Greater Giving

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Bring this nonprofit’s hybrid event success to your benefit gala—during and after the pandemic. Greater Giving client Celebrity Waiters had already planned to hold a virtual fundraiser for their 2021 event when the CDC began to allow small, socially-distanced, in-person gatherings. A “Hybrid” Event opens participation to everyone.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 24, 2021

Hosting fundraising events is great. That’s where event sponsorships come in! If you’re new to hosting charity events or just want to find new avenues for securing more sponsorships for your fundraising events, then you’ve come to the right place! Here’s what it takes to get more sponsors for your charity event.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Hybrid events are quickly becoming the new normal in the event industry. As long as health and safety regulations place hard restrictions on indoor social gatherings, an event organizer will have to use a hybrid event format to make things work. . Follow along and you’re sure to find hybrid event success!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Most nonprofits use marketing tactics to recruit, like emails, social media posts, blog posts, and web pages. Some nonprofits may only require basic contact and background information, while others may require extensive background checks due to sensitive work. Recognize Volunteers.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Last year, we asked nonprofits to tell us all about their fundraising events—where they succeeded and what needed improvement. The State of Nonprofit Fundraising Report discovered that across the board, nonprofits struggled to keep donors engaged throughout their events. . Leadership Events. Donor Event Challenges.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 24, 2021

Few roles have changed more dramatically since the pandemic than that of the event marketer. With events shifting from in-person to virtual and now to hybrid formats, the way attendees experience and interact with event content has also changed. . The Shift in Events. The Changing Role of the Event Marketer.

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CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

Planning an event is a daunting task for most nonprofits. You may be wondering, will adding fundraising tickets to the event just complicate things? The answer is simple: it has the potential to make your event more effective and to help you raise more money. Decide On Event Format: Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Below are the notes from the “10 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Trends to Watch in 2022” webinar presented by Heather Mansfield on December 1. Feature your landing page on the right bar of your blog. Add an opt-in form to your website and blog. Pricing from $280 to $350 per month for 10,000 contacts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2022

Allison Fine and I will be presenting at a FREE online book talk hosted by the Chronicle of Philanthropy Online Forum on March 16th at 11:00 am PT. Stay tuned for more information about additional book events in March, April, May, and June. We’ll hope you take a listen and be inspired to purchase the book!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 7, 2022

Allison Fine and I will be presenting at two FREE online book talks, please join us. Many of you have been loyal readers of my blog for many years, I hope you will consider sharing a message about The Smart Nonprofit on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter or email asking your colleagues to buy the book this week. The Smart Nonprofit (Kindle).

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Planning a safe event—especially if it’s your first time steering the ship—can feel dizzying. Mapping out a fundraising event, especially while taking COVID into consideration, can feel like a game of psychological chess between yourself and the world. Adventure time: Start by visualizing your event. Not sold yet?

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 28, 2020

A hybrid event combines a live event with a virtual one by including digital elements and a remote audience. Including a remote audience allows event planners and organizers to minimize in-person attendees in line with local guidelines without sacrificing ticket sales and revenues. . ways to market your next hybrid event. .

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

A professional benefit auctioneer is an invaluable resource for every part of your charity event. The Charity Event Experience. The energy, the auction, the live appeal, and the ballroom dinner all create an event experience that drives giving. In which order should you present each live auction item?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 24, 2021

In this blog post, I’m giving you practical tips and tools for staying organized as you store the items and prepare for your event. You should include things like where every item is coming from, who the contact person is if you need to reach out with a question about the item, and when it arrived. Read part one. .

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Raise your visibility online and beyond Effective fundraising requires more than providing meaningful programming and presenting a well-written grant proposal. Platforms such as LinkedIn can also help you find and contact decision makers at foundations through your existing connections. Here are some steps to get started.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 9, 2021

Due, in part, to the COVID-19 pandemic, online events are booming. You might be surprised at how much interest there is around your event! Between drawn-out and FOMO marketing, arranging your topics, organizing sessions, and getting your speakers to agree to present, these things will take a lot more time than you might expect.

