Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Considering doing a donor cultivation event ? According to fundraising expert and author Penelope Burk, 67% of respondents attending a donor cultivation event credited it as the reason why they made their gift. . Donor cultivation events allow you donors to experience firsthand how they can make a difference. Smart decision!

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Best of Client Stories. Inspiring stories from our beloved clients. This past year we saw nonprofits and schools making live, virtual and hybrid events fun and safe with an option for everyone’s comfort level. Many of these nonprofits’ fundraising stories stood out with their creativity, passion and adaptability.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Fundraising events can be a stressful challenge for some organizations. Throughout all the planning for the event, there’s one important question that can cause a lot of worry: will there be enough people attending the event? Before you get overwhelmed, read these 7 effective tips to increase fundraising event attendance.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Successful event marketing starts with knowing how to reach your target audience. For most event coordinators, one of the best places to reach their target audience is Instagram. Instagram is especially useful for nonprofit event coordinators. Create a unique event hashtag. What channel do they spend the most time on?

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2021

Many organizations are re-inventing themselves and their events after the COVID-19 pandemic. This can be an exciting opportunity, but it can also be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start or what will work when it comes to your fundraising event theme. . Here’s how you can go about picking your fundraising event theme. .

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

During the pandemic, countless small nonprofits replaced their signature event with a virtual fundraiser and got amazing results. Should we have an online event, even when we could do something in person? Connect with new people who might not come to an in-person event. Have fewer expenses compared to an in-person event.

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Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2021

During the transition to virtual events, nonprofit event planners simply didn’t have a playbook. One of the biggest issues that nonprofits reported with virtual events (detailed in our State of Nonprofit Fundraising publication) was guest engagement. You Don’t Need a “Big Budget” to Achieve Fun. Grandparents?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2023

By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus.org – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. Best of all, golf tournaments come with a ton of options to supercharge fundraising , from donations to premium sponsorships to add-ons and extras that not only raise more but add fun and excitement to the event.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

At the very start of the pandemic, The Dougy Center seized virtual fundraising by the horns and held their very first online-only event. The event team had learned incredible flexibility from a year full of endless changes, and they were willing to adapt and try out new ideas to make it happen. Their big gambit? Dougy Center.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

According to The State of Modern Philanthropy 2021 , “The median amount raised by events in which attendees raise money on behalf of an organization through peer-to-peer fundraising pages, typically is 4.5 times greater than ticketed events.”. Compared with traditional fundraisers, it requires less money and resources.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 29, 2023

Whether you’re planning a golf tournament or a formal gala, events are powerful tools for furthering your nonprofit’s work for a number of reasons. Events can also provide the perfect opportunity to build lasting, quality relationships with supporters as you engage in these memorable experiences together. Let’s begin!

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Achieve

JULY 7, 2021

introduced Stories to compete with the rising popularity of Snapchat Stories, and the way we interact with social media has never been the same since! people use Instagram Stories daily and 2 out of 3 users say that the feature fosters brand interaction. But how can you make your Stories engaging? Back in 2016, Instagram.

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Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

Whether you are focusing an entire event around wine, or looking to include a few fun wine-themed elements in your already successful fundraiser, there is an exact science to both creating the perfect bottle, and to using this expertly-crafted beverage to raise funds that support your mission. Are you hoping to develop a new audience?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Likewise, if you hold a big in-person fundraiser or gala, dedicate that month to just that event rather than other asks. It’s a fantastic peer-to-peer event where participants enlist their social networks to sponsor their frosty dip, all in the name of a great cause. Host a volunteer appreciation event.

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

As those in the nonprofit world realize, few things are as effective—or as time consuming—as fundraising events. These events bring in big time donations, and can have a huge impact on furthering the organization’s cause. If not, the organization risks not only losing the investment in the event, but potential donations.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Events are a staple in the nonprofit sector, helping to meet various purposes like fundraising, donor acquisition, and supporter engagement. However, with the rise of different event formats, planning your next nonprofit event has become more complex. In-Person In-person nonprofit events are straightforward.

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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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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

That comment isn’t meant to cast shade; just to point out that although the bots are fun, there are still some hurdles involved in really putting them to work. Use ChatGPT as a virtual event host to welcome attendees, guide them through the schedule, answer queries, and facilitate networking during virtual conferences.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

To tackle this need for extra funds, many nonprofits launch concurrent fundraising events. Silent Auction and Entertainment Night Keeping supporters engaged in your event requires more than a simple fundraising activity. Think of your nonprofit’s leaders, long-time volunteers, or beneficiaries who might have an inspiring story to tell.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

We’ve all attended events that were, frankly, quite boring. As a nonprofit event coordinator, you know that engaging with your supporters before and during your events is critical to planning a well-attended and exciting event. Plan hybrid events. Let’s get started! Offer incentives.

