few days before the end of the tax year. Earlier today, I sent subscribers to my Fundraising Kick email 5 activities to do this week. Know you should be fundraising but just need a little kick? Sign up for the weekly Fundraising Kick ! This week is a huge week for giving!

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