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. . 7 Original Networking Ideas for Your Virtual Event. Virtual Scavenger Hunt.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

But, with the world trying to figure out a new normal amidst the coronavirus pandemic, most live events have been canceled or postponed indefinitely, leaving networking as something of an afterthought. The event industry has shifted toward hybrid or virtual event formats, but what does that shift mean for networking events?

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2024

Some examples of online communities include a LinkedIn or Facebook group where industry professionals connect. You can also find online communities on Twitter (X), Instagram, TikTok, and Reddit. An online community is a group of people with a shared interest or purpose who choose to connect and communicate virtually.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 14, 2020

While nothing could prepare the event industry for the changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, there are plenty of things that can be done to help prepare for life after the virus. . While lockdowns and stay at home orders are in place, virtual events are the best alternative to postponing or canceling an event altogether.

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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. Gamification.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Hosting a hybrid event can boost physical attendance and promote your brand and content to a wider and broader audience. . Running a hybrid event on third-party software might prove to be difficult. The bottom line is that event planning software can make your hybrid event more successful. Event design and setup.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 8, 2020

As most companies and brands know, event sponsorship is a great way to get in front of a captive, targeted audience. But does the same hold true for virtual events? . The good news is that virtual events can provide even more benefits and a greater return on investment (ROI) than a traditional physical event. .

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 17, 2020

Typically, when you attend business networking events, you are there to promote yourself, a brand, or a business and connect with other industry professionals looking to do the same. . How can you be sure that you are building lasting relationships at a networking event? Common Goals of Attending a Networking Event.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 25, 2020

The emergence of virtual events during the COVID-19 pandemic has lead to the development of new and unexpected roles on an event team. For an event planner, hosting a successful virtual event takes more than just finding the right virtual platform and using the proper marketing tactics. A virtual event technologist.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Even worse, the first documented case of sexual harassment occurred in Horizon Worlds – the VR social platform created by Facebook now in Beta. The first step is to buy a VR headset and as much we sometimes hate/like Facebook/Meta, according to PCMag, the Oculus Quest 2 is the best headset on the market. About the Author.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 3, 2020

COVID-19 has done more than just slow down the event industry—it almost brought it to a complete halt. Physical events with a large number of people are raising red flags all over the world. But, based on what the events industry has seen so far, we are able to make some predictions. Think Small.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Hosting a hybrid event can boost physical attendance and promote your brand and content to a wider and broader audience. . Running a hybrid event on third-party software might prove to be difficult. The bottom line is that event planning software can make your hybrid event more successful. Event design and setup.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

92% of donors say it is important that NGOs, nonprofits, and charities make a concerted effort to protect their contact and financial information from data breaches ( Global Trends in Giving Report ). 67% of donors volunteer locally, 72% sign online petitions, and 56% attend fundraising events ( Global Trends in Giving Report ).

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

But, with the world trying to figure out a new normal amidst the coronavirus pandemic, most live events have been canceled or postponed indefinitely, leaving networking as something of an afterthought. The event industry has shifted toward hybrid or virtual event formats, but what does that shift mean for networking events?

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

As a general rule, donations pages should be simple, optimized for mobile giving, and ask for the minimal amount of information required to make a donation and to capture a donor’s contact information. Facebook has the highest ROI and it is worth investing $100-500 in a test advertising campaign for your monthly giving program.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

However, just because your nonprofit has an active Facebook doesn’t mean you can automatically utilize Twitter or LinkedIn effectively. Build Your Following on: Facebook. Facebook is the most popular platform, boasting nearly 1.8 You’re also able to collect donations through Facebook. billion active users.

