AccelEvents

AUGUST 24, 2021

The event professional hosting the event would have to define the event branding , game rules, game mechanics, how the point system works, and the game’s goal. You might also need to have one of your event managers monitoring the online forums in each session to monitor and facilitate the gamification. Oh, and do the scavenger hunt !

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

This change in the standard practice may have you scrambling to come up with an event strategy that works best for your target audience. Hosting a hybrid event is a lot different than hosting a traditional event. Well, yes, it may seem surprising but your hybrid event needs to facilitate networking opportunities !

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

These best practices will help streamline event registration management: Invest in event registration software. This is the foundation of your event’s digital presence, so use your software to build a branded event landing page that makes learning about your event—and signing up—fun and easy. When will your fun run take place?

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Qgiv

MARCH 21, 2022

Initiatives may include: Engaging employees Hosting events Cultivating major donors Working with community partners for sponsorships or matching gifts Planned giving Direct mail and personal solicitation Engaging board members. They’re excellent engagement tools with a fun event component, such as a 5k or fun run.

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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. A good way to facilitate an in-kind donation campaign virtually is to take advantage of your online tools and make an eCommerce page with a list of needed products. Send Donors A Fun At-home Activity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Last week I facilitated the “ Impact Leadership Track ” at the NTEN Leading Change Summit with John Kenyon, Elissa Perry, and Londell Jackson. Kudos to NTEN for breaking the template on the typical type of events it has hosted. Here’s what I learned: Facilitation Teams. Photo by Trav Williams.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 15, 2022

It lets you choose from Stripe or Moolah to facilitate online transactions, monthly gifts, or EFT donations. Kindful is another powerful donor-tracking software that facilitates online giving as a built-in feature. The biggest thing you need to know about online fundraising campaigns is that they’re like a party and you’re the host.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 2, 2013

I have the honor of designing and facilitating three sessions, including a plenary on my favorite topic – learning from failure. You’ll hear a lot of F words flailing in this highly interactive plenary session – fearless, frameworks, fundamentals, forgiveness, forward-looking, and most importantly FUN!

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

This change in the standard practice may have you scrambling to come up with an event strategy that works best for your target audience. Hosting a hybrid event is a lot different than hosting a traditional event. Well, yes, it may seem surprising but your hybrid event needs to facilitate networking opportunities !

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OneCause

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

When hosting any fundraising event, the attendees themselves (read: potential donors and supporters) are likely at the forefront of your nonprofit’s strategic planning. For example, check out these 10 useful interactive tools for hybrid events to see what it takes to host an event that is both in-person and virtual. . Reception Drinks.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Virtual peer-to-peer fundraisers can increase the reach of your organization, are often more cost-effective to plan and host than on-the-ground campaigns, and provide an added level of flexibility and convenience for supporters who can’t attend an in-person event. Host a virtual peer-to-peer fundraiser movie night! Movie nights.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2016

I had a wonderful break – filled with fun, family, walking, hiking, reading, quiet, and reflection. I also designed and facilitated a six month peer learning cohort with colleague Stephanie Rudat. I produced four “ Advanced Practices Webinars ” for the Knight Foundation for Giving Days hosts. Happy New Year !

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 7, 2014

It’s got to be fun – games and activities can make a big difference. Create A Branded Campaign: The guide suggests developing a theme and a visual that is used consistently in all of your Giving Day outreach, plus making use of any assets that are provided by the Giving Day host. Click to Download.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 18, 2017

Last week, I was honored to do several workshops hosted by the Fund for Santa Barbara on how nonprofits can link a culture of well being to outcomes based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. It is also important to become hyper self-aware of when you are not practicing self-care.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Practical frameworks and guidelines for effectively developing an integrated content strategy and measurement practice. Best practices for effective use of common social media tools: Facebook and Twitter. Next, participants did a self-assessment, using the maturity of practice model ( Crawl, Walk, Run, Fly ).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Note from Beth: I’m facilitating a peer exchange for the Knight Foundation for a group of grantees that are hosting a Giving Days over the next year using its recently published Giving Day Playbook. And we were looking forward to having fun on social media celebrating giving during the fifth annual Give to the Max Day.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Gabriela knows that practicing self-care is important, but it is just as important that the workplace culture embraces employee wellbeing. Says Gabriela, “I personally encourage my team to take time off, learn a new skill or have fun.”. They host “Lunch and Learns,” bringing in outside experts.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 12, 2020

In order to capitalize on this momentum and host a successful virtual conference, there are a few foundational elements and processes that absolutely need to be considered or addressed. So we have put together this list of virtual conference best practices to help you hit the ground running and host the best conference possible!

