AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic forced event organizers to make a quick pivot from in-person events to virtual events. Running a successful virtual event is easy if you are willing to learn from the mistakes that you and others have made. Here are 8 virtual event mistakes and some recommendations on what you can do to avoid them!

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Forj

MAY 13, 2021

In 2020, associations everywhere were faced with a tough decision: pivot to virtual events or cancel their much-anticipated conferences outright. Many organizations had just a few weeks— months if they were lucky— to craft a virtual event to varying degrees of success. 6 Virtual Conferences Lessons Learned for 2021.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 17, 2021

As nonprofits were forced to postpone, and often cancel, their large, in-person fundraising galas, something else took its place: the virtual event. Nonprofits held many virtual events throughout the year—potentially kicking off an industry-wide trend that would change how we view event-based fundraising. Virtual Events Cost Less.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

To ensure effective project communication, keep in mind these best practices for groups communicating in these virtual channels. Non-tech Based Communication Tools Outside of technological tools, there are additional ways to set clear expectations and maintain effective project communication.

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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. . Assess venues for safety practices. Choose the right event technology. Long term goals?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Jeremey Bailenson, director of Stanford University’s Virtual Human Interaction Lab has been studying this malady suggests that it is caused by Nonverbal Overload. Adjust your camera farther away from the screen and that will allow you to pace and doodle in virtual meetings just like we do in real ones.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Last week, I had the immense pleasure of hosting a virtual discussion and Q&A with a group of nonprofit CEOs and CIOs to talk about how they’re navigating opportunity and building resilience in this changed world we all find ourselves in. Treat technology as a strategic pillar and driver of change in your organization.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 16, 2020

One thing we know for sure is that technology and digital marketing are more central than ever to nonprofits’ strategies. 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.

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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. If you’re hosting a hybrid or virtual event, the venue you choose must have reliable audio and video capabilities for a livestream , especially if you’ll have some form of entertainment. Equipment capabilities.

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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. Donor management systems offer communication solutions and help track and monitor donor data.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 12, 2020

Whether you are a seasoned event organizer or brand new to the industry, the move away from physical conferences toward virtual or online conferences can feel challenging at best. The rapid spread of the coronavirus may have made virtual events necessary, but the truth is that their implementation has been trending upward for years.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

How can we use technology in a new way to improve people’s lives that is an order of magnitude better? Can we help stimulate the creation of far more technology-for-good ventures? Technology currently serves privileged groups through tools that provide access to education, literacy, health, and justice.

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 1, 2021

Guest post blog submitted by: CharityEngine, a nonprofit technology provider. Nonprofit software comes with a variety of functionalities, and each type has its own best practices. Best Practices. Best Practices. Best Practices. Growing your nonprofit is a big step towards improved outreach and mission fulfillment.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

Today, we are poised at a moment in time where we can transcend the limitations of past book technologies and bring the power of books to all humans. However, as a technology, printed books come with serious challenges for some communities (like blind people) that technology can unlock. Love of the print book.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 12, 2020

Whether you are a seasoned event organizer or brand new to the industry, the move away from physical conferences toward virtual or online conferences can feel challenging at best. The rapid spread of the coronavirus may have made virtual events necessary, but the truth is that their implementation has been trending upward for years.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2020

The list of conferences cancelled is growing, with some now being delivered a virtual gatherings. It’s time to up your virtual facilitation and convening skills. My first remote job was to work with a virtual team to manage an online network for artists, called Artswire. Use phone line with audio clarity and stability.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Corporations and nonprofits alike are rapidly embracing the practice of letting employees work remotely. Let's take a look at where the technology to make this all happen is going -- and where it's coming up short. . Advances in mobile technology are significantly changing how we live and work. Probably like your own home.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Explore this definitive guide to learn more about Giving Tuesday, get great campaign ideas, and soak up some best practices. Giving Tuesday FAQs 15+ Surefire Giving Tuesday Campaign Ideas to Set You Up for Success Giving Tuesday Campaign Best Practices. These can work as in-person, virtual , or even hybrid events. Request Demo.

