Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2021

It is a digital reality – a cyberspace made up of multiple virtual worlds – that combines components of social media, gaming, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), cryptocurrencies, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). As of now, nonprofits, activism, and philanthropy are virtually non-existent in the metaverse (pun intended).

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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. . Promotion Strategies to Use When Marketing Your Virtual Event. Here are some promotion tactics that we recommend: Pre-event live streaming. Sponsored event speech.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 25, 2020

Virtual events offer a lot of benefits to an event organizer. Virtual attendees can see benefits as well! Yes, people attend conferences and trade shows in order to learn and grow their skill set, but they also attend to network with other industry professionals. Steps for Encouraging Attendees to Network at Virtual Events.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The event industry has shifted toward hybrid or virtual event formats, but what does that shift mean for networking events? Should you switch to virtual networking events? In general, a physical event is ideal for networking as attendees can meet in planned sessions but also at random as the event goes on. Know Your Event Goals.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2024

According to the latest Community Brands research, 52% of association professionals use an online member community but only 14% rate their use of the platform as excellent. An online community is a group of people with a shared interest or purpose who choose to connect and communicate virtually. What is an online community?

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Not only do you have to pick the type of event, such as a charity golf tournament , gala, or bake sale, but you also have to decide if your event will take place in-person or virtually. To help simplify your nonprofit event planning processes , this guide will evaluate the three most popular event formats: in-person, virtual, and hybrid.

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The MatrixFiles

AUGUST 5, 2022

I spoke on the topic of “Next-Generation Tools to Enhance Your Communications,” or next-gen tools to communicate benefits to employees. At the end of the conference, there was an Open Forum, during which select speakers took questions from the in person and virtual attendees. Her advice? Megan’s advice is brilliant.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 15, 2020

The accessibility of video conferencing tools has made attending a meeting through a video conference app like Zoom the standard fare for professional and personal connections. But the virtual space is not just limited to virtual staff meetings or social gatherings. Best Practices for Running a Virtual Trade Show.

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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. Networking Sessions.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 28, 2020

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. . To that end, here is a list of creative and original networking ideas to include at your next virtual event. Virtual Scavenger Hunt.

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Classy

MAY 7, 2021

The Collaborative: Virtual Sessions , hosted by Classy , is an online conference designed exclusively for nonprofit and social sector professionals. For the second year in a row, the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions is completely free, and completely virtual. 10 Reasons to Attend the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions.

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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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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 11, 2022

While we can ’t promise we have all the answer s, this blog offers vital facts about the important young professionals that your organization is so eager to recruit. If Gen Z isn’t yet on your radar, it really should be. million Generation Z Americans. To attract more young professionals, you need to go where they are.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

In 2020, the pandemic and its resulting social distancing guidelines led nonprofits to experiment with virtual events (many of them for the first time). Now, several benefits inherent to virtual events have made them well worth adding to this year’s event calendar.One popular virtual event is galas. Follow Up Afterward.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 3, 2020

However, as businesses continue to seek ways to uphold their revenue and persevere through this complicated time, many industries are turning towards virtual and hybrid events to stay connected and drive revenue through alternative avenues. . Why Shift to Virtual and Hybrid Events. Getting all of this technology setup might be taxing.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

Virtual conferences allow brands, organizations, and businesses to connect individuals in unprecedented ways. Virtual conferences are more accessible, allowing more individuals to attend your conference. For these reasons, among others, virtual conferences make a lot of sense. . What is a Virtual Conference?

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 10, 2020

With so many event professionals being forced to shift from a physical event to a virtual one , the landscape can feel new and uncertain. One of the only ways to tell if you’ve just hosted a successful virtual event—with the promise of more future lead generation and sales—is to ask. Ask a general question first.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

However, no matter the theme of your virtual event, you need to develop interesting virtual event ideas so that your attendees are engaged, excited, and continue to think about your event and brand long after the event is done! Here are 21 virtual event ideas to get you started. . Here is another virtual event idea.

