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Organizers can customize the tax deductible amount for anything from a gala dinner ticket to a marathon entry by specifying a percentage anywhere between zero and 100 percent. MORE
Lunch & Dinner. We’re eagerly packing our bags, and can’t wait to see our nonprofit friends and family from around the country at this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference in Portland, Oregon. MORE
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. For those who are unfamiliar with how to run a successful spaghetti dinner fundraiser, don’t worry, there’s not much to know. MORE
Upon my arrival, I mingle with other LA nonprofit workers and philanthropists at a silent auction and then head into the ballroom for dinner. After a lovely dinner and ceremony, I head home to give my fiancé a drive-by hello and head to bed to get some rest. Sara Maldonado. MORE
If you are meeting over coffee, lunch, or dinner, make the decision prior to getting there as to whether or not you will be paying. MORE
I usually leave the office by 3:30 at the latest to get my kids, and run home to cook dinner. Erin Graichen. Welcome to the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators! This series lets you describe your workday in your own words. MORE
Fundraising for an event, whether it’s a fun run, gala, dinner, or 5k, is a staple in the nonprofit community. But, taking these events and adding in social fundraising, ticketing and registration, fundraising minimums, and more can really enhance your event and take it to the next level. MORE
Arguably, one of the biggest things to absolutely get right at your fundraising dinner, gala, or extravaganza, is the Ask. MORE
Yours might be a five-course fundraising dinner, or it might be a casual Christmas party at a colleague’s home. This time of year, nonprofit organizations often celebrate their important work (and their coworkers) with parties or other special events. MORE
I was out at dinner tonight and overheard another table. Working with a purpose–no matter what that purpose is–whether it be to put dinner on the table, to provide opportunity for your family to doing what you love, matters. MORE
Spaghetti Dinner – With donations from local grocery stores, money raised from a spaghetti dinner can be almost entirely profit for your group. Advertise your dinner heavily and have members presell tickets so you know how much to prepare before the event. Related posts: How to Plan a Great Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. Fundraising is critical to your organization. MORE
Define a clear and narrow goal for your team of messengers—It could be talking up your year-end campaign to friends and family over holiday dinners or urging their peeps to give the moment a last-minute leading gift comes in the door. We’re counting down to the year-end giving finish line. Are you banging your head against the wall yet? Joking aside, it may seem like your team’s hard work and limited resources aren’t enough. Yet you know how much you could bring in, if only…. MORE
Events, whether they’re endurance-based, a-thons, or even dinners and galas, are often the cornerstone of nonprofit fundraising strategies. And for good reason. They’re a powerful way to bring supporters together for your cause. MORE
We didn’t spend every dinner in front of the TV, but when we did, I loved to solve the puzzle. I grew up watching the television show “Wheel of Fortune.” I loved Pat Sayjak. I loved filling in the blanks. Now that I look back on it, I think it’s possible those early word puzzle […]. Blog Nonprofit Branding MORE
Are you telling the story in front of a group of one hundred people, at an intimate dinner, or during a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) session? In my last post, I described some of the benefits of combining the powerful one-two punch of great stories and social media. MORE
Are you telling the story in front of a group of 100 people, at an intimate dinner, or during a Twitter Q&A tweet chat? Storytelling is not only a fantastic way to relate to other humans on a personal level, it is also a fantastic marketing and fundraising tool for nonprofits. MORE
We didn’t spend every dinner in front of the TV, but when we did, I loved to solve the puzzle. I grew up watching the television show “Wheel of Fortune.” I loved Pat Sayjak. I loved filling in the blanks. Now that I look back on it, I think it’s possible those early word puzzle […]. Blog Nonprofit Branding MORE
3:45 – 4:00 pm – An afternoon cup of tea and an energy ball, as I know I won’t eat dinner until late tonight. Then I eat dinner (leftovers from the night before), do the dishes (also left over from the night before), watch a little TV and head to bed to read. Sarah Tarnopolsky. MORE
Valentines dinner and silent auction fundraiser at Gardner Museum The Board of Directors of the Gardner Museum of Architecture and Design, invite everyone to their special Valentines Dinner Fund Raiser on February 14. MORE
