{"id":12228,"date":"2022-02-28T19:16:47","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T00:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/?p=12228"},"modified":"2023-05-11T10:59:29","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T14:59:29","slug":"spring-fundraising-events-plan-fresh-exciting-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/spring-fundraising-events-plan-fresh-exciting-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Fundraising Events: How to Plan a Fresh, Exciting Event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In addition to rising temperatures, green leaves, and seasonal allergies, March usually heralds the beginning of the spring fundraising season. We\u2019ve talked before about how to plan and execute a great fundraising event (you can check out our fall fundraising tips<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/fall-fundraising-events-what-to-do-to-get-ready\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> here<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/how-to-run-your-fall-fundraising-event-smoothly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> here<\/a>, and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/fall-fundraising-events-how-to-wrap-up-your-event-like-a-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> here<\/a>). But you know what\u2019s as important as great planning? Putting together an event people actually want to attend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hear me out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know a lot of nonprofits that put on annual events because they\u2019ve <em>always <\/em>put on those annual events. They\u2019re not particularly well-attended. They don\u2019t raise an exceptional amount of money. They\u2019re often pretty lackluster. Those who do attend and donate do so more out of a sense of routine or obligation than a deep and abiding desire to attend the 8th Annual Combination BBQ and Easter Egg Painting Soiree, or whatever. <em>(Author\u2019s note: I would probably absolutely attend that, come to think of it. I\u2019ll do almost anything for brisket.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how do you know if your event is making an impression for being fun and inspiring instead of for just being boring? And what do you do if, God forbid, you realize your event is more of a chore than a high point of the season?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve got ideas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#step-1\">Step 1: Decide if You Should Keep Your Event As-Is<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#step-2\">Step 2: Choosing a New(ish) Spring Fundraising Event<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#step-3\">Step 3: Engage the Hype Machine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#fundraising-ideas\">New Spring Fundraising Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Started with Planning Your Fundraiser<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1\">Step 1: Decide if You Should Keep Your Event As-Is<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-drop-shadow wp-rounded-corners\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tara-evans-vJb5uO6GrFs-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"girl picking flowers for spring fundraising events\" class=\"wp-image-33868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tara-evans-vJb5uO6GrFs-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tara-evans-vJb5uO6GrFs-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Your event may not need tweaking! There are tons of great events out there, and it\u2019s very likely that yours is one of them. But, just to make sure, ask yourself these questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Does our event attract the demographic we want to engage? (New donors, major donors, younger donors, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What\u2019s your event\u2019s ROI? Is it worth the time and effort that goes into pulling it off?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is attendance up year over year? Or, at the least, is it staying relatively static?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does your event help you reach your fundraising goals?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does your<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/nonprofit-hybrid-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> event offer flexibility<\/a> for your guests (i.e. can guests still participate if they don\u2019t want to attend in-person?)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are donors enthusiastic about your event (Hint: you should use donor surveys<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/whats-your-post-event-communication-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> after events to gauge their feelings<\/a>!)?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you answered \u201cNo\u201d to one (or more!) of these questions, it\u2019s time to reevaluate your spring fundraising event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2\">Step 2: Choosing a New(ish) Spring Fundraising Event<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-drop-shadow wp-rounded-corners\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/bench-accounting-C3V88BOoRoM-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"person attending virtual spring fundraising event on a computer\" class=\"wp-image-33865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/bench-accounting-C3V88BOoRoM-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/bench-accounting-C3V88BOoRoM-unsplash-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>So, you\u2019ve realized your traditional spring fundraising event isn\u2019t thrilling your donors the way you\u2019d like. What\u2019s a fundraiser to do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You come up with something they\u2019d love, of course!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One option available to you is to do a riff on your pre-existing spring fundraising event or type of event. For example, one of our local clients,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/customers\/viste-cs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Volunteers in Service to the Elderly<\/a> (VISTE), runs VISTEBall, a golf-themed event that combines the fun of a golf tournament with the convenience of an indoor event. They combine putting and chipping contests with silent and live auctions, dinner, an open bar, and the opportunity to win a ton of fun prizes, all while raising money for their mission. You can get a feel for their event here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"VISTEBall\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a3m7qu044CM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VISTEBall works because, in Florida, weather can be unpredictable enough that planning a full-scale golf tournament is a challenge. Their event also appeals to a wide age group, and attendees don\u2019t need to be a seasoned golf player to have a lot of fun. It\u2019s certainly a riff on a traditional golf