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. Shared Resources : Sponsoring organizations often contribute resources beyond financial donations. Are you seeking an in-kind donation, such as drinks for an upcoming fair?

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DonorSnap

JULY 29, 2025

The truth is, every person who walks through your event doors is a potential lifelong supporter if you know how to cultivate them properly. Let’s explore how to transform event attendees into committed supporters through strategic planning and the right technology tools. It starts with your registration process.

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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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Blackbaud

JULY 8, 2025

Workflows can be analog or done through software. How this applies to nonprofits: Here is an example of a workflow: a donation arrives by check in the mail. Some were developed through trial and error. How this applies to nonprofits: Look at how an expense moves through your approval process. Someone opens the mail.

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Selfish Giving

JULY 2, 2025

In a recent article titled ​ "Lead Generation 101: How to Increase Conversion Rates on Your B2B Website ​ ," Andy explains that the goal of a service page, whether for a B2B firm or a nonprofit, is to generate leads by building trust, offering proof, and making the next step obvious. NBCF’s page passes that test.

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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. Create a free account and see how we can help your organization smash your fundraising goals!

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GrantNews

APRIL 22, 2025

If you’ve ever found the perfect grant only to realize the deadline had already passed, you know how frustrating that can be. Last Chance April Grants and In-Kind Donations 1. The goal is to protect the right of the public to have access to materials and information stored in the nation’s libraries.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 24, 2025

Similarly, The Life You Can Save and Founders Pledge are nonprofits dedicated to researching and vetting highly effective charities to solve the worlds most pressing problems and maximize every dollar donated. million in donations and commitments. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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Bonterra

JULY 3, 2025

Nonprofit event management software streamlines event planning, logistics, and execution, letting you focus on furthering your mission or successfully raising funds through your event , instead of manual event tasks. Plus, it can help you increase engagement, interest, attendees, and donations. Reviews Ease of use 4.2

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Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Youll find practical tips on planning, organizing, and engaging the community, all designed to help your school meet its goals while keeping the excitement high. On the one hand, you want to spark enthusiasm, creativity, and community spirit; on the other, you have financial goals and deadlines to meet.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The Salvation Army leaders set an aggressive goal of $3 million for GivingTuesday 2024. million generated through 16,364 digital transactions two years ago, and $2.48 million raised through 17,696 digital transactions last year. Bannon hopes urgency will spur donations. Alexander said. “It It feels very soon.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are your nonprofit’s priorities and goals for 2025?” We will empower our supporters to be champions of our cause through engagement and through our volunteer opportunities. We plan to improve board communications through an online document management program.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 3, 2025

Otherwise, a larger and larger share of philanthropys donations and earnings from services will end up in shareholder pockets, rather than in service to our communities. These changes were helpful, but none of these bills passed in a form that meaningfully impacted the insurability of any group of nonprofits.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Stories are much more powerful and motivating than merely using statistics or discussing administrative goals. Those things may be important, but only as a means to the real goal of helping make the world a better place. They need to know that goals are being met and lives are being improved. Was there a measurable impact?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

For most of us, fundraising isn’t something that comes naturally, especially a straight request for donations. Nonprofits rely on donations and unless you are independently wealthy and able to self-fund your organization, you’ll need to share with folks a request for donations. Asking for money, can be uncomfortable, right?

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Not all donations need to be monetary! By accepting in-kind donations, you can ask your donors to provide resources for your mission in ways that may be more accessible for some of your supporters. Despite not donating financially, in-kind donations can still qualify as a tax dedication, further benefiting your donors.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Our virtual volunteering offerings also include Donate Your Brain , a microvolunteering initiative. In our Donate Your Brain initiative, volunteers choose how and when to participate whenever they want to. We mapped out the process we would use to promote Donate Your Brain opportunities. Simple, right? Not even hundreds.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 26, 2024

A well-designed awareness campaign can bring attention to your nonprofit’s cause, educate the public about a significant issue, and drive more donations to fuel your mission. 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.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

