Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Fundraising events have always been a cornerstone of nonprofit organizations’ efforts to engage donors and garner financial support. But these events are not only about maintaining existing relationships; they also provide a unique opportunity to tap into the extended networks of your donors—by attracting their friends to your cause.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Celebrate, Educate, and Fundraise: Planning Winning AAPI Heritage Month Events As the vibrant tapestry of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month unfolds, the opportunity to celebrate, educate, and inspire through impactful events is immense.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As the world opens up to in-person fundraising experiences once again, some organizations have fully embraced the return to traditional fundraising methods and events. Luckily, there is a compromise for those who want to give their supporters options when it comes to showing their support: hybrid events. What is a hybrid auction?

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 4, 2024

In this guide, we’ll cover how to determine which mobilization tactics are right for your organization, communicate the changes, cultivate your community, and win more support for your cause. If you’ve launched dedicated mobilization efforts in the past, ask past volunteers and advocates for feedback so you know how to improve.

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Achieve

JANUARY 18, 2023

Fundraising events are the perfect way to deepen your nonprofit’s impact. Between exciting auctions and marathon events, there are several opportunities to provide a memorable experience for your supporters, all while driving engagement. Before you jump into your next in-person fundraising event, carefully consider whether a virtual.

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AccelEvents

APRIL 21, 2021

With the rise in concern for global warming, it makes sense that when hosting a virtual or hybrid conference you would want to promote it as sustainable and climate-friendly. Sustainability isn’t always about environmental impact and can also mean that your event can sustain economic, social, and political changes.

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AccelEvents

APRIL 21, 2021

With the rise in concern for global warming, it makes sense that when hosting a virtual or hybrid conference you would want to promote it as sustainable and climate-friendly. Sustainability isn’t always about environmental impact and can also mean that your event can sustain economic, social, and political changes.

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AccelEvents

JULY 13, 2020

Hybrid events integrate digital features and virtual elements into an in-person event. However, this type of hybridization only works if you have an event platform that can fully support all of the features your event requires. Features to Look for in a Hybrid Event Platform.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 28, 2021

Virtual Events in a Post-COVID Future. The onset of COVID-19—and the resulting restrictions on large gatherings—necessitated a very quick pivot away from traditional fundraising galas and in-person events. While many nonprofits saw successes with purely virtual events, more than half still fell short of their fundraising goals.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 16, 2021

Event budgeting can be a hassle. When planning an event budget, there is a lot that event planners must consider. In addition to necessities like venue costs and the event staff, you’ll also want to allow for unexpected expenses, emergency funds, and hidden fees that crop up. .

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Greater Giving

MARCH 29, 2024

Spring into Action: Planning and Executing Outdoor Fundraising Events Spring is a time of renewal, and what better way to reflect that spirit than with an engaging outdoor fundraising event? Public parks or outdoor venues can be significantly cheaper than traditional event spaces. Why Go Outside? Why Go Outside?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 5, 2021

Take a look at how you can use mobile engagement to keep your donors captivated by your organization. What is mobile marketing and why does it matter? Mobile marketing is the practice of reaching out to donors on their mobile devices. Take this a step further by optimizing your online presence for mobile users.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

When you start planning your fundraising events, you want to make registration and management as easy as possible for both you and your donors. With the right event management software for nonprofits, you can run your fundraising events more efficiently, helping you raise more money for your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 4, 2014

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. Another form of real-time communications is using mobile and social media to report live from your events and conferences. This person can’t simultaneously serve as the event planner or volunteer coordinator.

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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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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 10, 2020

One of the best ways to showcase new tech designs and products is through an industry event. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic and major event shutdowns across the globe, industries have been forced to get creative. Ever since virtual events first became possible, the tech industry has been all over this space.

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The MatrixFiles

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I’m part of the Mission Matters author network and they’ve been hosting discussions about different business topics on Twitter Spaces. Here’s how it works: Any individual or organization with at least 600 followers can host a Twitter Space discussion. All Spaces are public, but the host can designate who can speak.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Given all that the event industry (and the world!) has gone through to adapt to our new normal , as an event organizer or planner, you have to take extra steps to ensure your next event is spectacular. . Hiring an event videographer is a great way to set your event apart from the competition.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Real-time reporting from nonprofit conferences and events requires an advanced skill set, training, and a lot of practice. The Trend of Live Reporting During Events. Conferences, fundraising events, marches and protests, online events, TV broadcasts, and updates from the field are ideal for live reporting.

