The first full month of Spring is a busy one full of important fundraising opportunities for organizations that focus on conservation, environmental causes, literacy and health education.

April is also National Volunteer Month and volunteerism is an all important aspect of any nonprofit or faith-based organization's mission. Most organizations cannot operate or be successful without volunteers so make a plan to celebrate and reward your volunteers during the month of April.

Important April 2021 Cause Awareness Dates

Autism Awareness Month

National Child Abuse Prevention Month Military Child Month

National Minority Health Month National Poetry Month

National Volunteer Month

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 2: World Autism Awareness Day

April 2: Good Friday

April 4: Easter

April 7: World Health Day

April 11: Good Deeds Day

April 12: International Day for Street Children

April 14: World Dolphin Day

April 15: World Art Day

April 20: Volunteer Appreciation Day

April 22: Earth Day

April 23: World Book Day

April 25: World Malaria Day

April 30: International Jazz Day

April Fundraising Ideas:

1. Plan a Day of Giving – Celebrate an important April date of significance to your organization by coordinating a day of giving. This could the day that your organization was founded or another important milestone that not only can be a great way to raise funds but also highlight your organization. The tools that you can utilize to execute your day of giving include a special online giving page or a peer-to-peer campaign page.

2. Honor a Volunteer – Celebrate a volunteer each week in April by sharing a story of a special volunteer and telling a story of how they contribute to the success of your organization. Ask people to make a special gift in honor of the featured volunteer.

Additional April Days That Will Liven Up Your Fundraising Calendar:

April 1: US Air Force Academy Day

April 1: April Fools Day

April 3: World Party Day

April 5: National Fun Day

April 6: Army Day

April 7: National Beer Day

April 9: National Unicorn Day

April 10: Global Work From Day

April 10: Siblings Day

April 11: National Pet Day

April 12: National Walk on The Wild Side Day

April 15: Jackie Robinson Day

April 15: Get To Know Your Customers Day

April 16: National Wear Your Pajamas To Work Day

April 21: Administrative Professionals Day

April 22: Take Our Sons & Daughters To Work Day

April 26: Audubon Day

April 27: National Tell A Story Day

April 28: Pay It Forward Day

April 28: National Superhero Day

April 29: World Wish Day

April 30: National Animal Advocacy Day

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