AccelEvents

JANUARY 20, 2021

Creating events that engage with attendees has always been a vital part of event success. But in 2020, event planners, like so many other professionals, were forced to rethink their tried and true methods. To say the coronavirus pandemic has complicated physical events is an understatement.

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Greater Giving

MAY 25, 2022

Fundamental Strategies to Maximize your Event Marketing ROI. Hosting and marketing a successful event can require a significant investment of time and resources. This guide will look at four transformational fundraising strategies for increasing your nonprofit’s ROI from its event marketing outreach. Previous event attendance.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 20, 2021

Creating events that engage with attendees has always been a vital part of event success. But in 2020, event planners, like so many other professionals, were forced to rethink their tried and true methods. To say the coronavirus pandemic has complicated physical events is an understatement.

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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. The event brought together over 50 speakers and thousands of nonprofit professionals from across the social sector.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 4, 2010

I can’t wait for your feedback, comments, recommendations for further improvements, and general reaction; but first, I need to share some thank yous and some background for all those who have followed this process. I’m so excited to say that the redesign for the website is ready to be unveiled! Thanks, Matt!

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 28, 2020

At an in-person, live event, networking often just happens. These impromptu networking opportunities are not possible at a virtual event. It can seem difficult to think of networking ideas for your virtual event, but we’re here to help. Teams will have to navigate the virtual event space in order to find items on a list.

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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. . Because marketing for a digital event may need a different tactic, we decided to put together this guide to ensure your upcoming event is a success!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

It’s like seeing a new place through the eyes of a local, where you engage in authentic conversations, share personal experiences, and build a community that’s genuinely interested in your cause. Whether you’re new to social media fundraising or an OG, the Supercharge Your Social Fundraising event is here to help.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

How’d your last peer-to-peer event go? If you want to attract more participants to your peer-to-peer fundraising event, consider how you’re marketing it! Where will your audience see your event advertised? Read on for Qgiv’s peer-to-peer fundraising best practices for event marketing. Start with a Facebook event page.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Our colleague Stuart Meyer,* who at the time was CEO of the National Barbeque and Grilling Association, a fully virtual organization, made this comment. “We We produced virtual events–a first for many. Intentional communicators bring a sense of responsibility and thoughtfulness to the conversation.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

We’ve tried to compensate for the lack of coffee machine/breakroom conversations in several ways. A monthly mystery lunch is one of our most popular events. Events like that help keep people engaged.” Events like that help keep people engaged.” David added this comment about the synergy of enthusiasm.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

4 actionable tips for growing your nonprofit funder network Now, it’s time to get the conversation started. Consider leaving positive comments or resharing funders’ content with your social network to increase your visibility—and theirs. Bonus points for continuing to engage with and comment on their recent posts.)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

As a result, social media strategies are often used to supplement in-person events. To keep employees, volunteers, and donors safe, in-person events have been canceled for the foreseeable future. Without in-person events, nonprofits are turning to digital and social media to fundraise and grow their supporter base.

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NetWits

JANUARY 3, 2011

Now that they’re one step closer to becoming a donor, event participant, or email subscriber, do you stop testing? Below are four ways to test an event landing page. Most importantly, it will also track click-through and conversion rates, how many visitors left your site and when the test reached statistical significance.

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Judi Sohn

JUNE 17, 2011

The first day of Dreamforce is typically the welcome events, some breakouts, extra training and the like. Would they schedule a conference to begin on December 26th or the Monday after Easter, with the pre-events and welcome reception the day before? Don't ask me to miss out on once-a-year events as well.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

A “donor plant” refers to a person who attends your gala / special event with the intention of making a significant donation. They are strategically invited or placed at the event by you, the organizer, to encourage and inspire other attendees to donate generously. Do your best to avoid having a conversation over the phone.

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Media Cause

JUNE 27, 2023

Installing pixels, and making sure the conversion actions you want are tracking are all vital to being able to report on success. Because your paid social efforts are running on social platforms, your target audience can react, like, comment and share your ads. Can deploy custom target audiences, lookalike audiences, etc.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

Many fundraisers feel awkward promoting their cause or event, even if it’s for an organization or issue they care deeply about. Thinking Outside the Box: Creative and Seamless Event Ideas Introducing new and creative event ideas can reinvigorate peer-to-peer fundraising efforts.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A participant at.orgCommunity’s Leadership ColLAB event* made this comment about the importance of building confidence with your constituents. Launch the Conversation Sometimes an outside facilitator can move the group forward more quickly. Individual talks with officers are another obvious route to introducing the topic.

