DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

We’ve all attended events that were, frankly, quite boring. As a nonprofit event coordinator, you know that engaging with your supporters before and during your events is critical to planning a well-attended and exciting event. Plan hybrid events. Let’s get started!

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. And that’s where the RIGHT event comes in.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

In difficult circumstances, it’s helpful to return to the fundraising basics to ensure you’re making the most of tried and true strategies to boost your nonprofit’s donation revenue. Instead, show supporters that you care about them as individuals by adding these strategies to your email marketing approach: Create donor segments.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

Your nonprofit puts a lot of time and effort into planning your events. However, if no one knows that your event is taking place, you won’t be able to achieve a high turnout or meet your fundraising goals. This is why a strong marketing strategy is essential. Social media. Peer-to-peer engagement.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Fundraising events can be a stressful challenge for some organizations. Throughout all the planning for the event, there’s one important question that can cause a lot of worry: will there be enough people attending the event? Before you get overwhelmed, read these 7 effective tips to increase fundraising event attendance.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 25, 2023

3 Creative Volunteer Recruitment Strategies for Nonprofits Volunteers recruitment is crucial to many aspects of your nonprofit’s operations. Volunteers run your fundraising events. To garner this crucial support for your organization, you must implement creative recruitment strategies. And you’ll get a striking advertisement.

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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. Nonprofit fundraising events can be a great opportunity to bring the support of donors, volunteers, and fundraisers together in real life to rally around your cause, whether it’s through a nationwide 5k or a local bowl-a-thon.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

1) Market your peer-to-peer fundraisers The first step to acquire new donors with your peer-to-peer fundraising event is to make sure people know the event is happening in the first place! You’ve likely seen flyers in store windows advertising a fundraising event before. Want to go the extra mile?

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

But, with the world trying to figure out a new normal amidst the coronavirus pandemic, most live events have been canceled or postponed indefinitely, leaving networking as something of an afterthought. The event industry has shifted toward hybrid or virtual event formats, but what does that shift mean for networking events?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Celebrate, Educate, and Fundraise: Planning Winning AAPI Heritage Month Events As the vibrant tapestry of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month unfolds, the opportunity to celebrate, educate, and inspire through impactful events is immense.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Creating Unforgettable Nonprofit Events for Maximum Impact Ever been to a nonprofit event that left you in awe and inspired to make a difference? We all know those magical events that not only raise funds but also leave a lasting impression on everyone present. Well, guess what?

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

One way to show how much your donors mean to you is to host a donor appreciation event. Donor appreciation events allow you to personally express your gratitude to your supporters while providing a fun and memorable event for them to attend. Check out these donor appreciation event ideas and best practices!

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Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

Whether you are focusing an entire event around wine, or looking to include a few fun wine-themed elements in your already successful fundraiser, there is an exact science to both creating the perfect bottle, and to using this expertly-crafted beverage to raise funds that support your mission. The style of the event depends on your goal.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

If you are running an online event, then you know that you can draw in crowds from all over the world. However, no matter the theme of your virtual event, you need to develop interesting virtual event ideas so that your attendees are engaged, excited, and continue to think about your event and brand long after the event is done!

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

During the pandemic, countless small nonprofits replaced their signature event with a virtual fundraiser and got amazing results. Should we have an online event, even when we could do something in person? Connect with new people who might not come to an in-person event. Have fewer expenses compared to an in-person event.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat. Yard sale Spring is often associated with cleaning and decluttering your home, making it the perfect time of year to host a yard sale. Offer prizes for winning participants to add a little competitive spirit to the event.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As the world opens up to in-person fundraising experiences once again, some organizations have fully embraced the return to traditional fundraising methods and events. However, for many nonprofit organizations, virtual fundraising will continue to be a part of their fundraising strategy for years to come. What is a hybrid auction?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 9, 2022

Virtual fundraising events are inexpensive to host while being profitable for many nonprofit organizations. Despite starting as a way to continue events during the pandemic, virtual events still hold a place in many nonprofits’ fundraising strategies because they’re so cost-effective. Choose the right host.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Successful event marketing starts with knowing how to reach your target audience. For most event coordinators, one of the best places to reach their target audience is Instagram. Instagram is especially useful for nonprofit event coordinators. Create a unique event hashtag. What channel do they spend the most time on?

