Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 4, 2014

Another form of real-time communications is using mobile and social media to report live from your events and conferences. To do so effectively, you’ll need a staff person whose sole purpose is tweet, post, share, blog, photograph, record, and interview during the event. Listen carefully and be selective.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 10, 2021

As you’re getting ready to launch your next fundraising event for your nonprofit, there’s a lot of moving pieces. But, one of the things that has the biggest potential to drive more ticket sales right off the bat is having an amazing fundraising event invitation that captures your audience’s attention.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 30, 2022

Events are quickly becoming another critical addition to the event marketer’s stack. Events of all shapes and sizes can be used for lead generation, revenue growth, and brand awareness. To run a successful event, you need to market it and draw in potential attendees. What is an Event Marketing Plan? Social events.

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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. What should my team consider when developing an event fundraising marketing plan?

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Marketing for a virtual event is much different than marketing for a physical event, which means you need to make sure your marketing plan is up to snuff. . Because marketing for a digital event may need a different tactic, we decided to put together this guide to ensure your upcoming event is a success!

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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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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 6, 2009

This Wednesday, MIT and Tie-Boston are hosting The 140-Character Mission: Social Media & Entrepreneurship event. I was going to be presenting live via video but the time difference is just too much. About the event: Already Twitter, Facebook, and the rest are revolutionizing the business and marketing of social impact.

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NetWits

JULY 13, 2011

Fret not, however, as the number of nonprofits using Twitter continues to grow. However, many are confused about how Twitter can help advance their organization’s goals. Consider how you can use Twitter to network with other professionals in your line of work. Timely Actions. Staff Networking. Remote Participation.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2011

How nonprofits choose to follow on Twitter varies widely. Some nonprofits only follow a small of amount of Twitterers, others follow hundreds or thousands, and a few follow more (sometimes a lot more) than they are being followed themselves. As of today that number is 82,250. Strategic following is covered in more detail in #4 below.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

If you want to make a lasting impression on your virtual event attendees, then you need to move beyond a basic branded online event and create something more immersive. . An experiential event focuses on the attendee and is part of an experiential marketing campaign. Experiential virtual events are consumer-centric.

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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

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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Greater Giving

MAY 25, 2022

Fundamental Strategies to Maximize your Event Marketing ROI. Hosting and marketing a successful event can require a significant investment of time and resources. This guide will look at four transformational fundraising strategies for increasing your nonprofit’s ROI from its event marketing outreach. Let’s jump in!

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

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 13, 2021

A live streaming event is one great way to connect with a virtual audience, and in these times, making a genuine connection (or an attempt at a connection) with anyone, including your audience, is of the utmost importance. . One way to do that is through live events online and live streaming. Basics of Running a Live Stream.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 16, 2021

You’ve decided to run a hybrid event because you’ve realized their potential as a powerful revenue driver. You must align your hybrid event schedule, features, and planning process with your marketing goals to maximize your hybrid event’s profitability. You should also be planning for the post-event marketing goals.

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AccelEvents

JULY 19, 2020

For the event industry, coronavirus has created a new normal that relies heavily on virtual and hybrid events. These event formats present a number of benefits to event planners. The benefits of virtual events include: Lower overhead costs. Easier event management. No venue bookings. Greater brand awareness.

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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

JUNE 4, 2020

When it comes to virtual events, many people express concern that they will miss out on vital networking opportunities. But, careful event planners know that networking at virtual events is simply a matter of creating space for those opportunities. Give participants time to mull things over. Program Networking Sessions.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Hybrid events allow an event organizer to combine a traditional live event with a virtual event. While hybrid events are rapidly growing in popularity, they are not without their challenges. One of the most significant issues facing any event, but particularly those in a hybrid model, is that of attendance. .

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TechImpact

APRIL 28, 2014

Your nonprofit’s next event, big or small, will likely be announced and hyped up using social media. The truth is, there are certain things your nonprofit can do to increase your chances of getting noticed, and getting more people out to your event. Before the event. Step 2: Create a Facebook event. After the event.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 28, 2021

When planning your virtual event, you have to make production decisions that include choosing the best way to stream your content. With any virtual event, you need a plan for video content. The Growth of Virtual Events and Video Streaming. This year has proven eventful.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic forced event organizers to make a quick pivot from in-person events to virtual events. Running a successful virtual event is easy if you are willing to learn from the mistakes that you and others have made. Here are 8 virtual event mistakes and some recommendations on what you can do to avoid them!

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NetWits

AUGUST 3, 2009

Some time has passed since Twitter and Facebook integrations were released for Blackbaud Sphere Events. In a previous post we asked “Is Twitter important for Event participants?” and found that it likely was a feasible channel to cultivate and solicit donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

For now, LinkedIn Pages outperform Facebook and Twitter in organic reach and engagement. These numbers are based on the performance of Nonprofit Tech for Good, and of course, vary depending upon how your nonprofit uses Facebook and Twitter. During the set up process, you may have noticed Showcase Pages ?

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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 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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AccelEvents

JUNE 21, 2021

Events are a critical part of your marketing strategy. Online events, hybrid events , and even in-person events are critical drivers of brand campaign success. But, there are many other opportunities to take advantage of in the event marketing funnel. . Your Event Marketing Funnel. Not sure where to start?

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

They had one full-time development director on staff, but everyone – including the staff, the board, the volunteers, even the donors – was constantly worried about fundraising. So every time someone had a good idea for a mailer, they sent one out. In Part 2, we will show you how to create systems at your organization.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 19, 2010

As you know, I left twitter 3 months ago today. I figured it was a good time to do a reflection of my experiences over this time – what I miss, and what I don’t miss. I never was very disciplined about turning twitter off, so I was constantly distracted. Tags: Technology Zen twitter. What I miss.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 20, 2021

Creating events that engage with attendees has always been a vital part of event success. But in 2020, event planners, like so many other professionals, were forced to rethink their tried and true methods. To say the coronavirus pandemic has complicated physical events is an understatement.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 16, 2021

You’ve decided to run a hybrid event because you’ve realized their potential as a powerful revenue driver. You must align your hybrid event schedule, features, and planning process with your marketing goals to maximize your hybrid event’s profitability. You should also be planning for the post-event marketing goals.

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NetWits

AUGUST 11, 2011

Register for our monthly Event Fundraising eNewsletter to receive more practical fundraising tips like these in your inbox. The seven event fundraising techniques or “best practices&# described here emerged from analyzing data and interviewing nonprofit event and development staff. months before the event begins.

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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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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 16, 2009

That’s part of the key to success when using Twitter for a Global conversation. Using Twitter search or other tools, you can watch news and updates about the election in Iran by using #IranElection; or, find interesting people to follow and connect with using #FollowFriday to peruse the recommendations that pile up on Fridays.

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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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