AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

However, if you’re hosting a virtual event for a younger crowd, then you know that you only need to market online and you maybe shouldn’t go with a PPC campaign. . Whether you are using sponsors. Find a Virtual Platform With Marketing Materials Included. As mentioned above, some virtual platforms come with marketing materials.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 22, 2020

Sponsors, entertainment, a program, and table hosts helping to capture donations in real time is all incredibly difficult to replicate in a virtual setting. Learn more in the upcoming FREE webinar : “ Going Virtual—How to Move Campaigns Online ” .

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The 2020 event landscape has most definitely been virtual. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the slowly growing trend towards virtual and hybrid event environments. And generating interest and registrations for a virtual event is equally complicated when some of your audience may be refusing to make any concessions.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 11, 2023

Definitely don’t assume that you will get a grant again next year unless the funder tells you to expect it. Instead of trying to look for grants, try a virtual event or an appeal to fill your fund back up. You’re probably better off looking for sponsors, instead of grants, in these cases. But not with a grant.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2021

You might be surprised how small steps can lead to such significant results, but you’ll definitely feel inspired with clear action items to take starting as soon as today. The other important factor to note is that the virtual component of these campaign types is allowing nonprofits to reach wider audiences across the world.

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Qgiv

MAY 26, 2021

Our first event idea is definitely appropriate for school groups. You can host a trivia event both in-person or virtually via livestreaming software. Junior Achievement of Kansas hosted multiple virtual trivia nights to raise funds for their programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trivia Night. The best part? Readathons.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 8, 2021

We looked to our friends at Salesforce for a definition of digital transformation. Especially today, when many associations’ member communications and interactions have gone virtual due to global health concerns, associations must reimagine how they engage with their customers (their members). Let’s break this down. Download now.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 12, 2022

We’ve seen a number of highly successful crowdfunding and peer to peer fundraising campaigns powered by CauseVox that relied on the backing of sponsors— and the results were nothing short of remarkable. Sponsors help your fundraising efforts, so it’s important to think about them as you’re planning your next fundraising campaign.

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Qgiv

JUNE 24, 2021

For example, you might include sharing icons on your event registration page, and you’ll definitely want to encourage sharing in emails and social media posts. You might ask staff members to share it during a weekly meeting but discuss it with event sponsors one-on-one. Virtual Event Planner. Hybrid Event Planner.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

My own definition is to trade one set of dilemmas for a better set. Sometimes we definitively solve our fundraising dilemmas, but more commonly we trade them for better ones. Plan virtual galas : Galas are a show. As a result, work closely with event planners who understand how to make virtual events attractive and enjoyable.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

All you have to do is gather prizes donated by local businesses and sponsors, then sell low-cost tickets for the chance to win them in your drawing. Recycling electronics definitely qualifies. Do they want to learn something in a webinar, have some fun on a livestream, or participate in a virtual auction?

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

That said, there’s definitely a bent toward fundraising and development topics. Conference organizers require sponsors who exhibit on the first night to have some kind of interactive element at their booths. This is definitely a conference for the data-focused fundraiser. Networking is a big draw for this conference, too.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

The Autism Society of Minnesota hosted an interactive brunch livestream for their A Toast to AuSM event, holding virtual demonstrations from local chefs so that participants could follow along at home. Ask local businesses to sponsor a team, or get people to fundraise to fund their participation like The First Tee of Greater St.

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Qgiv

MAY 5, 2021

After all, many nonprofits found that they made more through their virtual fundraisers last year. Make your donors and sponsors feel appreciated by creating personalized, one-of-a-kind videos that speak directly to your donors or sponsors and the impact their gift has had on your mission. Same goes with sponsorship videos.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

We’re not saying that this will be your one and only chance to party in a venue that was voted one of the ten coolest museums in the world by the New York Times, but we’re saying that you should definitely take advantage just in case. Join others in the nonprofit and education industries from all over the globe to learn new skills virtually.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

We’re not saying that this will be your one and only chance to party in a venue that was voted one of the ten coolest museums in the world by the New York Times, but we’re saying that you should definitely take advantage just in case. Join others in the nonprofit and education industries from all over the globe to learn new skills virtually.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Many organizations are shifting from fancy galas to more casual events, a trend that pre-dates Covid and will probably continue given the risk that an event will have to go virtual at the last minute. Just be sure to make it clear that sponsors pay for many of the fancy details.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Explore this definitive guide to learn more about Giving Tuesday, get great campaign ideas, and soak up some best practices. A reliable auction platform also makes it easy to pivot this experience to the virtual space! To find this partner, ask your board members for recommendations or reach out to some of your regular sponsors.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Once you register for this year's conference , you'll have the opportunity to take part in an online community that allows attendees, exhibitors, speakers, and sponsors to connect directly with one another. Because they're definitely in there too. Oh, and did I mention the Facebook & Twitter integrations?

