Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Not only do you have to pick the type of event, such as a charity golf tournament , gala, or bake sale, but you also have to decide if your event will take place in-person or virtually. To help simplify your nonprofit event planning processes , this guide will evaluate the three most popular event formats: in-person, virtual, and hybrid.

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sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

A virtual auction can bring many benefits for your organization. From expanding your nonprofit’s reach and making your events more accessible to donors all over the world to boosting your revenue, a virtual auction is a modern and exciting fundraising event that every nonprofit should consider adding to their calendar. Let’s begin.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

We hear a lot these days about virtual events. As you move in-person events online – or create all-new virtual events – there are a few things you can do to ensure success. As you move in-person events online – or create all-new virtual events – there are a few things you can do to ensure success. Build a plan.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2024

An online community is a group of people with a shared interest or purpose who choose to connect and communicate virtually. Some examples of online communities include a LinkedIn or Facebook group where industry professionals connect. Here are three more ways an online community differs from virtual networking communities: 1.

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AccelEvents

JULY 28, 2021

But with the recent industry shift toward virtual and hybrid events, it has become even more popular. Still, there is no reason why they cannot also be applied to virtual events. Benefits of Gamification for Virtual Events. For virtual events to have the same networking value, event organizers have to get creative.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 7, 2020

COVID-19 has forced the events industry to move online and create a virtual experience instead of hosting traditional, live events. Virtual events are beneficial to event planners in many ways but they also present a unique set of challenges. It creates the kinds of feelings that we hope to have over and over again.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Rather than missing out entirely, transitioning in-person events to virtual fundraisers helps you to continue to raise crucial funds for your cause, while our supporters stay safe and support you from their own homes. Ready to take your virtual fundraising to the next level? Tip 2: Make activities accessible from anywhere .

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AccelEvents

JULY 19, 2020

Virtual events have allowed event planners and organizers to avoid canceling events and carry on during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people attend virtual conferences , trade shows , career fairs , and other similar events hoping to meet other industry professionals and interact with industry thought leaders. Networking Sessions.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

And even when measured, it can be tricky to know how to use engagement scores to improve member experience and operational results. You’ll come away with specific examples from the team at the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) that you can use to inform your own strategy.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

However, no matter the theme of your virtual event, you need to develop interesting virtual event ideas so that your attendees are engaged, excited, and continue to think about your event and brand long after the event is done! Here are 21 virtual event ideas to get you started. . Here is another virtual event idea.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Marketing for a virtual event is much different than marketing for a physical event, which means you need to make sure your marketing plan is up to snuff. . Promotion Strategies to Use When Marketing Your Virtual Event. Here are some promotion tactics that we recommend: Pre-event live streaming. Sponsored event speech.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 4, 2020

When it comes to virtual events, many people express concern that they will miss out on vital networking opportunities. But, careful event planners know that networking at virtual events is simply a matter of creating space for those opportunities. Give participants time to mull things over. Leverage Social Media.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2022

While traditional methods can still impact supporters, more and more organizations interested in starting an advocacy initiative look to virtual campaigns first. Whether your nonprofit is interested in spreading awareness or influencing how their supporters might vote , virtual campaigns have the potential to reach a large audience, fast.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

To improve the experience for volunteers, nonprofits should focus on providing a supportive environment, clear communication, flexible opportunities for involvement, and a chance for personal growth. Even though the value of volunteerism is known, creating a positive and fulfilling volunteer experience can be challenging for nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

For example, let’s say your nonprofit hosts various events, including Clean the Stream, nature walk-a-thons, and educational workshops. That’s information you can use to do things like create personalized donor experiences , build membership, and identify advocates. Use event data to find someone who might step into that role!

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Achieve

JUNE 11, 2021

Virtual events have become a key promotional tool for nonprofits to attract new supporters. Hybrid and virtual fundraising events. The lack of face-to-face interaction at a virtual event means your nonprofit will likely need to take a different, data-driven approach to continue engaging guests after your event’s end.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

For example: College, Here We Come!, For example, my friend operates a food pantry, and she did not like a video a volunteer made about getting ready to volunteer at the food pantry. This is a way you can add value to the fundraising ambassador experience. Let’s say you have an ambassador who is active in the running community.

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Achieve

MARCH 16, 2022

From their incredible flexibility to their ability to reach a vast audience, virtual events are extremely beneficial for associations, nonprofits, and event-hosting organizations of all kinds. Fortunately, event technology and our understanding of virtual event engagement have vastly improved over the past few years.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Three recent examples from Forum One’s work with mission-driven organizations show how centering online community engagement allows direct service to key constituencies and builds upon what digital tools can deliver. These experiences offer lessons for organizations of any size to re-imagine what it means to build community online.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 15, 2020

Recent global happenings have turned the event industry on its head and event organizers have been scrambling to save their events and deliver a valuable experience to event attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors alike. But the virtual space is not just limited to virtual staff meetings or social gatherings. Enable Live Chat.

