Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Here are a few tips and best practices for hosting a successful peer-to-peer event. Come up with an exciting fundraising event idea. In order to attract fundraisers to participate in your campaign, you first need to come up with an exciting theme to build your fundraising event around. Gamify your fundraising event.

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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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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

Music is great at bringing communities together, and while it may take a lot of planning, hosting a benefit concert can be incredibly rewarding for both you and your supporters. A benefit concert is a musical event used to raise money or awareness for a charitable cause through ticket sales and other donations during the event.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Charity events are a popular form of fundraising. While they can be great money makers for an organization, they can also be time consuming and expensive. The success of charity events depends on careful planning. Purpose of Your Fundraising Event: Before doing anything else, you must decide what the purpose of your event is.

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Qgiv

MARCH 22, 2023

A pledge drive is a fundraising campaign where donors promise a gift amount to your organization based on a goal set by you or your participants. As your organization or participants meet those goals, donors increase their pledged donation. Organizations often offer incentive tiers for supporters to encourage larger donations.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. And that’s where the RIGHT event comes in.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 14, 2020

Hosting a virtual fundraiser is a great option when in-person events aren't feasible. Here's everything you need know about organizing a successful event online.

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The Fundraising Authority

APRIL 11, 2021

For most fundraising events , the majority of your money should be raised through sponsorships. Without a strong focus on sponsors, your event will not reach its true potential. Setting Your Sponsorship Levels When setting sponsorship levels, look at your overall event goal. Set your sponsor levels accordingly.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

What they did: Alpha Grand Rapids hosted a peer-to-peer comedy fundraiser. To support their mission, Alpha Grand Rapids hosted a family-friendly comedy night, featuring a popular comic. To add a fun level of anxiety-inducing competition as the event got closer, they hid the leaderboard from fundraisers and the public.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 12, 2021

By Lindsay Johnson, Marketing Team Member at MobileCause , an industry leader in virtual fundraising events and online giving, plus fundraising solutions such as peer-to-peer, text-to-donate and mobile messaging. Yet, nonprofit organizations are resilient and have always risen to the occasion of helping those in need during difficult times.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 17, 2021

The pandemic unexpectedly transformed how organizations hosted their events and meetings, forcing event planners to quickly pivot and move their meetings to virtual platforms. Whichever format you choose, you should consider your historical event data as you develop your event marketing strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 16, 2019

If your organization is using generic or low-cost website hosting for WordPress, it’s likely you’re running into common problems: Your website’s pages and posts load slow. The host’s control panel is dated, buggy, and hard to use . Since 2010, their focus has been only hosting WordPress websites.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2021

By harnessing the convenience of the mobile phones donors use daily, you can transform your virtual fundraising events into engaging, revenue-boosting opportunities. 1) Promote your virtual fundraising event. Be sure you link them to your event registration page and to remind them how important it is for them to participate.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 28, 2022

What they did: Alpha Grand Rapids hosted a peer-to-peer comedy fundraiser. To support their mission, Alpha Grand Rapids hosted a family-friendly comedy night, featuring a popular comic. To add a fun level of anxiety-inducing competition as the event got closer, they hid the leaderboard from fundraisers and the public.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 23, 2020

Just as online fundraising has evolved over the past decade, so have fundraising event ideas. Black tie galas and silent auctions will always be mainstays, but there are new and exciting trends in charity event ideas that can help keep donors interested. Below, learn about new ways to elevate your fundraising events.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 2, 2024

Mastering Your First Committee Meeting for a Successful Fundraising Event with Greater Giving Organizing a fundraising event can be a thrilling endeavor, but success hinges on effective planning and collaboration. We’re here to guide you through the crucial first step: hosting a fundraising event committee meeting.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

If you have donated money to a quirky aid event focused on snorkeling or a unique chess fundraiser, you know that fundraising events have evolved far beyond the typical 5K runs, cycling events, and charity walks. How do you pick the right event? Build the right-fit event and they will come.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

By Matthew Burnell , F ounder of ClickBid , a mobile bidding provider for online auctions, virtual galas, and in-person events. As a nonprofit, you have undoubtedly heard the term “virtual events” over the past six months. Organizations had planned, booked and were ready to hold in-person events.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

One way to show how much your donors mean to you is to host a donor appreciation event. Donor appreciation events allow you to personally express your gratitude to your supporters while providing a fun and memorable event for them to attend. Check out these donor appreciation event ideas and best practices!

