Fun, Hosting, Hype and Virtual - Nonprofit Technology

9 Ways to Use Text Messaging for Your Virtual Fundraising Event

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2021

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. Coral Acres Animal Shelter is hosting an online gala March 20. Get event registrants hyped before the big day!

Virtual

Virtual Pledge Fundraising Greece

How to Host a Virtual Trivia Night

Qgiv

AUGUST 9, 2022

Virtual fundraising events are inexpensive to host while being profitable for many nonprofit organizations. Despite starting as a way to continue events during the pandemic, virtual events still hold a place in many nonprofits’ fundraising strategies because they’re so cost-effective. Choose the right host.

Hosting

Hosting Virtual Game Music

Mastering Your Virtual or Hybrid Event: Exciting Live Auctions & Appeals – pt. 2

Greater Giving

JULY 30, 2021

Even with groundbreaking advances in technology and streaming, virtual events still bring an inherent distance between the action and the viewers. Live vs. Silent Auctions in Virtual Events. Not every virtual event requires a live auction to make money. Hybridizing Your Live Auction. TIP: Make it a destination!

Virtual

Virtual Stream Hype Fun

12 Ideas for an Unforgettable Virtual Fundraiser

Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

Fundraising through a virtual gala has proven to be an effective way to connect with donors and get them excited about your mission. With new ideas and tweaks to the activities that would typically be included at in-person events, virtual galas can keep fundraising goals on track and even add to more than expected to the annual goal.

Virtual

Virtual Ideas Fundraising Fun

Nonprofit Pro’s Cheat Sheet to bbcon 2022 Virtual

sgEngage

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Revitalize your change-the-world attitude by joining our blockbuster keynote speakers on the Virtual Mainstage. EDT, New York Times bestselling author, activist, philanthropist, and host of the We Can Do Hard Things podcast, offers her inimitable take on self-care as the pathway to organizational success. 17, at 4 p.m. TUESDAY, Oct.

Virtual

Virtual North Carolina Blackbaud Registration

Five tips to leverage peer-to-peer fundraising at your association

Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Create fun, engaging fundraising campaigns. Pair peer-to-peer fundraising efforts with virtual and in-person events to maximize member engagement. Even if a donor only gives through a sponsor’s page, they will become more familiar with your association’s brand if you have these standardized elements in place.

Associations

Associations Fundraising Tips Sponsor

11 Creative Charity Fundraising Event Ideas

CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

And while there’s nothing wrong with your standard fundraiser, sometimes it’s fun to do something a bit different. Athens Rotary Club is holding a plunge event in February and encouraging costumes, teams, and all kinds of fun for their plunge. Of course you can also host an in-person race with all the bells and whistles too.

Charity

Charity Ideas Fundraising St. Louis

7 Ways to Boost the Member Experience for Small Nonprofits

Get Fully Funded

JULY 19, 2023

From the moment they join, you can hype members up for the journey they’ll have with your nonprofit. Additionally, consider hosting a welcome event so that your new members can build connections and experience value from your organization right away.

Experiment

Experiment Poll Interaction Nonprofit

15+ Giving Tuesday Campaign Ideas (and Expert Tips) for 2021

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Host an auction. Auctions are fun at any time of year, but Giving Tuesday presents extra opportunities for your nonprofit to host a successful auction. These can work as in-person, virtual , or even hybrid events.

Campaign

Campaign Ideas Giving Tips

NONPROFIT FUNDRAISING IN 2022: Will virtual events stick around?

Greater Giving

JANUARY 13, 2022

Virtual events allowed nonprofits to reach more new donors than ever before. Events moved online, and livestreams brought entertainment and inspiration to virtual guests while they bid in online auctions. In 2020, nearly 80% of nonprofits said they replaced an in-person gala with a virtual event. Virtual events bring in donors!

Virtual

Virtual Fundraising Stream Broadcast

Best Practices for Running a Virtual Conference

AccelEvents

JUNE 12, 2020

Whether you are a seasoned event organizer or brand new to the industry, the move away from physical conferences toward virtual or online conferences can feel challenging at best. The rapid spread of the coronavirus may have made virtual events necessary, but the truth is that their implementation has been trending upward for years.

