Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

During the pandemic, countless small nonprofits replaced their signature event with a virtual fundraiser and got amazing results. That success has many nonprofit leaders wondering … should a virtual fundraiser become a regular line item on our fundraising plan? Connect with new people who might not come to an in-person event.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 1, 2021

A virtual gala can be a great opportunity for your nonprofit to raise additional funds for its mission with lower overhead than a traditional gala event. But how do you make your virtual gala events fun and engaging? We’ve put together these virtual gala ideas to help you host more engaging and profitable virtual galas.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Since the pandemic started and the shift to all virtual, I have found myself sitting in front of a screen for longer stretches. If I don’t take stretch breaks at my desk or encourage everyone to stretch with me during virtual meetings, my neck hurts by the end of the day. Photo by Eric Janssen.

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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. Instead of limiting connection and engagement, a virtual fundraising event can strike all the right notes with a target audience while helping the fundraising efforts reach a greater number of people. .

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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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AccelEvents

JULY 19, 2020

Virtual events have allowed event planners and organizers to avoid canceling events and carry on during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people attend virtual conferences , trade shows , career fairs , and other similar events hoping to meet other industry professionals and interact with industry thought leaders. Networking Sessions.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Spooky Season is here, and if you are looking for fun ways to host a halloween fundraiser, we have got you covered. You may want to consider charging more for entry on weekends than on weekdays because people are more likely to have time off from work during the weekend and are therefore more inclined to attend events like this one.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

However, no matter the theme of your virtual event, you need to develop interesting virtual event ideas so that your attendees are engaged, excited, and continue to think about your event and brand long after the event is done! Here are 21 virtual event ideas to get you started. . Here is another virtual event idea.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 21, 2020

To avoid losing that income and as a way of connecting with patrons, fans, and community members, these organizations can host a New Year’s Eve event in a virtual format. . Virtual events have become the norm for so many of us this year so why should it be any different during the holiday season? Virtual Tasting. Games are fun.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

You CAN have an organized, efficient, and yes – even FUN — Board meeting. People-problems are harder to fix. We all have problematic people on our Board– those that never speak. Nellie, that’s a great point and we need people on the Board that look at the flip side. Well, have no fear. Watch the clock. EVERY TIME.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 4, 2021

Consider these fun corporate team builders (which can even be done remotely ). Teamwork does not have to stem from a strenuous ropes course or virtual escape room. Instead, you can pick quick bonding activities that more people will enjoy. If it’s too fun, then they will not have learned a lesson from it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2020

My first remote job was to work with a virtual team to manage an online network for artists, called Artswire. Since those days, I have continued to hone my virtual facilitation skills to design and deliver effective virtual meetings and trainings. The first post was an overview of 9 virtual facilitation tips.

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AccelEvents

JULY 28, 2021

But with the recent industry shift toward virtual and hybrid events, it has become even more popular. Still, there is no reason why they cannot also be applied to virtual events. Benefits of Gamification for Virtual Events. Adding some fun to your event never hurt anyone.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

A virtual holiday party for your remote team is one way to show them that we are all in this together and to remind people of the goodness and warm feelings that the holidays can bring. . If your team is new to the remote workforce life, then you and your virtual team may have by now adjusted to remote work. . And much more!

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

With in-person events not always an option, virtual scavenger hunts have emerged as a popular and engaging digital event option. What Are Virtual Scavenger Hunts? Virtual scavenger hunts are held remotely. How to Host a Virtual Scavenger Hunt. You can also use random selection to dish out prizes to different competitors.

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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? It allows people to meet face-to-face and encourages an easy exchange. The good news is that facilitating networking in a virtual setting is quite simple.

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Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2021

During the transition to virtual events, nonprofit event planners simply didn’t have a playbook. One of the biggest issues that nonprofits reported with virtual events (detailed in our State of Nonprofit Fundraising publication) was guest engagement. You Don’t Need a “Big Budget” to Achieve Fun. Are there a lot of parents?