Fundraising Automation: Raising More Money and Getting Home to Dinner On Time. Summer conferences are in full swing and we’ll be at TWO of them this week! You can find the EveryAction team at the Bridge Conference in National Harbor and Netroots in New Orleans. We’d love to see you, so come by and say hello! Bridge Conference. Party]. Going to be at the Bridge Conference? Join the EveryAction team on Wednesday from 5 to 7 at the Gaylord Hotel to “Wine” down! MORE
For me, social change can be as simple as the inspiration that sits across from you at the dinner table. My dad, Scott Rampy, is a free agent advocate, activist, and fundraiser working to end multiple sclerosis. He’s also humble. MORE
Watch the video below to get our thoughts and a recap of the dinner: Did you attend #19NTC? Another Nonprofit Technology Conference has come and gone, and WOW did the week FLY by!!! This year’s conference was in Portland, OR – one of my new favorite cities! MORE
Recently, my daughter had a friend over for dinner. As we were setting the table and giggling, this young girl confessed that she was really nervous the first time she had dinner with us a week or so before. “Why?&# She said she had never had a “sit-down&# dinner before and wasn’t sure what to expect. Sometimes you just don’t know how you impact someone’s life. The work of your nonprofit is important. Don’t forget that. MORE
But, is a reception, lunch, ground breaking ceremony, auction or dinner what you need? This post is part of a series on non-profit events. From time to time I will have guest authors write in on topics they have an expertise in. MORE
Whether it’s renting the hall for your dinner event, the fee your bank charges for the organization’s checking account, or even the gas you burn on the way to the bank to cash all those gala checks, there is little fundraising that can be done 100% free of costs. There have always been costs associated with nonprofit fundraising. MORE
Verbal recognition during dinner and name and logo displayed during live auction. It’s just that simple. MORE
Speaking of which, at the Awards dinner on the night of July 6th, AFP has asked me to sit at their table! Have you heard of the National Fundraising Convention? The Institute of Fundraising in London is putting it on in July 2015. Oh happy day! MORE
A couple of years ago, I was invited to an unusual dinner party. This was my introduction to the Jeffersonian Dinner. Ready to have that dinner party? (This is a post I wrote for LinkedIn and wanted to share!). MORE
Like building a house, losing 40 pounds, getting out of debt, or even cleaning up after dinner. Some things in life can seem daunting and overwhelming. And, as it turns out, people who have major success in these areas do so because of little wins, or as someone way smarter than me calls it, “the progress principle MORE
Al Rosenberg is the Director of Marketing & Communications for OneTable, a national nonprofit empowering millennials to find and build meaningful Shabbat dinner rituals and practices. MORE
The past few weeks have been busy speaking- and webinar/seminar-wise, with a focus on the secret to messaging that connects — understanding the folks you hope to engage and motivate to act. That’s my rap of late: because it’s so important but so often overlooked. Knowing what matters to your network (a.k.a. target audiences), and how they live their lives, is your key to engaging and motivating them. But knowing your network is vital for reasons far beyond effective marketing. MORE
Charge a little more than people would usually pay to attend a fundraising dinner. This is a particularly fun fundraising idea. Not only does it have the potential to raise a lot of money for your organization, but it will be one event people will be talking about for years. MORE
Back on 24 August I received my dinner invitation from ‘friend’ Hillary Clinton. Actually, of course, it was a pitch to offer up my contact info to go into a draw that might win me dinner with the candidate on the campaign trail … Friend — I’d like to get to know you, and I can’t think of a better way to do that than sitting down to dinner together. MORE
In an elevator, over dinner, at the podium, in a tweet, or in an appeal letter. As Development professionals, we are story tellers. We are deft and creative about sending messages to our supporters and prospects that generate a response. MORE
Or a good conversation for dinner chat with husband. What’s for dinner? Amie Bennight. Here’s the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators, where we ask you to describe your day in your own words. Want to be featured in this series? MORE
Time for another walk and dinner for Stella. After my dinner I clear out my in-box to zero and update my to-do list. Thomas Negron and Ruby. MORE
I eat lunch at my desk while checking my personal accounts and look up recipes for dinner. After 4:00 pm: I head out around 4 and do some grocery shopping and relax a bit before cooking dinner. Rachel Braver. MORE
