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Strategies to raise more before, during, and after your event.

Your one-stop shop for all things fundraising events. We’re here to help your nonprofit team generate new ideas, and execute successful fundraisers.

  • eBooks
    Actionable tips and best practices to help you power your fundraising.
  • Blogs
    Go-to resources to get the most from your event.
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    Insightful live conversations with event industry experts.
  • Infographics
    Get inspired with new ideas, tactics, and insights.
  • Success Stories
    Learn from others who executed a successful event.

eBooks

Fundraising guides are the perfect companion for your event strategy – packed full of innovative ideas, new tactics and powerful insights.

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Corporate Sponsorship Request Letter Template

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How to Make a Media Kit for Nonprofit Ambassadors
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How to Make a Media Kit for Your Ambassadors (With Examples)

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Your Guide to Creating a Ticketed Event Page with OneCause
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Your Guide to Creating a Ticketed Event Page with OneCause

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Blogs

Our expert event fundraising ideas and campaign best practices come from helping thousands of non-profit organizations reach more donors and raise more money for their causes.

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How to Increase Attendance at Your Next Event

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“Boost Support with Corporate Sponsorships for Nonprofits”
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Boost Support with Corporate Sponsorships for Nonprofits

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How to Raise More Money with Your Auction and Fund-a-Need
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How to Raise More Money with Your Auction & Fund-A-Need

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Inspirational & Innovative Moments from Raise 2024

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30 Raffle Basket Ideas to Boost Excitement and Fundraising

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How to Plan an Event with AI
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How to Plan an Event with AI

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5 Ways to Create Donor Loyalty and Retention at Your Event

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20+ Nonprofit Fall Fundraising Ideas to Inspire Generosity

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6 Fall Auction Item Trends and Best Practices to Raise More

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30+ Top Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

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Best Strategies to Increase Your Nonprofit's Event Revenue
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Best Strategies to Increase Your Nonprofit’s Event Revenue

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Top reasons to attend Raise conference
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Top Reasons to Attend the 2025 Raise Conference

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This quick guide shares tips for motivating nonprofit board members.
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Motivating Nonprofit Boards: How To Foster Board Engagement

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Explore these innovative marketing ideas to improve your marketing strategy.
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3 Marketing Ideas That Your Nonprofit Hasn’t Thought Of

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Cost-Effective Summer Fundraising
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15 Cost-Effective Summer Fundraising Ideas to Boost Revenue

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Use our free golf preparation checklist to run a standout charity tournament.
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How to Run a Winning Charity Golf Tournament: Free Checklist

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25+ Fun Charity Golf Outing Games to Shatter Your Goals

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24 Top Canadian Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits & Charities

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Explore our favorite fundraising event ideas to boost revenue.
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23 Phenomenal Fundraising Event Ideas to Skyrocket Giving

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Read through our comprehensive guide to learn how to plan the perfect fundraising event.
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How to Plan a Fundraising Event: 10 Steps to Raise More

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60 Profitable School Fundraising Ideas to Raise More

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Improving Donor Communications: 7 Tactics to Keep In Mind

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Top Fundraising Conferences This Year: What You Should Attend

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Charity Auction Software
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Charity Auction Software: The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide [Updated]

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School Auctions Nonprofit Planning Guide
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School Auctions: Planning Guide & Resources Directory

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A strong nonprofit marketing plan can help your organization promote its cause, events, campaigns, and more.
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A Complete Guide to Creating a Nonprofit Marketing Plan

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A fundraising gala can help your nonprofit build stronger donor relationships and drive revenue.
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A Complete Guide to Fundraising Galas + Top 10 Event Ideas

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Procuring Auction Items: Score Donations in 5 Simple Steps
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Procuring Auction Items: Score Donations in 5 Simple Steps

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Top 25 Live Auction Package Ideas

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How to Engage and Delight Donors Before, During, and After Your Event.

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How to Write A Corporate Sponsorship Letter: 5 Steps

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6 Impactful Ways to Enhance Your Fundraising Appeals

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In-Person Events are BACK! 4 Tips to Engage Social Donors

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7 Reasons to Invest in a Volunteer Program

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Learn how to give your virtual attendees a voice!
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Give Your Participants a Voice: Virtual Attendee Engagement

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4 Fool-proof Steps for Creating a Winning Volunteer Team

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Boost Event Sales: 4 Ways To Sell Out Your Event

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Creative Ways to Drive Event Sponsorship: 4 Protips For Revenue Growth

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How to Build a Blueprint for a Successful Fundraising Event

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20+ Impactful Memorial Fundraising Ideas
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20+ Impactful Memorial Fundraising Ideas

