Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Did you know that almost 70% of nonprofits are planning to incorporate virtual elements into their events in some way, whether that’s with hybrid events, virtual-only events, or a combination of all of them? Ready to empower your peer-to-peer volunteers while also providing a unique and engaging virtual experience? Download PDF.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Now that we’re entering a new post-COVID era, nonprofit leaders need to think about what virtual fundraising will look like in the future. In our 2020 Navigating the Unknown Report , we found that over 50% of nonprofits pivoted to virtual events last year. It looks like virtual fundraising is here to stay!

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Aside from the necessity of virtual fundraising due to the pandemic, there are plenty of other bonuses to fundraising online. With virtual fundraising, it’s also much easier to expand your reach. From standard digital donation forms to peer-to-peer fundraisers , there are a wide variety of ways that nonprofits can fundraise virtually.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

At first glance, it may seem impossible to recreate some of these types of events in a virtual format, but with a little creativity and the right fundraising event tools, you might be surprised at the high-quality experiences you can offer for your donors virtually. A Gala is a well-known charity fundraising event. 3) Cooking classes.

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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. You already know that virtual auction fundraisers are possible and fruitful, but the possibilities are almost endless.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Movie night Movie nights are another great spring fundraising idea. Charge admission and screen popular movies, or theme it around the Academy Awards by screening some of the 2024 nominees. Offer Star Wars-inspired food and drinks and hold a friendly costume contest for a little competition.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

For a virtual option, set up an online store and have your supporters “purchase” toys from the store so your organization can purchase toys to distribute. Make things easier for your virtual supporters by creating party kits and delivering them to people’s homes. Gingerbread house decorating contest. 8 Days of Giving campaign.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

Fill a fish bowl with chocolate gold coins and invite supporters (either IRL or virtually using social media) to guess how many are in there for $2 a guess. Host a rib, pie, or hot dog eating contest and have “tip jars” for people to show their support for their favorite competitors in the form of donations. Click To Tweet.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

We’ve broken it down into traditional , seasonal , virtual , scholastic , kid-focused , and grown-ups-only events. Virtual: Online auctions are a category in and of themselves, allowing attendees to view items remotely using live streaming or images while they place online bids. Photo Contest Photo costs are incredibly diverse.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Costume contest. If it’s getting close to Halloween, take costumes to the next level with a peer-to-peer costume contest. Cookie-decorating contest. Show off your family’s creative baking skills with a cookie-decorating contest. Set a theme for your contest, whether you’re making cookies for Santa or a few spooky treats.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Having to rely on virtual fundraising to get through some difficult times opened many people’s eyes to the convenience, ease, and accessibility of online events and fundraisers. Virtual fundraising is here to stay, so if you need some COVID-friendly fundraising ideas, check our complete list out! Virtual peer-to-peer fundraisers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Same for any prizes, contests, sweepstakes, drawings, or competitions (essay contests, spelling bees, etc. Offer surprise drawings and contests during the year. Offer a tour of your building or events or activities virtually for donors who can’t come in person and send to them as a link in a thank you email or text.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

With technology improving, virtual and hybrid events rising in popularity, and new event ideas coming to fruition, it can be hard to determine the best fundraising event that aligns with your audience, goals, and overall mission. Even as events become in-person again, incorporating virtual elements to make them hybrid will likely be the norm.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

This idea can also be paired with a number of other fundraising event possibilities like movie nights, lock-ins (for older students), and other childcare activities. Or a baking contest? If your town is famous for its strawberries, for example, you could consider having a contest where cooks’ recipes must feature that ingredient.

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Neon CRM

APRIL 27, 2023

Competition: This is an event where you gather participants to compete against each other in some sort of contest. It could be a charity 5k, a pie-eating contest, or a battle of the bands. Virtual: This is an event held online instead of in person. Virtual events can be good for guest speakers, book readings, or online gaming.

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