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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

By Jessica Fox , Content Manager at Eventgroove – a one-stop platform for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events that offers event management, online fundraising, ticketing, and online storefronts for print and digital merchandise. Here’s how your nonprofit can do the same: 1) Identify your goals. That’s ok, too!

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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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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Marketing for a virtual event is much different than marketing for a physical event, which means you need to make sure your marketing plan is up to snuff. . Promotion Strategies to Use When Marketing Your Virtual Event. Here are some promotion tactics that we recommend: Pre-event live streaming. Sponsored event speech.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

For the most part, we can expect to remain in a semi-virtual space for the rest of the school year , continuing into next year. . And with a virtual event platform like Accelevents , you can actually do a lot in terms of hosting major school-wide events. . Hosting a Virtual Back to School Event. Virtual Escape Room.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

For the most part, we can expect to remain in a semi-virtual space for the rest of the school year , continuing into next year. . And with a virtual event platform like Accelevents , you can actually do a lot in terms of hosting major school-wide events. . Hosting a Virtual Back to School Event. Virtual Escape Room.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Use ChatGPT as a virtual event host to welcome attendees, guide them through the schedule, answer queries, and facilitate networking during virtual conferences. How you proceed will vary depending on your organization’s goals and resources. Leverage ChatGPT to generate reports, articles, and newsletters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

It sounds simple, but nonprofits shouldn’t underestimate the importance of the personal touch. To satisfy this empirical tendency, an organization should share monthly or annual financial reports with their supporters, highlighting funding goals, campaign successes, progress made, and donor impact. About the Author.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 2, 2022

While the BGC didn’t quite raise the $200,000 that had been their live event goal, it showed Bartol that virtual events worked. With an entire year to plan it, they decided to host a virtual event again in 2021. How to Bring That Gala Magic to Your Virtual Event. – A fun, entertaining, and cause-oriented program.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 17, 2021

As nonprofits were forced to postpone, and often cancel, their large, in-person fundraising galas, something else took its place: the virtual event. Nonprofits held many virtual events throughout the year—potentially kicking off an industry-wide trend that would change how we view event-based fundraising. Virtual Events Cost Less.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

They had to suddenly take their highly-anticipated 2020 Jungle Party completely virtual, and could no longer use the vendor services they’d already paid for. TIP: Bring the energy of your live event to your virtual stream! Making Virtual Guests Part of the Fun. Woodland Park Zoo.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

The key to determining which tools to work with depends on your goals. Within just a few months, most associations had publicly posted recommendations and tips, provided amnesty for dues, created policies and procedures, and/or jumped to virtual tools to continue providing events. The results?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 22, 2021

And we don’t need walkie-talkies to do so—we can use tools like Zoom to meet with donors virtually. . If you haven’t done so already, think about how you can meet with donors virtually and then share your mission and impact stories with them. Sounds like fundraisers, right? . We can do the same thing with our donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. Avoid Over-Optimization : While it’s good to include relevant keywords, ensure your anchor text sounds natural and avoid keyword stuffing.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Offering Candid’s trainings at no cost One of our team’s first major priorities was to make virtually all of Candid’s capacity-building trainings free as of this past January. We offer two to three virtual trainings per month, open to all for free, by simply registering on the Candid Learning website. Creating a Sound Proposal Budget.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 16, 2021

Before we dive into our top 5 ways to maximize your ROI at your next hybrid event, we want to talk about the long-term, medium-term, and short-term goals of your event. Therefore, when considering your hybrid event ROI, you really want to hone in on your brand and your event goals. . CRM and email marketing integrations.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Helping members identify challenges and opportunities before they become mainstream is a goal for.orgCommunity. Our goal was to support our members however we could,” Nancy recalled. “We When we went virtual, losing those connections was difficult. Eroding Trust Trust was the theme for the ColLAB.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

And our virtual communication skills were not up to the task of addressing those negative emotions. Motivation— supports developing strategy, setting goals, and staying focused. For a positive virtual culture, practice both. The post For Better Virtual Work Vibes—Try EI appeared first on.orgSource.

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Forum One

AUGUST 3, 2023

The dotCOMM Awards winners have been announced, and we are thrilled to say that Forum One has been awarded 5 dotComm awards in the categories of nonprofit websites and virtual events! Their goals are to end preventable maternal health risks and deaths, end preventable preterm birth and infant death, and close the health equity gap.

