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How to Move Your Nonprofit Forward During COVID-19 with Virtual Fundraising Events

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By Matthew Burnell , F ounder of ClickBid , a mobile bidding provider for online auctions, virtual galas, and in-person events. As a nonprofit, you have undoubtedly heard the term “virtual events” over the past six months. How we were going to pull off a Virtual Fundraiser in a short amount of time. Panic!” . “We

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Virtual Fundraising: 5 Tips for Moving In-Person Auctions Online

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5) Ready your virtual gavel! While accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual fundraising is here to stay due to its ability to drive greater donations, attract new supporters and reduce operational costs.

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The State of Nonprofit Fundraising Today — 9 Top Fundraising Methods

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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. Why should you make a binary decision between virtual or in-person fundraisers? About the Author.

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Virtual Holiday Fundraiser Ideas

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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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Experiential Marketing Through Virtual Events

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If you want to make a lasting impression on your virtual event attendees, then you need to move beyond a basic branded online event and create something more immersive. . While your virtual event does not need to change the world, it can have a lasting impact when using tactics guided by virtual experiential marketing. .

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Top 21 Virtual Event Ideas for Your Next Online Event

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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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Evaluating Event Formats: In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid

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Not only do you have to pick the type of event, such as a charity golf tournament , gala, or bake sale, but you also have to decide if your event will take place in-person or virtually. Sponsor involvement. In-person events give you a great opportunity to involve your corporate sponsors. Greater outreach.

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