Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2020

In the virtual workplace, being on video conference meetings and communicating via online collaboration platforms takes more energy than working face-to-face. Virtual work can easily zap our energy and drain our emotions bringing on a type of malaise called “Virtual or Zoom Fatigue.” . This can make the experience lonely.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 19, 2023

By Jeni Putalavage-Ross , SVP of Operations at Ribbon – a platform helps nonprofits and charitable individuals start nonprofits quicker while saving time, money, and effort. Inspiration has struck and you have an amazing, world-changing idea for a public good group that you would like to make a reality. What do you do to get started?

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The MatrixFiles

JUNE 15, 2021

Heinan Landa (CEO of Optimal Networks ) asked me last week: As we’re slowly returning to the office and in-person meetings, what lessons from 15 months of virtual meetings should endure? Over the past year, I’ve had many clients bemoan virtual, but I’ve also had many clients express joy over the benefits of virtual.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 28, 2020

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. . To that end, here is a list of creative and original networking ideas to include at your next virtual event. Virtual Scavenger Hunt.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 8, 2021

Or, your brand has a virtual event idea aimed at increasing revenue, but you are not sure of the right way to do it. Virtual events are one of the best ways to boost revenue and are great for increasing digital clout in 2021. Here are the seven best virtual event use cases that your brand needs to consider: Virtual Summits.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 8, 2021

Or, your brand has a virtual event idea aimed at increasing revenue, but you are not sure of the right way to do it. Virtual events are one of the best ways to boost revenue and are great for increasing digital clout in 2021. Here are the seven best virtual event use cases that your brand needs to consider: Virtual Summits.

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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. Virtual Cocktail Hours.

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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? The good news is that facilitating networking in a virtual setting is quite simple. Here are our suggestions for navigating this virtual environment: .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2021

This year’s tools tap into fundraising trends that have emerged as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, from t-shirt fundraising for virtual events to contactless in-person giving. Ideal for virtual events and cause awareness campaigns. Virtual Quiz Events :: virtualquizevents.com. Bonfire :: bonfire.com. Gifted :: gifted.com.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

Virtual conferences allow brands, organizations, and businesses to connect individuals in unprecedented ways. Virtual conferences are more accessible, allowing more individuals to attend your conference. For these reasons, among others, virtual conferences make a lot of sense. . What is a Virtual Conference? exhibitions.

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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. 2) Virtual fundraisers. As the name suggests, virtual fundraisers aim to do everything their in-person equivalents do, but remotely. 3) Hybrid fundraisers.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 3, 2024

Most text fundraising software has a monthly cost, but some text fundraising platforms offer free (excluding third-party payment fees) or low-cost options to nonprofits. Check out these text fundraising platforms to find the best solution for your organization: Qgiv Handbid Give Lively Snowball Tatango GiveWP Pledge Tithe.ly

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 25, 2020

Virtual events offer a lot of benefits to an event organizer. Virtual attendees can see benefits as well! A virtual event means that those face-to-face interactions will not be possible but that does not mean that you can’t facilitate and encourage networking all the same. . Does your platform allow for virtual business cards?

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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

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

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

One of the most complicated decisions of the virtual event planning process is determining how to price your virtual event. The price of your virtual event needs to be low enough to offer value to your target audience but also high enough to convey that your event provides an experience worth having. The short answer: not quite.

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OneCause

JANUARY 5, 2023

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. Lowered costs, similar revenue.

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AccelEvents

JULY 13, 2020

Hybrid events integrate digital features and virtual elements into an in-person event. However, this type of hybridization only works if you have an event platform that can fully support all of the features your event requires. Features to Look for in a Hybrid Event Platform. Live-Chat and Networking.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 4, 2021

With the events industry focused on hybrid and virtual events instead of more traditional live events, event producers need to pay careful attention to the attendee experience. With an online event, those factors are non-existent and care must be taken to ensure that each virtual attendee has an immersive experience.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 29, 2020

First time exhibiting at a virtual event? Join us every Thursday for an interactive training on how to get your virtual booth up & running using the Accelevents platform. The post [Webinar Series] Virtual Event Exhibitor Training appeared first on Accelevents. We’re here to help make it a success!

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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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AccelEvents

JUNE 23, 2020

Over the last few years, virtual events have seen incredible growth in popularity and yet still remain a complete mystery to most people. Event organizers may have thought that trade shows were about to disappear altogether but the fact is, trade shows are perfect candidates for virtualization! The benefits of a virtual trade show.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 11, 2024

Here’s how to get started using your online community platform to transform your volunteer program: 1. When a member volunteer joins your program, be sure to extend a warm welcome in your member community, make introductions, and get your new volunteers connected within your existing volunteer program groups. Register now.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2022

While traditional methods can still impact supporters, more and more organizations interested in starting an advocacy initiative look to virtual campaigns first. Whether your nonprofit is interested in spreading awareness or influencing how their supporters might vote , virtual campaigns have the potential to reach a large audience, fast.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 20, 2021

When one of the world’s leading digital sales and marketing agencies decided to go virtual they chose Accelevents as the platform that could deliver the goods and then some. While face-to-face gatherings were no longer permitted, IMPACT wanted to remain top of mind and virtual was the way to get it done. In-session polls.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 4, 2021

As difficult as last year was for nonprofit event planners, they were able to gain a wealth of information and experience from the sudden and dramatic shift from in-person to virtual galas. Looking back at the results of the past year proved that virtual fundraisers can work. Planning with a Focus on Virtual.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 7, 2020

COVID-19 has forced the events industry to move online and create a virtual experience instead of hosting traditional, live events. Virtual events are beneficial to event planners in many ways but they also present a unique set of challenges. You do not want to alienate any member of your audience. Create a Multisensory Experience.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 10, 2020

With so many event professionals being forced to shift from a physical event to a virtual one , the landscape can feel new and uncertain. One of the only ways to tell if you’ve just hosted a successful virtual event—with the promise of more future lead generation and sales—is to ask. Ask a general question first.

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Finding and recruiting virtual volunteers can help your organization grow amid COVID-19. Here are 5 tips for finding the right volunteers to give virtually. As such, the demand for virtual volunteers has increased exponentially in recent months. Many people are unsure what virtual volunteering entails. Make it clear.

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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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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. Brainstorm what tone or style will work best with your group. Grandparents?

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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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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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EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

Here’s what our friend Andrea Bastiani Archibald at Orr Group said. Create and tailor your messaging and approach to each group’s preferences. is a managing director at Orr Group. Talk to us to learn more about how our platform and partner ecosystem can help you power your purpose!

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Achieve

AUGUST 18, 2020

Amid all the challenges and disruptions that 2020 has already thrown our way, tackling a new kind of virtual event might feel like a major undertaking for your nonprofit’s team. Besides, virtual engagement is now an integral (and necessary) part of keeping up your fundraising momentum. online and virtual fundraising.

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