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.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

If you’re looking for a fun and exciting way to raise more money for your cause, a benefit concert is a perfect solution. Music is great at bringing communities together, and while it may take a lot of planning, hosting a benefit concert can be incredibly rewarding for both you and your supporters.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Since shifting to the virtual event space, event planners have had to come up with creative ways to continue hosting profitable events. Businesses, nonprofits, and charities who normally host a holiday fundraiser have been forced to move online, and finding ways to connect to once generous donors is tough. . But there is hope.

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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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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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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

In 2020, the pandemic and its resulting social distancing guidelines led nonprofits to experiment with virtual events (many of them for the first time). Now, several benefits inherent to virtual events have made them well worth adding to this year’s event calendar.One popular virtual event is galas. Follow Up Afterward.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Aside from the necessity of virtual fundraising due to the pandemic, there are plenty of other bonuses to fundraising online. With virtual fundraising, it’s also much easier to expand your reach. From standard digital donation forms to peer-to-peer fundraisers , there are a wide variety of ways that nonprofits can fundraise virtually.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

2) Gain fun face time opportunities with virtual events. In-person events are on hold this fundraising event season, but fortunately, streaming tools like Zoom implemented new features throughout the year that make virtually interacting with guests a lot easier and way more fun.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

You can either broadcast live (think of it as your own radio station) or host the messages on the Cinchcast server for later listening. In fact, I used them for this blog (see upper-right), but please ignore the silly photo in the Fotolia ad. A free, fun mobile photo-sharing iPhone App that turns your mobile photos instantly in art.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 20, 2021

With the focus now on virtual and hybrid events, how do event planners and brands create and deliver content that will foster attendee engagement and keep them coming back for more? Attendee Engagement For Virtual Events. With a strictly virtual event, you will need to work harder than usual to engage attendees. Gamification.

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Kindful

APRIL 12, 2021

Here are a few donor recognition ideas and examples that, despite being virtual, will still be impactful to the recipient and your online community. Host a live streamed event. Host a live streamed event. The past year has shown that virtual events can be quite engaging and lucrative, even as we exit the global pandemic.

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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. However, you might also need to get creative when it comes to virtual event gamification. . Fun things to include in your in-person event are public shout-outs!

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 20, 2021

With the focus now on virtual and hybrid events, how do event planners and brands create and deliver content that will foster attendee engagement and keep them coming back for more? Attendee Engagement For Virtual Events. With a strictly virtual event, you will need to work harder than usual to engage attendees. Gamification.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Here Are 19 Ideas for Easy Nonprofit Fundraisers While these ideas pretty much run the gamut, they all offer a mix of supporter engagement, community involvement, and fun creativity that all successful events need. Some well-placed, colorful signage and a fun atmosphere (i.e. There will always be some assembly required.

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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. Harness the power of texting. Ghost story contest.

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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. Why should nonprofits host donor appreciation events?

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 6, 2024

eCards are electronic greeting cards that include fun, attention-grabbing visuals and a personalized message. This is a fun spin on the classic donor thank-you email that will help your nonprofit stand out from the crowd. Host office tours. When supporters give, send an eCard to thank them for their gift.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Today’s question comes from a board member who wants advice on hosting in-person events vs. continuing with virtual fundraising. . Dear Charity Clairity, I’m on the board of a local nonprofit, and we’re exploring the idea of hosting an in-person fundraiser in May 2022. I know it’s hard to predict how the spring will look.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

However, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun. At first glance, it may seem impossible to recreate some of these types of events in a virtual format, but with a little creativity and the right fundraising event tools, you might be surprised at the high-quality experiences you can offer for your donors virtually.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 14, 2020

While there are certainly many participants who support the organization hosting the event, the cause sometimes takes a back seat to the activity itself. By removing the ability to host an athletic event in the traditional sense, participants may feel they are losing the public culmination of their training efforts.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Now that we’re well into 2021 and approaching a post-COVID reality in many parts of the world, nonprofit professionals have pondered what fundraising events will look like with both in-person and virtual engagements. You already know that virtual auction fundraisers are possible and fruitful, but the possibilities are almost endless.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