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AccelEvents

JULY 20, 2020

Using the right virtual event platform can take your virtual event to the next level. From automated email marketing to hosting live broadcasts, an event platform is necessary if you aim to put on a professional, high-level virtual event. Why Use a Virtual Event Platform. Live broadcast capabilities.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 24, 2023

Activity trackers, such as the Apple Watch and Fitbit, have revolutionized the way we approach physical fitness and they’re also dramatically changing the way we approach fundraising events. Peer-to-peer activity-tracking events have emerged as a game-changer for nonprofit organizations seeking to raise funds and promote a healthy lifestyle.

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OneCause

OCTOBER 14, 2021

What will be the silver lining of the COVID-19 storm that kept nonprofits from hosting in-person events , that disrupted traditional fundraising efforts and that estranged donors from some of their favorite charities? By the Fall of 2020, they were polished, professional events. Here are five trends that will stick around.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

That’s because a digital strategy can truly transform every aspect of your organization’s work – from marketing to events. For fundraising initiatives that require a little more love – like charity auctions and virtual events – below is a list of ten powerful fundraising ideas to help you pave your new-and-improved path.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

If you’re a nonprofit leader, 2020 has likely put a wrench in your usual event planning strategy. With a global pandemic keeping most of us indoors, hosting a traditional in-person event is not the best idea. In order to adapt to this new normal, many nonprofit event planners have been exploring virtual or hybrid alternatives.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 23, 2019

Endurance events have always been a mainstay in the nonprofit fundraising world. So, whether you’re hosting a walk, run, or even a multi-day cycling event, there are things to take into consideration in order to get the most out of your event. First and foremost, bring your event online.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 28, 2020

By Katie Casillas , director of marketing at GolfStatus.org , an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers. The challenges fundraisers face in the months ahead present a complicated outlook—especially for those with budgets that rely heavily on event revenue. Will it be socially responsible to host an event?

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

You’ve run a successful virtual event and you’re feeling high on life! After a successful virtual event, you want to make sure that you are nurturing the leads that you recovered and keeping your brand top of mind. Here is our briefing on the different ways to nurture sales leads after a virtual event. Plan Ahead for Post-Event.

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Achieve

MARCH 16, 2022

From their incredible flexibility to their ability to reach a vast audience, virtual events are extremely beneficial for associations, nonprofits, and event-hosting organizations of all kinds. Fortunately, event technology and our understanding of virtual event engagement have vastly improved over the past few years.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

As we move into the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the events industry is still seeking ways to challenge the expectations around what events can be held and push the boundaries of what events can do. Event Planning Trends on the Rise. The event planning industry made a strong pivot to online and hybrid events.

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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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AccelEvents

JULY 13, 2020

Hybrid events integrate digital features and virtual elements into an in-person event. However, this type of hybridization only works if you have an event platform that can fully support all of the features your event requires. Features to Look for in a Hybrid Event Platform.

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DNL OmniMedia

JUNE 8, 2023

Whether you’re a government organization, professional association, international corporation, or nonprofit, events can be a major factor in your success. With the many moving parts involved in setting up an event, it can be difficult to streamline your team’s efforts. Understand your event’s needs. What does that mean?

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Greater Giving

APRIL 27, 2022

There was no playbook for planning a fundraising event during a pandemic. Once upon a time, much of the nonprofit industry leaned on annual in-person benefit events to meet budget requirements. This allowed them to reach more new donors than ever before—but designing two separate event programs is unrealistic for many fundraisers.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 6, 2023

It’s a convenient way to reach a vast number of donors, and so long as your organization’s donation form is mobile-friendly, this option simplifies mobile fundraising. By showing that they’re attending your event, your supporters are signaling that they’re passionate about your cause.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

This article offers suggestions to help churches like yours grow giving with church fundraising events. Fundraising events. Church fundraising events can work wonders. You can host a giving day whenever it suits your church. These are 24-hour fundraising events that encourages supporters to give over a 24-hour period.

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OneCause

OCTOBER 4, 2021

What will be the silver lining of the COVID-19 storm that kept nonprofits from hosting in-person events , that disrupted traditional fundraising efforts and that estranged donors from some of their favorite charities? By the Fall of 2020, they were polished, professional events. Here are five trends that will stick around.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 10, 2020

One of the best ways to showcase new tech designs and products is through an industry event. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic and major event shutdowns across the globe, industries have been forced to get creative. Ever since virtual events first became possible, the tech industry has been all over this space.

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