Whole Whale

AUGUST 13, 2020

Once you have found the right idea post it where volunteers will find it , then consider a volunteer management tool to make sure they are well managed. Expand this task to managing a public contest for supporters to email in pictures that volunteers can then clean up and put into the master library. Virtual Volunteer Tools Bundle.

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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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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. Get to know their top insights and learning moments to accelerate the impact of your nonprofit’s next virtual fundraising event.

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Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

As nonprofits continue to navigate this “new normal” of event fundraising into 2021, a focus on virtual fundraising should be at the top of your priority list. The sector as a whole is making the shift to virtual, and with good reason. The value of virtual extends far beyond the live engagement itself.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

A survey conducted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals reports that in 2020, nearly 64% of nonprofits had to cancel at least one in-person fundraising event, and more than 50% converted at least one in-person event to a virtual event. 2) Have a Backup Plan. 3) Use an Event Website. 6) Live-Score the Tournament.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 9, 2020

As we round out a whirlwind of a year and look ahead to the year-end giving season, it’s a good idea to take stock of the tools you’re working with. With the shift to virtual fundraising and engagement over the past several months, technology is more important than ever before for the nonprofit sector. Live-streaming tools.

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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.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Organizing an exciting scavenger hunt is no easy feat, but luckily, there are a few tools you can use to help make your event a success. An app-based scavenger hunt can also facilitate a hybrid event if you have participants who are more comfortable virtually attending. Ghost story contest. Halloween decorating contest.

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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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Tech Soup

MARCH 13, 2014

At the start of any workshop I lead related to virtual volunteering, I ask the audience, "How many of you are engaging with volunteers virtually?" The term "virtual volunteering" is a contested term. " If few or no people raise their hands, I ask the question again at the end of my workshop.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 25, 2023

Arming ambassadors with the right tips and tools at the beginning of the fundraising campaign empowers them to be amazing advocates for your cause, grow brand awareness for your mission, and increase final proceeds on event night. But there are plenty of other ways to implement an ambassador contest. Let’s begin.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2020

Recalling these moments and other interactions can help you pull together ideas of how to replicate this experience, even when everyone is working virtually. Despite being apart from one another, Blackbaud’s YourCause team has continued to plan community-driven activities, just through a virtual setting. Virtual Happy Hours.

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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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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 6, 2020

The in-person to virtual paradigm of the Spring was very reactive in nature, propelled by uncertainty and fear. Moving Beyond Virtual – The Reimagined Walk Hybrid. Bringing the larger community together virtually as a part of that experience will pave the way for in-person participants in the years to come.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Peer-to-peer fundraising is more than just a tool used for events. So why not keep your peer-to-peer fundraising tools working for you year-round? Use peer-to-peer tools for board member fundraising. Keep peer-to-peer tools for recurring gifts year-round. Here’s how. Support DIY fundraising year-round. Final thoughts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

Okay, so you’ve decided you’re going to throw a nonprofit fundraising event… virtual high fives. You can also offer “add-on” tickets for things like concessions, raffle or contest entries, and even tickets for rides or activities ahead of time. 5) Allow supporters to purchase tickets on the go. Ready to grow your fundraising event ?

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Text-to-give is a powerful donation tool that offers donors a way to easily give to their favorite nonprofits right from their phones. Text-to-give tools streamline the donation process and can even encourage donors to give more (and more frequently!). You can set this keyword to be relevant to your nonprofit’s specific campaign.

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

Many adapted by holding virtual, online-only fundraising events. Hybrid Events: The Best of Live and Virtual. However, moving to virtual events wasn’t simple or straightforward. The key to hosting a successful hybrid event lies in combining these existing elements to suit both in-person guests and guests attending virtually.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Virtual fundraising, virtual donor stewardship. virtual events— these are the terms dominating this year’s fundraising season. Nonprofits have used Facebook fundraising to raise billions of dollars since the emergence of the platform’s fundraising tools in 2015. Virtual fundraising events are the perfect example.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Social media is an effective promotional tool when used strategically, whether it’s to promote a recurring giving campaign, spotlight your volunteers, or feature an upcoming fundraising event. Consider using automated posting tools so your content can go live automatically without missing the ideal window.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Pro Tip: Write out your emails and social media posts ahead of time and schedule them to be sent out ( check out these free social media scheduling tools ). Get creative this year and brainstorm ways you can engage your supporters with a fully virtual or hybrid event, contests, matching gifts, and challenges.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and #GivingTuesday launched #MyGivingStory – a social media campaign and contest that asks people around country to tell their giving stories: to whom they give and why it is meaningful to them. I am honored to be a judge for the contest! Stories Worth Telling: A Strategic Tool.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