Outdoor Movie Night An outdoor movie night is a fun and engaging way to bring your community together while raising funds for your nonprofit. Virtual Run/Walk In light of the ongoing popularity of virtual events, consider hosting a virtual run/walk where participants can complete the course on their own time and at their own pace.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

Conference apps help organize virtual conference events, offering features like schedule management and attendee networking. Virtual venue management solutions help manage virtual event venues and other arrangements. Pricing Reach out to Fun Team Events for pricing details.

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

Many adapted by holding virtual, online-only fundraising events. Hybrid Events: The Best of Live and Virtual. However, moving to virtual events wasn’t simple or straightforward. Technically, nonprofit organizations have been hosting “hybrid” events for years. It is a delicate balancing act!

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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.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Now is the time to take a good look at your plans for the final months of the year and find a fun, unique fall fundraiser that will make you and your donors feel comfortable and supported. If this isn’t an option available in your area, consider securing a location to host your own paint and sip night. Autumn Paint & Sip Night.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

One thing you could do is name a Volunteer of the Month and put their name and photo somewhere prominent in your office. Consider how you can create a fun event exclusively for your volunteers. It’s a cheap and fun way to go the extra “mile.”. Have an appreciation party. Treat volunteers to a meal. Surprise them with a gift. .

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

And because we love rapid ideation and an excuse for a fundraiser here at Whole Whale, we’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Get a selection of your breakfast favorites and a variety of milks — make it extra fun with a pajama party vibe for your supporters. Click To Tweet.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Organizations ranging from nonprofits hosting auction fundraisers to large auction houses like Sotheby’s and Heritage Auctions all have their own item management processes and procedures they follow to ensure the safety of the items and the satisfaction of bidders. Write item descriptions and take photos as items come in.

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Qgiv

MAY 13, 2021

A hybrid fundraising event is a format that combines the best of in-person and virtual events. In our Navigating the Unknown report , we compared in-person events with virtual fundraising events and found that in-person fundraising earned a larger number of gifts, but virtual attendees gave in higher dollar amounts.

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Qgiv

JULY 25, 2022

When you host a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign with Qgiv, you’ll benefit from: Personal fundraising pages for your supporters. With video and photo galleries, you can add engaging visuals to showcase your organization’s mission for anyone that visits your donation form and wants to make a gift. Fun Team Events. DonorPerfect.

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Byte Technology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

You can share and open files from Google Drive and Dropbox, and the program helps with a host of organizational tricks as well as text editing, which allows the writer to keep writing without pausing to do formatting or insert links. And although iPhones, for instance, come with great built-in editing tools, Snapseed goes a lot further.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 5, 2023

Make your awareness day outreach fun and engaging by adding a digital experience or physical experience. Host a virtual event with an expert in the field relevant to that awareness day. Spotlight the work that your nonprofit does around the awareness day with a video or photos.

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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. These activities are fun, and they promote an empathetic point of view. For a positive virtual culture, practice both. Start slowly.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Once you’ve set your goals, you can start thinking about what type of fundraiser you should be hosting. Hosting an auction is a fun way to get your guests involved in the fundraising process. If you’re looking to save money or cut costs, a virtual fundraiser can be a great option. Choose a type of fundraiser.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

If you get kids in on the fundraising fun, you have a great opportunity to teach them important values like leadership, responsibility, goal-setting, team building, and community engagement. Hosting a car wash is a classic fundraising event that’ll keep your community’s cars sparkling clean. Easy Fundraising Ideas for Kids. Candygrams.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

You can host an in-person event with a set race route, or you can allow people to participate virtually in their own time and space. It’s a fun idea that ties in the organization to the activity. Host A Gala. It can even be hosted at your Executive Director’s home for some extra spice. Plus it’s super fun.

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