This Saturday, 65,000 ducks are taking over Florida and Georgia to raise money for youth in their communities. Keep scrolling to see who’s racing in Bradenton, Cartersville and Gainesville and the QUACK-tastic causes their racing for! 1. Lucky Ducky Race For PaceDucks Racing: 25,000Organization: Pace Center For GirlsWhere: Bradenton, FLWho They Serve: Help teen girls achieve their academic goals, develop …
How to Leverage Your Fundraising Expenses
How to Leverage Your Fundraising Expenses Through Sponsorships and In-Kind Donations Our blog this week discusses some tips on how nonprofits can put as much money as possible back into their organizations to cover fundraising event costs. An event like a Derby Duck Race can be time-consuming and the last thing a nonprofit wants is for all the money raised …
A Duck Derby Weekend
Our ducks are ready for another busy race weekend taking on 3 cities between Saturday and Sunday! Collectively, 75,000 ducks will race to raise funds for at-risk youth, bereaved families, and various nonprofits in their community. The first lucky ducks who cross the finish line could win groceries for a year, cash, and more! 1. Reedy River Duck DerbyDucks Racing: …
80,000 Ducks Race For Communities This Weekend
Our ducks are making quite the splash this weekend with nearly 80,000 ducks hitting the water in 5 cities. From California to Virginia, check out below to see where our ducks are making their appearance and the quacktastic causes they’re racing for! 1. The Graham Duck Derby Ducks Racing: 10,000Organization: Rotary Club of GrahamWhere: Graham, TXWho They Serve: All proceeds …
How to Secure Sponsorships for your Derby Duck Race
One of the most important components of planning a Derby Duck Race is sponsorships. Sponsors are the key to success for your duck race. So, how do you get sponsors for this quacky event? Here are some tips to consider when you are seeking sponsors for your Derby Duck Race and other fundraising efforts. Allow Plenty of Time We …
Houston Duck Derby
In honor of the Houston Duck Derby returning April 12th, check out this QUACK-tastic highlight video from last year’s race! All proceeds go back to students at Grace Christian Academy. If you’re in the Houston area, help them sell out again for the 2nd year and adopt your duck today! Adopt A Duck. Inspire A Future
Running of the Ducks
This week, over 20,000 ducks will race for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana for the 29th Annual Running of the Ducks! All duck adoptions benefit the numerous programs offered by the club. Each club in the Acadiana area provides age focused programs ranging from 6 to 16 yrs. The goal is to provide “programs designed to empower youth …
21st Annual Great Brevard Duck Race
The Great Brevard Duck Race is celebrating its 21st year on March 30th! For 21 years, the duck race has been a staple fundraiser for Crosswinds Youth Services, who serve vulnerable youth and their families in Brevard County. This year 12,000 ducks will race down the Indian River to win some fantastic prizes such as a 2019 Honda Fit and …
How to Promote Your Nonprofit on Instagram
Since its inception in 2010, Instagram has expanded to 1 billion daily users worldwide. This makes it one of the most powerful social media platforms today! Although it is constantly growing, Instagram is still one of the best places on social media to market your brand, gain followers, and build a community that supports your cause, even if there is …
Racer Highlight – Sponsorship Ducky Hour
Crisis Intervention Services of Coastal Horizons took a fun and different approach in securing new sponsorships for the 2019 duck season. With the focus on securing their $500 Corporate Duck sponsorships, they invited small, local businesses and hosted a wine & cheese night. A 3-hour event turned into more than $5,000 in sponsorships along with 6 restaurants agreeing to sell …