.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

With the introduction of culture to a digital environment, we saw interpersonal dynamics in a new light.orgCommunity , our professional development and networking organization, was thrilled to host two in-person events that brought people together to explore those themes and discuss significant issues that emerged from our post-pandemic experience.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Why not rally your most adventurous supporters to turn this chilly challenge into a fundraiser for your YMCA? March: Spring Fitness Peer-to-Peer Challenge Organize a fitness challenge to promote healthy living and recruit participants to fundraise through a peer-to-peer campaign. Host a volunteer appreciation event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2019

One of the biggest misconceptions of social fundraising is that it just means to be active on social media using your nonprofit account. Move offline activities online. There are so many traditional fundraising activities that are easy to bring online in order to get more engagement, reach, and clarity about your campaign.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2020

It isn’t just the huge uptick in back-to-back virtual meetings we are hosting or attending, many times without breaks in between. This can be accomplished with creative use of the Zoom Breakout Rooms for activities to support the meeting objectives. . Which one you select depends on the activity and group dynamics.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

A read-a-thon is a type of peer-to-peer fundraiser where participants are challenged to read as many books as they can in a specified period of time. Why should you host a read-a-thon? Unlike a fun run or a 5K fundraiser, you don’t need to map out a racecourse or organize volunteers to man your event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Here’s the list: Function.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

But that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with member engagement. . Making member engagement more fun gets members more involved and excited about interacting more with your association and other members. Gamification is the application of game mechanics – such as challenges, points, and rewards – to non-game situations.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Since shifting to the virtual event space, event planners have had to come up with creative ways to continue hosting profitable events. Businesses, nonprofits, and charities who normally host a holiday fundraiser have been forced to move online, and finding ways to connect to once generous donors is tough. . But there is hope.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

After the challenges thrown at us throughout 2020, no one’s quite sure what 2021 will bring. 2) Gain fun face time opportunities with virtual events. Now you and a co-host can manage breakout sessions during your nonprofit’s events for more intimate spaces to chat and interact. 4) Find new, creative ways to show impact.

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Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

Pere-to-peer fundraising is more than just a physical event, and there are many campaign ideas your organization to test out, including: Contests Challenges Crowdfunding DIY fundraising A-thon events Network fundraising Virtual storefronts Giving days And more! Host a competition where teams or individuals show off their basketball skills.

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Qgiv

APRIL 30, 2024

Choosing a nonprofit silent auction theme can be half the battle when planning to host a fundraising gala. About fundraising galas and silent auctions Fundraising galas are formal evening affairs that may feature a seated dinner, live entertainment, and various fundraising activities, such as auctions or raffles.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

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. Of course you can also host an in-person race with all the bells and whistles too.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

They often benefit from nonprofit-related activities and are inclined to give back , but they have busy lives in which their families’ needs may take precedence over donating to or getting involved with your organization. Host fundraisers that parents and kids can participate in together. Prioritize parents in your marketing efforts.

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The MatrixFiles

MAY 1, 2024

I’ve got my eyes on the next three years and boy do I expect a lot of change, challenges, and fun! I’m proud of the active and intentional culture that we’ve created at Matrix Group. So directors and managers actively reach out to staff via Slack and email, and we devote the start of every meeting to socializing and sharing.

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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. Why should nonprofits host donor appreciation events?

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

SalesForce, when hosting their virtual World Tour Sydney Reimagined, gave Salesforce AppExchange partners 3 minutes a piece to give a live demo of their apps. You may have speakers invited for a specific purpose, but what about a fun and engaging speaker that everyone loves? . We all need a little fun in our lives. Recipe Night.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

With new ideas and tweaks to the activities that would typically be included at in-person events, virtual galas can keep fundraising goals on track and even add to more than expected to the annual goal. Start early with a pre event challenge. Let’s face it; getting a virtual audience is challenging.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2022

Komen partnered with GoodUnited, a provider of social fundraising solutions, to create new, innovative peer-to-peer fundraising challenges and custom, conversational messaging sequences that both raised revenue and built Komen’s relationships with a new audience. Step 1: Create a Facebook challenge. . Let’s get started. .

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

The challenge is that your campaign will need to promote your organization’s general needs rather than a specific project or program. For example, you might plan and host a fun run to help fund your animal shelter’s increased veterinary needs and to hire a new vet tech. Set a theme for each year’s annual giving campaign.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Since shifting to the virtual event space, event planners have had to come up with creative ways to continue hosting profitable events. Businesses, nonprofits, and charities who normally host a holiday fundraiser have been forced to move online, and finding ways to connect to once generous donors is tough. . But there is hope.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

MESG Marketing Mary Getz, principal and founder Yes, it’s true—when an issue is breaking there is a flurry of activity. Advocate training: Host a webinar or record a training video that outlines the basics of grassroots advocacy and why it’s so important. Here’s what they said.