tournament, but it\u2019s one that makes the event more accessible to a wider group of people! VISTE\u2019s supporters love the event, too, and many attend year after year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can you do something similar? Getting creative with your event\u2019s format can infuse it with new energy that can attract new donors, more enthusiastic attendees, and bigger donations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you may decide to scrap your event entirely and come up with something totally new. Want ideas? Check out our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/resources\/ebook-four-seasons-fundraising\/\"> eBook on awesome seasona<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/resources\/ebook-four-seasons-fundraising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">l<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/resources\/ebook-four-seasons-fundraising\/\"> fundraising events<\/a> for inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you\u2019re wanting to keep your next event entirely virtual due to COVID-19, check out these<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/resources\/virtual-fundraising-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> virtual fundraising ideas<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3\">Step 3: Engage the Hype Machine<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-drop-shadow wp-rounded-corners\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/juliana-romao-P7rVuQ19OCY-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"woman spreading the word about spring fundraising event with a megaphone\" class=\"wp-image-33867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/juliana-romao-P7rVuQ19OCY-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/juliana-romao-P7rVuQ19OCY-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>And, when I say \u201chype machine,\u201d I mean it. I\u2019m not talking about a weird one-page event rundown accompanied by a single tiny paper containing RSVP options and a spot to put my credit card number. That might still work with older donors, but it\u2019s increasingly ineffective with the rest of your supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I say \u201chype machine,\u201d I mean:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Sending \u201cSave the Date\u201d fliers to people who might want to come (include all the information you can, including how they can sign up later)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sending email announcements and countdowns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating a Facebook event and encouraging people to share it with their friends (make sure you include a link to register online)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sending a special email blast to donors inviting them to attend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Posting sneak-peeks or teasers as you prepare for your event<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recruiting existing supporters (like board members, volunteers, staff, etc.) and equipping them to share the word<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Text messages have a 98% open rate, so send teasers to last year\u2019s attendees or prior donors via text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/blog\/event-video-examples-ds00\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Incorporate video<\/a>, whether that\u2019s by showing previews of auction items or by giving attendees a sneak-peak at the evening\u2019s entertainment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are tons of options, and no two nonprofits will promote their events the same way. Regardless of how you handle it, promotion is key. Your shiny new(ish) event won\u2019t be successful if people don\u2019t know about it \u2014 spread the word!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fundraising-ideas\">New Spring Fundraising Ideas\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-drop-shadow wp-rounded-corners\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/saksham-gangwar-YVgOh8w1R4s-unsplash-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Star Wars clone costumes for spring fundraising events\" class=\"wp-image-33871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/saksham-gangwar-YVgOh8w1R4s-unsplash-edited.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/saksham-gangwar-YVgOh8w1R4s-unsplash-edited-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Looking into creating a brand-new fundraiser to delight your supporters? Check out these fun spring fundraising ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Spring Cleaning Sale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring is the time of year where people tend to go through and clear out clutter to help freshen up their homes. Hosting a spring cleaning sale is a great way to help your supporters keep things out of a landfill, all while being a great way for your nonprofit to pick up some extra donations to support your mission!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Easter Bunny Hop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of hosting your typical 5K, why not host a bunny hop? While it needs to be shorter than a 5K (think the length of a three-legged race), it\u2019s a fun and creative spin on a classic that\u2019s sure to entertain participants and spectators alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even use<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/whoa-thats-meta-raise-money-peer-peer-sub-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> sub-events<\/a> to help you raise more money, such as an Easter egg hunt after the event, or a raffle for some fun Easter baskets. You could even make your event a dress up event and allow participants to pay a small fee to vote for their favorite \u201cEaster bunny!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Plant Sale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What says Spring more than the first blooms of the season? Help gardeners in your community\u2014and raise money for your mission\u2014by hosting a plant sale featuring flower and veggie starts. If you have a few expert gardeners at your nonprofit, starting plants from seed can be a very cost-effective way to raise funds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Garden Party<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An elegant garden party could be the perfect Spring alternative to the formal gala, and the steps for planning one are very similar. A band or string quartet could provide your entertainment, and a gourmet farm-to-table meal would be a great way to delight your guests. Add a silent auction, and you\u2019ve got one exciting event!