Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Not only do you have to pick the type of event, such as a charity golf tournament , gala, or bake sale, but you also have to decide if your event will take place in-person or virtually. To help simplify your nonprofit event planning processes , this guide will evaluate the three most popular event formats: in-person, virtual, and hybrid.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Now that we’re entering a new post-COVID era, nonprofit leaders need to think about what virtual fundraising will look like in the future. In our 2020 Navigating the Unknown Report , we found that over 50% of nonprofits pivoted to virtual events last year. It looks like virtual fundraising is here to stay!

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AccelEvents

JUNE 23, 2020

Over the last few years, virtual events have seen incredible growth in popularity and yet still remain a complete mystery to most people. Event organizers may have thought that trade shows were about to disappear altogether but the fact is, trade shows are perfect candidates for virtualization! The benefits of a virtual trade show.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

The best way to learn about virtual fundraising events is to hear from those who’ve experienced them. We recently wrapped up our 2021 Collaborative: Virtual Sessions event here at Classy. Get to know their top insights and learning moments to accelerate the impact of your nonprofit’s next virtual fundraising event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

I shifted a lot of my content and advice to focus on creating a life-work balance when you work remotely and how to create a more connected virtual team as well as digital wellness. Remote and Hybrid Facilitation Workshops : During the pandemic, interested soared in learning how facilitate better virtual meetings.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 28, 2020

These impromptu networking opportunities are not possible at a virtual event. It can seem difficult to think of networking ideas for your virtual event, but we’re here to help. To that end, here is a list of creative and original networking ideas to include at your next virtual event. Virtual Networking Ideas.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

.” — Alex Osborn, How to Think Up , 1942 seminal book on concept off brainstorming The process of getting a group to generate and build on others’ ideas depends on how you facilitate openness in the group. Today, Claire will be the facilitator. The primary roles are idea generators and facilitators. Give everybody a turn.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The event industry has shifted toward hybrid or virtual event formats, but what does that shift mean for networking events? Should you switch to virtual networking events? The good news is that facilitating networking in a virtual setting is quite simple. Here are our suggestions for navigating this virtual environment:

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

That comment isn’t meant to cast shade; just to point out that although the bots are fun, there are still some hurdles involved in really putting them to work. Use ChatGPT as a virtual event host to welcome attendees, guide them through the schedule, answer queries, and facilitate networking during virtual conferences.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Did you know that almost 70% of nonprofits are planning to incorporate virtual elements into their events in some way, whether that’s with hybrid events, virtual-only events, or a combination of all of them? Ready to empower your peer-to-peer volunteers while also providing a unique and engaging virtual experience? Download PDF.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

I shifted a lot of my content and advice to focus on creating a life-work balance when you work remotely and how to create a more connected virtual team as well as digital wellness. Remote and Hybrid Facilitation Workshops : During the pandemic, interested soared in learning how facilitate better virtual meetings.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 15, 2020

But the virtual space is not just limited to virtual staff meetings or social gatherings. Virtual conferences and trade shows are becoming the new industry standard. Best Practices for Running a Virtual Trade Show. If you are new to creating virtual trade shows , there are a few things you should keep in mind.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

I shifted a lot of my content and advice to focus on creating a life-work balance when you work remotely and how to create a more connected virtual team as well as digital wellness. Remote and Hybrid Facilitation Workshops : During the past few years, interest soared in learning how to facilitate better virtual meetings has soared.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 23, 2020

Over the last few years, virtual events have seen incredible growth in popularity and yet still remain a complete mystery to most people. Event organizers may have thought that trade shows were about to disappear altogether but the fact is, trade shows are perfect candidates for virtualization! The benefits of a virtual trade show.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2020

There are number of reasons we feel exhausted from zoom meetings as Jeremy Bailenson, Virtual Human Interaction Lab points out. It isn’t just the huge uptick in back-to-back virtual meetings we are hosting or attending, many times without breaks in between. For fun, here’s a pandemic bingo card. What is a challenge?

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 24, 2021

However, you might also need to get creative when it comes to virtual event gamification. . You might also need to have one of your event managers monitoring the online forums in each session to monitor and facilitate the gamification. Fun things to include in your in-person event are public shout-outs! Gamifying Online Events.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

You may be an old pro at organizing physical events but are at a bit of a loss when it comes to adding digital elements and develop an event program that will keep a virtual audience invested and engaged. . Engagement with the virtual component. Networking can be facilitated by an event platform through segregated networking sessions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 8, 2019

In my work as a trainer and facilitator, I make workshops and master classes as interactive as possible, incorporating peer discussion, movement, and creativity. But it isn’t impossible, if you follow best practices for virtual facilitation for meetings. The next step is to facilitate a discussion. And it was fun!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Six Power Tips for Great Meetings in Today’s Virtual World by Beth Kanter and Andrea Kihlstedt. While virtual meetings have their challenges—from the temptation to multi-task to being derailed by technical issues, you can still accomplish things at a good meeting that you can’t when you’re sitting by yourself at your computer.

