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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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. Instead of limiting connection and engagement, a virtual fundraising event can strike all the right notes with a target audience while helping the fundraising efforts reach a greater number of people. .

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AccelEvents

JULY 28, 2021

But with the recent industry shift toward virtual and hybrid events, it has become even more popular. Still, there is no reason why they cannot also be applied to virtual events. Benefits of Gamification for Virtual Events. Adding some fun to your event never hurt anyone.

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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. This opens the possibility for multiple activities to occur at once, such as games , a meditation activity, presentations, auctions , and more.

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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. present their own unique challenges for staying in touch. Each of these methods aims to take advantage of the same virtual platforms your event initially engaged supporters on.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Did you know that almost 70% of nonprofits are planning to incorporate virtual elements into their events in some way, whether that’s with hybrid events, virtual-only events, or a combination of all of them? Ready to empower your peer-to-peer volunteers while also providing a unique and engaging virtual experience? Download PDF.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Now that we’re entering a new post-COVID era, nonprofit leaders need to think about what virtual fundraising will look like in the future. In our 2020 Navigating the Unknown Report , we found that over 50% of nonprofits pivoted to virtual events last year. It looks like virtual fundraising is here to stay!

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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. But, one of the primary challenges associated with this digital format is maintaining networking opportunities. 7 Virtual Event Networking Opportunities and Solutions. Virtual Cocktail Hours.

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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. In fundraising, not all the costs or benefits come in the form of dollars.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2022

Once you have registered to fundraise in a state, you must regularly renew that registration and file an annual report of details of your fundraising activities. Online auctions and bingo, raffles, and other charitable gaming can be fun for your attendees and a way for you to gain donations and support for your mission.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Identify advocates Review reports to find your most active participants. Fill Leadership Roles Finding the right fit for a leadership position within your organization can be a challenge. Food drives and environmental initiatives Many of our nonprofit customers regularly host outreach events around community-benefitting activities.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 3, 2022

Thinking of running a walkathon or activity challenge to fundraise for your nonprofit? Virtual and in-person walks, runs and races are top-performing fundraising initiatives as they only require a small amount of effort to achieve large amounts of fundraising success. Examples of high-performing walks, runs and races.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Thinking of running a walkathon or activity challenge to fundraise for your nonprofit? Virtual and in-person walks, runs and races are top-performing fundraising initiatives as they only require a small amount of effort to achieve large amounts of fundraising success. Examples of high-performing walks, runs and races.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2020

There are number of reasons we feel exhausted from zoom meetings as Jeremy Bailenson, Virtual Human Interaction Lab points out. It isn’t just the huge uptick in back-to-back virtual meetings we are hosting or attending, many times without breaks in between. Which one you select depends on the activity and group dynamics.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 20, 2021

With the focus now on virtual and hybrid events, how do event planners and brands create and deliver content that will foster attendee engagement and keep them coming back for more? Attendee Engagement For Virtual Events. With a strictly virtual event, you will need to work harder than usual to engage attendees. Gamification.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The past 18+ months have been challenging for the nonprofit sector, but golf tournaments have provided and continue to provide an opportunity to gather safely, raise crucial dollars, attract corporate support, and steward donors and sponsors. By GolfStatus.org – an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers.

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Classy

APRIL 2, 2021

Whether you’re planning a virtual, in-person, or hybrid fundraising event , certain aspects of your planning will remain consistent across types. It’s also important to remember that the most successful virtual events aren’t mere replicas of in-person experiences, but events that truly embrace the strengths of an online experience.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 14, 2020

While walks attract participation from a broad-based audience without an implicit need to be athletic, competitive events attract those with an affinity for the activity itself and those seeking to become more athletic. Don’t let social distancing stop the fun, and keep in mind that not every community building event should be virtual.

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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!

