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9 Ways to Use Text Messaging for Your Virtual Fundraising Event

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Invite guests to your virtual event by sending fun, friendly text messages that spark interest and make it easy for them to register. Get event registrants hyped before the big day! Tell your supporters about the perks of pledging with your organization when you make your ask. 1) Promote your virtual fundraising event.

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Five tips to leverage peer-to-peer fundraising at your association

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The Global NGO Technology Report states 33% of nonprofits are using a P2P platform to raise funds for their organizations. Peer-to-peer relies on members and organization stakeholders to raise funds and spread awareness. Many organizations choose to leverage P2P fundraising to encourage donations before a major event.

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Mastering Your Virtual or Hybrid Event: Exciting Live Auctions & Appeals – pt. 2

Greater Giving

Nonprofit organizers are relying more and more on online “silent” auctions , opening the auction long before the event to encourage early bidding, and sometimes closing them a few days after the event to get those final bids. If you choose to use a live auction in a hybrid or purely virtual event, hype it up.

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Build excitement before you ask: Rethink your year-end giving social media plan

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Many organizations raise anywhere from 25-46% of their revenue in the last couple months of the year. This year, create a social media strategy that gets donors excited to support your organization. Remind your audience why they love your cause and your organization. We all know how important year-end giving is for nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Pro’s Cheat Sheet to bbcon 2022 Virtual

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Need the nuts and bolts to make the greatest impact for your organization? Do More with Less: Tips and Time Savers in Blackbaud eTapestry for Growing Organizations , at 3:30 p.m. Raiser’s Edge NXT Extensibility Options: What’s Real, What’s Hype? , Relating data to your mission, which is never just about raising money.

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How to Host a Virtual Trivia Night

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Virtual fundraising events are inexpensive to host while being profitable for many nonprofit organizations. While you can host trivia nights with independent participants (think Jeopardy style), it’s typically more fun to participate as a team. Additionally, with Zoom you can play music or display fun graphics to hype people up.

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11 Creative Charity Fundraising Event Ideas

CauseVox

And while there’s nothing wrong with your standard fundraiser, sometimes it’s fun to do something a bit different. Athens Rotary Club is holding a plunge event in February and encouraging costumes, teams, and all kinds of fun for their plunge. First, choose a day that means something to your organization or those you help.

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