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Now, in-person association networking events can be a bit of a hassle to organize. If you run a professional association, you know that one of the best member benefits you can offer is the opportunity to network. Not to mention, sometimes they’re.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2020

For example, at a small organization, your tactical calendar may look something like this: January – Prospecting mailing. April –Hold annual gala fundraising event. June – Hold one hosted fundraising event. July – Mid-summer networking event. July – Mid-summer networking event. Facebook fundraising campaign.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

Your nonprofit puts a lot of time and effort into planning your events. However, if no one knows that your event is taking place, you won’t be able to achieve a high turnout or meet your fundraising goals. To successfully amp up support for your -thon event, try these marketing strategies: Outbound campaigns. Social media.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

To save money, time, and effort while putting together your annual report, we’ve compiled nonprofit annual report examples to help give your organization inspiration and a comprehensive guide to get you started. This impact summary page speaks directly to supporters and gives them credit for changing lives instead of the organization alone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2022

The 2022 events season is right around the corner, and the time to make critically important decisions about your fundraising strategy is now. Virtual events have skyrocketed to the mainstream in the last couple of months, and thanks to their many benefits they offer for fundraisers and supporters alike, they’re here to stay.

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Charity Village

JULY 19, 2023

Summary: Hosting fundraising events and campaigns is great, but what next? How do you turn event attendees into longtime donors for your organization? But the best part is these tactics will also allow […] The post How to Turn Event Attendees into Long-Term Donors appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Fundraising events have always been a cornerstone of nonprofit organizations’ efforts to engage donors and garner financial support. Let’s explore strategies to maximize the potential of fundraising events to both retain your loyal donors and capture their friends’ attention and support.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2021

Events are a time-tested way for nonprofits to bring their supporters together, inspire a love for their cause, and fundraise. When COVID-19 shut down in-person events in early 2020, many organizations quickly pivoted to hosting virtual events with varying degrees of success.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 25, 2020

Are you considering hosting a virtual event? Check out these 30 stats from nonprofits, membership organizations, and professional event planners to get prepared.

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CauseVox

JULY 30, 2023

Raise your hand if you agree that organizing a nonprofit fundraising event is a fun and effective way to garner support, raise money, and increase awareness for your cause. Let’s be real, events take a lot of work. Download our guide for nonprofit fundraising events today! did you raise your hand?

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AccelEvents

JULY 23, 2021

No matter what this year brings, event marketing is an effective marketing tool for brands to have in their arsenal. Online events, hybrid events, and in-person events are the perfect way to do this. . What is Event Marketing? Why is Event Marketing Important? Map Out Event Marketing Goals and Event Plan.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 24, 2023

A wine pull is a captivating auction game addition to your fundraising event that offers attendees the chance to contribute to your cause while also taking home a bottle of wine. Building Your Wine Collection Before organizing your wine pull, gather a diverse selection of wines (about 30 bottles for every 50 attendees).

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Qgiv

MAY 13, 2021

Youth organizations like yours don’t just help kids live happier, healthier childhoods—you prepare them for the future! That’s why the longevity of youth development organizations is so important! A hybrid fundraising event can go a long way to ensure your nonprofit’s financial stability now and in the future.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Member scoring is a crucial topic for organizations because providing superior member experience drives all associations. Any guidelines for determining member values will differ from organization to organization because membership needs are unique in each association. Focus on measuring what matters for your organization.”.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 3, 2023

If you’re a nonprofit organization, fundraising is an essential part of keeping your doors open. There are many benefits to hosting your own fundraising events — from building donor loyalty and increasing visibility, to cultivating deeper relationships with supporters.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Virtual fundraisers can be a great way for nonprofits to raise crucial funds without spending a lot on renting a venue to host an in-person event. With the right technology and a solid strategy, hosting a virtual fundraiser can be extremely lucrative for nonprofit organizations. How to host a virtual fundraiser.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 15, 2021

In the last year or so, you’ve probably heard the term “hybrid event” more than once. Hybrid events have become more popular since 2020, in particular, due to the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. And they allow companies to continue hosting popular events for their consumers even with gathering restrictions in place. .

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