As large events are still on hold for the time being, duck races continue on. Just a few weeks ago, the Desert Duck Derby went on to sell 9,000 ducks with an original goal of 5,000 ducks! Although they weren’t able to host the event they originally planned, The Arizona Pet Project went live on Instagram for the main event. …
Duck Race Success- Social Distancing Style
With the current condition of social distancing and the inability to gather in large groups, some of our spring duck races are looking different in 2020. One racer that rose to the occasion recently was The Great Brevard Duck Race, hosted by Crosswinds Youth Services. The stay at home order happened less than 2 weeks before their race was set …
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: …
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 …
Disco Duck Fest for KID
The 2nd race of the season happens this Saturday on March 9th! 35,000 rubber ducks will make a splash in Fort Lauderdale, FL for the 13th Annual KID Duck Fest Derby! The quacktivities happen from 12-3 PM at Esplanade Park for family-friendly activities. Adopt a duck and enter for a chance to win $10,000! All proceeds benefit Kids In Distress who’s …
60,000 Derby Ducks in the Windy City
Tomorrow, 60,000 rubber ducks will make a splash in Downtown Chicago for the 13th Annual Chicago Ducky Derby! The duck race has been a staple fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois and raised over $300,000 last year for their athletes. All proceeds benefit more than 23,000 athletes and approximately 20,000 Young Athletes across Illinois, to allow the athletes to participate in the …
The Final Countdown: Zoom Duck Derby and Walk
It’s the final countdown for the first ever Zoom Duck Derby and Walk! The event will take place on Saturday, August 4, 2018, at the Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay in Ohio. The fun begins at 8:00 a.m. with a wellness walk followed by the Zoom Duck Derby at 9:00 a.m. where 5,000 rubber ducks will splash into the lazy …
Content Development Strategies for Nonprofits
Have you found that keeping your social media and online channels current has become a daunting task? According to the Content Marketing Institute “54% of nonprofit professionals do not have a content strategy.” In addition, time and budget are top marketing challenges. Below are 5 content development strategies for nonprofits that will help you create content that is personal and engaging. …
Tools to Boost Your Nonprofit Content Marketing
Nonprofits are continuing to use content marketing as a strategic marketing approach to distribute valuable content, attract audiences, and to ultimately drive action. Here are some free tools to boost your nonprofit content marketing: Make My Persona by Hubspot You can easily develop customer personas and when you are done inputting your data, you are given a customer snapshot that …
6 Nonprofit Website Mistakes
Your nonprofit website is one of the most important fundraising tools you have. A successful online strategy is one that attracts visitors to your website, engages them with content, and has a call to action. Here are 6 nonprofit website mistakes and how to fix them: No contact information. Make it easy for website users to find your nonprofit’s phone number, …