So I wanted a gay choir to sing at our big dinner, to send the message that we all stood together. When you don’t know yourself-. When you don’t know others… You’re hostage to the … UNSPEAKABLE! MORE
Exactly two weeks ago I ‘boasted’ of my invitation to have dinner with Hillary Clinton … all I had to do was provide some further info about myself. MORE
– We have a lot of community events over lunch and dinner that often make the day longer, but I typically leave the office at 5pm. I exercise before my husband gets home, then we eat dinner while watching a show on Netflix. Melanie Swiftney. MORE
The same principle applies to in-person activities like galas, dinners, and even volunteer events: having a registration and donation system that is completely digital communicates to donors that your organization can be trusted to use their money in a way that aligns with their values. MORE
Panel Praise: Raise More Money and Make it Home to Dinner on Time. As our team settles into post-conference life, we're looking back at a whirlwind of a week spent in beautiful New Orleans for one of our favorite nonprofit conferences: the 2018 Nonprofit Technology Conference. Here's a recap of all the fun! Booth Buzz. Fortunately, we snapped a picture of our booth before the crowds assembled. MORE
Missy knows what she wants and every afternoon, she waits in her usual spot for her dinner. Gotta go – Missy is ready for her dinner! Missy is one of four cats that live here with us. We adopted her from a local shelter about 10 years ago and she’s a sweetie. MORE
Dinner Related Topics The Agitator
SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
Back on 24 August I received my dinner invitation from ‘friend’ Hillary Clinton. Actually, of course, it was a pitch to offer up my contact info to go into a draw that might win me dinner with the candidate on the campaign trail … Friend — I’d like to get to know you, and I can’t think of a better way to do that than sitting down to dinner together.
SocialButterfly
SEPTEMBER 3, 2010
For me, social change can be as simple as the inspiration that sits across from you at the dinner table. My dad, Scott Rampy, is a free agent advocate, activist, and fundraiser working to end multiple sclerosis. He’s also humble.
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. For those who are unfamiliar with how to run a successful spaghetti dinner fundraiser, don’t worry, there’s not much to know.
Getting Attention
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
The past few weeks have been busy speaking- and webinar/seminar-wise, with a focus on the secret to messaging that connects — understanding the folks you hope to engage and motivate to act. That’s my rap of late: because it’s so important but so often overlooked. Knowing what matters to your network (a.k.a. target audiences), and how they live their lives, is your key to engaging and motivating them. But knowing your network is vital for reasons far beyond effective marketing.
Nonprofit Marketing Blog
JANUARY 29, 2013
A couple of years ago, I was invited to an unusual dinner party. This was my introduction to the Jeffersonian Dinner. Ready to have that dinner party? (This is a post I wrote for LinkedIn and wanted to share!).
The Biddery Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
Valentines dinner and silent auction fundraiser at Gardner Museum The Board of Directors of the Gardner Museum of Architecture and Design, invite everyone to their special Valentines Dinner Fund Raiser on February 14.
CrowdRise
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Auctions can be a staple of many nonprofit events, such as dinners, galas, and even school fundraisers. But are they the right strategy for your nonprofit
CrowdRise
OCTOBER 8, 2018
Events, whether they’re endurance-based, a-thons, or even dinners and galas, are often the cornerstone of nonprofit fundraising strategies. And for good reason. They’re a powerful way to bring supporters together for your cause.
EveryAction
MARCH 4, 2019
Lunch & Dinner. We’re eagerly packing our bags, and can’t wait to see our nonprofit friends and family from around the country at this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference in Portland, Oregon.
CrowdRise
JUNE 4, 2018
Like building a house, losing 40 pounds, getting out of debt, or even cleaning up after dinner. Some things in life can seem daunting and overwhelming. And, as it turns out, people who have major success in these areas do so because of little wins, or as someone way smarter than me calls it, “the progress principle
J Campbell Social Marketing
MARCH 20, 2019
Watch the video below to get our thoughts and a recap of the dinner: Did you attend #19NTC? Another Nonprofit Technology Conference has come and gone, and WOW did the week FLY by!!! This year’s conference was in Portland, OR – one of my new favorite cities!