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 12, 2021

Make it more than a transaction—offer sponsors tons of valuable and rewarding ways to get in front of people in their community. Selling sponsorships in the era of virtual and hybrid events present fundraisers with a challenge when those traditional benefits don’t look quite the same.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 28, 2020

People join breakout sessions, meet in the conference center lobby, or chat over coffee. 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. . 7 Original Networking Ideas for Your Virtual Event.

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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!

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

For corporate holiday events, you might have considered hosting a virtual holiday party such as a Santa exchange. Business, non-profits, and charities should consider hosting a virtual holiday fundraiser like a virtual gala. Things to Consider Before Planning Your Virtual Holiday Fundraiser.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 4, 2022

Innovation was a “need right now” rather than a “maybe later,” and nonprofits were forced to join the twenty-first century — breeding all kinds of virtual solutions. More than ever, people want to get out there and have real social experiences with other people. 2) Virtual fundraisers. 3) Hybrid fundraisers.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

At the very start of the pandemic, The Dougy Center seized virtual fundraising by the horns and held their very first online-only event. With the pandemic still in full swing, The Dougy Center knew they had to get creative if they wanted to really engage their existing donors and reach new people. Let Guests Give and They’ll Give.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Rather than missing out entirely, transitioning in-person events to virtual fundraisers helps you to continue to raise crucial funds for your cause, while our supporters stay safe and support you from their own homes. Ready to take your virtual fundraising to the next level? Accessing fitness events virtually. Even better?

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AccelEvents

JULY 9, 2020

But with the recent industry shift toward virtual and hybrid events, it has become even more popular. Event planners and organizers have been using these strategies to increase attendee engagement and participation at physical events but there is no reason why they cannot also be applied to virtual events. Know Your Goals.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Is your nonprofit interested in hosting a hybrid or virtual scavenger hunt fundraiser? Eventzee is an app that makes it easy to host scavenger hunts and quiz nights by giving nonprofits the ability to create unique tasks that can be completed both in person and virtually within the Eventzee app. How to emulate their success.

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AccelEvents

JULY 8, 2020

With the development of new and better technologies, the popularity of virtual events has seen a steady increase. Add to the mix stay at home orders and global social distancing protocols, and the safety, convenience, and practicality of virtual events have increased their use cases. Know Your Audience (And Then Expand It!).

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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. How do you host a virtual trivia night event?

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AccelEvents

JULY 19, 2020

Virtual events have allowed event planners and organizers to avoid canceling events and carry on during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people attend virtual conferences , trade shows , career fairs , and other similar events hoping to meet other industry professionals and interact with industry thought leaders. Networking Sessions.

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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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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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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. Instead of limiting connection and engagement, a virtual fundraising event can strike all the right notes with a target audience while helping the fundraising efforts reach a greater number of people. .

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OneCause

AUGUST 18, 2021

The continued viability of virtual galas. While it’s clear that it’s harder to create fun and engagement in a virtual event, it’s also clear that virtual events DO work ; donors DO tune in; they DO learn about the mission and the need; they DO contribute, and nonprofits DO raise critical funds.

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The MatrixFiles

AUGUST 27, 2021

I attended the Virtual ASAE Annual Meeting last week. Unlike other virtual meetings I’ve attended recently, this one had a hybrid pop-up strategy. I don’t know how many people ultimately attended the pop-up, but it looked like several hundred people. 10 cities hosted half-day in person events. Here’s my review.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 26, 2021

Virtual events are here to stay, and for nonprofits that means more opportunities to fundraise without breaking the bank and a sweat. Virtual events have proven flexible, cost effective, and easily planned vs. their in-person counterpart. Here are 5 reasons why you should keep virtual fundraising events on your calendar: .

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2021

Many organizations went virtual and saw great success. They found that people still wanted to support their favorite missions and wanted to do something good, and virtual was really the only option at the time. . However, many people have also become extremely fatigued from staring at screens. Host a hybrid event.

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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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