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. International Women\u2019s Day Fundraiser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether your nonprofit supports women triumphing over breast cancer, transitioning to STEM, or leaving an abusive home, International Women\u2019s Day is the perfect opportunity to draw attention to real issues affecting women, all while raising funds to help them aim higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. St. Paddy\u2019s Day Bar Crawl<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that St. Patrick\u2019s Day is a popular day for revelry and merriment. Take advantage of your supporters\u2019 desire to celebrate (especially as we come out of the COVID-19 pandemic) and host a St. Paddy\u2019s day bar crawl. All you have to do is send out<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/sponsorship-letter-samples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> sponsorship requests<\/a> to local watering holes to get them to host a stop on your tour. Your nonprofit can sell tickets to the event, and the bar gets more guaranteed guests all night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, some establishments will agree to donate a percentage of the night\u2019s sales to the organization, or they\u2019ll create a signature cocktail that benefits your nonprofit that night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. May the 4th Be With You Costume Contest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <em>May the 4th Be With You<\/em> Costume Contest is perfect for a completely virtual, social media-focused campaign. You get supporters to send in pictures of them in their best Star Wars cosplay, and then they compete to get the most votes, with their friends and family paying a small fee to vote for them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The winner gets bragging rights, and your nonprofit will get increased reach, funds to support your mission&#8230;and maybe even a little<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/nonprofit-press-release\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> press<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Host an Earth Day Fair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Earth Day can be a great day to host a family-friendly event outdoors in a local park. You can have fun and educational activities for the kids\u2014like a birdhouse-making station\u2014and food trucks and some entertainment for the adults. You could even take it from day to night by hosting a family-friendly event during the day, and then a Battle of the Bands show at night!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Spring Break-Away Camp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Youth development nonprofits,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/fundraising-ideas-schools-clubs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> schools<\/a>, and religious organizations are just a few of the organizations that could benefit from hosting a week-long Spring Break camp for parents. You\u2019ll be doing a huge favor to parents who may struggle to find daycare during a high-demand time, and you\u2019re providing the kids with a safe, fun place to spend their week off from school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When calculating your per-student fee, make sure to factor in the cost of food, increased cleaning supplies, and any activities you plan on doing with the kids that week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Host a Mother\u2019s Day Flower Sale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Flowers are a very popular Mother\u2019s Day gift. Instead of your supporters stopping off to pick up a bouquet from the grocery store at the last minute, team up with local florists in your area to create specialty bouquets where a portion of the proceeds go to your nonprofit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Host a Beach Bash<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the weather warms up, people love to head to the beach or the lake. As soon as the weather\u2019s warm enough in your area, throw the first Beach Bash of the season. You can set it up semi-carnival style, and sell tickets for people to play beach-friendly games. You could even host a sandcastle-building contest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. April Fool\u2019s Day Prank-a-Thon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Help your supporters have a laugh by hosting an April Fool\u2019s Day Prank-a-Thon. A reliable (and funny!) supporter starts it off by pranking a few people, and then challenging their prankees to do the same. Perfect for expanding your nonprofit\u2019s reach a la the Ice Bucket Challenge, a prank-a-thon can also help your nonprofit rake in the dough for your mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Host a Spring Fling Formal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Give your supporters a night out to remember by hosting your very own Spring Fling! Supporters pay for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> tickets to the event<\/a>, and then get all dressed up to dance the night away. To add more excitement, you can add a silent auction and some raffle items!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Host a Clean-Up Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like Spring is the perfect time to do a deep clean of our houses, it\u2019s also the perfect time to host a community clean-up day. Have your participants set up teams and use peer-to-peer fundraising to raise money on behalf of your organization in advance of the clean-up day. You can even<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/peer-to-peer-fundraising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> have friends and family make pledges<\/a> that they\u2019ll donate a certain amount for every trash bag filled up with waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Fishing Tournament<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring is the perfect time for fishing, at least here in Florida, where it quickly gets too hot in the summer to spend more than five minutes outside. Get all your outdoor sports-loving supporters together and host a fishing tournament to help raise support for your nonprofit. You can even add a virtual option by hosting a separate virtual fishing tournament using an online game!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-drop-shadow wp-rounded-corners\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/clark-young-PTWiAcYnkWw-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"man fishing for spring fundraising events\" class=\"wp-image-33861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/clark-young-PTWiAcYnkWw-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/clark-young-PTWiAcYnkWw-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Your spring fundraising event should mark the unofficial start of the spring\/summer fundraising season. If you\u2019re worried that your annual event is starting to fall a little flat, it\u2019s time to consider freshening up your approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tweaking your event style \u2014 or even coming up with a brand-new event \u2014 and using<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/the-busy-fundraisers-guide-to-multi-channel-event-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> a variety of ways to spread the news about it<\/a> are great ways to make it successful. 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