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9 Ways to Use Text Messaging for Your Virtual Fundraising Event

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By harnessing the convenience of the mobile phones donors use daily, you can transform your virtual fundraising events into engaging, revenue-boosting opportunities. 1) Promote your virtual fundraising event. Be sure you link them to your event registration page and to remind them how important it is for them to participate.

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Fundraising Event Team 101: Choosing Your Event Caterer

Greater Giving

Throwing a Stellar Event? Don’t Forget About Event Catering! A successful event hinges on many details, and the meals you serve your guests are undeniably one of the most important. Choosing the right event caterer can elevate your gathering from good to great, leaving a lasting impression on your guests.

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Hosting a Winning Kentucky Derby Fundraising Event

Greater Giving

Hats, Horses, and Hope: How to Host a Winning Kentucky Derby Event The thrill of the race, the mint juleps flowing, and the outrageous hats – there’s something undeniably fun about the Kentucky Derby event. Setting the Scene: Derby Event Decor Transport your guests to the heart of Churchill Downs with creative decorations.

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How to Promote an Event on Instagram to Boost Attendance

Bloomerang

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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The Commons Introduces Grassroots Mobile Survey

Saleforce Nonprofit

Enter: Grassroots Mobile Survey, now available to install. Because Grassroots Mobile Survey was built for the community, by the community, I wanted the team to tell you about it in their own words. Cori O’Brien (CO): Trish, you brought Grassroots Mobile Survey to The Commons. What inspired you to share what you had built?

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How to Report Live from Nonprofit Events and Conferences

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Real-time reporting from nonprofit conferences and events requires an advanced skill set, training, and a lot of practice. The Trend of Live Reporting During Events. Conferences, fundraising events, marches and protests, online events, TV broadcasts, and updates from the field are ideal for live reporting.

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Marketing Tips for Walkathons and Other Eventful Fundraisers

Nonprofits Source

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. To successfully amp up support for your -thon event, try these marketing strategies: Outbound campaigns. Social media.