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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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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 2, 2022

Social media channels (such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram). Community events (online). As you can see, the events of 2020 and 2021 have forced many nonprofits to leverage online platforms and digital strategies to recruit and retain volunteers. Leverage Existing Volunteer Contacts. Email campaigns.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

3) Of those donors inspired by social media, 56% say that Facebook inspires them the most. 20% say Instagram, and 13% say Twitter. 18% of donors worldwide have donated to a charitable organization directly through Facebook. Of those, 88% say they are likely to give again through Facebook. Australia & Oceania.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

The Power of Personal Connection: Contacting Elected Officials Imagine equipping every supporter with a magic wand, one they could wave to instantly share their voice with decision-makers. Armed with event management tech, you’re not just planning an event; you’re orchestrating a movement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2022

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. Stay tuned for more information about additional book events in March, April, May, and June.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 7, 2022

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. Please contact me if you are interested in hosting a book event or having us speak at your event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Note From Beth: Here’s some quick tips on using Facebook Ads. If after reading these tips, you want to want some more case studies and indepth resources, please see this post: ” How A Small Nonprofit Used Facebook Ads Effectively “ Six Things Nonprofits Should Know About Facebook Ads – guest post by Taryn Degnan.

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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.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 25, 2020

The emergence of virtual events during the COVID-19 pandemic has lead to the development of new and unexpected roles on an event team. For an event planner, hosting a successful virtual event takes more than just finding the right virtual platform and using the proper marketing tactics. A virtual event technologist.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Currently, there are a few popular options that you might want to consider using: Facebook. 2) Make it easy for people to contact your association on social media. You might want to hire a photographer for events, then get participant’s permission to tag them in photos on social media. on Twitter and $5.26

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

If your goal is to create more engaging online spaces for your members, here are some social media tips to try out: Plan Online Only Events: Social media events can be planned, promoted, and executed all at little to no cost. How to Measure Your Success Live events are only successful if your members show up.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

Get the organization approved on Facebook and other platforms 501(c)(3) nonprofits are raising billions on Facebook using birthday fundraisers or personal fundraisers or simply adding a donate button to posts. Board members can get your organization approved for fundraising on Facebook and Instagram.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Social Snap – add simple social share buttons to your pages and posts that are customizable: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, Mix, and Instagram; display amount of total shares and likes. Events, Fundraising and Donations.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 3, 2020

COVID-19 has done more than just slow down the event industry—it almost brought it to a complete halt. Physical events with a large number of people are raising red flags all over the world. But, based on what the events industry has seen so far, we are able to make some predictions. Think Small.

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Forum One

JULY 11, 2023

Meta launched its response to Twitter last week, Threads. To put this into perspective, this growth rate makes it the fastest-growing app ever (even faster than ChatGPT, TikTok, and Instagram), and this massive rush of users brings Threads’ audience size to nearly 30% of Twitter’s total audience of around 330 million.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 17, 2020

Typically, when you attend business networking events, you are there to promote yourself, a brand, or a business and connect with other industry professionals looking to do the same. . How can you be sure that you are building lasting relationships at a networking event? Common Goals of Attending a Networking Event.

Relationship 52

Relationship Network Create Industry 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2010

In January, after the Haiti Earthquake struck, if you were participating on social networks, you couldn’t help but notice the many, many Tweets and Facebook status messages about the Haiti Earthquake. This will facilitate a self-organized, community scrapbook of the event from attendees. Hope you will too.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Others can use this hashtag to easily find social media posts about your cause across platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. These are the most common social media platforms for promoting nonprofit fundraisers: Facebook. Post photos from any fundraising events related to your cause. 11) Thank your donors.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

For example, offer a free branded t-shirt to volunteers who bring a friend to a volunteer opportunity, or to donors who invite a loved one to a fundraising event. Invite prospective donors to getting-to-know-you events. These events can be tours of your facilities, panels with guest speakers, or informal meet-and-greets.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2016

On top of those challenges, Facebook reach has dropped to an abysmal 1%. Twitter requires a time investment that many small nonprofits simply do not have. Small nonprofits can barely invest the time it takes to manage a Facebook Page and Twitter Profile. LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, YouTube, Google+, Vine, Tumblr?

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