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Flexibility and Resilience Carries the Day for Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston

Greater Giving

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Houston , the largest, one-to-one mentoring agency in the country, found those same qualities served them well last year when they needed to quickly switch from hosting their yearly gala to hosting a virtual fundraiser during the pandemic. Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston. The Results.

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Best of 2021 – Client Stories

Greater Giving

This past year we saw nonprofits and schools making live, virtual and hybrid events fun and safe with an option for everyone’s comfort level. At Greater Giving we go to work (remotely for now) every day, inspired by the amazing organizations we are so lucky to work with.

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How to Sell MORE Sponsorships for Virtual or Hybrid Events

Greater Giving

Some organizations have come up with creative adaptations, like Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star in Houston, TX. The nonprofit’s BIG Taste of Houston event traditionally featured a tasting dinner with chefs on site. Make sponsors part of the live stream with a fun and creative ad spot! Offer Sponsors REAL VALUE.

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Combat Volunteer Coordinator Turnover with VolunteerHub

Volunteer Hub

Check out how Holocaust Museum Houston is using VolunteerHub to recruit volunteers. VolunteerHub also offers gamification features that can be used to develop a rewards and recognition program that makes volunteerism fun for supporters. Retention has always been a top challenge for volunteer coordinators.

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Planning a Fundraising Event? You Need a Plan B.

Greater Giving

Other nonprofits have offered tours in small groups, fun outdoor activities, sports competitions, and peer-to-peer fundraisers like walk-a-thons. Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston’s traditional annual fundraiser offered guests a memorable culinary tasting experience for virtual guests by delivering cuisine to their homes.

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Bridging Offline/Online: Tweetups

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

.&# A quick search of museum tweet up show many results including the recent Hubble and Holst , with a private showing of the Hubble 3D IMAX at the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences and a special performance by Houston Symphony musicians. Some Tips: Tweet Before the Tweet Up To Build Excitement. Be creative. Keep in touch.

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What's NetSquared Up to in May?

Tech Soup

Houston, TX: How Can We Use the City of Houston's Open Data to Do More Good? Want in on the fun? Paris, France: CRITICAL MASS – Film - Une Masse Critique. Wellington, New Zealand: 5 + 5 in 5 Social Media Sharing Session: #net2welly May Meetup. Manchester, UK: MediaCityUK Social Media Surgery. Open Badges Meetup.