Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

In our recent State of Nonprofit Fundraising report, we found that most nonprofit organizations had to postpone or cancel at least one fundraising event in the pandemic. Many adapted by holding virtual, online-only fundraising events. Hybrid Events: The Best of Live and Virtual. That’s where “hybrid” events come in.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Scavenger hunt Scavenger hunts are fun family activities that can really excite your supporters! Your supporters can purchase a ticket to participate and spend a day going through fun clues around your community that focus on your mission. Offer prizes for winning participants to add a little competitive spirit to the event.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

Throughout 2020, planners were forced to go online to hold their annual fundraising events virtually when large gatherings were prohibited due to the pandemic. The results were surprisingly good for many nonprofits, which has brought us to the next generation of fundraising—the hybrid event. The Hybrid Event. The Move to Hybrid.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 4, 2024

Here at Greater Giving, we believe summer presents a unique opportunity to connect with your donors in a fresh, engaging way. Travel and Busy Schedules: Traditional outreach methods like phone calls or in-person events might not be as effective. So, get creative, have fun, and keep that summer giving spirit flowing!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

By GolfStatus.org – an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers. With 2022 approaching and plans for spring events firming up, now’s the time to consider the lessons learned from successful golf events held throughout 2020 and 2021. 3) Use an Event Website. 2) Have a Backup Plan.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

The best way to learn about virtual fundraising events is to hear from those who’ve experienced them. We recently wrapped up our 2021 Collaborative: Virtual Sessions event here at Classy. The event brought together over 50 speakers and thousands of nonprofit professionals from across the social sector.

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The MatrixFiles

JUNE 15, 2021

Worked with their speakers to add interactive elements, from polls to contests. Coached speakers to become better presenters. Maybe I’m just navigationally challenged but better signage and more thoughtful grouping of the sessions and events would help me, and, I suspect, many others. Better Wayfinding. Delightful Touches.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This means that for the foreseeable future at least, event professionals will have to continue to plan and host hybrid or virtual events. While these event formats offer a number of benefits, like increased revenues and greater audience reach, there is one significant drawback—screen fatigue! Focus on Engagement When Planning.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Fundraising is hard—and throwing a flesh-and-blood fundraiser event is even harder. The list of headaches and hassles you’ll encounter is pretty much endless: Renting a venue, hiring a caterer, soliciting silent auction items, signing up and training volunteer event staff, etc. Car Washes Organize teams to wash cars in a parking lot.

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AccelEvents

JULY 9, 2020

Gamification has been a growing trend in events for some time. But with the recent industry shift toward virtual and hybrid events, it has become even more popular. Benefits of Gamification for Virtual Events. Adding some fun to your event never hurt anyone. As of 2019, only 10% of event apps used gamification.

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Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

Pere-to-peer fundraising is more than just a physical event, and there are many campaign ideas your organization to test out, including: Contests Challenges Crowdfunding DIY fundraising A-thon events Network fundraising Virtual storefronts Giving days And more!

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Volunteers run your fundraising events. In this guide, we’ll cover three creative and cost-effective approaches to attracting volunteers, including: Tap Into Existing Supporters Promote Your Volunteer Opportunities Host A Fun Recruitment Event Shaking up your recruitment methods can help you reach and engage more supporters.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

New in her role, with two new staff persons reporting to her and an already-packed end-of-year schedule—including appeals, a holiday catalog, events, and concerts—Melissa felt torn. She made it fun with decorations and a staff photo contest. The organization was also experiencing some cultural shifts as well.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Pay for the admission or ticket fee for people who you think should attend your nonprofit’s events with the hope they’ll donate on-site or in the future. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Events are many people’s favorite thing about charity fundraising. While many of these fundraising event staples are great, such as fancy galas and golf tournaments, circumstances aren’t always ideal for in-person gatherings. However, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun. 2) Luncheons/dinners.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Now that we’re well into 2021 and approaching a post-COVID reality in many parts of the world, nonprofit professionals have pondered what fundraising events will look like with both in-person and virtual engagements. More data and reporting, which is important to determine event success and makes following up with supporters much easier.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 2, 2018

With a new season upon us, we present you with seven wallet-friendly fall fundraiser ideas that will help you meet your #GivingTuesday goals and get you into the spirit of the most charitable (and the spookiest) season of the year! a tailgate could be your most successful fundraising event of the year. Pumpkin carving contest.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

In our 2020 Navigating the Unknown Report , we found that over 50% of nonprofits pivoted to virtual events last year. And, we know a lot more about how to host virtual events and engage an online audience than we did last year. This includes online fundraisers, virtual events, and even text fundraising campaigns.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

