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Maintaining a Positive Fundraising Event ROI (with a Note About Virtual Fundraising ROI)

Although many fundraising events have a great underlying purpose, sometimes there simply is not enough focus on the bottom line. Fundraising events that generate thousands of dollars may have a negative Return on Investment (ROI). Fact is, nonprofits need money to run programs that meet their mission. You don’t want to spend time, energy and…

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How to Sell Tickets for Nonprofit Events (Virtual or In-Person)

For many nonprofits, events are the backbone of financial success. Fundraising like ticket sales, auctions and food service tends to fall into place more easily when everyone comes together for the cause. But the Coronavirus pandemic has certainly altered the way we do many things. Nonprofit events are no exception. A recent survey from Kindful…

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Shake Up Your PTA’s Annual Traditions

For parent groups like PTAs, PTOs, PFCs and Booster Clubs, tradition is as ingrained as the permanent marker on the chair in study hall. From weekly group meetings to annual fundraisers, these are things students, parents and teachers look forward to each year. But this year, more than ever, we can’t do what we’ve always…

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100 Online School Spirit Fundraisers to Keep the PTO Funds Rolling

With many schools going virtual in some capacity this year, it’s only fitting that fundraisers should follow suit. A great way for students, parents and other supporters to show their school spirit is with spirit wear. For many school districts, extracurricular activities are not canceled, just modified. It would be great to have your supporters…

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10 Virtual Fundraising Ideas for School Groups and Other Nonprofits

Fundraising in the time of COVID-19: Bake sales are burnt. Festivals are forbidden. Sock hops are so out. What’s a nonprofit to do? With many schools moving to some form of remote learning and other groups choosing to operate online, traditional fundraising methods are at risk. Many nonprofits face an uncertain future. But those who…

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Beyond Sports: 10 Types of Booster Clubs

When you think of a high school Booster Club, you may think of the parents selling tickets or snacks at athletic events. But parents form many types of Booster Clubs beyond athletics. The main commonalities between all Booster Clubs include: They are typically formed by parents. They provide financial support for one or more student…

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22 Ways to Use the All New MoneyMinder Store Feature to Collect Payments

We at MoneyMinder have been working hard behind the scenes to ensure our software helps with the full spectrum nonprofit money management. Our latest feature has been a labor of love and we are so pleased to announce our new online store feature. Store by MoneyMinder is a secure online payment portal that seamlessly integrates…

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8 Plug & Play Online Fundraising Tools for Nonprofits

You don’t have to be an epidemiologist to know that the COVID-19 pandemic could forever change us. Life may eventually get back to some semblance of what we once knew, but something will always be different in us. As for the world of nonprofit organizations, Robin Cabral of NonprofitPRO wrote a great article on how…

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Booster Clubs for STEM Groups

Booster Clubs are a great way to raise funds for a school group or organization. Most often run by the parents of students involved in a particular group, a Booster Club operates with a mix of volunteer hours, membership dues and donations. Booster Clubs are most often known for supporting athletics. They could supplement funds…

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Donor Appreciation Ideas: 20 Ways to Show Donor Love in 2020

2020, wow. The New Year and decade is upon us! If one of your new year’s resolutions is to show more love to your donors, you’ve come to the right place. Here are 20 ways to make your donors feel appreciated this and every year.  20 Donor Appreciation Ideas 1. Newsletter Feature Create a nice…