Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

After the challenges thrown at us throughout 2020, no one’s quite sure what 2021 will bring. 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!

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Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2021

Even getting attendees to show up for a virtual event was a challenge for many fundraisers. This frustration with waning donor interest isn’t an isolated challenge. Using sponsor ad spots or brief “intermissions” to break up the fundraising stream is a great way to keep guests watching.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 14, 2023

As a nonprofit, finding out which donors have a donor-advised fund (DAF) can be challenging since DAF accounts are privately held and not public entities, and because they are managed by sponsoring organizations or financial institutions. charitable organization, the sponsoring organization will usually use your charities of choice.

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Qgiv

MAY 5, 2021

Back then, if we wanted to create a video to share with our supporters, it was a big deal. It couldn’t be done without professional (and expensive) camera equipment —and a tech-savvy cameraperson and editor to boot—so we had to pick our video topics wisely. 15 Types of Nonprofit Videos to Help You Connect with Supporters.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

Contests are also a great way to get sponsors or exhibitors involved. SalesForce, when hosting their virtual World Tour Sydney Reimagined, gave Salesforce AppExchange partners 3 minutes a piece to give a live demo of their apps. Try to host a poll or two for each virtual meeting or speaker session. In fact, 81.8% Recipe Night.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 16, 2021

Consider why you are hosting the event and what you want to get out of it. If you know that hosting a hybrid event is suitable for ROI, and that’s why you are hosting one, then you won’t be able to do much to maximize this ROI. You might want to consider hosting an exhibitor webinar so that they feel prepared. .

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Since shifting to the virtual event space, event planners have had to come up with creative ways to continue hosting profitable events. Businesses, nonprofits, and charities who normally host a holiday fundraiser have been forced to move online, and finding ways to connect to once generous donors is tough. . But there is hope.

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AccelEvents

JULY 19, 2020

More qualified leads for vendors and sponsors. A virtual event does not present the same challenges and event attendance will soar. There are two reasons why a virtual event is attractive to sponsors: a large targeted audience and greater access to attendee data. The benefits of virtual events include: Lower overhead costs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

Match their energy by providing volunteer opportunities, hosting giving challenges, offering peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities, and encouraging community chatter. Of course, if your organization has the bandwidth, photos and videos are a major plus. ? Related Resources: Social Media best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Partner with a corporate sponsor or a major gifts supporter to host a matching gifts drive. Reach out to the chef of a popular local restaurant or send a call out to any supporters who are baking aficionados to host a virtual cooking or baking class as a fundraiser. Matching gifts drive. Virtual event fundraising.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Even after the vaccine has been distributed and infection rates decline, it is going to be some time before it is safe to host maximum capacity live events. Even when hosting a live event is possible, opting for a hybrid format can give you the best of both worlds. Video production features are only going to get better as well.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

Post an image, video, or graphic to get the conversation started and assign the same person to monitor it who will be working the chatroom during the event. Start early with a pre event challenge. People have been getting on board the virtual challenge craze ever since the ALS.org Ice Bucket Challenge swept the internet.

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Greater Giving

JULY 8, 2021

Even getting attendees to show up for a virtual event was a challenge for many fundraisers. This frustration with waning donor interest isn’t an isolated challenge. Using sponsor ad spots or brief “intermissions” to break up the fundraising stream is a great way to keep guests watching. Pre-record!

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

This transition forced a lot of planners and hosts outside of their comfort zone and left many wondering if they were even doing it right! Your audience will find it challenging to sit through marathon sessions and continue to learn new information. Text and video chat options. Choosing the Wrong Sponsors.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

Increased Awareness Hosting a donation drive not only raises funds but also increases awareness about your nonprofit’s mission and activities. Virtual Challenges Engage supporters with virtual challenges, like a sponsored walk or a social media campaign, encouraging them to raise funds on your behalf.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2023

Yet, for many nonprofits, the shifting backdrop of the digital age is presenting new challenges and opportunities. Traditional fundraising events – those high-energy galas, intimate dinners, sponsored runs, and community fairs – have long been the cornerstone of nonprofit fundraising.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

You can host a giving day whenever it suits your church. For instance, if there’s a religious holiday centered on giving, like Christmas or Easter, incorporating those themes into your giving day and hosting it ahead of the actual holiday can get congregants in a charitable frame of mind. Fitness challenges. Bake sales.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

Even though it’s virtual, you still have to promote the event, sell tickets or tables, get sponsors, and map out the program. You could also invite various local musicians to create a video of an ensemble cover of a popular song. They could dedicate the video to your cause and let you debut the video during your event.

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AccelEvents

APRIL 23, 2021

If you’re hosting a small hybrid event, then the energy at the physical event can be less than ideal as well. The necessity to operate largely online or remote has enabled businesses to utilize online meetings, either for events or hosting corporate meetings. The option to host live stream events or recording content behind a paywall.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Sponsors: Sponsors can be a major source of income for an in-person gala, and you don’t want to leave them behind. Luckily the virtual format gives you a lot of flexibility to make sponsors happy. Create a series of challenges that test team skills, endurance, and aptitude with a games tournament. Games Tournament.

