AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

However, no matter the theme of your virtual event, you need to develop interesting virtual event ideas so that your attendees are engaged, excited, and continue to think about your event and brand long after the event is done! Here are 21 virtual event ideas to get you started. . Here is another virtual event idea.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 6, 2022

Qgiv clients processed over 40,000 donations, and the largest gift received was over $46,000. Launch of Web-Based Bidding: This new functionality adds to the accessibility of virtual auction events and gives auction guests the option to bid on and purchase auction items through their internet browser.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The idea of virtual board meetings has been around since conference calls first began. Creating these relationships in a remote or virtual environment was once thought to be impossible. Billion was awarded globally for COVID-19 related needs. Gifts by independent foundations accounted for at least $1. 7 billion .

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

360MatchPro by Double the Donation , the leading provider of matching gift automation software, integrates with the best school and university fundraising platforms. This allows your institution to raise more and take advantage of the $4-7 billion in matching gift revenue left unclaimed each year. GiveCampus & Matching Gifts.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 25, 2021

His leadership was recognized locally and nationally, and honored with awards from the Better Business Bureau for Ethics and the Louisville Urban League for championing diversity. Share This Post!

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Sanford Health receives $350 million gift for virtual care center. September 9, 2021 Sanford Health has announced a gift of $350 million from philanthropist T. Denny Sanford in support of a clinical initiative to create a virtual care center that will provide accessible care in rural and underserved areas of the Midwest.

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

Nonprofit professionals, donors and volunteers put themselves on the front lines of service to others with their gifts of time, talent and treasure. Professional and volunteer nonprofit leaders who, without fear, hesitation or anxiety, ask for gifts of time and money to fuel the good works of the nonprofit sector.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Having an event to celebrate their contributions can help motivate donors with the financial capacity to make major gifts. Show your donors the direct impact of their contributions and highlight the difference their gifts made in your day-to-day operations. Virtual webinar Don’t limit your donor appreciation events to in-person events!

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Top Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

His leadership was recognized locally and nationally, and honored with awards from the Better Business Bureau for Ethics and the Louisville Urban League for championing diversity. Gregory Nielsen is a sought after speaker and Consultant committed to helping leaders and organizations translate vision into reality. Share This Post!

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

After all, your thank you establishes trust and kick starts your ‘next gift strategy.’ Either ask the gift processor to do this or have someone else, preferably on the development team, take on this assignment. If you feel you get too many gifts a day to do this, reconsider. Enclose a tribute gift envelope in a thank-you letter.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2020

Recalling these moments and other interactions can help you pull together ideas of how to replicate this experience, even when everyone is working virtually. Despite being apart from one another, Blackbaud’s YourCause team has continued to plan community-driven activities, just through a virtual setting. Virtual Happy Hours.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

We recently wrapped up our first fully virtual and truly global conference,? The scholarship team from the University of Wisconsin – Madison shared how the y utilize technology to streamline their scholarship awarding process across different offices on campus. bbcon 2020. and we’re proud to say higher ed?was was the largest group?in

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

In the case of social and political upheaval, these might include coming together with others to advocate, share music and art, create and offer support (sometimes virtually). You may have transitioned in-person events to virtual ones , reasoning a half a loaf was better than none. . Your donors have experienced strong emotions too.

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Top Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

His leadership was recognized locally and nationally, and honored with awards from the Better Business Bureau for Ethics and the Louisville Urban League for championing diversity. Gregory Nielsen is a sought after speaker and Consultant committed to helping leaders and organizations translate vision into reality. Share This Post!

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Tech Soup

MAY 28, 2013

At the 2013 Digital Storytelling Awards Gala on May 28, the community's successes were clear. First up are our awards selected by our panel of judges , hard-working digital storytelling experts who flexed their skills to pick strong stories to receive award donations from our sponsors. Without further ado. First Place Video.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 24, 2021

Whether they receive points for interacting with a sponsor or get a digital award for providing feedback, event gamification can boost attendee engagement for brand awareness campaigns, product launches , career fairs , conferences , trade shows , and social events. . Prizes and Social Rewards. Gamifying Online Events.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

This can mean a lot to donors, especially if they’re going through a difficult time or need to know that their gift made a difference. Invite donors to a virtual tour of your facility and make yourself available to answer their questions. A third way of showing some donor love is to send donors a donor appreciation gift.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Per the Loyalty Barometer, 58% of consumers feel the most important way a brand can interact with them is through surprise offers and gifts. Surprise offers and gifts helped alleviate some of the financial strain many felt during a pandemic and recession, while convenient shopping experiences reduced stress and anxiety.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

We have you covered with 18 successful- yet untapped- fall fundraising ideas for 2021 with options for in-person, virtual, or hybrid setups, so that you can respond quickly and easily to COVID no matter what happens. One of the biggest benefits of the paint and sip is that it’s easy to transition to a virtual event.

