AccelEvents

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Ever since virtual events first became possible, the tech industry has been all over this space. And now, more than ever, tech has risen to the challenge and hosted some of the biggest most important tech virtual events this year. . From an industry that knows tech, it only makes sense that they can excel in the virtual space.

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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. What was the most surprising result of all of these virtual meetings?

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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. 3) Cooking classes.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2020

So you turn to a virtual event. An Hours Long Zoom Webinar is Not a Virtual Event. The virtual event that every organization has done in the past is a webinar. One thing to keep in mind is that the role of an event is to get people outside their normal routine. Your virtual event needs to be special as well.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 14, 2020

In reimagining these events, we must take care to harness the essence of the competition by empowering and recognizing participants, while getting creative with building a virtual or socially distanced community, eager to take on the challenges of the activity, as well as fundraising.

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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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Forj

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The 2020 Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards in Technology Web Courseworks Wins Silver. Web Courseworks, a leader in innovative learning management systems and virtual event technology, won a coveted Brandon Hall Group silver award for excellence in the Best Advance in Technology for Virtual-Classroom or Conferencing Technology category.

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AccelEvents

APRIL 23, 2021

With the rise in virtual events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more businesses are seeing that virtual platforms can produce high-quality events. With an intuitive virtual event platform , it doesn’t take much to add the extra virtual element to an already live event. Better digitization of virtual attendee data.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Once that money was raised, Keith and his team began making awards and disbursing the money to their students. That is separate from the regular scholarship awarding season. Virtual is the name of the game . And finally, going virtual is the name of the game. Going virtual does bring some added work on the front end.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

If you’re not familiar with this two-day virtual event, keep reading for a rundown on what it is and how to participate. This event may be virtual, but there are still plenty of opportunities to connect with others in the nonprofit space! Good news for fundraisers everywhere—registration for Generosity Xchange 2023 is officially open!

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AccelEvents

APRIL 23, 2021

With the rise in virtual events, more businesses are seeing that virtual platforms can produce high-quality events. With an intuitive virtual event platform , it doesn’t take much to add the extra virtual element to an already live event. We know that attending a virtual event isn’t always the most fun.

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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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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

It’s important to showcase how what you do relates to what’s top of mind for folks. Here are some ideas for useful content that connects your mission to what may be top of mind for your supporters right now: Human services. Internalizing and externalizing an organization-wide culture of philanthropy.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

Keep in mind the costs of renting projection equipment, acquiring necessary permits, and ensuring safety measures are in place. Virtual Run/Walk In light of the ongoing popularity of virtual events, consider hosting a virtual run/walk where participants can complete the course on their own time and at their own pace.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 16, 2021

So, with that in mind, let’s dive into the top 5 ways to maximize your next hybrid event’s ROI: 1. Virtual and hybrid event platforms like Accelevents will have features designed for automating your event marketing efforts. Augmented reality spaces, perfect for virtual exhibitors. Use Sophisticated Event Technology.

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

First responders and essential workers who gave us a measure of normalcy during the pandemic come immediately to mind. Too many times, I’ve seen business and community leaders who are fearless in virtually everything else they face, but are terrified to ask someone for a gift to their favorite nonprofits.

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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. . Be mindful of how the game is set up. Gamifying Online Events.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 13, 2021

Just write whatever comes to mind. Do you need to produce content to share at your next Board meeting for virtual event? Madison Gonzalez is a National Public Speaker, Storyteller of the Year Award-Winner, Best-Selling Author of Dear Mirror, Events Manager, and Published Poet. Drafting. . Via newsletters? Happy writing!

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2021

Whether you’re looking to host a virtual event or an in-person event , you need a fun hook for it. Keep in mind it is just as important to look at what people don’t like as it is to look at what people do like. If you’re struggling to come up with a theme or gimmick for your fundraising event, this blog is for you.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Analysts are hailing 2016 as a “year zero” for virtual reality (VR) technology, thanks in large part to virtual reality cinemas that are opening around the world. From there, they can become birds, fighter pilots or almost anything else the mind can dream up.

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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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Kindful

MARCH 18, 2021

Holding a virtual event. Our experience with foundations has taught us that grants are more likely to be awarded when the nonprofit and foundation’s leadership have a relationship that includes regular communication, stewardship, and timely reporting. Holding a virtual event: When you need to do it and how to do it right.

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Achieve

MAY 5, 2023

Keep in mind that the more engaging your P2P program is, the more participation you’ll likely have. 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.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

That’s what’s been on my mind lately. I have disruptive approaches to social innovation in mind, with an increasingly connected society where the cost of prototyping and deploying new products is extremely low, and where innovation is no longer the sole purview of well-funded for-profit corporations. 10X: ten times the impact.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 5, 2020

Based on recent conversations I have had with some of our higher ed customers (which included associate directors and directors of financial aid and scholarships), here are four key areas to keep in mind as you identify ways to make the most of your scholarship program despite an unpredictable semester ahead. Qualifications for Awards.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Yeah, there’s a lot to keep in mind as we round the corner to the last quarter of 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. Autumn Paint & Sip Night.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

Also, recognize their efforts as soon as possible to ensure that the volunteer’s contribution is still fresh in their minds. This could include verbal recognition, certificates, badges, awards, or public acknowledgment. This can include part-time, evening, weekend, and virtual opportunities. Make recognition public.

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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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

So dust off your creative genius cap and write your descriptions with fun in mind. For virtual events , you may get away with leaving all the items in a secured area and arranging for pickup or delivery after the event. Event tickets, jewelry, and more should be secured until it’s time to award the items to the winning bidder.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 29, 2023

After all, a memorable, one-of-a-kind experience stays with people, leaving a lasting impression while keeping your organization top-of-mind as they wait to see what you’ll do next. A nonprofit event planning company brings the expertise and resources you need to give attendees a unique and seamless event experience.

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

Invite them to a volunteer orientation, lunch with some of your leadership, a virtual behind-the-scenes journey, one-to-one with your executive director, a talk by a program director, doctor, scientist, artist, loan recipient, or anything else you can dream up. . I had a similar experience – a $500 donor turned into a $10,000 donor!

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Best for: the nonprofit communicator looking to try new ideas and spend a few days collaborating like-minded, awesome peers. Have no fear: our friends at Cause Camp are offering the option to attend virtually. Call us biased, but we're all about sustained giving this year. Create Good Conference. Where: Cary, NC. Where: Washington, DC.

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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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Connection Cafe

MARCH 24, 2020

Nearly everything is going more virtual than ever before: work, shopping, education, exercise, mindfulness, girls’ night out, watch parties…the list is endless! As the pandemic is hitting on the brink of Spring event season, many peer-to-peer (P2P) events are starting to go virtual too. .

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Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

Did you host virtual events ? . As you make new hires and consider ongoing employee development, keep in mind that data literacy skills will be foundational to every role at every level of an organization in 2021 and beyond and will critically shape who survives and thrives as leaders going forward. .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

And on the education side of things, learn how the most innovative minds in the education sector are building future-ready institutions, scaling faculty and staff impact, and creating powerful learner experiences. Join others in the nonprofit and education industries from all over the globe to learn new skills virtually.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In 2020, they set a goal of raising $40,000 for their combined #GivingTuesday/year-end fundraiser to raise funds for their virtual summer camp. For example, Woven Health typically has their annual award ceremony in November, kicking off the giving season. We took an in-depth look at Fiver’s campaigns from the last couple of years.

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