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AccelEvents

JULY 23, 2020

One of the biggest challenges event planners face when hosting a virtual event is ensuring high levels of audience engagement. Simulive is not a brand or hosting platform. Benefits of Hosting a Virtual Event Using Simulive. There are many benefits to hosting an event with the Simulive interaction style.

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Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

As donor retention and engagement continue to challenge the space, virtual events are a viable tool you can explore to enhance these efforts. Yet, this new territory also presents new challenges. Each event you host provides you with treasure troves of new content opportunities to build your social content calendar.

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AccelEvents

APRIL 23, 2021

If you’re hosting a small hybrid event, then the energy at the physical event can be less than ideal as well. The necessity to operate largely online or remote has enabled businesses to utilize online meetings, either for events or hosting corporate meetings. The option to host live stream events or recording content behind a paywall.

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AccelEvents

JULY 26, 2021

Having poor quality content can be extremely detrimental to your online event as this might affect sponsors’ lead retention and capture rates. Primarily you should be hosting this in a strong virtual event platform that can host your event as a live stream or pre-recorded video. . If it will be hosted as streamed content.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Obviously this event won’t work in warmer climates, but if you’re somewhere with distinct seasons, all you have to do is find a lake that will let you host your event. If you’ve held a Zoom meeting, been on Facebook live, or done any kind of video chatting, you’ve live-streamed. Fitness Challenge. Donation Match Drive.

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Qgiv

APRIL 7, 2021

Other issues you may run into that deter you from hosting an over the edge event are: Not being able to secure an over the edge event license Or not having a donor base that’s willing to fundraise on your behalf A lack of corporate sponsors willing to take part in fundraising could also be difficult. Tips from Over the Edge.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Since shifting to the virtual event space, event planners have had to come up with creative ways to continue hosting profitable events. Businesses, nonprofits, and charities who normally host a holiday fundraiser have been forced to move online, and finding ways to connect to once generous donors is tough. . But there is hope.

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AccelEvents

JULY 19, 2020

More qualified leads for vendors and sponsors. A virtual event does not present the same challenges and event attendance will soar. There are two reasons why a virtual event is attractive to sponsors: a large targeted audience and greater access to attendee data. The benefits of virtual events include: Lower overhead costs.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

Whole Whale was proud to have Double Good as a past sponsor of the Whole Whale Podcast. Hosting an event and know you’ll be running around all day? Users choose the charity they want to support, and then for every mile they move (walking, running, bike-riding, you name it), they earn money for the organization from corporate sponsors.

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Qgiv

MAY 13, 2021

For instance, if you host a walkathon fundraiser with the kids and their families, that child’s grandparent can participate (and give) from states away! Feeling inspired to host your own hybrid event fundraiser? Video game fundraising events. This can take the form of gaming marathons or video game tournaments.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

The change required major cuts to their programs, a new focus when working with sponsors, and a drive to make it more inclusive for a broader audience. In it, she will examine the key findings event planners uncovered while hosting virtual events and offer useful tips and tricks to create an engaging hybrid event. The Guest List.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

But out of this huge challenge, we’ve seen some amazing creativity crop up as nonprofits revamp their fundraising approaches to be safe and successful. The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) has hosted a gala for the last four years, but in 2020 and 2021 they knew it wouldn’t be an option. Thanks, coronavirus. Let’s take a look.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

If this isn’t an option available in your area, consider securing a location to host your own paint and sip night. Tip: Take advantage of the fall weather and host your paint and sip event outdoors (but have a contingency plan just in case). Or, plan your own trivia night where your nonprofit is responsible for hosting and recruiting.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Keynote speakers include Glennon Doyle , New York Times bestselling author, activist, philanthropist, and host of the We Can Do Hard Things podcast; and Simu Liu , actor, writer, producer, and one of TIME’s “100 Most Influential People of 2022.” Register now for bbcon 2022. Register now for bbcon 2022.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Even after the vaccine has been distributed and infection rates decline, it is going to be some time before it is safe to host maximum capacity live events. Even when hosting a live event is possible, opting for a hybrid format can give you the best of both worlds. Video production features are only going to get better as well.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

Lots of videos on there you can watch. We know the burdens that can pop up, the mistakes, the challenges within these campaigns. I told someone just last week, you know, capital campaigns are a challenge in and out of themself. Brian: Yeah, so, you know, the last 18 months has certainly been a challenge.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

This transition forced a lot of planners and hosts outside of their comfort zone and left many wondering if they were even doing it right! Your audience will find it challenging to sit through marathon sessions and continue to learn new information. Text and video chat options. Choosing the Wrong Sponsors.

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