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Care2

MAY 8, 2012

Care2 and other vendors will be on hand to offer tips, tricks, and best practices on how to grow your list. The virtual Women Who Tech Telesummit which happens via internet audio and the web provides some of the most web thought-provoking, inspiring, and skills building sessions for nonprofit campaigners and social change makers.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Nationwide stay at home orders and continued concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic have led many businesses and event planners to shift from physical events to a virtual format. . There are many benefits to this move but running a successful virtual conference requires more than just an understanding of video conferencing tools. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Workplace flexibility creates a need for better skills in facilitating virtual meetings and hybrid meetings where some participants are in the room and others participate are using audio-only or video conferencing platform. That’s why I’ve added a new workshop on running and facilitating effective virtual meetings.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

However, it’s important to note that when it comes to your blog or social media pages, strict adherence to this practice may be optional. Highlight volunteer opportunities, whether it’s through specific events, ongoing programs, or virtual initiatives.

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Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2014

” I’d have to add that telecommuting is regarded as a green technology because it reduces car commuting and other types of travel. One thing we use quite a bit at TechSoup for meetings involving our telecommuters is the ReadyTalk audio and web conferencing service. Audio and Video Conferencing Toolkit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 8, 2010

Join me on June 21st from 1-2 PM PST for the virtual launch of The Networked Nonprofit. NetChange Week is an impressive event that explores the intersection between social technology and social change started a year ago. There was also a dream team of audio visual techs. The second half of the talk was on practice.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2007

So, I've been reflecting about effective facilitation of virtual meetings in Second Life Right now the primary method of group interaction is via unmoderated chat interface. Given that you are starting a virtual representation of people - you may be proned to projection. There I go again, wanting a virtual flipchart.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2013

This MIT Technology Review post talks about how Rayid Ghani, and other Data scientists that helped with the re-election of President Obama are now using big data for social good. The tool can embed video, audio, photos and data visualizations easily with text. Data Won the U.S. Now Can It Save the World? Open Government Data.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Thankfully, today’s technological landscape is rapidly advancing, and the best way to surpass these challenges is by going virtual! Virtual board meetings are the safest option to be mindful of any health concerns. Here’s what we’ll cover: The Basics of Virtual Board Meetings. How to Select Virtual Board Meeting Software.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2014

Find the free audio recording and presentation of the event here. One of the most practical things that Darian covered was the need for having at least a portion of an organization’s website optimized for mobile devices. TechSoup Article: How To Engage Constituents Using Mobile Technology. Mobile Optimized Websites.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Nationwide stay-at-home orders and continued concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic have led many businesses and event planners to shift from physical events to a virtual format. . There are many benefits to this move but running a successful virtual conference requires more than just an understanding of video conferencing tools. .

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 12, 2011

I'm pretty sure an audio recording will be available eventually. Having a ritual, practice, or totem can help you be more conscious about your online time. Handwritten letters are magical (I discovered this during my Daily Have Fun Do Good Practice: Move, Play, Reflect, Connect ). Members of my virtual social change book club.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2005

This is my "virtual" colleague Joistke Hulsebosch. How can one integrate audio/podcasting and video logging into online conversation effectively? Joistke and I had lots of sandbox time together, along with other participants, that enabled to play with audio (and video) as online conversation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2010

I've been experimenting with integrating social media into instruction for the past five years, so the webinar was a great opportunity to reflect on practice. However, some webinar platforms have a real-time polling feature, the virtual equivalent of asking people to raise their hands if. Can you add audio with slideshare? (

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Send a video or audio “thank you” through social media or email. New technology called “voicemail drop” allows an organization to place a voicemail in your voicemail box without ringing their phone. This can include a building, or access to experts or cool technology or data, or historical archives. Brainstorm with your team.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 6, 2008

Who's doing audio tours on iPods? I hope the registry will help us understand the trends in technology use. I see us as having an uphill battle to convince people that as part of their normal project management practice, they need to put things into the registry. Which museums have experience creating collection tagging systems?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 15, 2006

danah boyd has a post called " On Being Virtual " (be sure to read the comments) As Kevin Gamble on the SLED list notes, what she seems to be saying is that if you look at the rise of social tech amongst young people, it's not about divorcing the physical social structures to live virtually. Come on, get real already.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2007

Finding a cure for breast cancer takes more than virtual pink ribbons. without becoming slaves to technology. There's an interesting post on the roles and behavior of online communities of practice. Small dots is an advocate for technology in the arts. I've also added the pink ribbon to my Facebook profile.

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Achieve

JULY 23, 2020

Host virtual stewardship events. . HOST VIRTUAL STEWARDSHIP EVENTS. Nonprofits have been moving toward virtual strategies for a while now. From digital giving platforms to mobile giving technology, we’ve seen a gradual shift to online supporter engagement over the years. Offer non-financial ways to contribute. .

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