AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Marketing for a virtual event is much different than marketing for a physical event, which means you need to make sure your marketing plan is up to snuff. . Because marketing for a digital event may need a different tactic, we decided to put together this guide to ensure your upcoming event is a success!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 9, 2022

On the local level, affiliate organizations work with trusted partners and residents to improve communities and build strong neighborhoods. In Chicago, Habitat’s commitment is to local families to achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance through housing and development projects. The Challenge. The Solution. Massive Time Savings.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 29, 2023

Whether you’re planning a golf tournament or a formal gala, events are powerful tools for furthering your nonprofit’s work for a number of reasons. Events can also provide the perfect opportunity to build lasting, quality relationships with supporters as you engage in these memorable experiences together. Let’s begin!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Although it sounds like a simple task, creating and refining an auction list is easier said than done. For instance, if a local Italian restaurant donated a gift card but it’s only open for delivery, disclose this in the item restrictions field. Don’t forget to tie in your organization’s mission with the event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

By Jessica Fox , Content Manager at Eventgroove – a one-stop platform for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events that offers event management, online fundraising, ticketing, and online storefronts for print and digital merchandise. That said, some ideas sound promising as a concept may not be successful when implemented.

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sgEngage

JUNE 6, 2024

She’s the development director at a local chapter of a large, nationwide nonprofit organization. Sound familiar? She said: New email subscribers Event attendees Volunteers Advocacy action-takers Google Grant search ad-clickers Random local connections Are You Forgetting Something? Our conversation continued.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Pay for the admission or ticket fee for people who you think should attend your nonprofit’s events with the hope they’ll donate on-site or in the future. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.).

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Marketing for a virtual event is much different than marketing for a physical event, which means you need to make sure your marketing plan is up to snuff. . Because marketing for a digital event may need a different tactic, we decided to put together this guide to ensure your upcoming event is a success!

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Live auctions are exciting, fast-paced nonprofit events that can bring in a lot of revenue. The best live auction items are relevant to your unique event audience’s interests, hard to come by for the average person, and reasonably priced. However, a live auction is only as good as the items that are available for bidding.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

A hybrid event can boost your event reach and audience engagement by providing an avenue for attendees to not only attend in person but to attend from the comfort of their own home, and from anywhere in the world. . It likely just means that you will be sourcing materials for two different types of events. . Event marketing.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

A hybrid event can boost your event reach and audience engagement by providing an avenue for attendees to not only attend in person but to attend from the comfort of their own home, and from anywhere in the world. . It likely just means that you will be sourcing materials for two different types of events. . Event marketing.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 29, 2022

A comprehensive list of every different Fundraising Event Committee you’ll need for your gala- their roles and job descriptions. A successful event requires a lot of coordination, planning and effort from your Fundraising Event Committee. Check out our list of Needed Event Committees and Important Event Positions.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Unfortunately, it continues to rise, spreading from national news down to the local level at an alarming rate. Meetings and events are becoming increasingly politicized, with arguments over location of conferences, and the politics of keynote speakers. The date is still TBD, but we’re aiming for early summer.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Planning a safe event—especially if it’s your first time steering the ship—can feel dizzying. Mapping out a fundraising event, especially while taking COVID into consideration, can feel like a game of psychological chess between yourself and the world. Sound familiar? Adventure time: Start by visualizing your event.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Fundraising is hard—and throwing a flesh-and-blood fundraiser event is even harder. The list of headaches and hassles you’ll encounter is pretty much endless: Renting a venue, hiring a caterer, soliciting silent auction items, signing up and training volunteer event staff, etc. There will always be some assembly required.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

A benefit concert is a musical event used to raise money or awareness for a charitable cause through ticket sales and other donations during the event. These events help unite people for a cause through the power of music. Many benefit concerts become annual events or make history for their cause.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 2, 2022

But in only 72 hours, Special Events Manager Ashley Bartol managed to pivot and take the event entirely online, so guests could still bid on the silent and live auction items from home. While the BGC didn’t quite raise the $200,000 that had been their live event goal, it showed Bartol that virtual events worked.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2021

If that sounds like your nonprofit’s typical summer, here are some things you can do to offset that summer slump with an unexpected windfall: 1. Send out several targeted communications to them prior to the event. . Call or text donors during the event to remind them to give. Plan a community event.

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Qgiv

JUNE 10, 2022

She is regularly featured as a presenter at multiple chambers of commerce and local workshops and seminars on networking, event marketing, and sales training. Hosting fundraising events, whether online or in person, can yield great rewards for nonprofit organizations. Types of Online Fundraising Events.