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Houston , the largest, one-to-one mentoring agency in the country, found those same qualities served them well last year when they needed to quickly switch from hosting their yearly gala to hosting a virtual fundraiser during the pandemic. Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston. Moving a Gala Online.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2022

In particular, logistical and financial obstacles can stand in the way of hosting these in-person events. So you can help your organization host more engaging and cost-effective fundraisers, this article walks through everything you need to know about event-free fundraising, including: What is an event-free fundraiser?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When you’re planning your end-of-year fundraising campaigns, you really won’t want to miss out on all the fun the holidays provide. And if you commit to joining in on the spooky festivities, you can also develop some frighteningly fun fundraiser ideas your horror buff donors will love. Haunted House fundraiser. Ghost story contest.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

If you get kids in on the fundraising fun, you have a great opportunity to teach them important values like leadership, responsibility, goal-setting, team building, and community engagement. Planning fundraisers for kids comes with its own set of unique challenges. Easy Fundraising Ideas for Kids. Christmas tree/wreath sales.

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Association Analytics

JULY 22, 2021

Identify your unique data challenges. Lots of challenges, right? Time spent on data management may vary based on your association’s activities. Use tactics that are fun or provide a value for people to share their information with you. Quality : How up-to-date is your data? How accurate is it? What sources are you using?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

Fun Team Events | Best software for entertainment activities Fun Team Events blends entertainment and philanthropy by offering a distinctive and enjoyable avenue for your donors to support your cause. Pricing Reach out to Fun Team Events for pricing details. Gamify your online fundraising event with this software.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Although your fundraising event will have a theme or main attraction, there will be lulls as you prepare for the next activity. Although hosting an in-person nonprofit event gives you access to a variety of benefits, it’s not without its drawbacks. Some of the benefits of hosting a virtual nonprofit event include: Cost-effectiveness.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Virtual peer-to-peer fundraisers can increase the reach of your organization, are often more cost-effective to plan and host than on-the-ground campaigns, and provide an added level of flexibility and convenience for supporters who can’t attend an in-person event. Using a mix of social media and email communications, more than 9.4

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AccelEvents

JULY 23, 2021

Be an active form of revenue generation. How you implement the following strategies will depend on how you host your event (whether online, in-person or a mixture of both) and what you hope to achieve. You should have a primary event goal (or two) for every event your brand hosts. Increase the number of references and partners

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 25, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Energize Your Nonprofit: Power Strategies for Off-Peak Fundraising In the world of nonprofit organizations, the rhythm of the year is often punctuated by a rush of end-of-year activity. While this off-peak season can be challenging, it offers opportunities for strategic planning and sustained engagement.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

TechSoup Global, the leading technology place for nonprofits, just announced it will kick off their annual Online Digital Storytelling Challenge January 13, 2011. Tags: Event Multimedia & Graphics Online Activism Online Fundraising Using the Web and Internet. said Amy Sample Ward of NetSquared, a program of TechSoup.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Now is the time to take a good look at your plans for the final months of the year and find a fun, unique fall fundraiser that will make you and your donors feel comfortable and supported. If this isn’t an option available in your area, consider securing a location to host your own paint and sip night. Trivia Night. Bowl-a-Thon.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

About : Formerly DMA: Washington Nonprofit Conference) Hosted by ANA (Association of National Advertisers), which acquired DMA Nonprofit Federation , this multi-day conference offers plenty of fresh ideas and expertise. These tracks cover innovation, activism, comms, education and tech. Audience size : Around 200. So much tech. .

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

A majority of nonprofit organizations rated “guest engagement” as their greatest challenge. Technically, nonprofit organizations have been hosting “hybrid” events for years. The key to hosting a successful hybrid event lies in combining these existing elements to suit both in-person guests and guests attending virtually.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Today’s question comes from a board member who wants advice on hosting in-person events vs. continuing with virtual fundraising. . Dear Charity Clairity, I’m on the board of a local nonprofit, and we’re exploring the idea of hosting an in-person fundraiser in May 2022. I know it’s hard to predict how the spring will look.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

And, we know a lot more about how to host virtual events and engage an online audience than we did last year. In the past year, virtual fundraising activities have skyrocketed due to social distancing guidelines and the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual fundraising is no longer an optional activity for nonprofits— it’s a necessity!

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