AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Many nonprofits have found success in converting the events into a virtual format. This can be done in many different ways, such as hosting the event using live-streaming services or converting the event content into videos for an email sequence. Segment your virtual event promotion. Run a report on previous registrants.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Many nonprofits have found success in converting the events into a virtual format. This can be done in many different ways, such as hosting the event using live-streaming services or converting the event content into videos for an email sequence. Segment your virtual event promotion. Run a report on previous registrants.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2020

Whether you are a university that can’t have alumni come to campus, a nonprofit scrambling to replace your gala , or an association coming up with an alternative to an annual conference, a large part of organizational revenue is at stake. So you turn to a virtual event. An Hours Long Zoom Webinar is Not a Virtual Event.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In order to adapt to this new normal, many nonprofit event planners have been exploring virtual or hybrid alternatives. Virtual events. To better understand how you can pull off almost any type of event you want online, let’s explore the following examples of virtual fundraising events: Peer-to-peer fundraising.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 14, 2020

Hybrid events, events that include both in-person and virtual elements, have been a rising trend for the last several years, but restrictions on gathering in recent months have made them a possible solution for current or future events. . For the virtual component, you will want to make sure you have all the right technology in place.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 27, 2022

Luckily, nonprofits took what they’d learned in 2020 and pursued new revenue streams like text-to-donate , holiday telethons, and micro-philanthropy campaigns. . Some nonprofits were ahead of the curve last year and hosted “hybrid-style” events, where virtual attendance was built into the plan alongside a live event.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. With the majority of daily activities taking place over the web, it’s no surprise that we’ve also observed a rise in virtual fundraising. Virtual Gala Fundraiser. Here’s where the virtual gala comes in. Email fundraising makes up ?

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 16, 2020

With social distancing guidelines and economic disruptions continuing to throw new challenges our way, engaging donors, and reaching new supporters ( and virtual volunteers ) online is critical. Your supporters are already online and most likely accustomed to engaging with all sorts of organizations virtually.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

At this year’s virtual bbcon, Ashley Thompson (Managing Director, Blackbaud Institute) and Lawrence Henze (Analytics Architect, Senior Principal, at Blackbaud) expanded on the data and insights from this report to offer a roadmap to build a strategy for resiliency. During uncertain times, alternative sources of giving typically rise.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Participants can download an app to submit photos, videos, and text answers proving that they’ve completed challenges or deciphered clues. An app-based scavenger hunt can also facilitate a hybrid event if you have participants who are more comfortable virtually attending. John Center for Homeless Men’s virtual house parties event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Note from Beth: Last June, I live blogged the virtual Millennial Donor Summit and it was an interesting experience. Hosting engaging online events and learning experiences has been of interest to me over the past ten years and the question of whether or not virtual events replace the face-to-face or how to best blend together.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Facebook: With live streaming and story capabilities, Facebook is ideal for spreading the word about your upcoming fundraisers and events. You can even post a video that takes your supporters behind-the-scenes of your organization. . Across all of these platforms, video stands out as the most powerful feature.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This allows you to understand who your major donors are, what leads them to give at a high level, and how you can build relationships with them and potential major donors to foster a sustainable giving stream. However, they generally don’t allow for the same level of personal interaction as the in-person alternative. Make phone calls.

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Kindful

MARCH 16, 2021

Kindful CRM Integration: No, Salesforce is an alternative to Kindful. Schedule a virtual meeting using Google Calendar and Google Meet. Hidden fees or limitations: With Google Workspace for nonprofits, you can have up to 100 participant video meetings and 30 GB of cloud storage per user for free. Google Sheets.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2010

FaceTime allows two iPhone -- and soon, next-generation iPad and iPod Touch -- users to have a streaming video and audio conversation while both are connected to a wireless network. Through their use of "Second Life," TechSoup has been at the forefront of virtual meeting and collaboration environments for several years.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 16, 2020

Consider alternative, digital programming . Some art s and cultural organizations are launching online “viewing rooms” of collections, virtual reality or 360-degree video tours, and live streams to keep their audience engaged. . Conclusion: . As is true of everything, including pandemics, this too shall pass.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 21, 2009

GoPlanit.com's Pet Earth game where the earth is your virtual pet to take care of. An iPhone app created by a company called Melodeo that streamed Christmas music for $2.99. $1 Nonprofits could use it to livestream video from events. They say they donate a portion of the retail price and ad revenue to plant trees.