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JANUARY 7, 2019
Al Rosenberg is the Director of Marketing & Communications for OneTable, a national nonprofit empowering millennials to find and build meaningful Shabbat dinner rituals and practices.
CrowdRise
JANUARY 9, 2018
Whether it’s renting the hall for your dinner event, the fee your bank charges for the organization’s checking account, or even the gas you burn on the way to the bank to cash all those gala checks, there is little fundraising that can be done 100% free of costs. There have always been costs associated with nonprofit fundraising.
Mission Minded
NOVEMBER 15, 2013
Yours might be a five-course fundraising dinner, or it might be a casual Christmas party at a colleague’s home. This time of year, nonprofit organizations often celebrate their important work (and their coworkers) with parties or other special events.
Mission Minded
APRIL 29, 2015
We didn’t spend every dinner in front of the TV, but when we did, I loved to solve the puzzle. I grew up watching the television show “Wheel of Fortune.” I loved Pat Sayjak. I loved filling in the blanks. Now that I look back on it, I think it’s possible those early word puzzle […]. Blog Nonprofit Branding
EveryAction
APRIL 17, 2018
Panel Praise: Raise More Money and Make it Home to Dinner on Time. As our team settles into post-conference life, we're looking back at a whirlwind of a week spent in beautiful New Orleans for one of our favorite nonprofit conferences: the 2018 Nonprofit Technology Conference. Here's a recap of all the fun! Booth Buzz. Fortunately, we snapped a picture of our booth before the crowds assembled.
Fundraiser Ideas
AUGUST 1, 2012
Spaghetti Dinner – With donations from local grocery stores, money raised from a spaghetti dinner can be almost entirely profit for your group. Advertise your dinner heavily and have members presell tickets so you know how much to prepare before the event. Related posts: How to Plan a Great Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. Fundraising is critical to your organization.
Fundraiser Ideas
FEBRUARY 25, 2010
Charge a little more than people would usually pay to attend a fundraising dinner. This is a particularly fun fundraising idea. Not only does it have the potential to raise a lot of money for your organization, but it will be one event people will be talking about for years.
A Small Change
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
Arguably, one of the biggest things to absolutely get right at your fundraising dinner, gala, or extravaganza, is the Ask.
A Small Change
APRIL 27, 2015
Verbal recognition during dinner and name and logo displayed during live auction. It’s just that simple.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Upon my arrival, I mingle with other LA nonprofit workers and philanthropists at a silent auction and then head into the ballroom for dinner. After a lovely dinner and ceremony, I head home to give my fiancé a drive-by hello and head to bed to get some rest. Sara Maldonado.
Mission Minded
APRIL 29, 2015
We didn’t spend every dinner in front of the TV, but when we did, I loved to solve the puzzle. I grew up watching the television show “Wheel of Fortune.” I loved Pat Sayjak. I loved filling in the blanks. Now that I look back on it, I think it’s possible those early word puzzle […]. Blog Nonprofit Branding
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
Or a good conversation for dinner chat with husband. What’s for dinner? Amie Bennight. Here’s the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators, where we ask you to describe your day in your own words. Want to be featured in this series?
SocialButterfly
AUGUST 12, 2010
I was out at dinner tonight and overheard another table. Working with a purpose–no matter what that purpose is–whether it be to put dinner on the table, to provide opportunity for your family to doing what you love, matters.
The Agitator
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
Exactly two weeks ago I ‘boasted’ of my invitation to have dinner with Hillary Clinton … all I had to do was provide some further info about myself.
EveryAction
JULY 30, 2018
Fundraising Automation: Raising More Money and Getting Home to Dinner On Time. Summer conferences are in full swing and we’ll be at TWO of them this week! You can find the EveryAction team at the Bridge Conference in National Harbor and Netroots in New Orleans. We’d love to see you, so come by and say hello! Bridge Conference. Party]. Going to be at the Bridge Conference? Join the EveryAction team on Wednesday from 5 to 7 at the Gaylord Hotel to “Wine” down!
