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30+ Best Raffle Prize Ideas (and How to Get Them Donated)
Desirable raffle prizes provide an inspiring incentive for your supporters to take part in your fundraising event. With so much competition out there, make sure your charity raffle prizes catch everyone’s attention and obtain as much awareness and money for your fundraiser and chosen cause as possible. Bear in mind that raffle prizes should represent… Read More »
How to Organize a Fun Run in 10 Steps
If you have been tasked with organizing a fun run fundraiser, prepare yourself for a big adventure. Planning and executing any peer to peer fundraising event is hard work. The good news is that when you invest sufficient preparation and energy, a fun run fundraiser can generate huge financial and public-relations windfalls for your school… Read More »
8 Steps to Generating Nonprofit Merchandise Sales
While nonprofit fundraising traditionally comes from such revenue streams as donations, grants, and proceeds from fundraising events, there is another easy option for many groups. Creating an online store for your nonprofit can serve as a great additional boost to reaching your fundraising goals. In addition to offering another stream of revenue, nonprofit merchandise sales… Read More »
How to Fundraise with a 50/50 Raffle
Hosting a 50/50 raffle is an easy fundraising idea that has proven to be quite lucrative for many organizations. Even many professional sports teams host 50/50 charity raffles online. The success of these charity raffles used to be limited and based on reaching supporters when they had cash on hand. Not anymore! After you clear… Read More »
Fun Run Ideas and Themes to Bring the Fun
Fun Runs are the perfect fundraiser for schools, as they encourage youth exercise and team building. Students get excited about the big day and are happy to fundraise for your school in the meantime. The best school fun runs and jog-a-thons include training time for the kids, team-building exercises for classrooms that are working together… Read More »
DoJiggy Now Integrates with Zapier
We’re excited to share that DoJiggy’s fundraising platform now integrates directly with thousands of today’s most popular apps via Zapier. Zapier is an online automation tool that connects DoJiggy’s online and virtual fundraising platform with your other favorite apps and websites to automate daily tasks and make your life easier. So, You Haven’t Heard of… Read More »
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Usar una Plataforma Virtual para Eventos
DoJiggy es una plataforma virtual para eventos de recaudación de fondos que garantiza que todos nos unamos y apoyemos mientras ganamos dinero para organizaciones benéficas que lo merecen. Desde su lanzamiento en 2003, DoJiggy se ha establecido como un proveedor líder de software y plataforma virtual para eventos de recaudación de fondos asequible para organizaciones… Read More »
How to Set Up a Free School Spirit Wear Store
Selling school spirit wear is an excellent opportunity to show unity and togetherness while raising valuable funds for your school and school groups. Whether your school needs money for playground equipment, school supplies, upgrading tech equipment, or saving enrichment programs that are likely to be cut, setting up an online school spirit wear store could… Read More »
7+ Fun Golf Tournament Ideas
It’s that time of year again, the sun is shining high in the sky and the community is in full swing with fundraising golf tournaments. There are so many in the busy summer months and they can all feel like the same tournament over and over. That is why we’re here with fun golf tournament… Read More »
What is the Principal’s Role in School Fundraising?
In a school setting, the principal is the one who provides guidance and oversight for all fundraising campaigns. Students, teachers, school administrators, and PTO groups respond and follow the actions of the principal, so a positive tone is essential. This rings especially true for school fundraising campaigns. Setting the Fundraising Agenda This first order of… Read More »
Birdathon Fundraising Ideas
Fundraising with a birdathon is a unique and fun peer-to-peer fundraising event that can be used for many audiences, especially Audubon groups, bird rescues, wildlife organizations, and environmental businesses fundraising for a cause. Birdathon fundraisers bring together birders, conservationists, and people who cherish wildlife and offer participants an opportunity for an adventurous and educational experience. Read on to… Read More »
Top Social Media Fundraising Tips and Trends
Social media fundraising is successfully used by many nonprofits and charities worldwide. Social consciousness has grown exponentially over the last couple of years, mainly thanks to social media. Supporting and educating people through social media campaigns such as Clapping for the NHS, Black Lives Matter and climate change has encouraged many of us to be… Read More »
How to Run a Hit-a-thon Fundraiser
Hit-a-thon fundraisers are a great way for softball and baseball teams to raise money. Based on nonprofit crowdfunding, each hit-a-thon participant in the fundraiser raises funds by asking friends and family to donate a certain amount per foot or per hit. Donations and pledges can be collected after the hit-a-thon when the best hit has… Read More »
Build a Major Gifts Program at Your Nonprofit
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 plan, due to their large size. Major gifts don’t just happen – a major gifts strategic plan is needed if your organization plans to receive… Read More »
Volunteer Recruitment Strategies for Nonprofits
Volunteers are the lifeline of many nonprofits and charities. They provide critical labor to reduce operating costs and the expertise charities depend on – all the way up to the Board of Directors. But volunteers don’t just appear – you have to nurture them just like you do your financial donors. What exactly is your… Read More »
Your Fundraising Event Reflects Your Brand
Most nonprofit organizations host fundraising events to raise money and awareness for their cause. There are several good reasons to host fundraising events. But what your organization may not realize is that the type of fundraiser you choose says a lot about your brand and organization. Therefore, when planning your fundraisers, in addition to accomplishing your… Read More »
Top 10 Workplace Fundraising Ideas
Let’s be honest, all work and no play can make the workplace a little dull. So, why not shake things up a bit in the office, get creative, and come together to have some fun while raising money and awareness for a good cause. Whether your colleagues prefer a themed walk-a-thon, online auction, or a… Read More »
Remote Board Meetings: How to Be Productive While Apart
At this point, your board members are probably familiar with participating in remote meetings. The pandemic ushered in a new era of the work-from-home lifestyle, but virtual work was on the rise even before COVID-19 kept everyone at home. Telecommuting has grown an incredible 115% in the past decade. But just because your board members… Read More »
