Forum One

JUNE 8, 2022

We are excited to announce that Forum One has been recognized as a 2022 Communicator Awards winner of 11 awards in seven different categories! The Communicator Awards honor excellence in innovation and creative work in marketing and communications. Excellence – Annual Report for Corporate Communications. The Harry S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

As nonprofits navigate a new fundraising landscape that has completely changed in just a few short months, one tactic that is gaining momentum is hosting an online auction. For instance, if a local Italian restaurant donated a gift card but it’s only open for delivery, disclose this in the item restrictions field.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Now that much of North America has entered Phase 2 of the reopening process, the events industry and event brands are more eager than ever to finally host a postponed event or switch from a virtual event back into an in-person or hybrid event. . Expected locale precautions (i.e., What event-goers will have access to (i.e,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

This can be directly asking friends and family or even finding ways to host small-scale events like a happy hour at a local bar where you can ask the community to support you. 4) Host a community-wide kickoff party Our last tip is for nonprofits who want a way to accept donations ahead of their peer-to-peer fundraiser.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 31, 2023

Boost member communications. Spread the word about your association’s advocacy efforts by leveraging various member communications. You can also create another group in your online community to share general updates about your advocacy efforts, ensuring they reach all members. Host advocacy events.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 4, 2009

The Twestival is back this September, this time focusing on local groups instead of a global campaign! Now is the time to help choose the local organizations that will benefit from the twitter-powered organizing and convening. Check out Twestival Local. Twestival Local puts the spotlight on hundreds of causes around the world.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Now that much of North America has entered Phase 2 of the reopening process, the events industry and event brands are more eager than ever to finally host a postponed event or switch from a virtual event back into an in-person or hybrid event. . Expected locale precautions (i.e., What event-goers will have access to (i.e,

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

Summer’s social ambiance, characterized by people wanting to enjoy outdoor events and immerse themselves in their local community, can boost your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts. Encourage local businesses to sponsor the event or donate supplies to help cover costs.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Pull a list of lapsed donors that haven’t contributed over the last year and include them in your appreciation communications before sending them any season of giving appeals to try to get them back as an annual donor. Bring your supporters together to build stewardship and celebrate the impact you make as a community.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2016

Also, if you have not read it, Kivi Leroux-Miller has written a stellar piece called “ The Heroes and Villains of Give Local America Story. “ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. Last year, Give Local America raised $68.5 In Columbia, S.C.,

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

If your nonprofit hosts one or more fundraising events, you know that it’s easy to become predictable with the excuse that “we’ve always done this.” An art festival where local artists can show off their pieces, explain their work to attendees, and donate a portion or all of the proceeds to your nonprofit. National “day” celebrations.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

It can also give chapters access to data that they can use to improve their local member engagement. If local chapters are running successful programs, your national office and other chapters can follow their lead. If local chapters are running successful programs, your national office and other chapters can follow their lead.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2021

For many of us, summer fundraising can be frustrating because often our donor communications during this season yield less-than-ideal results. . Determine if a summer fundraising campaign would help your communications. Send out several targeted communications to them prior to the event. . Plan a community event.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover three creative and cost-effective approaches to attracting volunteers, including: Tap Into Existing Supporters Promote Your Volunteer Opportunities Host A Fun Recruitment Event Shaking up your recruitment methods can help you reach and engage more supporters. Let’s take a closer look at how you can get started.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

(Expect more blog posts and thoughts about how to design and facilitate these types of projects in the future – for starters I’ll be moderating and presenting on a breakout session at the Communications Network Conference in October with colleagues Farra Trompeter, Eva Penar, and Michael Hoffman).

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

By sending the right donor communications and reaching your target audience where they are, you’ll be able to successfully promote your event and expand your nonprofit’s reach. Research local companies who share similar values as your organization and have a corporate philanthropy program. Segment your communications.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2013

NetSquared Local is growing! All we need is a bit of sunlight, water and your participation for our tribe of nonprofit techies to keep expanding into new communities. NetSquared believes that the best way to build a strong, self- sufficient community of #nptech practitioners is for us to go outside and get face-to-face.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Partner with a corporate sponsor or a major gifts supporter to host a matching gifts drive. In the aftermath of a disaster, whether it be a devastating hurricane that has left your community flooded or a wildfire that has forced your community to leave their homes behind, you’ll need to mobilize quickly to provide support.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

See if you can get spots on local radio shows, news affiliates, to advertise your event. Local businesses can also be helpful in advertising your event. Lots of local businesses have windows and cork boards where flyers for the event can be displayed. If you’re hosting an auction highlight items with photos or videos.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2021