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Scavenger hunt Scavenger hunts are fun family activities that can really excite your supporters! Your supporters can purchase a ticket to participate and spend a day going through fun clues around your community that focus on your mission. Spring provides the perfect weather and some great scenery for a fun run event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

However, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun. At first glance, it may seem impossible to recreate some of these types of events in a virtual format, but with a little creativity and the right fundraising event tools, you might be surprised at the high-quality experiences you can offer for your donors virtually.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 20, 2021

With the focus now on virtual and hybrid events, how do event planners and brands create and deliver content that will foster attendee engagement and keep them coming back for more? Attendee Engagement For Virtual Events. With a strictly virtual event, you will need to work harder than usual to engage attendees. Gamification.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Once you have registered to fundraise in a state, you must regularly renew that registration and file an annual report of details of your fundraising activities. Online auctions, raffles, and other charitable gaming can be a fun way to gain donations and support for your mission. This is often quite challenging. 3) Giving Days.

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DipJar

MAY 19, 2021

May 17, 2021 – Today, Maryland’s largest autism resource center Pathfinders for Autism formally commenced its 2021 Dip Challenge Tour , a statewide bus tour and major fundraising initiative to expand autism resources and programs across Maryland. PHOENIX, Md., According to the CDC , Maryland has the fourth highest autism rate in the U.S.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

Conference apps help organize virtual conference events, offering features like schedule management and attendee networking. Virtual venue management solutions help manage virtual event venues and other arrangements. Pricing Reach out to Fun Team Events for pricing details.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

walk, remote work came with some not-so-fun trade-offs. The most challenging problems centered around culture. The most challenging problems centered around culture. And our virtual communication skills were not up to the task of addressing those negative emotions. Servers and software can be fixed fairly easily.

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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. This resulted in the virtual BIG Taste at Home fundraiser.

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Classy

MARCH 24, 2021

Businesses are able to help nonprofits fill financial gaps when donations have waned, and nonprofits have helped businesses find ways to actively support their communities during the public health crisis. This can be particularly important during a time when morale may be low given new challenges employees are facing during the pandemic.

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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. Fitness Challenge. Running isn’t the only kind of challenge you can host.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

You could turn seasonal activities like 5k races or walk-a-thons into an engaging event. Including hashtags on your posts is an easy way to organize any social media activity related to your event. To make things fun, consider hosting fun social media challenges that your supporters can complete under your hashtag.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 16, 2020

Many of us have already experienced such strategies, with cancelled conferences, virtual school for the kids, travel restrictions, or work from home (WFH) suggestions or mandates in our workplaces. Given that background, what are some quick tips to help navigate this remote/virtual world? But don’t forget to have some fun, too.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

These 31 ideas for online fundraising for nonprofits will help you reach your yearly goals and have fun while you do it! Virtual gala: Host a live-streamed gala event with performances, guest speakers, and donation appeals. Virtual dance party: Energize your online fundraising with a virtual dance party!

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2022

The nonprofit sector is still seeing post-pandemic impacts on daily operations, including increased use of virtual and event-free fundraising ideas. Learn how you can take advantage of the virtual era of fundraising. Examples include text-to-give campaigns, merchandise fundraisers, and virtual contests. Social media challenge.

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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. The activities could take the form of downloadable worksheets, coloring books, or supply packets to make a craft.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 8, 2019

However, these days so many of my meetings take place online, typically on Zoom, and interactivity can be a challenge. But it isn’t impossible, if you follow best practices for virtual facilitation for meetings. These activities are called icebreakers. And it was fun! Six Fun Nonprofit Icebreakers.

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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. . I’m just curious about any general sense or trends you’re seeing about hosting in-person events vs. continuing with virtual fundraising. . I know it’s hard to predict how the spring will look.

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

Many adapted by holding virtual, online-only fundraising events. Hybrid Events: The Best of Live and Virtual. However, moving to virtual events wasn’t simple or straightforward. However, moving to virtual events wasn’t simple or straightforward. That’s where “hybrid” events come in. How to Design an Engaging Hybrid Event.

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