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Forum One

AUGUST 17, 2009

My colleague Colleen and I spent weeks working closely with the three convening organizations, helping them identify key ways to share their messages and summit activities in a virtual space. Plan ahead and try out new techniques for online engagement, but don't be afraid to switch direction mid-stream. Use media to your advantage.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

We’ve broken it down into traditional , seasonal , virtual , scholastic , kid-focused , and grown-ups-only events. Virtual: Online auctions are a category in and of themselves, allowing attendees to view items remotely using live streaming or images while they place online bids.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Having to rely on virtual fundraising to get through some difficult times opened many people’s eyes to the convenience, ease, and accessibility of online events and fundraisers. Virtual fundraising is here to stay, so if you need some COVID-friendly fundraising ideas, check our complete list out! Virtual peer-to-peer fundraisers.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 24, 2020

And we need more people who lead by being truthful and intrepid and scared and nervous; people who still go to work, virtually, the next day. Diversifying income streams made sense, on a level. We've morphed ourselves into an alternate history. And it’s okay to admit this. It’s okay to show your bruises.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Virtual Giving Event. Virtual Tour. Live-streaming to keep in touch with supporters. Providing videos and educational content to your supporters. . If you’re considering live-streaming content to your supporters, check out this re:Charity article to learn more about the software necessary to do so. . Text-to-Give.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 14, 2020

Hybrid events, events that include both in-person and virtual elements, have been a rising trend for the last several years, but restrictions on gathering in recent months have made them a possible solution for current or future events. . For the virtual component, you will want to make sure you have all the right technology in place.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

With technology improving, virtual and hybrid events rising in popularity, and new event ideas coming to fruition, it can be hard to determine the best fundraising event that aligns with your audience, goals, and overall mission. Even as events become in-person again, incorporating virtual elements to make them hybrid will likely be the norm.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2022

Typically, dance-a-thons are anywhere from 12 to 48 hours long and can be held as a continuous event, split into sessions, or in a virtual, livestream format. It’s an engaging format, and for those who don’t enjoy running 5Ks, a dance-a-thon is a great alternative to get your fundraisers moving in a fun way.

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DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Custom mobile apps are a powerful way to engage your supporters, especially today, as virtual engagement increasingly becomes the norm for missions of all sizes. As virtual fundraising and the broader shift towards digital strategies intensify across the sector, these numbers will continue to increase. A video demo.

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Double the Donation

APRIL 12, 2021

Arreva’s MaestroAuction Online TM and MaestroAuction TM virtual, live, and silent auction software, Text2Bid® virtual and mobile bidding software, and Text2Fund® text-based donation software are also helping nonprofits raise billions of dollars through virtual, live, and hybrid fundraising. . Walk/Run (virtual or IRL) Events.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

You could have congregants create videos on topics ranging from crocheting to canning, and then the private link to watch (and keep) the video on YouTube is sent out in the thank-you email. One of the best things about this type of event is that it’s easy to make it an in-person or virtual event! Request Your Demo.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 26, 2009

million of my closest friends to watch Barack Obama's inauguration via live streaming video on the internet. The video was streamed live, and on the right, you could see status updates from your Facebook friends and or all of Facebook. Watching the video plus status stream was an incredibly social experience.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 28, 2008

Starting with the new(ish) generation of interactive websites and blogs, we can observe how mainstream and alternative organizations serve up news, critical analysis, community building and civic engagement. Election 2008 searches the endless stream of "tweets" for key electon words (McCain, Palin, Obama, Biden, Clinton, etc.)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2007

There are lots of alternative gift giving opportunities too, take for example Save the Children gift catalog that lets you and your children explore a map of the world and imagine how simple gifts make a difference. Then do the next best thing, take a virtual trip to Bali. The results differ from a study released earlier this year.

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