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OneCause

MARCH 27, 2023

There are four session tracks to challenge fundraising innovation:  Event & Auction Fundraising, Fundraising Strategy & Donor Engagement, Peer-to-Peer & Online Giving, and Storytelling & Brand. Meet like-minded fundraisers, industry experts, and expand your circle of contacts while having a blast.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

If you’re a new organization without many resources or contacts, you may have more luck working first at the local level. Plan for when you’ll begin to contact volunteers, when you’ll reach out to the broader public, and when you want to accomplish your goal. Personalize your messages to every contact. Present a conflict.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Looking for tools to make your fundraising event a success? That’s what Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass did when hosting their hybrid scavenger hunt event. They turned to Qgiv to manage the fundraising side of their event and used the Eventzee app to host an outstanding scavenger hunt. What is Eventzee? Information.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Once you have accumulated volunteers–either past, present, or future–keep them in the loop via text message updates, reminders, and volunteer opportunities. SMS is one of the best ways to keep in contact with volunteers of all ages, because it will reach them no matter where they are and no matter what they are doing at the time!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Finally, when you first visit your Oculus Home, you are presented with the opportunity to watch and experience tutorials. For your first avatar-to-avatar contact, it’s recommended to visit Horizon Venues. For future reference, bookmark the Horizon Venues Event Calendar. Don’t skip them! That’s it for now!

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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. Not only is an online event conducted virtually, so is all the planning that goes into it.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 25, 2021

Event registrations. For example, you can determine expected registrations based on historical member activity, making it easier to anticipate attendance and associated event logistics. When an at-risk member is discovered, team members are automatically presented with actionable steps they can take to encourage the member to renew.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A navigation menu is the bar—often located at the top of your website—that acts as a directory to your nonprofit’s most important resources, including your: About Us Page Contact Us Page Donation Form Blog Your navigation menu should be visible on any page your visitors are on, not just your homepage.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

When a user clicks on any of these links on your website, they should be presented with an option to provide an email address in exchange for the content. This setup is called gated content and the pop-up asking for the reader’s contact info is called the lead-capture form. You could also consider making the email address optional.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 15, 2022

Association staff have routine contact with members and will likely understand the member experience better than you. Attend association events. You can get to know your members better by attending your organization’s events. You can get to know your members better by attending your organization’s events.

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AccelEvents

JULY 22, 2021

Some events call for a convention-style keynote address, in which case we suggest utilizing our Main Stage module. So how do event organizers generate this boiled-down interconnectivity? Facilitating this relationship-building creates memories by slowing everyone down to be present in the moment. .

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Encourage visitors to follow your organization on social media for news, events, and volunteer opportunities. Research has shown that the human brain retains information more effectively when presented repeatedly. Highlight volunteer opportunities, whether it’s through specific events, ongoing programs, or virtual initiatives.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

If you’re looking for event sponsorship opportunities, but aren’t sure how to write an effective proposal, rest assured that we’ve got you covered. Describe event details and benefits in your sponsorship letter. Now that you’ve introduced your organization and the event, it’s time to get into the details.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 9, 2021

Due, in part, to the COVID-19 pandemic, online events are booming. You might be surprised at how much interest there is around your event! Between drawn-out and FOMO marketing, arranging your topics, organizing sessions, and getting your speakers to agree to present, these things will take a lot more time than you might expect.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 19, 2021

Online events draw in audiences from around the globe. Virtual trade shows , virtual career fairs , remote school fairs, online networking events , and virtual conferences, and other academic events are great opportunities to meet with people all over the world. You need to stand out from the crowd.

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 17, 2014

Caity and Gary Carr , co-founder of Third Sector Labs, co-presented. We had a very active Q&A session after the event, and could not get to all questions before the event closed. The purpose of this post is to share the results of the Q&A, including answers to questions not addressed during the event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

This is the fourth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. birthday campaigns ( Facebook Fundraisers ), and for timely, news-driven events (Black Lives Matter). 9) Host Virtual Fundraising Events.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

In this 6-part blog series, we’re highlighting key digital features your organization can start implementing now to boost fundraising this fall. Editor’s note: this post was originally published in October 2020 and was last updated in August 2022. Last week, we went over sustainer upsell lightboxes.

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Qgiv

JULY 26, 2022

Do you want corporate donations but don’t want to host another peer-to-peer fundraising event? Or second, the company can match employee gifts to your nonprofit organization (all without the need of a fundraising event!). Be sure to offer them incentives for support, such as a mention on your website or free tickets to an event.

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NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2012

At last year’s Blackbaud Conference for Nonprofits, Allison Nassour and I presented to a full room on the topic of QR codes. I’ve blogged about how a few nonprofits are using them , and how the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network was seeing real results , but it feels like there is a new energy around using them.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

That’s just the start—nonprofit software tools come in many varieties, offering support for marketing, event planning, form building, and much more. Nonprofits can access a donation button they can add to their websites, along with text-to-give, peer-to-peer fundraising, crowdfunding, membership, and events features.

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