Other event types that can enhance peer-to-peer efforts include: Tributes End-of-year fundraising celebrations Contests Races Tournaments Galas Community service days Getting creative with events provides variety in the fundraising journey. This combines fundraising with a chance for the community to come together in remembrance.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2021

Pro Tip: Write out your emails and social media posts ahead of time and schedule them to be sent out ( check out these free social media scheduling tools ). Get creative this year and brainstorm ways you can engage your supporters with a fully virtual or hybrid event , contests, matching gifts, and challenges.

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Qgiv

JUNE 10, 2022

The long(er) answer : You’ll need a comprehensive digital marketing strategy to create and publicize successful virtual fundraising events. This means companies can track their return on investment with an array of measurement tools and metrics available online, and ultimately improve their conversion rate and quality of leads over time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Creating a page with 3-5 CTAs on your website could be a great tool for engagement. Then help implement these tools. Do a raffle, sweepstakes, contest, or giveaway in your community. Zoom game night: Players pitch in $10 and host a virtual game night. Make a one-time or monthly financial contribution to the organization.

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CauseVox

MARCH 4, 2021

Especially if you’re planning a peer-to-peer fundraiser, you want to arm your members and your alumni with all the tools they need to be successful fundraisers. It’s a resource that has all of the information, tools, and strategies your fundraisers need. Our favorite way to do that is with a fundraising toolkit. Spirit Wear.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

Millennials want basic information and tools for action. Using a mobile app allows you as a nonprofit to have a tool where you can push messages out about how to volunteer/give, what the impact is, etc. SmartOnline just wrapped up an Invent Your Mobile App contest. How can enhancements and tools be paid for?

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

A cooking contest or bake-off might attract local foodies and aspiring chefs to share their best dishes. Host a virtual reality fundraising event, where attendees can bid on items in an auction, watch entertainment or speakers, and make donations from their homes using technology. Online gaming.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

One last pro tip: Make sure you have a reliable text fundraising tool to make your text campaign successful! Social media is a great tool for supporters to share their personal fundraising pages, so make sure you encourage them to post their pages. These can work as in-person, virtual , or even hybrid events.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2010

Please join me on June 21st from 1-2 PM PST for the virtual launch of The Networked Nonprofit. As a speaker and trainer , Slideshare, along with wikis, Twitter, and other tools are important part of my trainer’s social media toolbox. 5) Tool For Networked Nonprofits To Share Draft Documents and Get Feedback. Slideshare.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 6, 2008

On June 4, we opened The Tech Virtual Test Zone , a new 2000 sq ft gallery at The Tech Museum of Innovation featuring exhibits on the theme of art, film, and music that were originally developed in Second Life by a community of creative amateurs. On many levels, The Tech Virtual experiment was a success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Nonprofits need every tool possible to entice donors to join and then stick around for years. Same for any prizes, contests, sweepstakes, drawings, or competitions (essay contests, spelling bees, etc. Offer surprise drawings and contests during the year. Access to a virtual VIP lounge. Brainstorm with your team.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 21, 2008

Set up a virtual book tour I first heard about virtual book tours through Kevin Smokler. Twitter is a social networking and microblogging tool where news travels fast. Have a Contest Everybody loves to win, and contests move quickly over the web. Flickr photo contest. The winner gets a Flip Video camera.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 30, 2010

With the passage of this law, it is also an opportune time to showcase a few online tools, techniques, and communications strategies that some pretty cool nonprofits (some of them our clients) are using to amplify the voice of the healthy kids movement. Zisboombah’s free online tool “Pick Chow!” " campaign.

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NTEN

JUNE 22, 2011

Millennials want basic information and tools for action. Using a mobile app allows you as a nonprofit to have a tool where you can push messages out about how to volunteer/give, what the impact is, etc. SmartOnline just wrapped up an Invent Your Mobile App contest. How can enhancements and tools be paid for?

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