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20+ Digital Marketing & Fundraising Conferences for Nonprofit Professionals Worldwide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

In the era of COVID, in-person conferences have been halted and rescheduled or shifted to an entirely virtual experience, but in 2022 some conference organizers are moving forward with scheduling in-person events. Location: Virtual. Location: Virtual. Location: Grand Rapid, MI + Virtual. Location: Virtual.

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How To: Write Fundraising Auction Item Descriptions

Greater Giving

Auctions are a popular event for nonprofits to put on their fundraising calendars , whether hosted as a standalone affair or part of a larger function, such as a charity gala. For example, let’s say you’re planning a charity gala with an auction that focuses on sports memorabilia. Communicate expertise (proven, reliable, noted, etc.)

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From Events to Online: Adapting Traditional Fundraising Methods for the Digital Age

The Modern Nonprofit

So, how do you translate the energy and camaraderie of a live charity event into pixels and bandwidth? Going Virtual with Events Even before the pandemic forced a pivot to online activities, the trend towards virtual events was growing. Harness the power of storytelling through images, videos, and updates.

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The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 238: Creating an Advocacy Agenda

sgEngage

Phillips, senior director of policy and research at Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, and Melissa Levesque, senior vice president and chief strategy officer at Coastal Community Foundation, spoke with Blackbaud’s Sally Ehrenfreid, government relations lead, about implementing advocacy in foundations and their respective journeys.

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Event & Auction Fundraisers Shine the Light on your Charity

Get Fully Funded

Events give people a reason to come out and support the cause and are the perfect backdrop to share how your charity makes a difference. In general it means running a live in-person event with some form of bidding and donating possibly paired with a virtual view. Maybe, but first let’s define hybrid. Hope all your bids soar!”.

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Beyond the Venue: Innovative Platforms for Charitable Events

sgEngage

The event space for nonprofits has predominately focused on traditional walks, runs, rides, and galas, and while there is nothing wrong with these types of events, there are so many additional tools that charities can use to fundraise in unique ways. Virtual/hybrid galas “Not another Zoom meeting!”

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Are In-Person Events Making A Comeback? 5 Tips to Start Considering a Safe and Fun In-Person Fundraising Event Again

Bloomerang

Many organizations went virtual and saw great success. They found that people still wanted to support their favorite missions and wanted to do something good, and virtual was really the only option at the time. . Hosting one event with both in-person and virtual components could help create synergy between the two events. .