.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

With the introduction of culture to a digital environment, we saw interpersonal dynamics in a new light.orgCommunity , our professional development and networking organization, was thrilled to host two in-person events that brought people together to explore those themes and discuss significant issues that emerged from our post-pandemic experience.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 26, 2021

Virtual events are here to stay, and for nonprofits that means more opportunities to fundraise without breaking the bank and a sweat. Virtual events have proven flexible, cost effective, and easily planned vs. their in-person counterpart. Here are 5 reasons why you should keep virtual fundraising events on your calendar: .

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 4, 2023

The podcast is available on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon Music and Stitcher (you have no reason not to listen!). They are updating the formats, creating new events, and rethinking legacy events. For example, Russ Webb of the Bay Area Apartment Association has a FOMO (fear of missing out) event strategy. Then, they act.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Forum One has partnered with NRDC to develop its website as well as additional digital assets, such as an immersive storytelling experience to celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary in 2020 and an offshore drilling position tracking tool to help constituents easily find their legislators’ positions on offshore drilling.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

But if you’re still on the fence about whether or not to join us for the nonprofit event of the year on April 21, we put together a list of the top seven reasons why you should absolutely, definitely be there. Our mainstage will feature celebrity speakers, musical performances, and more.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Organizations can no longer use their digital platforms to simply explain their mission or successes. Three recent examples from Forum One’s work with mission-driven organizations show how centering online community engagement allows direct service to key constituencies and builds upon what digital tools can deliver.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 21, 2020

New Year’s Eve is a massive revenue generator for bars, restaurants, event venues, and even brands. To avoid losing that income and as a way of connecting with patrons, fans, and community members, these organizations can host a New Year’s Eve event in a virtual format. . 7 Ideas for a Virtual New Year’s Eve Event.

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Kindful

JANUARY 5, 2022

The Nonprofit Advertising Benchmark Study is a report from Whole Whale , a B Corp digital agency that works with nonprofit and social impact organizations. These three nonprofit types are: Performing Arts Companies, Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events, and Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions.

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Qgiv

APRIL 27, 2022

Adding a raffle to your fundraising events is a great way to raise a little extra money for your organization and get your supporters excited about attending your events. While you can hold a raffle as a standalone fundraiser, it’s a great add-on to any fundraising event from auctions to standard events.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

“What kind of fundraisng event should I run for my nonprofit?”. Nonprofits are always looking for unique, creative, and effective fundraising events that will help them to stand out from the crowd. Here’s the secret: finding the perfect fundraising event isn’t always about creating something totally new that no one else has ever done.

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Forum One

AUGUST 31, 2023

American Jazz Museum Best Arts Website Located in the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District in Kansas City, MO, the American Jazz Museum showcases the sights and sounds of jazz through interactive exhibits and films and features live music in their venues, The Blue Room and Gem Theater.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Elevating Latino Voices: How Nonprofits Can Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month From the rhythmic cadence of salsa music to the inspiring tales of pioneers who’ve blazed trails in fields as diverse as literature, science, and politics, the Latino community has enriched the American mosaic in countless ways.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Around 2,200 local newspapers have closed since 2005, resulting in 20 percent of Americans living in “news deserts” with little to no reliable coverage of important local events. Hope FM is a local media ministry that encourages families through today’s worship, contemporary music, and relevant programs. What’s the problem?

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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. Here are a few ideas about how to make virtual/hybrid versions of your favorite in-person events.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Organizations can no longer use their digital platforms to simply explain their mission or successes. Three recent examples from Forum One’s work with mission-driven organizations show how centering online community engagement allows direct service to key constituencies and builds upon what digital tools can deliver.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 3, 2021

While fundraising during COVID times seems challenging, having an engaging and accessible event is still possible. Plenty of options are available—from outdoor events to virtual fun. Digital scavenger hunt . Hand out popsicles, play some music, or try anything to have fun with it. Drive-by parade .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

This isn’t a surprise — the world was becoming more digital prior to the pandemic — but the shifts we’ve all made in the past two years have really accelerated digital adoption for the impact sector. Now is the time to take hold of this opportunity to embrace digital strategies in order to raise more funds with less effort.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Next level thank-you calls After any fundraising event , have board members make thank-you calls. This could be through social media shout outs, featured donor spotlights, or even personalized acknowledgment at events. Share the playlist with donors and let them experience the emotion through music.

