Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

As you’re considering your event options, think about creating an experience that not only resonates with your current donor base but also appeals to the next generation of supporters. Host interactive events: Consider organizing interactive events where participants need to work together to solve a puzzle or mystery.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

For the event organizer who hosts regular live events, like a networking event, this presents a problem. The good news is that facilitating networking in a virtual setting is quite simple. If you are thinking of hosting a virtual networking event, we have some tips that can help you with the planning and facilitation process.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

As silly as it sounds, people like to receive a personal invitation. When that request comes from someone they personally know, the invitation is even more effective. A request from an individual opens up the opportunity for them to share a personal story. Provide Participants with Personalization Tools.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Let’s Define Your Community Since your mission is to facilitate philanthropy in order to move your mission forward, let’s talk about your philanthropic community – the donors, volunteers, advocates and ambassadors who fuel your work, making your impact the greatest it can be. Yes, this means a prompt, personal, powerful thank you.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

While traditional events still have an important place in the fundraising calendar, activity-based fundraising events now encompass a diverse range of experiences, from yoga to pickleball to kayaking and more. Survey supporters as part of registration questionnaires, in-person interviews, or your donor satisfaction online survey.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2020

We are only about one month into the world’s largest work from home experiment. It isn’t just the huge uptick in back-to-back virtual meetings we are hosting or attending, many times without breaks in between. Sometimes you want to do some “social engineering” and put people together with similar experience or characteristics.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

I’ve had the honor of facilitating an online peer learning exchange of Knight Grantees that are hosting Giving Days, applying and iterating on the Giving Day Playbook since 2013. Yesterday, I facilitated the first webinar in a series hosted by the Knight Foundation on taking the practice of Giving Days to the next level.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 23, 2019

So, whether you’re hosting a walk, run, or even a multi-day cycling event, there are things to take into consideration in order to get the most out of your event. Facilitate this natural phenomenon by encouraging team fundraising within your event. Endurance events have always been a mainstay in the nonprofit fundraising world.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2017

Yesterday, I spent a day facilitating leadership workshops for arts leaders attending the Art House Convergence Conference near Park City, Utah. on personal and organizational resilience based on the ideas in my new book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit. What was your experience? Have you ever had to do a room hack?

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Hybrid events combine in-person sessions with online elements to provide a number of unique benefits to attendees. Hybrid events can provide a solution for attendees that can’t attend in-person and increase overall audience engagement. . Hosting a hybrid event is a lot different than hosting a traditional event.

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Classy

MAY 26, 2021

Whether you attend a conference in person or virtually, the opportunity for conference networking and making new connections is an invaluable opportunity. Yet this aspect of the experience is often the most daunting for many. Know What You Want Out of Your Conference Networking Experience.

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Bonterra

MARCH 14, 2024

On-demand & personalized training Learn how to maximize the value of your platform and improve program outcomes Access On-Demand Training: Leverage our Help Center for answers to common issues. Take advantage of 15+ unique webinar trainings, each hosted 2x per month. Build your skills through self-paced digital learning paths.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 17, 2020

These platforms can help event planners and organizers market and host a virtual event, like a conference or a trade show, that delivers the same quality and value as a live event. But, here’s the thing, virtual event platforms can go a long way to improving attendee experience as well. Personalization.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 17, 2020

These platforms can help event planners and organizers market and host a virtual event, like a conference or a trade show, that delivers the same quality and value as a live event. But, here’s the thing, virtual event platforms can go a long way to improving attendee experience as well. Personalization.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

Naturally, hosting an online event takes some effort. And if you’ve never hosted an online conference, you may be unsure how they work and the steps you need to take. . This format is structured the same as in-person conferences. The key distinction is that a virtual conference is hosted completely online. presentations.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Supercharge Giving Tuesday Contributions with an Optimized Donation Page With #GivingTuesday just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to put our heads together and think about how we can forge the best experience for those kind-hearted souls who are looking to support our mission.

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Forum One

MAY 23, 2024

While understanding audience needs is the basis of all good strategy and user experience processes, end users often get lost or deprioritized in the design phase. This can help them gain insight into the challenges and experiences faced by their audience. Just like a good soccer coach does for their team.

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Cloud 4 Good

JUNE 24, 2021

Dreamforce 2021 is going to be a (partially) in-person event this year! But before you pack up your Astro plushie, book your hotel room, and take the next flight to San Francisco, let’s take a look at what the Dreamforce experience is going to look like post-pandemic. Have you heard the news? Here is What We Know About Dreamforce 2021.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Hosting a hybrid event can boost physical attendance and promote your brand and content to a wider and broader audience. . A high-quality event planning software is often fitted with a number of features that are integral to running an event either as an in-person event or online as a hybrid conference or virtual meeting, for example. .

