Forum One

OCTOBER 27, 2021

As in-person events have had to shift to virtual events this year, the silver lining has been that they’ve opened up the opportunity for events to be more accessible to more people, where travel, time, and related expenses aren’t a barrier to participation. Check the accessibility of the virtual event platform(s) you will be using.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 4, 2022

Most charities had used the same tried-and-tested methods for decades (namely, galas and sponsored endeavors), but with new health and safety guidelines to contend with, this was no longer possible. 2) Virtual fundraisers. As the name suggests, virtual fundraisers aim to do everything their in-person equivalents do, but remotely.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Due to COVID-19, your nonprofit staff members are probably now working from home, you’ve had to pivot fundraising strategies, and your organization’s programming has likely had to adapt to social distancing guidelines. . Planning virtual stewardship events. . Plan virtual stewardship events. We’ll cover: . Social media?

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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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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

I sat down (virtually) with Meg Goldman Community Relations & Senior Event Planner at Vibrant Table Catering and Events who has been with the company for 14 years, to hear more about their transition to supporting virtual fundraising events and what things have been like for the catering industry during the pandemic.

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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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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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Nimble AMS

APRIL 21, 2023

3 Tips to elevate your association’s online advocacy efforts Follow these strategies to address any pain points in your organization’s advocacy program and virtually shoutout your advocates’ ongoing efforts: 1. Advocates can return to your guidelines if they have any questions or encounter new situations. Get social.

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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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Nimble AMS

MAY 12, 2023

In-person and virtual meetings. Establish your member expectations for both in-person and virtual meetings. Providing these guidelines and reviewing them with your serving members ensures they know the expected conduct. Establishing these guidelines will make it easier for more members to serve on your committee.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Then, the pandemic spread across the globe, and the resulting social distancing guidelines left small to mid-sized nonprofits scrambling to move their events online in order to keep supporters and staff members safe. . virtual fundraising has been trending. supercharge your virtual fundraising efforts. ? Social media.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

This year, many social good organizations will be having virtual audits, and now is the time to learn about how best to prep for them. The trickiest part of having a virtual audit. Resources on preparing for a virtual audit. Webinar: Preparing for a Virtual Audit. Don’t forget, these guidelines need to be electronic.”.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 3, 2021

By now, most of us have heard about the lawyer who couldn’t turn his cat “filter” off on a Zoom court hearing, so that he appeared in virtual court as a cat. My goal is to design virtual experiences to be as inclusive and participatory as possible. I’m sure we each have stories like this. It can be inclusive and participatory.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Greater Giving client Celebrity Waiters had already planned to hold a virtual fundraiser for their 2021 event when the CDC began to allow small, socially-distanced, in-person gatherings. But those attending virtually may only be able to watch a screen for an hour or less. Option 2: Create a separate video stream for virtual guests.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 9, 2020

With the shift to virtual fundraising and engagement over the past several months, technology is more important than ever before for the nonprofit sector. At OneCause, we specialize in supporting nonprofit organizations through virtual fundraising, particularly charity auctions. Let’s dive in. Dedicated Online Auction Software.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 20, 2021

Second, pay attention to specific state and local COVID-19 guidelines. In addition to following local guidelines, you might also want to consider liability protection for your nonprofit, like requiring a virtual waiver for your next event. . You may consider hosting virtual or hybrid events instead. Alcohol licenses.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Chances are virtual events have played a role in your COVID-era tactics. The pivot towards virtual events has been a particularly challenging but (hopefully) rewarding experience for many organizations. For nonprofits looking to expand their virtual event offerings in the Spring 2021 season , we highly recommend virtual auctions.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 14, 2020

In reimagining these events, we must take care to harness the essence of the competition by empowering and recognizing participants, while getting creative with building a virtual or socially distanced community, eager to take on the challenges of the activity, as well as fundraising.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 16, 2020

If you’re concerned about the digital safety of your virtual event, good! From preventing a Zoom meeting from being Zoombombed to ensuring that your event is following data privacy laws , digital safety needs to be ensured for all virtual events. . To ensure virtual safety, you’ll need to get a secure virtual event software.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

For the foreseeable future, remote fundraising and virtual actions will be the norm, as evidenced by the 433% increase in virtual actions on the Mobilize platform in just six weeks. We’ve rounded up a list of specific examples of virtual opportunities, organized by nonprofit issue area, that solve real problems and are easy to execute.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 22, 2021

However, building relationships while following social distancing guidelines in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge for many of us. . And we don’t need walkie-talkies to do so—we can use tools like Zoom to meet with donors virtually. . You can build relationships without meeting in person. .