CrowdRise
MARCH 4, 2019
Organizers can customize the tax deductible amount for anything from a gala dinner ticket to a marathon entry by specifying a percentage anywhere between zero and 100 percent.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 28, 2014
I eat lunch at my desk while checking my personal accounts and look up recipes for dinner. After 4:00 pm: I head out around 4 and do some grocery shopping and relax a bit before cooking dinner. Rachel Braver.
Wild Woman Fundraising
MARCH 4, 2019
So I wanted a gay choir to sing at our big dinner, to send the message that we all stood together. When you don’t know yourself-. When you don’t know others… You’re hostage to the … UNSPEAKABLE!
Get Fully Funded
NOVEMBER 30, 2009
Recently, my daughter had a friend over for dinner. As we were setting the table and giggling, this young girl confessed that she was really nervous the first time she had dinner with us a week or so before. “Why?&# She said she had never had a “sit-down&# dinner before and wasn’t sure what to expect. Sometimes you just don’t know how you impact someone’s life. The work of your nonprofit is important. Don’t forget that.
A Small Change
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
In an elevator, over dinner, at the podium, in a tweet, or in an appeal letter. As Development professionals, we are story tellers. We are deft and creative about sending messages to our supporters and prospects that generate a response.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
AUGUST 14, 2017
Time for another walk and dinner for Stella. After my dinner I clear out my in-box to zero and update my to-do list. Thomas Negron and Ruby.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 3, 2016
3:45 – 4:00 pm – An afternoon cup of tea and an energy ball, as I know I won’t eat dinner until late tonight. Then I eat dinner (leftovers from the night before), do the dishes (also left over from the night before), watch a little TV and head to bed to read. Sarah Tarnopolsky.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
– We have a lot of community events over lunch and dinner that often make the day longer, but I typically leave the office at 5pm. I exercise before my husband gets home, then we eat dinner while watching a show on Netflix. Melanie Swiftney.
Wild Woman Fundraising
JUNE 29, 2015
Speaking of which, at the Awards dinner on the night of July 6th, AFP has asked me to sit at their table! Have you heard of the National Fundraising Convention? The Institute of Fundraising in London is putting it on in July 2015. Oh happy day!
A Small Change
FEBRUARY 11, 2014
But, is a reception, lunch, ground breaking ceremony, auction or dinner what you need? This post is part of a series on non-profit events. From time to time I will have guest authors write in on topics they have an expertise in.
EveryAction
APRIL 9, 2018
The same principle applies to in-person activities like galas, dinners, and even volunteer events: having a registration and donation system that is completely digital communicates to donors that your organization can be trusted to use their money in a way that aligns with their values.
J Campbell Social Marketing
JULY 5, 2017
Are you telling the story in front of a group of one hundred people, at an intimate dinner, or during a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) session? In my last post, I described some of the benefits of combining the powerful one-two punch of great stories and social media.
Get Fully Funded
JANUARY 25, 2011
Missy knows what she wants and every afternoon, she waits in her usual spot for her dinner. Gotta go – Missy is ready for her dinner! Missy is one of four cats that live here with us. We adopted her from a local shelter about 10 years ago and she’s a sweetie.
A Small Change
MARCH 16, 2015
If you are meeting over coffee, lunch, or dinner, make the decision prior to getting there as to whether or not you will be paying.
Getting Attention
DECEMBER 19, 2017
Define a clear and narrow goal for your team of messengers—It could be talking up your year-end campaign to friends and family over holiday dinners or urging their peeps to give the moment a last-minute leading gift comes in the door. We’re counting down to the year-end giving finish line. Are you banging your head against the wall yet? Joking aside, it may seem like your team’s hard work and limited resources aren’t enough. Yet you know how much you could bring in, if only….
J Campbell Social Marketing
AUGUST 14, 2014
Are you telling the story in front of a group of 100 people, at an intimate dinner, or during a Twitter Q&A tweet chat? Storytelling is not only a fantastic way to relate to other humans on a personal level, it is also a fantastic marketing and fundraising tool for nonprofits.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JUNE 25, 2018
I usually leave the office by 3:30 at the latest to get my kids, and run home to cook dinner. Erin Graichen. Welcome to the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators! This series lets you describe your workday in your own words.
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