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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. Like a timeless piece of music, gratitude has an incredibly long half-life. The organization was also experiencing some cultural shifts as well.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

Brian Solis , Global Innovation Evangelist and Digital Anthropologist, calls this Generation Novel, or Gen N. The digital revolution created hyper-connection. Gen C’s digitally-connected consumers were heavily influenced by the very nature of these experiences. The pandemic hastened digital interactions; the experience evolved.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Consider how you can create a fun event exclusively for your volunteers. Such events can help volunteers feel valued, let them connect with each other, and further create rapport with your organization. You can provide snacks and play music and turn it into a casual appreciation event. Have an appreciation party.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Both online and in-person events have the potential to engage a wide range of supporters. In 2020, the pandemic and its resulting social distancing guidelines led nonprofits to experiment with virtual events (many of them for the first time). Galas have strong fundraising potential and are a staple of many nonprofits’ event season.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

You can do this by visiting a Black history museum or African American heritage site, by reading and sharing books written by Black authors, and by exploring Black music history. You can also check out projects like “The 1619 Project” and look up educational events led by expert guest speakers and historians near you.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Get creative with your digital strategy. Will it be an exclusive gala, an event-free fundraiser , or a micro-campaign? Adding holiday filters, stickers, or music to social media stories promoting the fundraiser. Get creative with your digital strategy. Recruit loyal supporters to fundraise for your cause.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 30, 2018

Adult beverages are often part of the routine checklist when hosting nonprofit events. However, there are several points to consider before setting up an open bar in order for it to become a successful component of your event. Insurance and Liability. Safety Monitoring. Do not have wait-staff work the area with trays of drinks.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

The After School Advantage (ASA) program is IGT’s flagship community initiative, devoted to providing young people with access to technology in a safe, nurturing after school environment while also promoting opportunities in digital learning centers in communities where the company operates. Costco Wholesale. Areas served: US. Guitar Center.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

With that many people using smartphones — and smartphone apps — why not incorporate them into your nonprofit’s digital fundraising ? This platform offers FREE donation buttons, event ticketing, fundraising pages, text-to-give and peer-to-peer fundraising solutions for progressive nonprofits. GiveLively. One Today by Google. Givebutter.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Music Lessons and Activities for Your Digital Classroom. During the pandemic, many nonprofits discovered the potential of live streaming digital content and virtual events. This is part three in a six-part series. Read part one and part two. .

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 30, 2018

Adult beverages are often part of the routine checklist when hosting non-profit events. However, there are several points to consider before setting up an open bar in order for it to become a successful component of your event. Insurance and Liability. Safety Monitoring. Do not have wait-staff work the area with trays of drinks.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Every year, Spotify releases Spotify Wrapped —a year-end roundup of the top music that its tunes-loving audience listened to that year. It’s a fun and popular way for folks to rediscover and reconnect with their favorite tracks from 2022. In this blog from January 2022, Elizabeth predicts and discusses five key fundraising trends in 2022.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Each year Heather Mansfield of Nonprofit Tech for Good presents a free webinar featuring the top ten digital marketing and fundraising trends to prioritize in the following year. This year’s webinar, 10 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Trends to Prioritize in 2023 , was presented on December 7. BackLinkO ].

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Jones kicked off the event by sharing important storytelling principles that she illustrated with video examples. And consider details like music, which can heighten and enrich the emotions your story is trying to convey. Jones and Lasica spoke on the topic of using storytelling for community building. Image: SusanChavez.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 1, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Social Networks and Digital Sharecropping October 1, 2007 I was reading Deborah Finn’s curmugeonly post about Facebook. I have been having curmudgeonly thoughts about social networks in general.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

For any of these ideas make sure you have the following technical elements: Event name, date, and details in an email/flyer/social post. Website or event page so people can find it. You can use a Facebook event, Eventbrite or a simple campaign site like splashthat. Way to accept donations or money from the event.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

This is an amazing April Fool’s idea from the Frederic Remington Art Museum : Their annual April Fool’s Day Ball invites users to contribute at normal event-pricing tiers (attendance, attendance + pre-party, attendance + after-party), but then not show up. “On On this most serious day of the year, we invite you to please not attend our event.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 12, 2021

So many of our fears, whether in approaching new board members, donation levels, or the success of events, can be overcome through action. This could be as simple as listening to music in the car, watching a regular TV series, reading a book, doing a hobby, having a pamper treat, or spending an hour with candles and a hot bath.

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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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