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Achieve

MAY 21, 2017

As the technology improves and becomes less cumbersome, virtual reality simulators are making it possible to put donors into other people’s shoes. But while mobility has become a given in our lives, we’ve forgotten its original definition: capable of moving or being moved readily. Here are three examples: 1. The technology of tomorrow.

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Classy

MARCH 26, 2021

To hear from more Classy experts and over 50 speakers across the nonprofit sector, attend the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions for free. Attend Our Virtual Nonprofit Conference. Definitely keep monthly giving as an option on your main donation form, but you’ll probably find that most people opt to give one-time on that page.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 18, 2015

Bernie Kelly and Bruce McGraw share tips for successful management in the virtual office. Salem Kimble, from our partner BetterWorld Telecom and BetterWorld Wireless , wrote this TechSoup blog post about how her office makes virtual work a real-world success. Don't want to read the whole thing?

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

These methods are: Text message donations Text to voice donations Text message warmers Mobile Web site donations App sales In-app sales Sponsored apps. Mobile Active , the excellent and definitive source for all things mobile, has an exhaustive writeup covering the details of setting up and operating a text message donation campaign.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 25, 2009

While the definition is its own debate topic, most agree that it is the act of doing something that requires very little effort and has only the perceived effect of impact. The fire doesn’t seem to be going out any time soon. both offline and online.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 31, 2007

Many thanks to organizers Chris Brogan and Chris Penn and all the people who worked hard to make it happen and especially the generous sponsors like Jeff Pulver. He said that in the first month of this experiment, he got two phones - one was really urgent and the other he had to give a lecture to the person about the definition of urgent.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

6 Steps to Plan a Fundraiser Holding a fundraiser is definitely not a “build it and they will come” activity. Are you hoping to get a new corporate sponsor ? Do you need to get sponsors and partners? Definitely publicize the fundraiser to your current audience through social media, email, and any other way you can.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 15, 2022

2020 was the year of virtual events, and reports show that as 2022 continues, many nonprofits plan to continue hosting virtual and hybrid events even as they shift back to primarily in-person. This can be especially effective for engaging guests during a virtual event. gatherings. Let’s get started. event to hear the winner.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The laptop is decorated with a large Neon One sticker, which is very cool and definitely something the author of this article wants for themselves. Join a Neon CRM Group Demo Virtual Conferences Think of these as a mega-webinar. Virtual conferences are often the exception! A mega-nar, if you will. Take notes, if it helps.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2005

Yes, one day was way too short and definitely small group interaction would also have been good, but there is next year! It was also a success in terms of an "intermediated conference" between the people who were in real-time, physical space and the virtual participants who were on the IRC or video conference connection.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Cyclists sign up for the ride and seek out people in their network to sponsor their participation. You can even host a local author as part of the event, and you should definitely set up a display with works related to your cause. But even organizations without those resources can help sponsor and provide support.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Virtual Giving Event. Virtual Tour. In addition to soliciting gifts, why not take the day to recognize those who support your mission, like donors, volunteers, sponsors, grantees and vendors? As you can see, many of these emails had some good qualities while many others had some definite opportunities for improvement.

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Bloomerang

MAY 7, 2021

So if you have to leave early, or maybe you get interrupted, or a kid that you’re homeschooling virtually comes into your home office, don’t worry. So you’re definitely going to want to follow him online. Not chasing those sponsors, not writing another grant. And what can I say? He’s a master trainer.

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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

AUGUST 13, 2021

Use the SMART acronym to set a goal your organization can actually achieve: Specific: Create a definite goal. Ask your organization’s sponsors to help promote your event. Give your sponsors flyers and posters to hang in their place of business. This is a great way to involve your sponsors, too.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Fundraising techniques, such as peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, and special event fundraising (especially if you’re looking at how to move your events to virtual). Potential corporate or major donor gift sponsors/matches. A sponsor or donor pledges to match donations up to a certain amount for a specific dollar amount or amount of time.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 6, 2022

There are no hoops to jump through like with grants or corporate sponsors. Use that number as your major gift definition. For example, if they respond well to your initial call but aren’t comfortable meeting in person for coffee, be ready with a couple of ideas for virtual interactions. What is the average size of these gifts?

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 8, 2023

Social Media & Website As part of figuring out how to grow your nonprofit, you’ll definitely want to set up Facebook and Instagram accounts for your nonprofit, even if you’re not very active on them yet. Outsourcing tasks to a virtual assistant or contract employee might be good options too if you have the funds to pay them.

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