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Spring into Action: Best Practices for Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Spring is the season of growth and renewal—a perfect time to rejuvenate your organization’s volunteer force! Discover how to blossom your volunteer roster with our guide on the best practices for recruitment and retention.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

You can host a giving day whenever it suits your church. For instance, if there’s a religious holiday centered on giving, like Christmas or Easter, incorporating those themes into your giving day and hosting it ahead of the actual holiday can get congregants in a charitable frame of mind. New to the concept of giving days? Bake sales.

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Qgiv

JULY 30, 2021

We’ve created fun features to gamify the fundraising experience. This encourages active engagement because it facilitates a friendly, competitive environment. Qgiv’s platform is perfect for nonprofits of all sizes hosting a peer-to-peer event or campaign. When to Consider This Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Platform.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

From large in-person events to a more casual virtual gathering, a fundraising silent auction can bring in much-needed revenue and provide supporters with a fun-filled night. Silent auctions can be hosted in-person or virtually, meaning participants can bid for prized items from the comfort of their homes. Plan for your venue.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

.&# It is a meeting designed to promote connections and discussions that lead to building a network. Alan Gunn was the moderator/host and the participatory design did not disappoint. Plus it is always a pleasure for me to observe “Gunner’s&# facilitation techniques (I learn so much).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Last week I was honored to be a counselor at Museum Camp , an annual professional development event hosted by the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH). Nina Simon, the executive director of the museum, is an expert in participatory design and fantastic facilitator.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2013

I’m facilitating a Peer Learning Program for the Knight Foundation with community foundations that are hosting Giving Days using the Knight Foundation’s Giving Day Playbook.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

walk, remote work came with some not-so-fun trade-offs. A facilitated workshop will put the five EI competencies on everyone’s radar. These activities are fun, and they promote an empathetic point of view. Like all the EI skills, intentional communication requires coaching and practice. Start slowly.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Follow online accessibility and mobile-friendly best practices. Your training sets the tone for your volunteer relationships, so make a good first impression with an organized, practical onboarding experience. Make sure your volunteer registration page only asks for necessary information so that it’s easy to fill out.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 16, 2017

And surely given events of this past week, we all need to continue to practice a little self-care and nurture a culture of support while standing up for what we what we believe in. Wondering how to organize and facilitate a meeting where everyone is on their feet instead of their devices? Has your organization hosted a walking meeting?

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Greater Giving

JUNE 29, 2022

If you are transitioning in a new Event Chair we recommend having your previous Chair document their “Best Practices” as a Hand Off Guide. This event committee is primarily responsible for making sure your fundraising event is fun! Any tips or “Best Practices”? Entertainment & Program Committee.

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Care2

MARCH 11, 2014

This years 14NTC conference is packed with incredible parties ( including an 80s dance party that I''m co-hosting with Salsa), and the Care2 Impact Prize that recognizes individuals in the nonprofit sector who have made an outstanding impact on the field of online advocacy, online fundraising or both. Did we mention fun?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 18, 2016

At SXSW, Brian hosted the purpose lounge where you could play with a set of cards to brainstorm and contribute ideas to address the refugee crisis. The yellow and gray cards listed potential actors and actions and you could pick three of them to generate ideas or think in different ways.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 12, 2020

In order to capitalize on this momentum and host a successful virtual conference, there are a few foundational elements and processes that absolutely need to be considered or addressed. So we have put together this list of virtual conference best practices to help you hit the ground running and host the best conference possible!

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

You can host a giving day whenever it suits your church. For instance, if there’s a religious holiday centered on giving, like Christmas or Easter, incorporating those themes into your giving day and hosting it ahead of the actual holiday can get congregants in a charitable frame of mind. New to the concept of giving days? Bake sales.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2010

I had sooo much fun creating and delivering it. I got an email from hosts Chris Uschan and Tony Veroeven who shared some numbers, "We had 190 attend and ask 140 questions in a back channel that looked like Clark Griswald 's House at Christmas!". I use what the host uses. I blogged about the content last week. look here ).

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NTEN

JUNE 10, 2011

A robust knowledge sharing network might involve people sharing resources, best practices, worst practices, just-in-time information, quick tips, and deep thinking, all focused on a specific topic. For example, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) created a space for a Training Officers Community of Practice.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2011

Recently, I interviewed the facilitators of " Third Generation: Nonprofit | Business | Relationships | Evolved ," a special three-hour workshop hosted by the National Bank of Arizona and organized by the ASU Lodestar Center. Also, the caliber of other workshop facilitators was definitely a plus! All You Need is Love.

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

This platform has facilitated over $1 billion in charitable giving to schools through innovative and effective fundraising avenues. A wealth of best practice materials, such as this Giving Day Guide , to help your school maximize fundraising efforts. GiveCampus. Why We Love This School Fundraising Platform.

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