Since she signed the Giving Pledge in 2019 and began her momentous campaign of organization-changing donations, MacKenzie Scott has given away more than $17.3 Restricted funds are donations or grants that can only be used for the purposes specified by the funder. All in unrestricted funds with no reporting necessary.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Start with five to eight fundraising ambassadors with a goal of understanding them and how they can best engage in ways that will make them feel great while raising money for your organization. Just asking ambassadors to spread the word and “help us reach our fundraising goal” won’t lead anywhere. and achieve their goals.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Take the time to write the strongest thank you letter you can to show your appreciation, deepen the donor relationship, and set the stage for the next donation. To me, it’s just common sense to thank every donor after every donation. Your donation will help us meet our goals…” As a donor, I don’t care about your goals.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 20, 2021

In fact, she was so busy that when it came time to put together her year-end donation letter she was stumped. Then she asked donors to help her reach her year-end financial goal. That’s why every culture uses storytelling to pass down vital traditions and values. Give them a goal. What should she write? postal service.

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Planned Giving

MARCH 16, 2024

Our toolkits and professional support provide you with the resources and expertise you need to maximize the impact of donor gifts, educate on minimizing tax burdens for heirs, and leave a legacy that reflects donor values and goals. Here are some key considerations to keep in mind when setting up planned gifts: 1.

Education

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 17, 2009

Target also donated all the backpacks for the day. The Pieces of Home Backpack Project collects donations to make starter kits for kids to take with them to their new homes. We also did our part and promoted the event to our donors and employees through traditional and online media. Radio is key. The reason is simple.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Accuracy should be a starting point to ensure your request for support punches through the noise. Follow Up with Your Donors Through year-round efforts, you may have received dollar commitments from donors whose payments you haven’t collected yet. Don’t let this moment pass you by. Deadlines are amazing at inspiring action. “Pay

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 28, 2022

In fact, you must plan your programs first so you know what your fundraising goal is. And it’s really hard to tell donors how their donation will make a difference, because the truth is that you don’t know. You don’t get a ‘pass’ if you think you’re not a numbers person or if this is your nonprofit’s first budget !

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Finally, as bills advance through the Senate, please help ensure they safeguard civil society, not only internationally but also here at home,” Rutzen asked. Anti-NGO legislation is a convenient tool for these goals, providing a facet of legality in Georgia.” Phase two involved passing anti-NGO laws despite public opposition.

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Selfish Giving

JUNE 16, 2011

This is just one example of how causes and companies have to monitor every partnership to make sure it passes the “smell test&# – or in this case the taste test. Questionable programs – despite intentions – spread like a spilled mega jug on the internet and through social media networks.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2014

Project creators offer rewards and incentives for donations to thank backers for their support. Examples of rewards could be the actual project (if it is something like a book) or a free pass to a screening of a movie or production of a play. If you don't meet your goal, there are no fees.

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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. If done well, you’ll not only convey your gratitude, you’ll also be securing a donation for future appeals.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 7, 2025

Table of Contents Types of Donations to Meet Fundraising Goals Consideration for Higher Education: Fundraising vs. Advancement What Makes Fundraising So Challenging? How Blackbaud Can Help Your Fundraising Efforts Types of Donations to Meet Fundraising Goals Organizations rely on fundraising to earn financial support.

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Here at Double the Donation , we’ve compiled a number of tips and tricks to effectively communicate with your donors about matching gifts and raise more in phonathon revenue overall. Set nightly/weekly fundraising goals. Would you consider making a donation of $100 to the university’s endowment fund?”. Practice with mock calls.

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GiveSmart

JUNE 20, 2024

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. We asked our panel, “ What fun, successful elements have you seen organizations add to their golf outings?

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2011

In addition to the national fundraiser in-store and online, Arby’s hosted a Foursquare challenge, donating $1 for every “check-in” at its restaurants nationwide. Not having to buy a bucket of greasy, fattening chicken to make a donation makes this program a little more tolerable. I hold my nose, but it serves the greater good.

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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.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Once we hit November and we’ve gotten through Halloween, Daylight Savings Time, and the first frost, it’s officially the holiday season – and for nonprofits, that means it’s also time for year-end giving campaigns. Nonprofits receive 50% of their annual donations between October and December. Goals don’t come out of thin air.

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Games are a great way to raise additional funds, entertain supporters, and keep guests engaged through participation. While you may have a few generous donors who frequently make donations, a creative fundraiser like a game allows everyone to get in on the fun. Get Started Today 1. Wine shopping for a good cause!

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