Category: Holidays and Gifts

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Streamlining Holiday Donation Programs: Toy Drives, Bulk Purchases, and Adopt-a-Family Programs

The holiday season is often filled with memories of our childhood, or memories as parents as we fondly remember the smiles on the faces of our little ones. But the holiday season is also filled with anxiety and disappointment for many. The family economy has suffered greatly over the past few years with the impacts … Continue reading Streamlining Holiday Donation Programs: Toy Drives, Bulk Purchases, and Adopt-a-Family Programs

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Tips and Tricks: Maximizing Your Holiday Adopt-a-Family Programs

Are you in the middle of planning your adopt-a-family holiday program? Or perhaps considering starting one? In this month’s Inside In-Kind, we highlight two nonprofits’ holiday Adopt-a-Family programs.  We will explore who they are, what they do, and how they run their programs. Read on to learn some tips and tricks they are using to … Continue reading Tips and Tricks: Maximizing Your Holiday Adopt-a-Family Programs

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How to Pick the Right Campaign for the Holidays

The holidays are joyous for most people, but it can be extremely stressful for nonprofits – identifying the right toys/gifts, procuring them, and distributing them in time. Perhaps you currently run a toy drive to collect gifts but wish you provided more customized items. Or perhaps you coordinate an adopt-a-family program but dread the amount … Continue reading How to Pick the Right Campaign for the Holidays

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2022 Holiday Outlook

It’s beginning to look a lot like…the holidays?  Although the summer is just kicking off, it’s not too early to start thinking about your holiday programs.  This year, it is more important than ever to start early.  Read on for some tips and trends to help you maximize your program this holiday season.   Toy Trends … Continue reading 2022 Holiday Outlook

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Inflation and Shortages: The Impact on Nonprofit Goods

We have been seeing it everywhere: prices are increasing, and sections of store shelves are bare or thin. For nonprofits, the price increases and product shortages have hampered the ability of many organizations to meet clients’ needs. In a time of greater need, where more people are struggling with the rising gas prices and rent, … Continue reading Inflation and Shortages: The Impact on Nonprofit Goods

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Year-Round Online Donation Drive Ideas

Communities have a unique opportunity to come together and offer support through a donation drive. Donation drives have traditionally been run in person, with collection boxes placed in popular community spots like libraries, shopping malls, or busy supermarkets.  Donation drives typically focus on key items like food, school supplies, household goods, and hygiene supplies. By … Continue reading Year-Round Online Donation Drive Ideas