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Monday Buzz: Sunny Day Fundraising Ideas
Now that the weather is heating up, check out a few fun-in-the sun fundraising ideas. Also: some advice on whether to hire subject matter experts or community builders.
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Fundraising happens during every season of the year, but the warm-weather months provide fresh, fun ways to raise money outdoors.
The Get Fully Funded blog shares several fundraising ideas for spring and summer (opens in a new tab) and tips for pulling them off.
Summer is the perfect time to host a benefit walk/run or a bike ride to shake things up a bit. “These types of fundraising ideas are well suited for hospitals and other medical-related causes, but any nonprofit can use them to raise money,” writes Sandy Rees.
Or you could throw a family-friendly water balloon fight. Keep it simple by charging $1 per balloon. “Everyone will love the opportunity to cool down during a hot summer day, and it’s an engaging way to get your community involved and more informed about your cause,” says Rees.
Other sunny-day activities include an ice cream social or a barbecue contest at a local park, where attendees vote for their favorite barbecue entry with a dollar.
Many of these ideas can be events unto themselves or part of a larger festivity, like a block party or carnival.
Who should you Hire?
https://twitter.com/RichMillington/status/861551257479196673 (opens in a new tab)
Your members are experts in what they do. Knowing that, it can be tricky to decide how to fill new roles in your organization. Should you hire a great community manager who knows the best ways to cultivate a community, or should you hire a subject matter expert who knows how to talk to members on their level?
FeverBee shares an easy-to-follow framework to (opens in a new tab)use (opens in a new tab) when you’re making your next hire.
Other Links of Note
Airbnb is working to attract more business travelers. The home-share service is introducing more work-friendly digital tools (opens in a new tab), reports AdWeek.
Cross-posting versus cross-promotion. The Hootsuite blog recommends tailoring your social media messaging for each platform (opens in a new tab).
Are your email newsletters landing in spam folders? The nonprofit tech resource npENGAGE reveals what you need to know about Gmail settings (opens in a new tab).
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