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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 4, 2014

Another form of real-time communications is using mobile and social media to report live from your events and conferences. To do so effectively, you’ll need a staff person whose sole purpose is tweet, post, share, blog, photograph, record, and interview during the event.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising videos bring your organization’s work to life in a way that written stories just can’t. Videos show as well as tell. In short, videos make an impression. Nonprofit fundraising videos help you raise more money. There are different types of videos, and many do not require expertise.

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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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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 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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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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CauseVox

AUGUST 10, 2021

As you’re getting ready to launch your next fundraising event for your nonprofit, there’s a lot of moving pieces. But, one of the things that has the biggest potential to drive more ticket sales right off the bat is having an amazing fundraising event invitation that captures your audience’s attention.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Hosting an event is one of the greatest ways for nonprofits to celebrate their supporters while raising money for their cause. To make the most of your fundraising event , it’s best to develop an event page that’s effective at increasing the number of tickets your organization sells.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

When you start planning your fundraising events, you want to make registration and management as easy as possible for both you and your donors. With the right event management software for nonprofits, you can run your fundraising events more efficiently, helping you raise more money for your cause.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Event branding not only enhances your organization’s identity but also helps convey the mission and impact of your cause. In this blog post, we’ll explore impactful event branding strategies tailored for nonprofits, empowering you to leave a lasting impression and drive support for your fundraising endeavors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

That’s because a digital strategy can truly transform every aspect of your organization’s work – from marketing to events. For fundraising initiatives that require a little more love – like charity auctions and virtual events – below is a list of ten powerful fundraising ideas to help you pave your new-and-improved path.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 31, 2023

GFS Events gives us the inside scoop on essential event planning logistics and a great checklist for the week of your fundraiser. Make sure holding this event is the right path toward achieving those goals. Event budget: How much are you trying to raise? Permits and licenses.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2023

By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus.org – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. Best of all, golf tournaments come with a ton of options to supercharge fundraising , from donations to premium sponsorships to add-ons and extras that not only raise more but add fun and excitement to the event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

According to The State of Modern Philanthropy 2021 , “The median amount raised by events in which attendees raise money on behalf of an organization through peer-to-peer fundraising pages, typically is 4.5 times greater than ticketed events.”. This video will: . Sounds good, right?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2022

Fundraising events shine the spotlight brightly on event day, event week and beyond, if you do it right. In this article we will: Outline pros and cons of choosing an in-person event vs online only vs hybrid event. Discuss the audience and staff ability and capacity to run an event fundraiser.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 20, 2021

Creating events that engage with attendees has always been a vital part of event success. But in 2020, event planners, like so many other professionals, were forced to rethink their tried and true methods. To say the coronavirus pandemic has complicated physical events is an understatement.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

As we move into the digital age, an event planner can take advantage of useful technology to improve the quality of events and attendee experience. One of the biggest possibilities of future events is the implementation of facial recognition, artificial intelligence, and other event technology for event registration and check-in.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

Keep the momentum going with these creative donor engagement ideas you can apply to your 2021 fundraising strategy: 1) Get personal with gratitude via thank-you videos. Now your team can boost your open rates to 37% just by adding video! 2) Gain fun face time opportunities with virtual events.

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Global Giving

APRIL 10, 2020

I have a confession: I have a crush on Zoom, the video conferencing platform. As entire countries move “in person” conferences and events to virtual ones in the time of COVID-19, I want to help out. As entire countries move “in person” conferences and events to virtual ones in the time of COVID-19, I want to help out.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

You’ll also be able to add a special Donation sticker to Stories and Live videos and a “Donate”button to your profile, which will let users go directly from your content to a donation page. On its Instagram page, the nonprofit mostly publishes testimonials and photos from people who have received support.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 5, 2011

One of the simplest ways to begin dabbling in mobile technology is to launch a mobile photo-sharing campaign, and Yfrog , Twitpic , and DailyBooth make it easy for any nonprofit social (and now mobile) media manager with a smartphone and little creativity. That said, here are three simple steps to get started with mobile photo-sharing: 1.