By: Sara Leutzinger, National Director, External Communications & Content Strategy for Boys & Girls Club of America. Clubs offered, for many, the only safe places in their communities. But true to its 160-year legacy, Clubs remained a safe haven for local communities. Opening doors. About the Author.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 6, 2022

In this guide, we’ll dive into a list of the best animal-centric in-person and virtual fundraising ideas for increasing revenue for your animal-focused nonprofit: Partner with a local pet store. Host a pet adoption event. Partner with a local pet store. Host a pet adoption event. Hosting an auction.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Hosting a donor appreciation event to celebrate your community of supporters. That way, you can target and tailor your fundraising communications and activities to personally appeal to your supporters. Find a Candid Community partner near you.) Joining the local affinity group you’ve been hearing about from your network.

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Picture this: your nonprofit just hosted an engaging hybrid auction with the help of a corporate partner. Create an open line of communication Whether you’re managing your volunteers or stewarding donors , one core strategy stands out that makes any partnership a success: good communication. They’ll be sure to return the favor!

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Smaller, place-based foundations are managed by individuals with deep ties to the community. Oftentimes, local government agencies and other funding organizations like United Way participate.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 12, 2016

But it often is the local marketing that comes from trusted, known recommendations that can garner the most benefit. So how can development directors and nonprofits combine the increased interest in online giving and the importance of a local connection? For example, Merlin Communications optimized this page for the Philadelphia area.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

I even remember writing a grant to some federal agency that probably no longer exists to help create a local infrastructure to get nonprofits online. It wasn’t so long after that that virtual hosting companies became ubiquitous, and affordable for nonprofits. When was that? 2 Brian 11.23.07 Be Helpful.

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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 9, 2019

The Local Voices Network (LVN), developed by the nonprofit Cortico in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab , is bringing people together to share their perspectives with each other and with a small electronic “digital hearth” that records their every word. Hosts and participants all volunteer their time for the discussions.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

How do you turn a standard campaign into a fundraiser your community will love? Whether you’re ready to jump back into in-person fundraising or would rather host a virtual event-free fundraiser , you’ll need tools in place to keep donors’ attention and motivate them to give. Simply focus your attention on donor engagement.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

Generic communications like mass emails sent to everyone in your organization’s donor database do little to form meaningful connections. Vs. “Donors’ tireless support and the generosity of our local community helped get 100 laptops into the hands of local students interested in pursuing computer science careers.”

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

We’ll look at three combinations of fundraising opportunities for nonprofits, including: Silent Auction and Entertainment Night Sports Tournament and Raffle Live Auction and Gala Dinner Let’s take a closer look at the best concurrent fundraising events and how your nonprofit can boost its revenue by hosting them.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Just because you cannot gather with others in a crowded venue to belt out the opening verse of Auld Lang Syne, it doesn’t mean that you can’t host a proper New Year’s Eve celebration. Here are just a few really great ideas for venues and event planners looking to host a killer virtual party! 7 Ideas for a Virtual New Year’s Eve Event.

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CauseVox

MARCH 13, 2024

And we couldn’t think of a better organization to highlight than Spur Local. Spur Local blew it out of the water last year with their Give Local Together Campaign. About Spur Local Spur Local (formerly Catalogue for Philanthropy), is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities in the Greater Washington region.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Together We Thrive: Fostering Community Bonds A key component of successful AAPI Heritage Month events is maximizing community participation and engagement. Effective outreach strategies should focus on connecting with local AAPI groups, leaders, and community centers. Offer discounted tickets for community members.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

The OneCause guide to awareness campaigns recommends researching local businesses in your area that have similar values and missions, as they are more likely to understand the issue your organization is working to solve and how it’s affecting the community.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Today’s question comes from a board member who wants advice on hosting in-person events vs. continuing with virtual fundraising. . Dear Charity Clairity, I’m on the board of a local nonprofit, and we’re exploring the idea of hosting an in-person fundraiser in May 2022. I know it’s hard to predict how the spring will look.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2016

That's why each month NetSquared organizers in 60 cities across the globe host networking events for the nonprofit tech community. Every month our global network of community organizers host Tech4Good events in more than 60 cities. Saint Paul, Minnesota: Free and Inexpensive Communications Tools | MCN (free).

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Hosts on both streams reminded guests frequently about upcoming silent auction closings to guarantee everyone got a fair chance to bid, and no one missed out. Make a communication plan for the live and virtual event teams. Will your team hosting the virtual event be on-site at the live event, or will they operate from a separate space?

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