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AccelEvents

JULY 9, 2020

But with the recent industry shift toward virtual and hybrid events, it has become even more popular. Event planners and organizers have been using these strategies to increase attendee engagement and participation at physical events but there is no reason why they cannot also be applied to virtual events.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Maybe you’ve already experimented using generative AI to create content such as outlines, agendas, or even articles. Use ChatGPT as a virtual event host to welcome attendees, guide them through the schedule, answer queries, and facilitate networking during virtual conferences. Check Bing out. Others are more complex.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore a few key types of advocacy that help organizations drive positive change; tactics that unite and activate supporters; and technology to make this important work more effective and efficient. Later, that information can be used to target the most active and educated supporters and get them involved.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 4, 2021

As difficult as last year was for nonprofit event planners, they were able to gain a wealth of information and experience from the sudden and dramatic shift from in-person to virtual galas. Looking back at the results of the past year proved that virtual fundraisers can work. Planning with a Focus on Virtual.

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sgEngage

MARCH 4, 2022

In the first half of 2021, OneCause conducted a survey of 1,026 Social Donors to explore how giving has evolved during the pandemic and what lessons we’ve learned from the virtual fundraising pivot. In this article, we’ll explore three key findings from the Giving Experience Study and explain what they mean for your nonprofit, including: .

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This means that for the foreseeable future at least, event professionals will have to continue to plan and host hybrid or virtual events. In order to hold a successful virtual event, and keep virtual attendees satisfied, you will need to do more than disguise a webinar as a full-blown virtual event.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Now that we’re entering a new post-COVID era, nonprofit leaders need to think about what virtual fundraising will look like in the future. In our 2020 Navigating the Unknown Report , we found that over 50% of nonprofits pivoted to virtual events last year. It looks like virtual fundraising is here to stay!

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

The best way to learn about virtual fundraising events is to hear from those who’ve experienced them. We recently wrapped up our 2021 Collaborative: Virtual Sessions event here at Classy. Get to know their top insights and learning moments to accelerate the impact of your nonprofit’s next virtual fundraising event.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The last couple of years have been all about virtual when it comes to fundraising. Of course, we’ve spent the year sharing tips and tricks to get your virtual fundraising to the next level all year long, but let’s be real: few things are as helpful as seeing real examples of real nonprofits doing it right. Thanks, coronavirus.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

While our society has a long way to achieve real representation and inclusiveness, your virtual event can move in the right direction and take active steps toward presenting a more diverse and inclusive experience. But we should make considerable effort to improve the experiences of everyone attending our events.

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.orgSource

APRIL 29, 2024

Benjamin Franklin’s experiment with lightning, a key, and the kite occurred sometime in the mid-1700s. For example, ChatGPT has only about 175,000 lines of code. For example, the smell of chocolate chip cookies baking might cause you to remember a recipe, family holidays, or some other scene from childhood.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 3, 2020

But moving to virtual work doesn’t have to mean sacrificing business continuity. In fact, now is an ideal time to assess your association’s tools and approaches for virtual work. Here are three tips for preparing your association for virtual work: 1. Making the transition to a remote workforce can be challenging in normal times.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

These ideas are all virtual-friendly to adhere to social distancing and ensure the safety of your staff members and supporters alike. Planning virtual stewardship events. . From this experience, I’ve identified a few handy strategies that we’ve included in this article. . Plan virtual stewardship events. We’ll cover: .

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Classy

APRIL 2, 2021

Whether you’re planning a virtual, in-person, or hybrid fundraising event , certain aspects of your planning will remain consistent across types. For example, when it comes to working with sponsors , it’s always essential to secure partners who align with your brand and mission. . Download Now: The Virtual Events Toolkit.

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AccelEvents

JULY 19, 2020

Virtual events have allowed event planners and organizers to avoid canceling events and carry on during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people attend virtual conferences , trade shows , career fairs , and other similar events hoping to meet other industry professionals and interact with industry thought leaders. Networking Sessions.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Three recent examples from Forum One’s work with mission-driven organizations show how centering online community engagement allows direct service to key constituencies and builds upon what digital tools can deliver. These experiences offer lessons for organizations of any size to re-imagine what it means to build community online.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 7, 2020

COVID-19 has forced the events industry to move online and create a virtual experience instead of hosting traditional, live events. Virtual events are beneficial to event planners in many ways but they also present a unique set of challenges. It creates the kinds of feelings that we hope to have over and over again.

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