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AccelEvents

JULY 22, 2021

We now provide you with our new breakout room feature within Workshops to facilitate concentrated conversations. It’s easy to sometimes feel lost in a big virtual room, and this smaller-scale interaction provides the intimacy needed for genuine connections that can lead to all kinds of networking and learning opportunities. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

They are more likely to donate to a cause, attend a virtual event, or volunteer when they are invited by people they know and trust. Social media makes participating in campaigns easy and fun. From virtual concerts, live performances and interviews with medical experts, St. Leverage social information and norms.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

When I facilitate meetings or workshops for nonprofits, not matter the topic, I incorporate many participatory approaches and design thinking methods. Sometimes I give participants red dots to use for voting, other times I might use fun stickers like those above. To make fun, you can use emojis.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

walk, remote work came with some not-so-fun trade-offs. And our virtual communication skills were not up to the task of addressing those negative emotions. 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.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 15, 2021

In the events industry, a hybrid event combines an onsite event element and a virtual element. . Be prepared with on-site personnel as well as virtual IT support staff. . Make sure to add in some unique virtual event ideas for audience engagement in the online format. . Have fun! . What is a Hybrid Event?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

. Much of my training and facilitation work lately has been centered around the ideas in my recent book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit. I’ve been facilitating nonprofit workshops and staff retreats focused on creating a culture of wellbeing in the workplace. And, of course, there is a pizza ordering slack bot.).

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

Facilitate peer-to-peer fundraising. For example, you might plan and host a fun run to help fund your animal shelter’s increased veterinary needs and to hire a new vet tech. You might: Plan fun activities, such as a live concert or free luncheon. Facilitate peer-to-peer fundraising. Plan kickoff and wrapping up events.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2020

The list of conferences cancelled is growing, with some now being delivered a virtual gatherings. It’s time to up your virtual facilitation and convening skills. My first remote job was to work with a virtual team to manage an online network for artists, called Artswire.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When you’re planning your end-of-year fundraising campaigns, you really won’t want to miss out on all the fun the holidays provide. And if you commit to joining in on the spooky festivities, you can also develop some frighteningly fun fundraiser ideas your horror buff donors will love. Fall carnival.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

You may be an old pro at organizing physical events but are at a bit of a loss when it comes to adding digital elements and develop an event program that will keep a virtual audience invested and engaged. . Engagement with the virtual component. Networking can be facilitated by an event platform through segregated networking sessions.

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DipJar

JUNE 23, 2022

PITTSBURGH, June 23, 2022 – DipJar, a giving technology platform, today announced the Early Access release of DipJar Online, which will enable nonprofit organizations to create goal-driven, campaign-based fundraising initiatives that facilitate multi-channel donor engagement. New and existing customers can sign up for early access here.

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2021

So often, nonprofit fundraising efforts are facilitated and driven by staff members. Make it easy and fun for them, touch their hearts, and give them some love. Blue Fox services range from standard bookkeeping and payroll services, to coaching and consulting, to comprehensive virtual CFO services. What’s wrong with that?

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Classy

MARCH 24, 2021

You can continue to offer the option for employees to be of service by shifting to virtual volunteer opportunities. . These could include helping run your social media pages, assisting with data entry, or facilitating research projects. Get fresh nonprofit insights at our virtual event. DOWNLOAD NOW: Virtual Events Toolkit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2020

I’ve been using FaceTime or Zoom to go on virtual walks with people. Lots of fun to show off our neighborhoods or our dogs. In addition to Happy Hours , your workplace can also host virtual coffee hours , watercolors, and more. #4 It is very hard not to be able to see family, friends, or co-workers in real life.

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Qgiv

JULY 25, 2022

Nonprofits everywhere use DonorPerfect to better engage their supporters and facilitate growth. Spice up your peer-to-peer fundraising campaign with a fun event for your participants. Design fun scavenger hunts for your peer-to-peer participants with a mobile-friendly interface. Fun Team Events. DonorPerfect.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

The key is making participation fun and frictionless. It empowers participants by giving them something fun and social to invite friends and family to. Tools that allow participants to create individual or team fundraising pages and share updates on social media facilitate this. Events also help tell the story behind the cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

I used my holiday break as an opportunity for a brief digital detox and time for family, travel and fun. I also facilitated a number of nonprofit staff workshops building on the curriculum. I wish you a very happy and healthy 2018! I’ve used these rituals for over a decade and found them helpful.

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Achieve

MARCH 24, 2022

That said, shoe drive fundraisers are a fun, simple fundraising idea for any organization that wants to engage its community in a unique way! is that there’s already a pipeline in place to facilitate donations. tech-savvy virtual fundraising tips. Maybe you want to rent out a small space for a fun, competitive dance-a-thon.

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