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 15, 2021

And they allow companies to continue hosting popular events for their consumers even with gathering restrictions in place. . A hybrid event means that at the same time, you can host two types of event styles tailored to each audience (an online audience and an in-person audience) for a great attendee experience. .

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Where real estate agents are hosting virtual walkthroughs, others in the industry can also take advantage of the capabilities of virtual components to promote their business, listed houses, and rental properties to different audiences. . Perhaps a real estate agent or firm wants to host an open house.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Connecting national and chapter data can help your staff and chapters save time, stay connected, and deliver a better member experience. It can help your entire organization know your members better, uncover member trends, identify opportunities for improvement, and personalize the member experience. Request a demo.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 14, 2020

Hybrid events, events that include both in-person and virtual elements, have been a rising trend for the last several years, but restrictions on gathering in recent months have made them a possible solution for current or future events. . You need to find a venue that will house the in-person sessions. Allows for networking sessions.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 21, 2020

In a world that is rapidly adjusting to COVID-19, hosting physical events has become difficult, if not impossible. . Gathering restrictions, social distancing mandates, and in some places, stay at home orders have meant that in-person events have been shifted to a virtual or hybrid event format. What is a Virtual Event Venue?

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AccelEvents

JUNE 3, 2021

For many event professionals, it’s been a long time since planning or hosting a live event. Hybrid events have virtual components and in-person components. But how can you host an event with in-person attendees while keeping them safe from the pandemic risks that still exist? Looking to host your next event?

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M+R

APRIL 13, 2023

As spring unfolds and the days get longer, many nonprofit supporters are ready for opportunities to show up—in person, virtually, or both!—and What are some strategies for giving nonprofit volunteers a great experience and building your program? and take action for your cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2021

The hybrid workplace will have a huge impact on the way we design and facilitate meetings, the primary method of how many organizations get stuff done. Smaller nonprofits that might have board members from many different geographic locations have probably hosted hybrid board meetings. Center Inclusion.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Generosity Xchange is a two-day virtual conference hosted by Neon One. If you belong to a smaller nonprofit and are looking to attend an in-person conference in 2023, Cause Camp might be your best bet. All attendees, both virtual and in-person, will receive access to session recordings. How to Register: Click here to register.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

This is also the time when many organizations host their year-end gala or another major event to drive even more donations. However, with the rise of online fundraising technology and virtual events, nonprofits are moving away from the traditional strategy of hosting just one larger event each year. Intuitive user experience.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The first step is to identify the person who will get your organization excited about and ready for this new approach. This person will take the lead in convening internal stakeholders, making plans, testing the waters internally, setting parameters, and liaising with foundation leadership. We often find that bias is the bigger threat.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2020

Here’s a roundup of tips for building your personal resilience as you begin to accept how COVID-19 has changed our daily lives. #1: So, I’ve been experimenting with how to socialize at a distance using the technology. In the workplace, nonprofits have experimenting with zoom and social activities.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Hosting a hybrid event can boost physical attendance and promote your brand and content to a wider and broader audience. . A high-quality event planning software is often fitted with a number of features that are integral to running an event either as an in-person event or online as a hybrid conference or virtual meeting, for example. .

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Achieve

AUGUST 18, 2020

Doublecheck your plans and host your auction. Even if planning virtual auctions is new to your nonprofit, in many ways they’re easier to plan than traditional, in-person auctions. Online auction software for planning the event and facilitating bids is the primary expense associated with hosting your first virtual auction.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

An app-based scavenger hunt can also facilitate a hybrid event if you have participants who are more comfortable virtually attending. Haunted houses are a staple of the Halloween season, so why not cash in on this classic spooky experience by hosting your own haunted house? Haunted House fundraiser. Ghost story contest.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 5, 2021

for a free virtual seminar hosted by Nimble AMS and.orgCommunity that will help you take new member engagement to the next level. Get ready to engage the next generation of members! Join us and Salesforce.org on May 19 at 2:00 p.m. And attendees of the live seminar will receive 1 CAE credit!).

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 17, 2024

For instance, if you plan on hosting a black-tie auction event, you might send handwritten letters in addition to providing website updates. Hearing a positive first-hand experience of an item can then persuade your audience to sign up and cast their bids. Hosting pre-event giveaways or specials. Opting for interactive content.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

And, we know a lot more about how to host virtual events and engage an online audience than we did last year. Several even reported that virtual events helped them reach new donors and raise more donations than their previous in-person events did! It looks like virtual fundraising is here to stay! Let’s get started.

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