Major fundraising events like 5K races, golf tournaments, and black-tie galas are extremely successful at generating revenue for nonprofits of all sizes and cause sectors. However, these fundraising events also require large budgets, time to plan, and significant volunteer support. The goal of any nonprofit fundraising event is maximizing donations while minimizing expenses. That way, […]
The thought of reimagining your organization’s look and feel can be intimidating, especially if your current brand identity is the only one you’ve ever known. But the decision to rebrand your nonprofit presents an opportunity to powerfully realign with your mission, goals, and direction for the future. Today, we’re bringing you the expert advice of […]
Twitch streamers raised $83 million for charity in 2020 alone. Averaging 30 million daily active users, the livestreaming platform entertains global audiences through gaming, sports, music, and more. Twitch also expands beyond entertainment as a massive driver of charitable peer-to-peer donations. Below we break down the role Twitch charity streams can play in your peer-to-peer fundraising efforts, and initial steps […]
Imagine sitting at a table of like-minded individuals and engaging in meaningful conversation. It’s an evening of toasting to a fantastic organization, an opportunity to network with peers, a chance to support a great cause, and a forum for building long-lasting relationships. This event is better known as a gala fundraiser. But, what is a gala? […]
The list of potential fundraising ideas for schools is massive, like the results when you find one that resonates. We want you to see the impact student fundraising can have even quicker. Below, we made it simpler to sift through the best ideas for your next student charity event, campaign, or fundraiser. Explore nonprofit fundraising ideas specific […]
With nearly 50 million Americans experiencing mental illness, the mental health awareness movement deserves space in every nonprofit’s annual agenda, regardless of your specific cause sector. Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month this May by recognizing these 9 mental health nonprofits working to educate, support, and empower people worldwide to take positive steps in their own […]
It’s critical to elevate your cause on the social media platforms people use most. That’s why we partnered with LinkedIn for Nonprofits to create The Seasonal LinkedIn Content Calendar for Impactful Fundraising, designed specifically to help you rally both new and existing supporter audiences with the timely content they crave. Jump Right to the Content Calendar LinkedIn […]
This guest post is written by senior event planner Brooke Burkhardt of the Classy Events team. Collaborative, hosted by Classy, is a live conference designed exclusively for the nonprofit sector. This annual event encourages collaboration among the brightest thinkers and doers across the industry as a space for meaningful connections. We’d love to have you join […]
Today, many businesses are prioritizing their environmental, social, and economic impact in a way that’s never been done before. With the goal to serve as a positive global force, companies are increasingly investing in social responsibility initiatives to better serve our society at large. At Classy, we believe that a company will find its greatest success […]
Water revolutionizes the health and future of entire societies. For that very reason, many nonprofits commit to bringing clean water solutions to global communities. We’re highlighting a few water organizations that have taken up the worthy cause as their own. Here are 15 nonprofits elevating the need for clean water around the world. The Importance […]