Charitable organizations are always looking for new and better ways to find and motivate new supporters and donors. The best way to get people excited is often to host events…
Category: Fundraising Ideas
Find in depth information on fundraising ideas for all nonprofit organizations and audiences. We discuss interesting takes on crowdfunding, charity galas and golf tournaments.
A charity gala event such as a farm to table dinner is discussed in a great article in in this section. They an ideal setting for a higher-cost ticket. Several course meals are typically associated with a higher-end dining experience, so ticket prices can be higher. If you choose a farm to table dinner fundraiser, you’ll need to be sure to work with a great chef and plan a seasonally appropriate dinner menu.
We take a step further to discuss strategies such as fundraising videos and storytelling. Tell a story about a donor or a volunteer – make donors a part of the story. If your fundraising videos are about facts, donors statistically give less. Great fundraising ideas make all the difference in growing your charity organization.
Building Effective Committees for Events
We’ve talked about the many reasons why nonprofit events are a great fundraising strategy. But running successful fundraising events is not easy. Nonprofits need a strong framework to pull off…
Year Round Fundraising with Airbnb Experiences
It’s important that your organization’s fundraising efforts don’t begin and end with a single fundraising campaign. As you know, that is not likely to pay the bills. For most nonprofits,…
Wedding Fundraising Ideas for a Cause
Weddings are one of the most memorable events that we share with our friends and family. And while wedding registries and gifts are still common, they are becoming less so…
Beer Fundraiser Ideas That Work
Is your organization looking for a unique fundraising event to set your group apart? Have you considered beer fundraiser ideas? Since many people like to unwind and enjoy themselves with…
Fundraising for Museums: 10 Creative Ideas
As government funding falls, museum fundraising is becoming more important than ever. Museums must focus their efforts on working with private supporters and members, friends groups, and local communities, as…
6 Engaging Strategies for Stewarding Your Major Donors
Every nonprofit knows that retaining your supporters is the best way to ensure that your fundraising success continues into the future. It’s far easier to rely on existing relationships for…
Essential Priorities for a Successful Major Gifts Program
While we discussed the high-level overview of 5 Steps to Building a Major Gifts Program previously, there are also more detailed nuances about how to acquire major gift donors. Let’s…
5+ Winning Cheerleading Fundraisers
Get your spirits up because it’s that time of year! With the fall and Homecoming season in play, it’s the perfect time to brainstorm some ideas for cheerleading fundraisers. Here…
Which Fundraising Letter to Send
Fundraising letters can be very effective fundraising tools for non-profits, if you know what to say and when to say it. A fundraising letter holds many intricacies. A donation letter,…
Build a Major Gifts Program at Your Non-Profit
Major gifts are significant monetary donations made by donors or sponsors to a charitable organization. Though major gifts are relatively rare, they are a very important aspect of any development…