Yard Sale Fundraisers for your Community
Community yard sale fundraisers are common events in the spring and summer months. Spring is the season for cleaning out closets, basements, garages, and storage units to discover things that are accumulating dust. Why not take this great opportunity and not only provide a reason for people to get started on their spring cleaning, but… Read More »
Capital Campaigns: Supplement Major Gifts
Capital Campaigns: If you’ve been involved with nonprofits or fundraising for any amount of time, odds are that you know the 80/20 or 90/10 rule. The ratio changes from organization to organization, but the sentiment is always the same: 80% of your fundraising comes from 20% of your community. This is why major gift fundraising… Read More »
The Best Gymnastics Fundraisers for Teams
Gymnastics is one of the most popular sports in the world. It is a fun sport that supports agility and muscular development, along with building self-confidence. Many children start classes at a young age in schools, community centers, and private training centers. Gymnasts need to think about uniforms, equipment, competition travel, and expenses involved with… Read More »
Beer Fundraising Ideas for Charities
Is your organization looking for a unique fundraising event to set your nonprofit apart from the rest and attract a big crowd? Well, look no further than a beer fundraiser! Beer fundraisers are a great way to build community spirit, boost exposure for your organization’s cause, and pull in valuable donations. So why not sit… Read More »
Building Effective Committees for Nonprofit 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 a successful fundraising event. Creating an effective nonprofit fundraising committee is most often the first step to success. Create an Effective Framework for Fundraising Ideas… Read More »
4 Reasons to Perform Nonprofit Prospect Research
The term research scares some people. It evokes images of all-nighters in the library in college and annotated bibliographies. You can’t really blame those who fear it. Here’s the thing, there’s one kind of research we should all welcome, especially nonprofit professionals…non-profit prospect research. Nonprofits do all they can to maximize funding, from curating an excellent… Read More »
6 Innovative Ways to Fundraise for Your Student Organization
When the time comes for your student organization to plan and carry out your next fundraiser, do your members’ faces light up? Are they eager to participate and vie for leadership positions? If so, it’s likely that your organization has found a unique fundraising strategy that’s engaging for both your members and your supporters. However,… Read More »
Understanding Matching Gifts for Nonprofits
There is a way to raise more money from donors without asking them to give more of their own money. We’re talking about matching gifts for nonprofits, which are a type of corporate giving program that can be one of many strategies to boost all of your fundraising campaigns. It’s a fundraising method that raises… Read More »
Reel In Big Proceeds with a Fishing Tournament Fundraiser
A great way to attract fishing enthusiasts and raise valuable funds is by hosting a fishing tournament fundraiser. Tournaments can range from fishing for different species to kids tournaments to pro charity fishing events that attract anglers from around the country. It’s the perfect opportunity to get your community into the giving spirit, while creating… Read More »
Write a Killer Raffle Prize Donation Letter
A raffle prize donation letter is what fundraisers send to local businesses and corporations to obtain donated items as prizes for a charity raffle. The letter can be kept on file in order for donors to claim donations at the end of their tax year. Follow our brief guide and take a look at our… Read More »
How to Run a Chili Cook Off Fundraiser
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 or competitions that attract a large crowd. This is why chili cook off fundraisers are popular. They give participants a good opportunity to have fun… Read More »
How to Plan a Zumba Fundraiser
Are you looking for a unique fundraising idea? How about a Zumba fundraiser! Zumba is a fun Latin-inspired fitness dance that’s been gaining popularity in many gyms and fitness centers. Zumba fundraisers or zumba-thons can be fun and lucrative fundraising events. Benefits of Hosting a Zumba Fundraiser There are lots of reasons to host a… Read More »
5 Good Reasons to Host Fundraising Events
While the primary mission of hosting nonprofit events is generally to fundraise, there are other essential reasons why fundraising events are so important for organizations. Let’s discuss some other benefits and reasons why hosting fundraising events are one of the vital lifelines for any nonprofit or charitable organization. 5 Reasons to Host Fundraising Events, Beyond… Read More »
The Best Fundraising Platforms to Raise Money in the UK
If you’re like many charity organizations, you’re looking to reassess your online fundraising campaigns in light of COVID. Many organizations are looking for new fundraising ideas and platforms that work in a post-COVID world, where events are often virtual or hybrid in nature. How do you choose the best online fundraising platform to raise money… Read More »
Hosting a Topgolf Fundraiser
Many organizations and corporations are ready to think about fundraising golf tournaments, now that COVID numbers are down in many areas and we’re finding ways to host tournaments safely. It could be a good time to try Topgolf for your fundraiser this year. What is Topgolf? Ever heard of Topgolf? Topgolf is “a game that… Read More »
Get The Most Out Of Online Event Ticketing
A key ingredient to pulling off a successful fundraiser is how many tickets you sell. It’s essential to make the online event ticketing process simple and flawless so that your donors have a positive experience from the get-go. This positivity can then be carried on throughout the fundraising event to create maximum impact for your… Read More »
DoJiggy Supports Ukraine
Like much of the rest of the world, we have watched the events of the last few weeks unfold in Ukraine with horror. DoJiggy is united with the people of Ukraine and the international community in condemning these horrific acts of violence against a sovereign nation and its people. Ways to Support Ukraine If your… Read More »
Fundraising for Museums: 10+ Creative Ideas
Museum fundraising is becoming more important than ever. Museums must focus their efforts on working with private supporters and museum members, friends groups, and local communities, as well as corporate partnerships. Finding creative ways to be successful in museum fundraising while inspiring supporters can be a challenge. Beyond requesting donations, perhaps your museum will engage… Read More »