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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. . Find something fun that fits your mission! Make it fun.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

Let’s face it – fundraising events can be expensive to host – especially if you’re planning an auction. To host successful events without breaking the bank, your organization needs to secure event sponsorships. Marketing Tapping a sponsor to get the word out about your event can help you reach and attract new supporters.

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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.” And long-time fundraising events have merit and are often steeped in tradition. Here are five out-of-the-ordinary types of nonprofit fundraising events.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2022

Fundraising events shine the spotlight brightly on event day, event week and beyond, if you do it right. In this article we will: Outline pros and cons of choosing an in-person event vs online only vs hybrid event. Discuss the audience and staff ability and capacity to run an event fundraiser.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2019

For instance, don’t stop sending emails about your mission or an upcoming event. This means, if you’re hosting an upcoming event and have a supporter who just bought a ticket, you should craft the messaging to encourage them to share that they’re attending with their friends and family. Buying a ticket and registering for an event.

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Greater Giving

JULY 8, 2021

During the transition to virtual events, nonprofit event planners simply didn’t have a playbook. One of the biggest issues that nonprofits reported with virtual events (detailed in our State of Nonprofit Fundraising publication) was guest engagement. You Don’t Need a “Big Budget” to Achieve Fun. Grandparents?

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Greater Giving

JUNE 4, 2024

Travel and Busy Schedules: Traditional outreach methods like phone calls or in-person events might not be as effective. Tell the stories of those you serve and how summer donations make these initiatives possible. Plan Virtual Events : Organize webinars or virtual fundraising events that are accessible to those on the go.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic appeared to close the door on their annual in-person event, A Chance to Shine. Rather than cancel the event, they worked to create a new two-week long, virtual fundraising event and rays of sunshine beamed through the newly created window they opened. Reimagined Live Events. Moral of the Story. “My

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Greater Giving

MAY 14, 2024

Setting Up Your Thank-A-Thon Choose the Right Time Schedule your Thank-A-Thon during a slow period in your calendar, away from fundraising events. Provide lunch and create a fun atmosphere to keep volunteers engaged. Sharing stories from the Thank-A-Thon can further boost morale. Board members are great choices for this task.

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CauseVox

MAY 18, 2021

Sure, we may be slowly moving back to in-person events, but spending a year doing everything virtually has opened up possibilities that we can’t forget now that vaccines are here. That’s why in the second half of this year, we’ll see the rise of the hybrid fundraising event: an event which is hosted both in person and virtually.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

This is the story of the hybrid fundraiser. Throughout 2020, planners were forced to go online to hold their annual fundraising events virtually when large gatherings were prohibited due to the pandemic. The results were surprisingly good for many nonprofits, which has brought us to the next generation of fundraising—the hybrid event.

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Association TV

MARCH 16, 2022

Sometimes you just have something your audience needs to hear, a product people should know about, or an event that needs promoting. You won’t always need characters, story arcs and symbolism that would make Fincher blush. But you always, always, always need darn good writing. Need more of an explainer-type feel? Talk to your audience.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Imagine this: you set what you think is an ambitious fundraising goal for your virtual event and then watch as you double, triple, quadruple that goal in the days leading up to the event. Like most nonprofits, Mentor New York had to pivot during the pandemic to virtual events and engagement for its supporters.

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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

JANUARY 24, 2021

2) Gain fun face time opportunities with virtual events. In-person events are on hold this fundraising event season, but fortunately, streaming tools like Zoom implemented new features throughout the year that make virtually interacting with guests a lot easier and way more fun.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 22, 2024

Explore the latest trends in Fundraising Event Software platforms , mobile fundraising options, and social media engagement. Reimagine Traditional Events with a Spring Twist Inject Freshness into Familiar Formats Traditional fundraising events like galas and walkathons can be revitalized with a spring makeover.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

One option is to create a “Leadership Council” or circle of friends where members commit to raising an annual gift amount and to bringing a certain number of individuals into the organization every year—say, 10 to 25—to experience its events or programs. 5 ways to make it fun and rewarding Give your board a hands-on experience of your work.

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