The contestants on The Great British Baking Show manage to get it right with impressive frequency. But there is no time like the present! Leave out events that cost too much relative to what they brought in. Events can be the trickiest when deciding whether or not to repeat them. Can you do it? Learn from the past.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In fact, despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Giving Tuesday reported that participants gave $2.47 Check out their event page for inspiration: 3. Get an idea of what your campaign could be like by checking out their event page: 4. Plus, a telethon is also a great event for a matching gift drive.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2022

There are plenty of winter-themed events and activities that lend themselves to becoming effective peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities. Holiday Baking Competition Invite local bakers to participate in a holiday baking contest. This event works similarly to a holiday baking competition.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Audience size, breadth, and depth: If your organization has big lists, lots of traffic to your website or blog or social media pages, or big crowds at events, there are many ways to turn this into a donor benefit. Does anyone carve, knit, sew or create t-shirts… or fun food? Do you have the news clippings of major events in your files?

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

When considering what kind of event your organization could hold, you might find yourself suffering from choice paralysis. There are so many different kinds of nonprofit event ideas out there! The best event for your nonprofit is one that serves your mission, delights your community, and doesn’t totally burn out your staff.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

The event also had a hashtag which makes it easy for those on Twitter to find and connect. Notice how they were able to connect with alums who were not able to attend the event. Fun, Games, and Giveaways! Fun is almost always engaging, especially humorous photos, articles, and observations. But make them fun too.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes END-OF-YEAR EVENT FUNDRAISING The final quarter of the year unfolds with a blend of reflection and anticipation. As the days grow shorter and the year’s narrative approaches its climax, nonprofit leaders are presented with a golden opportunity: to rally their communities for one last, impactful push.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes END-OF-YEAR EVENT FUNDRAISING IN 2021. With the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic still very present, nonprofits are again faced with the challenge of deciding whether to hold in-person or virtual events this year. We’re sharing ideas and resources on event fundraising for 2021. .

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BoardAssist

JUNE 7, 2016

A sprinkling of fun. What Does a Productive and Fun Agenda Look Like? Ideas include financial literacy training, fundraising discussions, or a presentation about a political or economic issue that affects your organization. An environment of trust, transparency, respect…and humor. The big picture.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 16, 2012

event marketing management and social media marketing experience. However, they take the same amount of effort to organize as any corporate event. Do NOT schedule it when people are having fun (holidays) or on their personal time (dinner or weekends). Allow attendees to promote the event to their network on social media for you.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 16, 2018

For example, create a contest/game via social media that leads to prizes or discounts. Repurposing an existing effort, they redeveloped the Member Summer Adventure program made up of events and fun activities. If you are trying something new that will add additional work for your staff, plan for that as well.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 12, 2016

It is really fun way for your audience to get a behind-the-scenes look at what you do. Fitness and lifestyle blogger Lauryn Evarts gives her fans a peek at her hectic life — and often pokes fun at her fiancé As we've discussed with Facebook , humor is a great way to engage your fans.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2007

Fundraising Campaigns and Presentations Camera Rwanda Photo Stream Post with an interview Street Kids Fundraising Campaign raised $8,000 from photo group Sharing Foundation Presentation annotated in a flickr photo set. Creative Commons Swag Contest and I won! Freedom from Oil Flickr Photo Contest. A List of Examples.

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Neon CRM

APRIL 27, 2023

Holding events is a great way for nonprofits to raise money, engage constituents, and raise their profile. And if you don’t have a solid event planning strategy in place, your nonprofit’s next gala, fundraiser, or walkathon could end up costing you more in time, energy, and money than what your event ends up raising.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

In the crowdfunding world, how you present yourself on your campaign page is everything. Events are another great option. Combining crowdfunding with an event seems counterintuitive, but in reality, it makes perfect sense. To add to the evening’s fun, have special contests, like one for the best pet and pet-parent look-alikes.

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See3

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

It was a one-day event packed full of panels and breakout sessions with leaders from prominent women’s organizations such as Feminist Majority , NOW and NARAL as well as feminist bloggers, artists and activists. Luckily, the internet is a great place to connect with this new generation in fun and creative ways.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2020

Pro-tip: when sending out a calendar invite, try to make the event for the same time each week to avoid conflicts and keep it top of mind. We may not get as lucky as these senior citizens, who had Matthew McCoughney calling their numbers, but you can still have just as much fun filling your card! Virtual Show and Tell.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This means that for the foreseeable future at least, event professionals will have to continue to plan and host hybrid or virtual events. While these event formats offer a number of benefits, like increased revenues and greater audience reach, there is one significant drawback—screen fatigue! Focus on Engagement When Planning.

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Leveraging this collective compassion, the holidays present the perfect opportunity to kickstart creative and engaging fundraising campaigns. Set up a gift-wrapping station at local community events or malls. Volunteers can offer their gift-wrapping skills in exchange for donations, adding a personal touch of love to presents.

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