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.orgSource

APRIL 29, 2024

Generative AI is not a gift that lends itself to neat packaging. I can’t think of anyone better to pick out what is pertinent for association professionals at this moment in time. What should every CEO know about generative AI? How many articles about AI have you read? Let me begin with a disclaimer. Moment” means exactly that.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 11, 2020

Virtual events, like conferences and trade shows, can provide a lot of value to both attendees and to event exhibitors. Once the platform is set up and the event planning has begun, here are some important things every organizer needs to consider in order to support lead retrieval for exhibitors at a virtual event: Provide Valuable Content.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 23, 2020

Over the last few years, virtual events have seen incredible growth in popularity and yet still remain a complete mystery to most people. Event organizers may have thought that trade shows were about to disappear altogether but the fact is, trade shows are perfect candidates for virtualization! The benefits of a virtual trade show.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

You’re invited to join me at the biggest, free, and all-virtual conference for the nonprofit sector! Join my session “ Unlocking Productivity with Generative AI Writing Tools for Nonprofit Marketers ” on March 7 at 10:30 am PT. I’ll also share some practical tips for organizational or team adoption.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 25, 2020

Virtual events offer a lot of benefits to an event organizer. Virtual attendees can see benefits as well! Yes, people attend conferences and trade shows in order to learn and grow their skill set, but they also attend to network with other industry professionals. Steps for Encouraging Attendees to Network at Virtual Events.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The Camp Rosenbaum Fund included a virtual audience in their live event for this one important reason. An event with a virtual audience option means that people you want to reach, no matter where they are, can participate. This offered in-person guests the entertaining experience they expected, while generating easy additional revenue.

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The MatrixFiles

MAY 23, 2024

of MatrixMaxx , a leading Association Management System (AMS) that helps trade associations and professional societies manage their organizations better, have great member journeys, and be higher performing through data. BIG changes are here with the release of version 24.1

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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. . Promotion Strategies to Use When Marketing Your Virtual Event. Here are some promotion tactics that we recommend: Pre-event live streaming. Sponsored event speech.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 21, 2022

If you’ve taken on a virtual fundraising campaign before, you know it can be hard work. Members not knowing how to use your virtual donation platform , or not even knowing about your campaign in the first place. Merchandise fundraising can be an effective funding source for all types of campaigns, including virtual ones.

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Achieve

JUNE 11, 2021

Virtual events have become a key promotional tool for nonprofits to attract new supporters. Hybrid and virtual fundraising events. The lack of face-to-face interaction at a virtual event means your nonprofit will likely need to take a different, data-driven approach to continue engaging guests after your event’s end.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 25, 2020

The emergence of virtual events during the COVID-19 pandemic has lead to the development of new and unexpected roles on an event team. For an event planner, hosting a successful virtual event takes more than just finding the right virtual platform and using the proper marketing tactics. A virtual emcee. Virtual Emcee.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 9, 2023

According to the latest Community Brands Association Trends Research , 53% of association professionals rank enhancing the member experience as the top business objective for IT to address. When members can customize their virtual space, it drives an excellent member experience and ultimately increases revenue. Download now

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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. Networking Sessions.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The event industry has shifted toward hybrid or virtual event formats, but what does that shift mean for networking events? Should you switch to virtual networking events? In general, a physical event is ideal for networking as attendees can meet in planned sessions but also at random as the event goes on. Know Your Event Goals.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 3, 2021

Many brands have made use of virtual events as a marketing tool. They are great for general brand awareness, thought leadership, community involvement, charity fundraising, and new product launches. Can, and should, virtual events be used as a marketing tool in 2021 and beyond? But what does this mean for marketing teams?

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This means that for the foreseeable future at least, event professionals will have to continue to plan and host hybrid or virtual events. In order to hold a successful virtual event, and keep virtual attendees satisfied, you will need to do more than disguise a webinar as a full-blown virtual event.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 15, 2020

The accessibility of video conferencing tools has made attending a meeting through a video conference app like Zoom the standard fare for professional and personal connections. But the virtual space is not just limited to virtual staff meetings or social gatherings. Best Practices for Running a Virtual Trade Show.

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The MatrixFiles

AUGUST 13, 2022

I spoke on the topic of “Next-Generation Tools to Enhance Your Communications,” or next-gen tools to communicate benefits to employees. At the end of the conference, there was an Open Forum, during which select speakers took questions from the in person and virtual attendees. Her advice? Megan’s advice is brilliant.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

Look Beyond Top Line Revenue Most people define success by revenue generated, but in today’s economy, we need to go beyond the numbers. Go beyond viewing traditional demographic segments like young professionals or length of membership and dig deep into behavioral segmentation like members who have never attended an in-person event.

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