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Kindful

MARCH 18, 2021

Holding a virtual event. When our client started asking via engaging campaign emails and social media posts they began receiving more gifts than ever outside of their typical gala season. Holding a virtual event: When you need to do it and how to do it right. Establishing foundation relations. Defining the major donor journey.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

Just make sure what you’re offering up through any channel is a generous, meaningful gift to your constituents. One way to build a habit of being useful is to focus on giving gifts rather than just asking for gifts. As Brian Solis reminds us, “ Always pay it forward and never forget to pay it back.” Be ethical.

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Qgiv

APRIL 4, 2023

Since the pandemic, some nonprofits even offer remote, virtual volunteer opportunities, so if you want to help an organization near and dear to your heart that isn’t nearby, check to see if that’s an option! You can put together a small gift bag for your volunteers that includes goodies that align with your organization’s mission.

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CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

Decide On Event Format: Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid? Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, many nonprofit organizations have found success moving away from in-person fundraising towards virtual and hybrid options. When raising funds virtually, avoid Text to Give : Text To Give involves too many steps for the donor.

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Achieve

MAY 5, 2023

Get creative and be open to trying different formats like a virtual 5K or online shopping store , which do not take extensive planning but can still generate increased engagement. Regularly thank all P2P participants personally and at public events. Provide P2P participants with resources they can read through to learn more. P2P technology.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Whether you’re planning an in-person, virtual, or hybrid food drive, the answer is yes. In fact, a virtual food drive relies even more on the functionality and design of your website and online branding. Check out WXII 12’s Giving Tuesday Virtual Food Drive for a great example of a matching campaign. Virtual pantry drive.

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Qgiv

MAY 13, 2021

A hybrid fundraising event is a format that combines the best of in-person and virtual events. In our Navigating the Unknown report , we compared in-person events with virtual fundraising events and found that in-person fundraising earned a larger number of gifts, but virtual attendees gave in higher dollar amounts.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

I like to call first-time donors who made an above-average first-time gift. Research shows only 19% of new donors give again, but if you can get them to make a second gift they’ll renew at a rate of 61% — that’s triple! Also take a look at those who’ve given consistently over a period of years. or “ You did it!

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

So before you cancel any events, consider whether you can turn it into something digital or virtual. You could either turn an existing event into something virtual or create a completely new virtual fundraising event in its place. Virtual Peer-to-Peer Fundraising. Virtual Live-Stream.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

If you host the event at a restaurant or local pub, offer a gift certificate to the establishment as a prize for the trivia winners. Charge admission and screen popular movies, or theme it around the Academy Awards by screening some of the 2024 nominees. Movie night Movie nights are another great spring fundraising idea.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

Read-a-thons are also a great, simple peer-to-peer fundraiser that can help you raise a lot of money without many overhead costs, especially if you host a virtual read-a-thon. With a longer read-a-thon, your fundraiser will primarily be a virtual event, with participants reading wherever and whenever they want to.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2021

By Matthew Burnell , F ounder of ClickBid , a mobile bidding provider for online auctions, virtual galas, and in-person events. Since March, we have seen organizations take their annual fundraisers online and go virtual. To help you get the same results, we’ve compiled a list of real examples from our experience with virtual events. .

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

eCardWidget’s appreciation gift guide recommends prizes like a themed gift basket, gift cards, or unique items like puzzles. Use this opportunity to also award top participants with a prize or certificate. Prizes for top fundraisers. Spark friendly competition among fundraisers by offering prizes for top fundraisers.

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2013

RSVP now for TechSoup's fourth annual Digital Storytelling Screening and Awards Party on Tuesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. Presenting the $400 Best Buy gift certificate for the community-choice award for best video is Toan Lam, founder of GoInspireGo. Participate Virtually. This is the time to network!

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Consider this 3-day experience a tremendous gift to yourself and your organization to access and connect with the leading minds in nonprofit technology around the world. After the Super Session, visit our Virtual Marketplace and network with peers and speakers before everyone jumps into their selected afternoon breakout sessions.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

Offer rewards for volunteers who go above and beyond with small prizes, such as gift cards or awards. Or, if your volunteers have trouble getting on site, try adding virtual volunteer options. Show your volunteers you know and appreciate how much they do to help your organization succeed. Data Collection.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 29, 2023

Here are a few ways a nonprofit event company can help you make your next event memorable, whether it be in-person or virtual : Give your event an interactive edge. For example, your team might personally welcome attendees as they arrive and provide special awards or gifts to top donors and volunteers throughout the evening.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Second, year-end giving gives nonprofits an opportunity to use a big chunk of their resources to meet their annual fundraising goals, and it gives donors a last chance to get a tax-deductible gift out the door. Will you have partner or major donor support through a matching gift? How has COVID impacted your organization?

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