Looking for social media or newsletter ideas for October? We have them! Psst, you can also use these writing ideas for blog posts, videos and more. These writing ideas for October come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. Fill out the form below to get November’s prompts emailed to you the week of October 2nd.
Your Writing Prompts for October 2024
On the Calendar
10/01: National Homemade Cookie Day or World Vegetarian Day. Share your favorite cookie or vegetarian recipes or have your staff or supporters shares theirs.
10/04: World Smile Day. If cooking isn’t your thing, share photos of your volunteers or clients smiling and tell their stories. If you are a health related org, you can promote dental health.
10/05: Do Something Nice Day. Encourage your supporters to do something nice for someone else in your name.
10/05: World Teacher’s Day. Point out some of the educators in your field and what they have done for your cause.
10/09: Curious Events Day. Are people curious about a certain program or person regarding your organization? Or are there any “curious events” related to your organization or cause?
10/12: Moment of Frustration Day. Vent away or provide some ideas on releasing frustration in a healthy way. Encourage your readers to share what frustrates them on your social media posts or in the comment section on your blog.
10/13: Train Your Brain Day. Share some brain teasers, word puzzles or riddles that relate to your organization and get your supporters using their brains in a different way.
10/14: Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day. What new frontiers are you exploring? Or how can you honor those who lived here first?
10/14: Canadian Thanksgiving Day. Thank your clients, volunteers and supporters.
10/16: Bosses Day. Do a “Day in the Life” of your boss feature or highlight the “real” boss of the organization.
10/16: Dictionary Day. Help your readers define some of the jargon associated with your cause. (Then stop using it in communications to them!)
10/19: Evaluate Your Life Day. Report back to your donors on what’s happening at your nonprofit.
10/26: Make a Difference Day. This is a day to encourage volunteers and community service.
10/30: Mischief Night. Encourage your supporters to make a little mischief and flood your legislators inboxes, voicemails, and mail boxes with concerns on a vote or issue that affects your cause.
10/31: Halloween. Give us some insight into staff personalities and let us know what they will be for Halloween. Tell us what your favorite candy is. This can be a great time for lighter updates if your org deals with heavy topics.
October is also:
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
- Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- Sarcastic Month
- Vegetarian Month
- Global Diversity Awareness Month
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month
- ADHD Awareness Month
Week 1 of October is “Getting Organized Week”
Week 2 is “Fire Prevention Week” and “Pet Peeve Week”
Other Dates:
- 10/01: International Music Day
- 10/01: International Coffee Day
- 10/02: Rosh Hashanah begins
- 10/04: World Animal Day
- 10/10: World Mental Health Day
- 10/11: National Coming Out Day
- 10/11: International Day of the Girl
- 10:16: World Food Day
- 10/17: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
- 10/17: LGBTQ+: Spirit Day
- 10/29: National Cat Day
Metaphor of the Month
Pop Culture, Events, and News
Many organizations’ Fiscal Years begin on the 1st.
There is a Vice Presidential Debate on the 1st.
The MLB Playoffs will begin in October.
The American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special happens on the 6th in place of the awards show.
The NHL season starts October 10th and the NBA regular season starts October 22nd.
Paris Fashion Week ends the 8th.
Many communities will be hosting fall festivals.
Expect to see lots of “Spooky Season” and pumpkin spice content.
The world’s largest drawing festival, The Big Draw, takes place in October. This year’s theme is #DrawinginMotion.
Movies coming out in theaters this month include Joker: Folie à Deux, White Bird, Devara Part 1, Saturday Night, Piece by Piece, Terrifier 3, Smile 2, Hard Truths, Goodrich, and Venom: The Last Dance.
Streaming movie premiers include Salem’s Lot, Hold Your Breath, House of Spoils, It’s What’s Inside, The Platform 2, Lonely Planet, Woman of the Hour, The Man Who Loved UFOs, Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan And Sara, Don’t Move, Time Cut and Mr. Crocket.
TV shows returning or premiering include Joan, Sullivan’s Crossing, Found, Heartstopper, Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Scare Tactics, The Franchise, The Real Housewives of the Potomac, Superman & Lois, 1000-lb Sisters, Accused, The Irrational, Abbot Elementary, House of Villains, Outer Banks, Teacup, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, Disclaimer, Tracker, NCIS, NCIS: Origins, FBI, FBI: International, and FBI: Most Wanted, Shrinking, Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity, Elsbeth, The Lincoln Lawyer, Blue Bloods, Fire Country, Hysteria!, Lopez vs Lopez, Rivals, Shark Tank, SWAT, The Equalizer, The Neighborhood, Poppa’s House, What We Do in the Shadows, Beauty in Black, Lioness, The Marlow Murder Club, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, and The Diplomat.
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