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sgEngage

JULY 18, 2023

By liking, commenting, reposting, or sharing, you and your followers can keep a conversation going across your networks. Event updates: Whether it’s a conference or virtual concert, set up a hashtag and share it with your attendees. Sound familiar?

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 24, 2009

SXSW Interactive features five days of compelling presentations from the brightest minds in emerging technology, scores of exciting networking events hosted by industry leaders and an unbeatable line up of special programs showcasing the best new websites, video games and startup ideas the community has to offer. What’s SXSWi ?

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Through comments, shares, direct messages, and fun hashtag challenges, you can foster relationships that would be harder to form through more traditional channels of communication. Your organization can create pages, groups, and events to engage with your supporters on this platform. Engagement. Fundraising. Interactions.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 24, 2022

The nonprofit industry has typically relied on Fall and Spring fundraising galas for event revenue, but the last two years have left some gaps. Widen your donor net with a summer event. Rather than trying to find the magic date that will work for all your important guests, aim your event at a more casual audience. Get high-tech.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Thankfully, many social media networks will have mechanisms that will allow you to have a private conversation. There are a few important tips that you should follow when having a conversation with a prospective member; Answer questions as directly and succulently as possible. There are dozens of ways that you can do this.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s OK to not include links in conversational tweets and replies, but even then sharing links to resources or call-to-actions (CTAs) is often appropriate and useful, especially in Twitter Threads. People who are active on Twitter tend to be plugged into current events and trending news. Schedule tweets in advance.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 3, 2022

This allows nonprofits to speak directly to their audience, and address comments instantly. Fundraisers should let the audience guide the conversation and address any questions or concerns live. Live Stream Fundraising Events or Create Online Only Events. The tool makes sharing event experiences possible across the world.

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Forum One

MARCH 23, 2023

The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) We’re incredibly proud to continue to partner with NMAAHC on multiple award-winning initiatives, including those that extend the museum experience to those participating in special events outside of the typical museum visit.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 15, 2024

Conversion: The client returns to your site to complete their registration and receives an automated confirmation email from your organization. Retention: You then use email marketing to invite them to explore your other services, events, and volunteer opportunities. Fostering a culture of collaboration.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Maren talked about the importance of including people at public events, even if they don’t go in the galleries. And, in many of our prep conversations, we talked about the real challenge of changing human systems. Share here in the comments or on social. We are turning people away without even noticing.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Forum One worked with PacSci to redesign and develop their website in WordPress to highlight the museum’s post-pandemic reopening and connect audiences with their expanded slate of digital events and exhibits. NMAAHC: A Seat at the Table Event. a conversation on a select topic amongst an expert panel. social justice issues?that?impact?the

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

In addition to emailing your supporters when promoting a campaign, email them with helpful tips, industry-related updates, inspiring stories, and recaps of successful events and volunteering efforts. Keep your tone conversational and personal. Add your tips to the comments! . Provide quality content. Always include links.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2023

Engage their family members and loved ones in your organization’s activities, events, and communication. Acknowledge their generosity publicly, such as through a donor wall, a legacy society, or special events. Continue to engage them through personalized updates, exclusive events, or volunteer opportunities.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In this guide, we’ll walk through three key social media fundraising metrics, as well as how you can improve them: Social Media Engagement Rate Conversion Rate Social Media Return on Investment Ready to tap into the full potential of social media fundraising? Let your data lead the way. Plan a variety of ways for users to interact.

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sgEngage

JUNE 22, 2021

Ideally, your participants will represent different constituent groups: donors, volunteers, new registrants, event participants, etc. Data obtained from user interviews can be used to develop Audience Personas , to help guide design and content creation for your website/emails and to get ideas for improving events.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

If someone was scrolling through their social media account and came across a post from your nonprofit, would they like, comment, or share it? Social media is an effective promotional tool when used strategically, whether it’s to promote a recurring giving campaign, spotlight your volunteers, or feature an upcoming fundraising event.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

With new ideas and tweaks to the activities that would typically be included at in-person events, virtual galas can keep fundraising goals on track and even add to more than expected to the annual goal. Get the conversation started in an event chatroom. Start early with a pre event challenge. Shine a light on star talent.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 4, 2021

Comment on posts, respond to other’s comments, retweet, and share quality posts from other organizations, causes, and users. Your supporters will feel that they are engaging with your organization in real-time, and the flow of conversation will feel more human to your followers. We’d love to hear your comments.

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