Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

By Matthew Burnell , F ounder of ClickBid , a mobile bidding provider for online auctions, virtual galas, and in-person events. As a nonprofit, you have undoubtedly heard the term “virtual events” over the past six months. How we were going to pull off a Virtual Fundraiser in a short amount of time.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

Collecting petition signatures A petition is many things: a way to quantify support around an issue; a tactic that helps bring new supporters on board; a relatively light lift to help keep passionate advocates engaged. Some have even described it as a grassroots rally on paper. If possible, include a photo of the stakeholder!

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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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Top Nonprofits

MAY 24, 2021

We know in-person programming is slowly coming back and you need to bring back your audience members who have fallen quiet during the pandemic. But your virtual programming isn’t going away – not after all the amazing new connections you have made without the limits of physical location. New virtual audiences. Let’s find out.

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Forum One

JULY 20, 2022

Watch our discussion about creating a successful virtual event. The event brought people together in the museum’s Heritage Hall for an evening dinner, panel discussion, and table discussions about social justice issues affecting the African American community. Taking “A Seat at the Table” virtual. It was March 2020.

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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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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? Should we have an online event, even when we could do something in person?

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Achieve

JANUARY 18, 2023

Beyond choosing a fundraising idea, your nonprofit also has to decide whether you want to host your event in person or online. . Over the years, virtual fundraising has grown in popularity, especially during the pandemic when meeting in person wasn’t possible. What are the pros of hosting virtual nonprofit events? .

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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. 1) In-person fundraisers. Let’s start off with the oldest, most classic way to fundraise: An in-person fundraiser. 2) Virtual fundraisers. 4) Live auctions.

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AccelEvents

JULY 21, 2021

With the surge of virtual meeting platforms, and various custom meeting options, businesses are now relying on such innovative meeting solutions to amplify networking, work-from-home options, staying connected, and increasing operational efficiency in the new meeting and business landscape. What are Online or Virtual Meeting Platforms?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Ease of organization, larger participant pools and technological advances have helped the virtual nonprofit focus group overtake its traditional format. Here are 7 reasons to try a virtual nonprofit focus group. Securing a space for your in-person focus group can be a hassle. You have more flexibility.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2022

This new version of the world wide web aims to make the internet more autonomous, going beyond net neutrality, and bringing power to the people instead of internet providers and big corporations. With virtual reality, nonprofits can socialize (with avatars) as if they were meeting face-to-face and engage with younger supporters.

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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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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Before the COVID-19 pandemic , which placed restrictions on meeting in person, nonprofit headquarter site visits mainly entailed giving a visitor a tour of your nonprofit’s facilities. . Now, however, most site visits are taking place virtually via tools like Zoom. Two things to remember about virtual nonprofit site visits.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2021

As the world starts to open back up after the COVID-19 pandemic, now is an excellent time to re-imagine the various components of your organization and whether or not an in-person fundraising event makes sense. Because of the restrictions on in-person gatherings, there were a lot of changes in the past year when it came to nonprofit events.

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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! Yes, people attend conferences and trade shows in order to learn and grow their skill set, but they also attend to network with other industry professionals. Steps for Encouraging Attendees to Network at Virtual Events.

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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.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Today’s question comes from a board member who wants advice on hosting in-person events vs. continuing with virtual fundraising. . Dear Charity Clairity, I’m on the board of a local nonprofit, and we’re exploring the idea of hosting an in-person fundraiser in May 2022. I know it’s hard to predict how the spring will look.

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The MatrixFiles

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Want to elevate your next in person or virtual conference? We recently hosted the SQF Unites conference for the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) in BeSpeake , our virtual meeting platform. SQFI wanted to elevate their virtual conference and ensure that their attendee journeys were meaningful and intuitive.

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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. Sponsored event speech. Sponsorship of another conference.

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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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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Both online and in-person events have the potential to engage a wide range of supporters. In 2020, the pandemic and its resulting social distancing guidelines led nonprofits to experiment with virtual events (many of them for the first time). Plan Engaging Virtual Activities and Performances. Use Intuitive Virtual Gala Software.

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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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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.

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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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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. Promote it early. Have a theme. There are plenty of options.

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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 19, 2020

For the event industry, coronavirus has created a new normal that relies heavily on virtual and hybrid events. The benefits of virtual events include: Lower overhead costs. Higher attendance rates create the best opportunity for planners creating virtual events. Your virtual event is likely to have a very targeted audience.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 8, 2020

But does the same hold true for virtual events? . The good news is that virtual events can provide even more benefits and a greater return on investment (ROI) than a traditional physical event. . To help you decide if virtual event sponsorship is right for you, we’ve listed all the reasons why you should sponsor a virtual event!

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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

JANUARY 4, 2022

Aside from the necessity of virtual fundraising due to the pandemic, there are plenty of other bonuses to fundraising online. More involved in-person fundraisers or campaigns that require lots of resources can eat into your profit margins. With virtual fundraising, it’s also much easier to expand your reach. Email campaigns.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

It may make sense to hire someone to give you that help, especially if that person has the skills you need and can work remotely. What you need is a nonprofit virtual assistant or VA. A virtual assistant is an independent contractor who provides services for clients while working from their home office. Nor should you.

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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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Bloomerang

JUNE 16, 2021

For the last three years, I’ve devoted virtually every day to the challenge of training professionals and especially volunteer fundraisers to overcome the fear of asking for gifts for their favorite nonprofits. By every measure, an in-person ask provides the most bang for the buck. 1: Not asking through a personal meeting.

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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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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

However, sometimes you need to ask for donations in person at fundraising events or other functions. Not only does this help alleviate any miscommunication that can happen with less-human communication channels, but it also makes it easier for your organization to form more meaningful relationships with your donors.

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