{"id":17607,"date":"2020-02-19T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/?p=17607"},"modified":"2023-08-31T09:52:39","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T13:52:39","slug":"peer-to-peer-event-ideas-environmental-nonprofits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/peer-to-peer-event-ideas-environmental-nonprofits\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Peer-to-Peer Event Ideas for Environmental Nonprofits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For environmental nonprofits making the world a cleaner, healthier place, it\u2019s nice to have all the help you can get. That help extends beyond just receiving donations. You likely need a volunteer workforce to keep up with the work that needs to be done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if you could combine these labors of love with your fundraising efforts? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can! Create peer-to-peer events that give your donors the opportunity to support your organization as both a financial backer and a hands-on volunteer. Here are three unique peer-to-peer event ideas for environmental nonprofits to get you started planning your next peer-to-peer event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If your nonprofit is concerned about man-made material in the water, here’s an event that raises funds and awareness while taking steps to correct the issue. Magnet fishing involves the use of high-powered magnets and a strong tow rope to attract magnetic objects from the bottoms of lakes, rivers, and canals. Magnet fishers remove man-made objects from the water. Because of this, the amount of toxic metal in the water decreases. This improves the quality of the water for the wildlife and people reliant on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can your environmental nonprofit use magnet fishing to raise money? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s simple! Purchase heavy duty tow ropes and neodymium magnets from a home improvement store or online. It\u2019s also a good idea to have buckets and waterproof gloves on hand for each prospective magnet fishing team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, host a magnet fishing tournament. Create prizes for the team that brings in the heaviest load of metals from the water. You can also award prizes for the most fascinating finds. Set a maximum number of participants per team so each has around the same number. Assign each team a section of the water to magnet fish in. Then, let the magnet fishers catch whatever they can until it\u2019s time to weigh in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask each team to fundraise on your behalf. To motivate them, set a goal for team donations and for recruiting spectators. If your organization can afford the initial expense, sell magnet fishing gear at the event. You can profit by selling a helpful hobby to people attending your event. Also, be sure to have food, drinks, and event merchandise for sale to raise funds for your conservation work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n