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Birthday Fundraisers: How to Raise More for Your Charity
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Birthday Fundraisers: How to Raise More for Your Charity

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Fundraising Events Post-Pandemic: 6 Must-Have Strategies

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Back to the Ballroom | Nonprofit Guide to Safe Onsite Fundraising

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Donation Appeals in Hybrid Events: 4 Steps to Engage Donors

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8 Creative Auction Ideas that Drive Results & Deliver Wow Factor

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Effective volunteer management strategies will deepen your relationships and make it easier to recruit new supporters.
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5 Volunteer Management Strategies That Can Make The Difference

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Live Auctions in a Hybrid Event - 7 Key Questions to Consider
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Live Auctions in a Hybrid Event: 7 Key Questions to Consider

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What is a Hybrid Event and How Do I Plan One?

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Livestream fundraising is a brand new challenge for many nonprofits this year.
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Virtual Events & Livestream Fundraising for Nonprofits: An Overview

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7 Practices to Make Your Virtual Fundraising Event Secure & Private

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5 Considerations for Planning Events in a Post-COVID World

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Explore our top takeaways and favorite sessions from Raise 2020!
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Raise 2020: Our Top Takeaways for Fearless Fundraisers

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Live Streaming for Nonprofits Your Guide to Virtual Success
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Live Streaming for Nonprofits: Your Guide to Virtual Success

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Virtual fundraising events give nonprofits more flexibility to engage with donors online.
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Virtual Fundraising Events: Complete Guide for Nonprofits

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Hosting a Flawless Virtual Event
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Hosting a Flawless Virtual Event

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Learn why virtual events will be a lasting trend for nonprofit organizations.
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Virtual Fundraising Events Are Here to Stay—Here’s Why

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Use these strategies to increase the long-term impact of any virtual events your organization is planning.
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Virtual Events: 6 Key Strategies to Increase Event Impact

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The Benefits of Using Volunteer Management Software

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Ten Tips for Virtual Event Success
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Ten Tips for Virtual Event Success

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What is a Penny Social & Tricky Tray?
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What is a Penny Social or Tricky Tray?

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4 Promotion Strategies to Boost Your Peer-to-Peer Virtual Event
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4 Promotion Strategies to Boost Your Peer-to-Peer Virtual Event

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“Flip” Your Event into Something Fun: Tips for Taking Heads or Tails Virtual
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“Flip” Your Event into Something Fun: Tips for Taking Heads or Tails Virtual

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5 Keys to Keeping Your Audience on Livestream
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5 Keys to Keeping Your Audience On Throughout A Livestream Event

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Comprehensive Guide to Virtual Conferences and Events
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Virtual Conferences & Events: A Comprehensive Guide to Doing It Right

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5 Signs You’re Ready for a Virtual Event

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Auctioneer Blog: Taking Your Event to the Next Level
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Auctioneer Blog: Taking your Fundraiser to the Next Level

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Gala TV: Livestreaming Fundraising for Nonprofits & Schools
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Gala TV: Livestreaming Fundraising for Nonprofits & Schools

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Virtual Event Recommendation
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Virtual Event Recommendation for Multi Affiliate Organizations

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Fast Track Your Virtual Fundraiser in 8 Easy Steps
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Fast Track Your Virtual Fundraiser

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Responsive fundraising techniques can take your event and post-event activities to the next level.
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How Responsive Fundraising Can Improve Your Next Event

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Learn our top 5 tech ideas to make your next fundraising event go well.
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5 Tech Ideas to Make Your Next Fundraising Event Go Smoothly

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6 Steps to Convert Fundraising Event Attendees into Regular Donors

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The Ultimate On-the-Ground Peer-to-Peer Event
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5 Steps to Planning the Ultimate On-the-Ground Peer-to-Peer Event

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Ambassador Fundraising™ Made Easy

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Fun & Engaging Summer Fundraising Events for Nonprofits

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What is a dance marathon? Get to know this fundraising event.
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What is a Dance Marathon? Get to Know this Fundraising Event

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Dance Marathon Fundraising Ideas: 4 Awesome Strategies for Success
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Dance Marathon Fundraising Ideas: 4 Awesome Strategies for Success

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Setting Up a Dance Marathon Fundraising Page: 3 Smart Steps
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Setting Up a Dance Marathon Fundraising Page: 3 Smart Steps

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Top 5 Tips for the Perfect Charity Golf Outing Check-In
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5 Tips for the Perfect Charity Golf Outing Check-In

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5 Awesome Tips for Creating Corporate Sponsorship Packages

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3 Types of Campaigns That Can Help Promote Your Next On-the-Ground Event
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3 Promotion Strategies to Boost Your Next On-the-Ground Peer-to-Peer Event

