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Virtual Holiday Fundraiser Ideas

AccelEvents

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. . Virtual Holiday Gala.

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Ante Up! Six Steps to Executing a Virtual Charity Poker Tournament that Drives Recurring Event Donations

OneCause

What will be the silver lining of the COVID-19 storm that kept nonprofits from hosting in-person events , that disrupted traditional fundraising efforts and that estranged donors from some of their favorite charities? The continued viability of virtual galas. That broad Zoom education will keep the virtual door open.

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Top 21 Virtual Event Ideas for Your Next Online Event

AccelEvents

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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11 Creative Charity Fundraising Event Ideas

CauseVox

And while there’s nothing wrong with your standard fundraiser, sometimes it’s fun to do something a bit different. That’s why you should try incorporating more events into your charity’s annual fundraising plan. Here are some of my favorite creative charity event ideas. Click to Tweet. Polar Plunge. One-Day Online Fundraiser.

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The State of Nonprofit Fundraising Today — 9 Top Fundraising Methods

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Most charities had used the same tried-and-tested methods for decades (namely, galas and sponsored endeavors), but with new health and safety guidelines to contend with, this was no longer possible. 2) Virtual fundraisers. As the name suggests, virtual fundraisers aim to do everything their in-person equivalents do, but remotely.

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How to Plan a Virtual Holiday Fundraiser

AccelEvents

For corporate holiday events, you might have considered hosting a virtual holiday party such as a Santa exchange. Business, non-profits, and charities should consider hosting a virtual holiday fundraiser like a virtual gala. Things to Consider Before Planning Your Virtual Holiday Fundraiser.

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Mastering Your Virtual or Hybrid Event: Exciting Live Auctions & Appeals – pt. 2

Greater Giving

Even with groundbreaking advances in technology and streaming, virtual events still bring an inherent distance between the action and the viewers. Live vs. Silent Auctions in Virtual Events. Not every virtual event requires a live auction to make money. Hybridizing Your Live Auction. TIP: Make it a destination!

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