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sgEngage

JULY 18, 2023

Increasingly, those spaces are virtual and constantly evolving. Sound familiar? A few ideas on how to use Threads include: GivingTuesday or Peer-to-Peer campaigns: Set your goal, create a hashtag, and give regular updates to build hype around your campaign. Modern fundraising depends on meeting your supporters where they are.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Virtual Fundraising. That’s why it’s important to plan ahead, set goals, and brainstorm some Giving Tuesday campaign ideas several weeks or months in advance. Wondering what kind of campaign would best serve your goals? You can mobilize your supporters to fundraise and advocate on your behalf; plus it can all be done virtually.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

No matter where you are in your growth stage, taking action, in concert with your internal stakeholders, will always bring you closer to the goal of raising more revenue. Regularly reassess your strategies and make necessary adjustments to achieve your fundraising goals. Having a monetary goal is fundamental.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This might sound easy, but sharing an idea with your board, boss, or team can be tricky, even nerve-wracking. If you’re meeting virtually, build a collection of images you like to use. Luckily, many online tools now support virtual brainstorming with features like video conferencing, screen sharing, and online whiteboards.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

In a virtual silent auction, supporters view auction items on a website or webpage and place bids online. Set fundraising and supporter engagement goals for the auction. Make sure you have sound equipment that easily hooks into your stream to minimize technical sound issues. Equipment capabilities.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The last couple of years have been all about virtual when it comes to fundraising. Of course, we’ve spent the year sharing tips and tricks to get your virtual fundraising to the next level all year long, but let’s be real: few things are as helpful as seeing real examples of real nonprofits doing it right. MDLT Virtual Hikeathon.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 29, 2021

And we helped equip educators to better engage with thousands of students when classrooms had to become virtual. In the face of really tough — and often seemingly insurmountable — challenges, our customers have continued to innovate, grow, and surpass their goals. It may sound simple, and it is.

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Qgiv

JULY 8, 2021

Rather than cancel, the Brother Wolf team brainstormed and came up with a very clever (and relatively simple) way to transform their event into a virtual one. Like other organizations, they saw the move to hybrid and virtual events in 2020 and embarked to turn their fundraiser into one. Moral of the Story. “It

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 14, 2022

It sounds like you may not be quite ready for a big fundraiser. They include (1) annual giving; (2) capital campaign; (3) major gifts ; (4) endowment building; (5) planned giving, and (6) strategies like in-person or virtual meetings, phone calls, direct mail, digital fundraising, grant writing, and events. Human Resources.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Sample fundraising calendar Be sure to update your quarterly and monthly totals for the year, comparing them to your original goals. Are you on track to meet your goals? However, if you find that you’re behind on your goals, don’t worry too much. You’re either on track to meet your goals…or you’re not.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 27, 2022

The newly published State of Nonprofit Fundraising report found that many nonprofits still had to postpone or cancel fundraising events last year, and more than half fell short of their revenue goals. Find partners for your live production who are capable of going virtual or contact-free. An Easy “Rainy Day Plan” for Your Fundraiser.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

Set your goals Choose your event registration software Choose your volunteer management software Find your performers Secure a venue Create your merchandise Promote your event Livestream your benefit concert Include an auction during the concert Keep the focus on fundraising during the concert Wrap up after the concert 1.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Sounds great, right? Start with five to eight fundraising ambassadors with a goal of understanding them and how they can best engage in ways that will make them feel great while raising money for your organization. Just asking ambassadors to spread the word and “help us reach our fundraising goal” won’t lead anywhere.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many boards have policies requiring the full board (or each member individually) to hit a fundraising goal and this worksheet helps get them organized and on a path to success. It’s easier than it sounds. Zoom game night: Players pitch in $10 and host a virtual game night. Cultivation. There are many game options.

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sgEngage

JULY 17, 2023

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. It’s about more than occasional gift cards, branded swag, and virtual happy hours. It’s about more than occasional gift cards, branded swag, and virtual happy hours. Each organization is unique, and your workplace well-being strategy should be tailored to your specific needs and goals.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

By November 1st : Set Goals And Make A Plan. Set a Goal: Hopefully, your nonprofit or charity has a clear, board-approved budget that you follow. Use the SMART Goal setting strategy to craft your fundraising goal. Use the SMART Goal setting strategy to craft your fundraising goal.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

I don’t like the way I sound or look on camera.” The goal of a promo video is to give people a tease and make them want to sign up, buy a ticket, and attend. Virtual tour: A peek behind the curtain at your organization will engage your audience, especially those who are curious about your work.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

It is important to consider the long-term goals of your fundraising team, as well as the long-term goals of the organization. The moves management structure may vary depending on your goals and priorities. What are the goals for donor retention, upward movement in the donor pipeline, major gift officer visit expectations?

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