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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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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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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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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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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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

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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Qgiv

APRIL 30, 2024

Monopoly : Roll the dice and pass go with a classic board game theme featuring property-inspired prizes and real estate treasures. Carnival : Bring the excitement of the midway with a carnival theme featuring games, prizes, and nostalgic treats.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

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. A Gala is a well-known charity fundraising event. 3) Cooking classes.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 8, 2022

In essence, the metaverse is a virtual reality layered on top of our physical reality—a place where anything and everything that can happen physically can happen digitally. According to Forbes , a non-fungible token, or “NFT,” is “a digital asset that represents real-world assets like art, music, in-game items and videos.”

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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

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

AI for nonprofits can be a real game changer in the fundraising landscape. The three main types of AI you should know about: Generative AI are programs that can use your input to create new content, from images to texts to music. At the forefront of these new technologies is artificial intelligence (AI).

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Virtual Q&A chat with staff Gather key team members from different departments and invite your donors to an informative Q&A session all from the comfort of their own homes. Virtual webinar Don’t limit your donor appreciation events to in-person events!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

And you can host them in person, or as virtual or hybrid events. For example, a movie-themed event or a gaming night can bring together a diverse audience. Or try additional experiential events like interactive workshops, virtual reality experiences, or access to behind-the-scenes activities.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 20, 2022

The City of Dublin is using VolunteerHub’s integration with Xcelerate Media’s Learning Management System to create a virtual and automated process for registering and training Dublin Irish Festival servers. The Dublin Irish Festival was born in 1987 in Dublin’s Coffman Park.

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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. In recent years, we’ve also seen many organizations taking the gala concept and bringing it online with a virtual or hybrid-event gala, or even an ungala. Get Your Game On. Happy Hour.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

After three years of meeting virtually, we’re bringing bbcon back in-person October 22-24 in Denver! Between checking out our sponsor game zones and snapping a new professional headshot; make these networking events a priority: Kick off the action and excitement during the bbcon opening reception on Sunday, October 22 nd from 5:30 – 7:30pm.

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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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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Put on some Irish music and work with a local dance company to show off some Irish Riverdance for a more festive celebration. Play some upbeat music and offer food and drink concessions to make it the event of the spring! Incorporate nostalgic games, such as sack races, tug-of-war, and three-legged races, to add a competitive element.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 12, 2022

They’ve raised tens of millions of dollars by creating fundraising campaigns inside virtual gaming worlds. Last summer, with virtual fatigue , we adjusted again.” “We have a guiding principle that we need to be continually reinventing ourselves, and that comes directly from the CEO,” Jacques says.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Musician’s clothing Costumes Musical instruments Include a certificate of authenticity with the item to reassure donors of its credibility. For example, a baseball basket could include a ball signed by a famous player, a jersey, and season tickets to home games.

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

So before you cancel any events, consider whether you can turn it into something digital or virtual. You could either turn an existing event into something virtual or create a completely new virtual fundraising event in its place. Virtual Peer-to-Peer Fundraising. Virtual Live-Stream.

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Qgiv

APRIL 27, 2022

A raffle is a simple game of chance where your donors will purchase raffle tickets to be entered into a drawing to win prizes. Many states have rules and regulations around games of chance , including raffles. For a virtual or hybrid event, add a raffle ticket item to your online store so online attendees can still participate.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

We have you covered with 18 successful- yet untapped- fall fundraising ideas for 2021 with options for in-person, virtual, or hybrid setups, so that you can respond quickly and easily to COVID no matter what happens. One of the biggest benefits of the paint and sip is that it’s easy to transition to a virtual event.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With a youth-oriented fundraiser, you can raise money for educational trips, sports equipment, classroom supplies, art supplies, musical instruments, or any other cause. Guessing games. Grab a jar and fill it up for a simple guessing game fundraiser! Do your sports team supporters need some merch to rep your team at your games?

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

The Autism Society of Minnesota hosted an interactive brunch livestream for their A Toast to AuSM event, holding virtual demonstrations from local chefs so that participants could follow along at home. A virtual or hybrid gala provides a way for your supporters to buy a ticket, attend a livestream , donate, and even fundraise for you online.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

Fill a fish bowl with chocolate gold coins and invite supporters (either IRL or virtually using social media) to guess how many are in there for $2 a guess. Host a watching party for major games at a bar where the tips and certain drinks go to the charity. Picnic & Park Games Tournament. Click To Tweet. March Madness Money.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

One of the biggest trends in mobile giving right now is gamification: the integration of game dynamics, like points, badges, or levels, into a fundraising or social good campaign. NYC Haunts is a mobile game created by the Global Kids Online Leadership Organization in a partnership with the New York Public Library.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

For a virtual option, set up an online store and have your supporters “purchase” toys from the store so your organization can purchase toys to distribute. Make things easier for your virtual supporters by creating party kits and delivering them to people’s homes. 8 Days of Giving campaign. Holiday concert or movie night.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 26, 2007

I’m one of many people associated with The Electric Sheep Company who have worked on this (free, still available) cross-platform experience , and I was lucky enough to write the narrative games that weave through the Second Life experience. As we designed virtual CSI:NY, the constant mantra was to address the “What do I do now?”

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 26, 2008

They are on this list because I think they are great, because they have undergone a lot of change or development this year, or because they are game-changing. WP is clean and easy, and virtually hassle-free. I am administering and/or responsible for a couple of Virtual Private Servers that use it. Open Source Tools. WordPress.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

We’ve broken it down into traditional , seasonal , virtual , scholastic , kid-focused , and grown-ups-only events. Virtual: Online auctions are a category in and of themselves, allowing attendees to view items remotely using live streaming or images while they place online bids.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2012

Facebook called it the “ Open Graph ” and the pr people called “A revolution to the whole meaning of listening to music together or family T.V.” They are mashing up apps, figuring out what music you listen to on Spotify and offering up tickets that might be of interest. with their Facebook friends.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Creative stuff: Things unique to your organization including the ability to create art, music, poetry, dance, etc. Offer a tour of your building or events or activities virtually for donors who can’t come in person and send to them as a link in a thank you email or text. Throw in beer and pizza and music and it can be fun.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

A Facebook app that creatively displays you and your Facebook friends in a virtual museum. An online database of third-party social media apps and software, there are thousands of free tools listed in categories ranging from photos and videos to music and games. Museum of Me :: intel.com/museumofme. oneforty :: oneforty.com.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 2, 2016

It’s as if we have become immune to the humanity that surrounds us at any given moment and find ourselves lost in a virtual, and often alternative, reality. And certainly more than just devices that help us organize our lives and preoccupy ourselves with games and gossip. Don’t misunderstand me.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 29, 2008

I'm talking about a product that uses the tools of tracking, gaming, and me-to-we design to give a fabulous experience: Nike+. Nike+ provides a brilliant trifecta of sticky experiences, combining tracking, game mechanics, and me-to-we design to support a product, an activity, a community, and ultimately, healthy lifestyles.

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