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Achieve

JUNE 21, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you know that fundraising events are a key part of your organization’s fundraising portfolio. You also know that sponsorship revenue is crucial to the event’s bottom line and your nonprofit’s return on investment. This might also prompt new sponsors to jump on board with your event.

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Candid

MARCH 14, 2024

Social media really is a team sport, so encourage staff to keep you in the loop about what’s going on and share content ideas as well as photos from events and work happening behind the scenes. You may get some blurry photos and ideas that don’t pan out, but tell them how to make it better next time and encourage their enthusiasm.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

That’s why you should try incorporating more events into your charity’s annual fundraising plan. Charity events don’t just raise money for your charity, they also help to engage your supporters and bring publicity to your cause. There’s no time like the present to get started planning your next event. Livestream Event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Before you follow any account, ensure that your profile is complete with (1) a well-designed profile photo and header image; (2) a bio that expresses clearly your organization’s mission; and (3) a link to your website. Don’t be a photo tag spammer either! Upload powerful photos and videos.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 20, 2021

Creating events that engage with attendees has always been a vital part of event success. But in 2020, event planners, like so many other professionals, were forced to rethink their tried and true methods. To say the coronavirus pandemic has complicated physical events is an understatement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Regularly updating your cover photos can help alert followers for specific campaigns like #GivingTuesday. User generated content or UGC is any form of content such as photos, videos, text, or audio that has been posted by individuals. 3) Include donation instructions in every post.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

You might want to hire a photographer for events, then get participant’s permission to tag them in photos on social media. You can run a competition, giving away free perks to the member that contributes to the best photo. 6) Use video and live streaming for storytelling. Many people value things that they can see.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Animoto is a service that allows you to create videos about your nonprofit using a selection of your organization’s best photos. Within a few minutes and a couple of clicks, your nonprofit could have a new promotional video that you can use on your Web site, your Blog, in your e-mail newsletters, and on social networking sites.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 3, 2024

Highlight how your association promotes EDI by sharing videos, member testimonials, photos, and more. Honor equity, diversity, and inclusion at events Are you hosting any events during Women’s History Month? Be sure to prioritize EDI efforts at your next in-person event! Make your event inclusive for attendees.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Looking for tools to make your fundraising event a success? That’s what Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass did when hosting their hybrid scavenger hunt event. They turned to Qgiv to manage the fundraising side of their event and used the Eventzee app to host an outstanding scavenger hunt. What is Eventzee? Information.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 14, 2014

At the time this book went to press, the Instagram tool set was limited primarily to sharing photos or 15-second videos, adding text-based captions, and liking photos. When the event is over, you can convert the images into a web-based slideshow using Slidagram or a video slideshow using Flipagram.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Last year, we asked nonprofits to tell us all about their fundraising events—where they succeeded and what needed improvement. The State of Nonprofit Fundraising Report discovered that across the board, nonprofits struggled to keep donors engaged throughout their events. . Leadership Events. Donor Event Challenges.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

1) Choose the right fundraiser images and videos. Interesting and informative content can truly set your fundraiser apart from the rest, and the right photos can help tell your story in a unique way. Here are a few tips about choosing photos that can lead to fundraising success : Stay away from using grainy or unclear images.

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Kindful

MAY 21, 2021

When it comes to event donors, 2020 has taught us a lot. We learned that: People will attend virtual events. Event donors still want to give, even when they aren’t attending the event in person. In some ways, virtual events make it much easier to convert these once-a-year event donors into powerful monthly donors.

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Qgiv

MAY 13, 2021

A hybrid fundraising event can go a long way to ensure your nonprofit’s financial stability now and in the future. Read on for hybrid event ideas your youth organization can use to grow your fundraising. What is a hybrid event? A hybrid fundraising event is a format that combines the best of in-person and virtual events.

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