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8 Tips for Growing your Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Event
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8 Tips for Growing Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Event

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3 Campaign Types to Promote Your Next on-the-ground Event
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3 Campaign Types to Promote Your Next On-the-Ground Peer-to-Peer Event

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6 Ticketing Tips to Drive Fundraising Success
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6 Ticketing Tips to Drive Event Fundraising Success

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Ideal Donor Experience: Eliminate Wait Times at Checkout
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Improving Donor Experience: Eliminating Wait Times at Checkout

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Winspire 5 tips to promote and boost attendance at your fundraising event
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5 Tips to Promote and Boost Attendance at Your Fundraising Event

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Guide to Peer to Peer Ambassador Fundraising
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The Nonprofit’s Guide to Peer-to-Peer Ambassador Fundraising™

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Ambassador Fundraising 3 Simple Steps to Campaign Success from OneCause
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Ambassador Fundraising™: 3 Simple Steps to Campaign Success

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GUIDE CSR Marketing: How to Leverage CSR Programs to build Corporate Sponsors
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CSR Marketing: How to Leverage CSR Programs to Build Corporate Sponsors

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How to Promote Your Event for Maximum Signups
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How to Promote Your Event for Maximum Signups

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6 Do's and Dont's of Event Check In
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6 Do’s and Dont’s of Event Check In

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Sponsor Packaging Pro Fundraiser tips for your Nonprofit
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Sponsorship Packages – Pro Fundraiser Tips

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Using Gamification To Drive Proceeds
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Using Fundraising Gamification to Drive Nonprofit Proceeds

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4 Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser Rules to Know (Before You Plan!)
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4 Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser Rules to Know (Before You Plan!)

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Three Reasons Why Marketing During Nonprofit Events Matters
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3 Reasons Why During Event Marketing Matters

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Four Tips To Create A Winning Nonprofit Event Plan
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4 Tips to Create a Winning Nonprofit Event Plan

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Four Steps To Continue Marketing Your Event - Even After It's Over
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4 Steps to Continue Marketing Your Event — Even After It’s Over

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Why Employee Email is your new favorite channel for promoting a Fundraising Event
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Why Employee Email Is Your New Favorite Channel for Promoting a Fundraising Event

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Guide to Golf Sponsorships & Hole Gamification
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A Guide to Charity Event Golf Sponsorships and Hole Gamification

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Charity Auctions: The Complete Guide for Nonprofits
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Charity Auctions | The Complete Guide for Nonprofits

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Webinars

Conversations designed to share the latest event fundraising trends and insights from thought leaders and fundraising experts.

WEBINAR Inclusivity in Events
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Don’t Close the Door on Your Donors​: Intentional Inclusivity in Fundraising Events

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Making Fundraising Easy: How the OneCause Fundraising Platform is Simplifying Success

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[WEBINAR] State of Fundraising Events
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The State of Fundraising Events: Creative Strategies for Enhanced Revenue and Impact

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Webinar: Fundraising Amplified
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Fundraising Amplified: Practical Strategies to Elevate Your Event Revenue

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Power of the Paddle Raiser
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20+ Simple Fixes to Unlock the Power of the Paddle Raiser

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Next Level with P2P Fundraising Webinar
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Take Your Special Event to the Next Level With Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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Infographics

Infographics designed to inform and inspire. These resources are full of innovative ideas, new tactics, and powerful insights.

Tips to Recruit Gen Z Volunteers for Your Cause
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Tips to Recruit Gen Z Volunteers for Your Cause

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Nonprofit Event Budget Template
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Nonprofit Event Budget Template

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Volunteer Onboarding Your Checklist for Success
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Volunteer Onboarding: Your Checklist for Success

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Text Message Templates to Use At Your Event
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Text Message Templates to Use at Your Next Event

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12 Tips for Seamless Event Check-in & Check Out

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Your Ultimate Checklist Springtime Fundraiser
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Your Ultimate Checklist for a Springtime Fundraiser

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Success Stories

Learn from others as we talk with fundraisers who successfully executed a fundraising event.

How Operation Pay It Forward Found Record Breaking Success with OneCause
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How Operation Pay It Forward Found Record-Breaking Success with OneCause

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How Building Blocks for Kids Raised 170% More with OneCause

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How Newhouse Elevated Their Gala with the OneCause Fundraising Platform

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How New Life Academy Streamlined their Annual Fundraiser with OneCause

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Team Impact Success Story
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How Team IMPACT Raised $3.6 Million with OneCause

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How the Nebraska Humane Society Elevated Participant Engagement with OneCause

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