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sgEngage

JUNE 23, 2022

The accessibility guidelines used to determine a website’s ADA compliance are set by the Worldwide Web Consortium. These standards are called the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Most nonprofit websites are already largely compatible with WCAG guidelines and accessible. Don’t neglect your virtual and hybrid events.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 5, 2020

However, no one could have predicted the effects that COVID-19 would have , with many nonprofit organizations now solely relying on virtual fundraising efforts to continue operations. Virtual fundraising has become more accessible and intuitive than ever before thanks to the extensive internet and the wide variety of donation tools available.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 3, 2021

By embracing virtual events, organizers have been able to deliver content to eager audiences. . Virtual social events are now common. A virtual event, however, will never replace the joys of an on-site event and interacting with others. . Hybrid events have virtual components and in-person components.

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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. . Hosting one event with both in-person and virtual components could help create synergy between the two events. .

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the events industry has spent the better part of this year adjusting their plans and adopting a virtual event format. . But now that stay at home orders have eased back in some places, event professionals are turning their eye back to hybrid events that combine virtual elements with live event elements. .

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 16, 2020

If you’re concerned about the digital safety of your virtual event, good! From preventing a Zoom meeting from being Zoombombed to ensuring that your event is following data privacy laws , digital safety needs to be ensured for all virtual events. . To ensure virtual safety, you’ll need to get a secure virtual event software.

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sgEngage

APRIL 14, 2021

Virtual volunteering increased, and in-person events had to adapt and change to keep their employees, clients, and volunteers safe from a viral pandemic. Read about how NRG made one small change in their dollars-for-doers program guidelines that resulted in a 55% increase in participation.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 25, 2023

Provide Training, Guidelines, And Resources With the right ambassadors on board, it’s time to get them ready to market your fundraising campaign or event. Plus, ambassadors can even fundraise on your behalf and help you meet and exceed your goals! Be thoughtful and genuine in your approach and consider the ambassador program an honor!

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Don’t miss the Community Brands virtual workshop: New Year, New ME (Member Engagement) , on December 14 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, ET. This 3-hour virtual workshop includes four interactive break-out sessions to drive member engagement at your association in the new year.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 5, 2020

While early on in the COVID-19 pandemic, hosting a virtual event was the obvious solution. With strict social distancing guidelines in place, the pressure is on planners and venues to keep people safe. . But, as things slowly creep back towards a new sort of normal , people are starting to assemble yet again. Choose the Right Venue.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 12, 2020

A successful hybrid event can be tough to pull off because, essentially, it is two separate events: a physical event and a virtual event. If your physical event has been canceled due to social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety requirements, a virtual event was your best option. Hosting a Hybrid Event.

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Cloud 4 Good

JUNE 24, 2021

The highly-anticipated event, held completely virtually in 2020, is set to take place September 21 – 23 and will consist of small in-person gatherings and a more widely accessible virtual experience. Salesforce has stated, “[We] will follow all local COVID-19 public health guidelines. Here is What We Know About Dreamforce 2021.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 3, 2021

Plenty of options are available—from outdoor events to virtual fun. Virtual auction . A virtual auction can be tricky to set up, but it’s still a solid fundraising method. With a virtual auction, be up-front with donors and make them aware that a donation may not guarantee a prize. Digital scavenger hunt .

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Be proactive and prepare your in-person and virtual hybrid attendees with the following items and clearly present the information to them. Communicate Ways That Attendees Can Interact With Both Virtual and In-Person Components. In any case, fully prepare for the in-person and virtual attendees by making them aware ahead of time.

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CauseVox

MARCH 11, 2022

According to IRS guidelines, 501(c)3 organizations are classified by the size of their total assets, with cutoffs at the $100K, $500K, $1M, $10M, and $50M mark. Virtual Walkathons, Races, And More. These days, virtual walkathons and races are on the rise and it looks like this format is here to stay. What’s Considered Small?

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