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Achieve

JANUARY 18, 2023

Fundraising events are the perfect way to deepen your nonprofit’s impact. Between exciting auctions and marathon events, there are several opportunities to provide a memorable experience for your supporters, all while driving engagement. Before you jump into your next in-person fundraising event, carefully consider whether a virtual.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 27, 2023

One such effective strategy is hosting fundraising events with consignment auction packages. In this blog post, we will explore what consignment auction packages are and provide valuable tips on how to select and promote them at nonprofit fundraising events. What is a Consignment Auction Package?

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Picture this: your nonprofit just hosted an engaging hybrid auction with the help of a corporate partner. However, once your event concludes, you realize that you could benefit from retaining your corporate partner’s support for future events and campaigns. However, there are plenty of worthy causes for them to choose from!

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Qgiv

JULY 6, 2022

If you’re not looking to host your own giving day, there are plenty of major giving days you can take part in. On a smaller scale, many states or cities host their own giving days to galvanize their local communities. Why host your own giving day? What are some major giving days? Planning a Giving Day. Pick a date.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

I confess to having a love/hate relationship with fundraising events. At its best, a nonprofit fundraising event is fun. These events divert attention from one-to-one fundraising efforts, which can be intimidating. But there are also potential pitfalls when it comes to hosting a nonprofit fundraising event.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Then we’ll give you the strategies you need to find volunteers who can truly make a difference to your organization’s work. Volunteer Recruitment: 15+ Strategies. Let’s dive into some strategies for doing so! Volunteer Recruitment: 15+ Strategies. Here are 15+ strategies to get you started.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 8, 2021

Maybe you’ve heard about the hype and are eager to see how an event can drive your brand awareness. Or, your brand has a virtual event idea aimed at increasing revenue, but you are not sure of the right way to do it. Virtual events are one of the best ways to boost revenue and are great for increasing digital clout in 2021.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Ask advocates to send proclamation requests to their local leaders. Advocate training: Host a webinar or record a training video that outlines the basics of grassroots advocacy and why it’s so important. The most important thing to remember is to design the event to fit your audience. Learn more at WeRaiseTheRoots.com !

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AccelEvents

MARCH 8, 2021

Maybe you’ve heard about the hype and are eager to see how an event can drive your brand awareness. Or, your brand has a virtual event idea aimed at increasing revenue, but you are not sure of the right way to do it. Virtual events are one of the best ways to boost revenue and are great for increasing digital clout in 2021.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

To tackle this need for extra funds, many nonprofits launch concurrent fundraising events. Silent Auction and Entertainment Night Keeping supporters engaged in your event requires more than a simple fundraising activity. The loud auctioneer, competitive bidding, and domineering gavel are the main event!

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Having solid donor engagement strategies in place is important for any nonprofit that wants to inspire generosity in their community and build a base of lifelong supporters. What Is a Donor Engagement Strategy? But these four basic steps of the donor engagement cycle are key parts of your overall donor engagement strategy.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 4, 2024

Implementing a set of standardized engagement strategies can help your cause grow and maintain the energy needed to fuel your activities. How to tailor strategies to supporter preferences To really tap into community support, take inspiration from engagement political campaign engagement strategies. Clean supporter data.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

Why should you host a read-a-thon? Read-a-thons are also a great, simple peer-to-peer fundraiser that can help you raise a lot of money without many overhead costs, especially if you host a virtual read-a-thon. Unlike a fun run or a 5K fundraiser, you don’t need to map out a racecourse or organize volunteers to man your event.

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Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

After you’ve become deeply familiar with your data and dedicated the time, strategy, and planning that goes into a successful CRM implementation, you might be surprised to learn that ALL of your data doesn’t belong in Salesforce. Host Locally or in the Cloud. Direct mail is a key part of your fundraising strategy.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Today’s question comes from a board member who wants advice on hosting in-person events vs. continuing with virtual fundraising. . Dear Charity Clairity, I’m on the board of a local nonprofit, and we’re exploring the idea of hosting an in-person fundraiser in May 2022. — Feeling Anxious. Don’t guess!

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AccelEvents

JULY 13, 2020

Hybrid events integrate digital features and virtual elements into an in-person event. However, this type of hybridization only works if you have an event platform that can fully support all of the features your event requires. Features to Look for in a Hybrid Event Platform.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 30, 2021

After the unprecedented events of 2020, event organizers have been given the opportunity to take a fresh look at typical fundraising models employed over the years to explore what worked and what didn’t. Designing Events from the Donor’s Perspective. We’ve collected a few areas event planners are making adjustments.

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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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