Virtual

Virtual Conference Practice Facilitation

Spring Fundraising Events: How to Plan a Fresh, Exciting Event

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

So how do you know if your event is making an impression for being fun and inspiring instead of for just being boring? For example, one of our local clients, Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE), runs VISTEBall, a golf-themed event that combines the fun of a golf tournament with the convenience of an indoor event.

Fundraising

Fundraising Hype Hosting Fun

Best Practices for Running a Virtual Conference

AccelEvents

JUNE 12, 2020

Whether you are a seasoned event organizer or brand new to the industry, the move away from physical conferences toward virtual or online conferences can feel challenging at best. The rapid spread of the coronavirus may have made virtual events necessary, but the truth is that their implementation has been trending upward for years.

Virtual

Virtual Conference Practice Facilitation

Nonprofit Event Marketing: 4 Ways To Amp Up Excitement

Greater Giving

JUNE 15, 2022

2020 was the year of virtual events, and reports show that as 2022 continues, many nonprofits plan to continue hosting virtual and hybrid events even as they shift back to primarily in-person. Host a peer-to-peer campaign. For example, many nonprofits host events that provide guests with incentives like: Winnable prizes.

Marketing

Marketing Channel Nonprofit Virtual

Think Outside the Race: 5 Innovative Ways to Use Your Fundraising Platform Year-Round

The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2024

Rather than relying on disjointed systems and manual processes, Flipcause enables nonprofits to manage everything from their charity gala to virtual fundraiser to GivingTuesday campaign all in one place. Host a Memorable Charity Gala A charity gala is a perfect opportunity to leverage your Flipcause subscription.

Platform

Platform Fundraising Virtual Gift

20 Incredibly Easy Online Fundraising Ideas and Expert Tips

Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover the ins and outs of online fundraising, explaining how you can leverage various platforms and fundraising ideas to engage your supporters virtually. Create a list of the features you’ll need to host successful campaigns. Here’s what to expect: What is online fundraising?

Ideas

Ideas Online Fundraising Tips

7 ways to increase volunteer engagement

Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2022

Build hype. Will it be in person or virtual? Having in-person orientation is a great way for volunteers to meet and bond, but virtual options are flexible and easy to access for busy volunteers. To get started, you’ll first need to create a virtual community. Host a thank you party . Design an orientation program

Volunteer

Volunteer Associations Survey Americorp

How to Create the Best Nonprofit Marketing Plan

Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

Here are a few suggestions specifically for nonprofit marketing: Save-the-date emails: This type of email could be a complete save the date or a fun “hype” email announcing that something big and exciting is coming. If you’re hosting an auction, use your auction bidding platform to send push notifications to your event attendees.

Marketing

Marketing Create Nonprofit Social Media

Reflections from Mashable Summer of Social Good Conference

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2009

I was honored to speak at the Summer of Social Good conference hosted by Mashable , a popular social media and technology blog and a big geek favorite. I've heard Randi speak a couple of times, including this informative webinar hosted by NTEN. The big news for me was the launch next week of virtual gifts for charities.

Conference

Conference Reflection Social Kiva

Nonprofit Technology

9 Ways to Use Text Messaging for Your Virtual Fundraising Event

How to Host a Virtual Trivia Night

Trending Sources

Mastering Your Virtual or Hybrid Event: Exciting Live Auctions & Appeals – pt. 2

12 Ideas for an Unforgettable Virtual Fundraiser

Nonprofit Pro’s Cheat Sheet to bbcon 2022 Virtual

Five tips to leverage peer-to-peer fundraising at your association

11 Creative Charity Fundraising Event Ideas

7 Ways to Boost the Member Experience for Small Nonprofits

15+ Giving Tuesday Campaign Ideas (and Expert Tips) for 2021

NONPROFIT FUNDRAISING IN 2022: Will virtual events stick around?

Best Practices for Running a Virtual Conference

Spring Fundraising Events: How to Plan a Fresh, Exciting Event

Best Practices for Running a Virtual Conference

Nonprofit Event Marketing: 4 Ways To Amp Up Excitement

Think Outside the Race: 5 Innovative Ways to Use Your Fundraising Platform Year-Round

20 Incredibly Easy Online Fundraising Ideas and Expert Tips

7 ways to increase volunteer engagement

How to Create the Best Nonprofit Marketing Plan

Reflections from Mashable Summer of Social Good Conference

Stay Connected