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Father’s Day Fundraising Ideas: 15 Ways to Celebrate and Give Back

Friday, May 5th, 2023

Put on your fundraising hats because Father’s Day is almost approaching. Not only is it a day to celebrate the superheroes in our lives, but it’s also an opportunity to make a difference via donations.

According to the National Retail Federation, people spent an astounding $20 billion on Father’s Day gifts in 2022, with an average of $171.79 spent per person. That’s a whole lot of love for our dads and a whole lot of potential for fundraising success!

We’ve listed some Father’s Day fundraising ideas that can help you generate funds while making dads feel appreciated and special. Read on. (more…)

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Your Complete Guide to Crafting an Event Sponsorship Proposal

Friday, March 31st, 2023

Securing financial and in-kind sponsors for an event is an essential aspect of event planning. It is part of the event planning process that can make a big difference in the resources available to be used to influence the success and outcome of your event.

All events have a main sponsor, whether that’s your organization or a third-party organization, or even yourself. For sure, someone is sponsoring the event. Event Sponsorships provide much-needed funding and support to help bring the event to life.

However, securing a sponsorship deal is not always an easy task. Organizing a great event for your target audience and crafting an effective event sponsorship proposal are keys to securing a sponsorship deal and ensuring that your event succeeds.

Let us guide you through the process of crafting an event sponsorship proposal that will give you everything you need to know on how to get the right sponsors.

From understanding your audience and setting your sponsorship goals to creating a comprehensive sponsorship package and presenting it compellingly, we’ll cover all the essential steps to ensure that your proposal stands out.

So if you’re ready to take your event sponsorship game to the next level, let’s dive into the world of crafting an event sponsorship proposal! (more…)

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Planning Event Registration for A Golf Tournament 101

Thursday, February 2nd, 2023

Golf can be more than just a sport. The game of golf can be a wonderful bonding opportunity for the whole family. Adults can play with children since it does not require adult strength or specialized accuracy (it does require patience).

Being hailed as the 10th most popular sport in the world, it’s no question that a lot of nonprofits and charities use golf tournaments as a means to raise funds. However, though planning a golf tournament fundraiser can be fun, it is no easy task.

As an event planner, you are required to research, organize, and manage the charity golf tournament. These responsibilities can be overwhelming but with the right advice and tips, you are on your way to success.

But why would you even plan a golf tournament? What makes a golf tournament better than other types of fundraising events? (more…)

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How to Create Event Sponsorship Packages that will Impress Your Donors

Friday, January 13th, 2023

It’s the New Year. And as event planners, you might have your events lined up already. And even though you’re still filled with great enthusiasm and vigor, planning and hosting events are still energy-consuming and can cost you a lot of money and resources.

That’s why many event organizers choose to offer event sponsorship packages to generate revenue to cover costs for event production. But the right high-quality sponsors don’t just come on their own, you need to effectively persuade sponsors to invest in your event.

Pitching the right sponsors means offering an impressive sponsorship package. We’ll walk you through the definition of a sponsorship package, some types, and examples, how to make a package that is meaningful to sponsors, effectively converts, and how to price your package. Let’s get into it. (more…)

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Your Ultimate Guide To Planning A Grand Nonprofit Fundraising Event: Steps, Timeline and Tips

Tuesday, November 29th, 2022

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Fundraising events like charity galas and golf tournaments are essentially one way nonprofits, NGOs and charities raise substantial amounts of funds for their mission. Furthermore, fundraising events are also helpful in raising awareness about the non profit organization.

And just like in any work, every event depends on its planning and preparation. As Paul J. Meyer stated; “Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.”

And yet planning a fundraising event can be very daunting and preparation can get overwhelming. And even more so if you don’t know where to start and how to go about it.

This guide will help you in planning your next or maybe your first nonprofit fundraising event that will surely bring in the necessary funds and bring lasting impact not only to the guests and attendees but including your donors, sponsors, and the organization itself. (more…)

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Why Do People Donate? Top Reasons Why Donors Give

Thursday, December 16th, 2021

If you have experienced selling something before, you know how important it is to survey customers on the reasons for their purchase. You want to know what they like about the product/services you are offering. Knowing this valuable data will help you improve your business.

In the same manner, knowing the primary motivations of donors in giving is important for a variety of reasons. First, it helps you maximize your marketing efforts. Knowing how and where they’ve heard of your cause directs you to where you need to focus your marketing strategy. Another thing is that it will help you to understand your personal donors better. (more…)

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The 12-Step Guide for Your Fundraising Event Planning Template

Thursday, October 21st, 2021

Are you preparing for your next fundraising or charity event? If so, then you’re making the right choice. Qgiv reports that 35% of the overall donation happens during the last three months of the year. Furthermore, 12% of global donations happen during the last three days of the year. Without a doubt, this is the best time to advance your fundraising effort and causes.

So get your pens and papers ready, because today we will teach you how to proceed with your event planning and event management without a hitch– by making a fundraising event planning template.

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Prioritizing Donor Appreciation at Nonprofit Events: 5 Tips

Wednesday, August 18th, 2021

As a nonprofit professional, you know the importance of building relationships with your supporters. When you develop these relationships, you’re able to retain more supporters, increasing their lifetime value and ultimately raising more from them.

Events are one of your primary supporter engagement opportunities and a great opportunity to develop these relationships. You can mingle with supporters, learn more about them, take notes to add to CRM profiles, provide new information about your mission, and collect donations, all from a single event venue.

But how do you make sure these relationships grow? By showing your appreciation after the event.

In this guide, we’ll be diving into five tips that you can use to make the most of your appreciation strategies with supporters, including:

Thank Everyone
Write Appreciation Letters
Shout Out Your Sponsors
Ask for Feedback
Call Attendees

According to Bloomerang’s donor appreciation guide, showing proper appreciation to supporters can directly negate some of the main reasons they stop giving to nonprofits. For instance, a well-crafted appreciation message can help your organization keep the 5% of donors who leave because they don’t think the organization needs them, the 18% who believe the organization has poor communication, and the 13% who were never thanked for their support.

Let’s get started with some tips to make sure you’re showing ample appreciation for your supporters. (more…)

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3 Tech Tips from a Year of Virtual Fundraising Events

Tuesday, July 13th, 2021

For the past year, nonprofits have conducted virtual fundraising events to raise donations and continue engaging supporters despite pandemic-related restrictions. During this time, organizations learned valuable lessons about not only the best way to plan these events, but also the best tech tools to use to set their virtual events up for success.

It’s not enough to just live stream your event and call it a day. Virtual event tools provide the framework for creating a uniquely engaging opportunity that rivals in-person experiences.

With this in mind, here are three tech takeaways we’ve learned from a year of digital fundraising events:

Strategic virtual event management processes are necessary to engage participants.
Mobile apps provide an effective way to reach potential participants.
Accessibility is important to reach the widest audience possible.

Although social distancing and masking regulations are easing in many areas, it’s still worth investing in dedicated virtual event management solutions as these events will be popular in the future. Virtual fundraising events are highly convenient for attendees, have less overhead costs because of the lack of a physical venue, and allow you to reach an international audience with your message.

By establishing your strategy for virtual fundraising events now, you give your organization a robust framework to use in all future activities. Let’s dive in! (more…)

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10 Successful Fundraising Ideas Nonprofits Should Consider in 2021

Thursday, December 10th, 2020

Nonprofit organizations do incredible work to mold and change the world into a better place. But the ability to accomplish these goals is only made possible through adequate resources. And where some nonprofits find success with yearly events, you may consider shaking things up with a new and fun idea in 2021.

Here are 10 successful fundraising ideas for nonprofits for 2021!

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