Greater Giving

MARCH 4, 2021

As difficult as last year was for nonprofit event planners, they were able to gain a wealth of information and experience from the sudden and dramatic shift from in-person to virtual galas. Looking back at the results of the past year proved that virtual fundraisers can work. Planning with a Focus on Virtual.

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AccelEvents

JULY 1, 2020

Virtual career fairs do not face these same limitations and can open recruiters to a wider, and potentially deeper, global talent pool. If you are thinking of hosting a virtual career fair, here is what you need to know: What is a Virtual Career Fair? Instead of in person, this event is hosted through a virtual event platform.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

Keep the momentum going with these creative donor engagement ideas you can apply to your 2021 fundraising strategy: 1) Get personal with gratitude via thank-you videos. Now your team can boost your open rates to 37% just by adding video! 2) Gain fun face time opportunities with virtual events.

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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.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2020

In light of that trend and all the recent travel upheaval due to COVID – 19, with increasing restrictions being placed on companies and their global workforce, we wanted to address creative alternatives to traditional volunteer events. . H osting a virtual or local day of service? Skills-Based Volunteering.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 20, 2022

Whether virtual, in person, or hybrid, raffles are an effective way to raise money for your nonprofit (case in point—the $9,420,506 raffle organizers on Eventgroove have earned for their causes since November 2019). One misconception we hear regularly relates to Sweepstakes’ free Alternate Method of Entry.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

If you want to make a lasting impression on your virtual event attendees, then you need to move beyond a basic branded online event and create something more immersive. . While your virtual event does not need to change the world, it can have a lasting impact when using tactics guided by virtual experiential marketing. .

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AccelEvents

JULY 1, 2020

Virtual career fairs do not face these same limitations and can open recruiters to a wider, and potentially deeper, global talent pool. If you are thinking of hosting a virtual career fair, here is what you need to know: What is a Virtual Career Fair? Instead of in person, this event is hosted through a virtual event platform.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

For the most part, we can expect to remain in a semi-virtual space for the rest of the school year , continuing into next year. . And with a virtual event platform like Accelevents , you can actually do a lot in terms of hosting major school-wide events. . Hosting a Virtual Back to School Event. Virtual Escape Room.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

For the most part, we can expect to remain in a semi-virtual space for the rest of the school year , continuing into next year. . And with a virtual event platform like Accelevents , you can actually do a lot in terms of hosting major school-wide events. . Hosting a Virtual Back to School Event. Virtual Escape Room.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 19, 2022

Thanks to technological advances and changing times, online events are quickly becoming the norm, and virtual auctions are no exception. Online auctions that are virtual or have hybrid components have also become the preferred method to keep supporters safe during times of public health concerns. Use photos and videos.

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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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

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. A Gala is a well-known charity fundraising event.

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CauseVox

MARCH 29, 2021

Lucky for you, this is an opportunity to find a Gofundme Charity alternative that has amazing features and will help you raise more with less stress, less clunk, and less wasted time. If you’re currently using Gofundme Charity, it’s time to start looking for a Gofundme Charity alternative. Here’s what you can do.

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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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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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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

While virtual fundraising was already gaining traction pre-pandemic, it certainly became a dominating force during the pandemic. So if you’re looking for virtual fundraising ideas for schools, you’re in the right place! Here are ten tips to help you succeed with virtual fundraising for education: 1.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Aside from the necessity of virtual fundraising due to the pandemic, there are plenty of other bonuses to fundraising online. With virtual fundraising, it’s also much easier to expand your reach. From standard digital donation forms to peer-to-peer fundraisers , there are a wide variety of ways that nonprofits can fundraise virtually.

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sgEngage

JUNE 23, 2022

Include text alternatives for all non-text elements. A screen reader or other assistive device won’t be able to interpret what an image is depicting unless you include text alternatives for the device to interpret. All images that provide meaningful information to users should include either descriptive alternative text or a caption.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

For example, consider hosting a virtual appreciation event and/or ask a board member or donor to host an inexpensive gathering in their home or office. Create a thank you video. I did this one year, and donors loved receiving a special video from the entire staff. Consider hosting a thank-a-thon in January.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 5, 2020

However, no one could have predicted the effects that COVID-19 would have , with many nonprofit organizations now solely relying on virtual fundraising efforts to continue operations. Virtual fundraising has become more accessible and intuitive than ever before thanks to the extensive internet and the wide variety of donation tools available.

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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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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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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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Media Cause

AUGUST 8, 2022

In essence, the metaverse is a virtual reality layered on top of our physical reality—a place where anything and everything that can happen physically can happen digitally. According to Forbes , a non-fungible token, or “NFT,” is “a digital asset that represents real-world assets like art, music, in-game items and videos.”

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

In a virtual silent auction, supporters view auction items on a website or webpage and place bids online. You can hand out information sheets, play inspirational videos, and invite live speakers to share their stories with attendees. You can host a silent auction either in person or online. Equipment capabilities.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It’s important to remember these prompt best practices when using AI content to ensure the best results: Proofread the work Fact check any information Check for plagiarism If you don’t have an expert graphic designer, AI can also help you edit any photos or videos you plan on using for your campaigns.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 27, 2022

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. Preparing a solid event alternative doesn’t have to cost time and money. Find partners for your live production who are capable of going virtual or contact-free.

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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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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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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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Qgiv

MAY 15, 2023

A big gala with an auction will be much more costly than a virtual trivia night. Online fundraisers, like a Q&A with your team or a virtual gaming tournament, are cost effective and profitable and require a different set of considerations for budgeting compared to in-person events.

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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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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

For example, if you’re running a virtual fundraising event for shelter animals, you could make your keyword SAVEDOGS. Live, silent, and virtual auctions in particular are the best types of events to engage your supporters, and they allow for great opportunities to use text-to-give. Offer text-to-give as an alternative option.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The last couple of years have been all about virtual when it comes to fundraising. Of course, we’ve spent the year sharing tips and tricks to get your virtual fundraising to the next level all year long, but let’s be real: few things are as helpful as seeing real examples of real nonprofits doing it right. MDLT Virtual Hikeathon.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2020

With 2020 throwing us for a loop and COVID-19 putting your regular in-person volunteer engagements on pause, many have turned to virtual options. You’ve likely already dipped your toes into virtual volunteering, whether that includes incorporating more online opportunities or implementing a volunteer management solution.

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