Team building for nonprofits

Team building for nonprofits should cost little, bring staff and volunteers into the same hour, and land on a date that matters, like the week after Giving Tuesday or National Volunteer Week. A hosted game is one price for up to 25 guests; a kit workshop is a base fee plus a price per kit.

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8 low-cost activities for nonprofit staff and volunteers

The lowest-priced kits in our catalog first, then hosted games where one package covers up to 25 guests. Every one has a live host, and prices are live.

Kits ship to continental US addresses at no extra cost; Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, US territories and other countries cost extra. See all activities.

What nonprofit team building costs

Two ways to pay, and the cheaper one depends on your headcount.

For a small group, the lowest-priced kits cost less than a game package, because you pay a base fee plus each kit. Origami for 10 comes to $629.

From about 20 people, a hosted game usually wins, because the package covers up to 25 guests whether 12 or 25 come. You're On Mute! is $850 for up to 25.

Total price for the whole group, by headcount
OrigamiKit workshop10 people$62920 people$87940 people$1,379
Card DecoratingKit workshop10 people$92920 people$1,47940 people$2,579
You're On Mute!Hosted virtual game10 people$85020 people$85040 people$1,700
Gratitude Games & GrinsHosted virtual game10 people$97520 people$97540 people$1,195

Totals for the whole group, from live catalog prices. Need a number for a board or a sponsor? Get a free quote.

Staff and volunteer appreciation in one event

Most nonprofits run on a small paid staff and a bigger circle of volunteers. Four things that make one event work for both.

  • Count everyone as a guest

    Prices go by headcount, and volunteers count the same as staff. A game package covers up to 25 guests, so a staff of 12 can bring 13 volunteers at no extra cost.

  • Pick a time volunteers can make

    Most volunteers have day jobs. A weekday evening or a Saturday morning works better than the middle of a workday.

  • Games for people you rarely see

    A hosted game needs only a video link. Kits need a home address for every guest, so save them for the people you know well.

  • Team play over spotlight

    Trivia and game shows are played in small teams, so a new volunteer and the executive director can be on the same side.

The nonprofit calendar, 2026 to 2027

Campaign deadlines decide when your team can stop and celebrate. Four dates, with the day to book by.

  1. Dec 8, 2026

    A thank-you after Giving Tuesday

    Giving Tuesday is December 1, 2026. For a celebration the next Tuesday, December 8, book a hosted game by November 24 and a kit workshop by November 17, 2026. Ideas for the party itself are on the virtual holiday party page.

  2. Jan 12, 2027

    After the year-end campaign

    Most year-end appeals close December 31. A January event thanks the team once the receipts are out. For Tuesday, January 12, 2027, book a hosted game by December 29, 2026.

  3. Apr 18 to 24, 2027

    National Volunteer Week

    Points of Light runs National Volunteer Week each April, usually the third full week; in 2027 that is April 18 to 24, so check their page for the final dates. For a Tuesday, April 20 event, book a kit workshop by March 30 and a hosted game by April 6, 2027.

  4. June 2027

    Before a June 30 fiscal year end

    Many nonprofits close their books on June 30. If this year's staff line still has money in it, an event on or before Wednesday, June 30, 2027 means booking a hosted game by June 16.

Grants, restricted funds and who pays

A nonprofit can't spend money the way a company does. Check these before you book; this is general information, not accounting advice.

  • Grant money is often restricted to the program it funds. Ask your finance lead which fund can pay for a staff event before you book.
  • Staff and volunteer events usually come from unrestricted or general operating funds, or a line in the volunteer program budget.
  • A board member or local business may want to sponsor the night. Ask us for a quote you can send them.
  • Pay by card with a 50% deposit, or by invoice against a purchase order.
  • A free team account keeps every booking in one place, so next year's planner can see what you did.

Board retreats and small teams

Two groups most nonprofits have, and what suits each.

Nonprofit team building questions

What is good team building for nonprofits?

Something low cost that staff and volunteers can join together, run by a live host so nobody on a small team has to plan it. A hosted virtual game is one package for up to 25 guests, and a kit workshop is a base fee plus a price per kit, with continental US shipping included.

What does it cost for a small nonprofit team?

For a team of 10, the Origami kit workshop comes to $629 in total, with shipping to continental US addresses included. The hosted game You're On Mute is $850 for up to 25 guests. Each activity page shows the price for your exact headcount.

Can volunteers join the same event as staff?

Yes. Every guest counts toward the headcount the same way, staff or volunteer. Hosted games only need a video link, so they suit volunteers best; kits need a home address for each guest.

What are good volunteer appreciation event ideas?

A hosted gratitude game or trivia night on a weekday evening, a card-making workshop where volunteers make thank-you cards, or a celebration during National Volunteer Week, expected April 18 to 24, 2027.

Can we use grant money to pay for it?

It depends on the grant. Restricted grants usually pay only for the program they fund, so staff events tend to come from unrestricted funds. Check with your finance lead or the funder before you book.

Do you send an invoice for our records?

Yes. You can reserve with a 50% deposit by card, or ask for a quote and pay by invoice against a purchase order. A free team account keeps every booking in one place.

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