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Everyaction

JULY 12, 2018

Considering our team is obsessed with all that is NOLA, we thought we'd share some favorite local spots to eat, drink, party, and enjoy the sights while visiting for the Netroots Nation 2018 Conference. Anyone briefly strolling through this park will likely hear the sound of a brass band and see local artists scattered along the sidewalk.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2023

Find an event to attend. There are plenty of events that you can take part in throughout National Mentoring Month to mark the occasion and celebrate mentors everywhere. Get involved with your local MENTOR affiliate and check out their calendar of events to see what kinds of events you can attend.

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DipJar

APRIL 20, 2021

While this may sound like a lot of sea turtles, Tim Hannon, co-interim CEO and COO set the record straight, “The hurdles these turtles face are enormous, not many hatchlings survive until adulthood.”. The Center uses donations to create programs and initiatives locally and globally.

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Care2

JULY 29, 2012

It sounds crazy, right? ” This is why endurance and competitive peer-to-peer fundraising events like the 39-mile Avon Walk for Breast Cancer has raised over $423 million dollars since 2003 to support breast cancer research and breast cancer screenings at the local level. .” But it’s true.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

AUGUST 28, 2018

Nonprofit fundraising events are a great way to raise money and increase your organization’s profile at the same time. By being well-organized in advance and assembling a well-connected host committee, you can meet your fundraising goals and make your attendees eager to return to next year’s event. Set a Fundraising Goal.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2021

Any fundraising event takes time to plan and effort to pull off successfully. If you pick the right fundraiser or fundraising event, it can become a signature event that you host year after year, with a steady increase in revenue year after year. That sounds good, right? Families go to family-friendly events.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

I used to conduct advocacy, communications, and fundraising trainings for local nonprofits and political candidates, and one of my favorite frameworks to share with them was the Story of Self, Story of Us, and Story of Now. Sounds simple, right? They evoke a particular time, place, setting, mood, color, sound, texture, and/or taste.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

Each year, individuals worldwide take the opportunity to do better for our planet with actions such as planting trees, cleaning local communities, and raising awareness for environmental causes through peer-to-peer fundraising pages. The event gives passionate supporters a way to breathe and reflect. How CELI Takes Action on Earth Day.

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Candid

OCTOBER 11, 2022

This might sound obvious, yet a surprising number of good-intentioned efforts don’t meet the IRS’s specific requirements for charitable activities. Is your project event-based and short-term or needs ongoing fiscal sponsorship? This will ensure your project complies with all local, state, and federal regulations.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 4, 2023

That might sound a little silly, right? A strong thank-you letter might say: “Thanks to your gift, local students will be able to attend summer camp.” A stronger thank-you letter might say: “Thanks to your $40 gift, 75 local students will be able to attend summer camp.” Looking for even more information?

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

After you pay for the band, security, sound and lights, catering, and staff, there wasn’t much of that ticket revenue left. Now, I know most nonprofits are not interested in having 1,000 intoxicated patrons in their facility, so here are a few other options for generating more revenue at your events: Skip the Line.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

You can celebrate with a card to your volunteers, a volunteer party, snacks in the breakroom, or even a letter to the Editor of your local paper. Set up an assembly line and have a signing event. If you know your volunteers well, give them a gift card to a local donut shop, ice cream store, or coffee shop. Public or private?

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CauseVox

JUNE 16, 2023

Don’t worry, it might sound fancy, but it’s just a smart way to organize your fundraising efforts for a large scale project. Sell Tickets to An Event Now that we’ve covered the basics of capital campaigns, let’s explore another way to raise funds: selling tickets to incredible events.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

You can, however, join your local Giving Tuesday movement to localize your efforts. Check out their event page for inspiration: 3. Team up with local news. Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Plus, a telethon is also a great event for a matching gift drive.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2016

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. Storymakers Community Events. NetSquared groups are holding free events all month. Don't live near one of our scheduled live events?

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Recurring events. Marketing this fundraiser sounds more challenging than it actually is—some fundraising programs will create web pages and other marketing materials branded to your organization so you can easily distribute them. Recurring events. Then, use those insights when planning the next year’s event.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 23, 2013

Walk into a coffee shop in any size town, and you will see a bulletin board chock-a-block with posters for charity walks, runs, and similar events. The charity 5K and walk is so common that municipalities struggle to schedule parks and roadways for these events every weekend. Find the newsworthy stories within your event.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The family worked with the local department of public safety to make him a police officer for a day. You hear about people engaging with donors just once, maybe at an event. The Make-A-Wish Arizona team first saw DipJar at an event and ordered one for themselves. People enjoy the DipJars, its lights and sounds.

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