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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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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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This means that for the foreseeable future at least, event professionals will have to continue to plan and host hybrid or virtual events. In order to hold a successful virtual event, and keep virtual attendees satisfied, you will need to do more than disguise a webinar as a full-blown virtual event.

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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

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic forced event organizers to make a quick pivot from in-person events to virtual events. This transition forced a lot of planners and hosts outside of their comfort zone and left many wondering if they were even doing it right! 8 Common Mistakes When Running Virtual Events. Virtual events have many benefits.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 15, 2020

But the virtual space is not just limited to virtual staff meetings or social gatherings. Virtual conferences and trade shows are becoming the new industry standard. Best Practices for Running a Virtual Trade Show. If you are new to creating virtual trade shows , there are a few things you should keep in mind.

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Forj

MAY 13, 2021

In 2020, associations everywhere were faced with a tough decision: pivot to virtual events or cancel their much-anticipated conferences outright. Many organizations had just a few weeks— months if they were lucky— to craft a virtual event to varying degrees of success. 6 Virtual Conferences Lessons Learned for 2021.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

One way to do this is through virtual trade shows. Here’s how the medical industry can find success with virtual trade shows: Why the Medical Industry Should Pivot to Virtual Format. Virtual trade shows are a highly effective way of promoting a product or end goal, and B2B sales are still growing in this online format. .

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Ever since virtual events first became possible, the tech industry has been all over this space. And now, more than ever, tech has risen to the challenge and hosted some of the biggest most important tech virtual events this year. . From an industry that knows tech, it only makes sense that they can excel in the virtual space.

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Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

As nonprofits continue to navigate this “new normal” of event fundraising into 2021, a focus on virtual fundraising should be at the top of your priority list. The sector as a whole is making the shift to virtual, and with good reason. The value of virtual extends far beyond the live engagement itself. Emails (19.9%).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

To find it, keep your unique goals in mind as you explore this guide to determine what’s possible. Boost revenue from in-person and virtual fundraising events. Be sure to keep the length of setup in mind as you plan so your transition is a smooth one. These online and webinar training sessions can be private or public.

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M+R

MAY 31, 2023

Here’s where you can find M+R people this summer: PMDMC Benchmarks Webinar June 7, 1–2pm ET Thought Benchmarks season was over? Get the low-down on how the public media sector fared in this year’s Benchmarks in this virtual webinar co-hosted with PMDMC. Let us know so we can say hello!

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AccelEvents

MARCH 2, 2021

When you’re running a virtual event, you want everything to be flawless. In order to avoid confusion or mistakes at the time of your event, it is helpful to take some steps to prepare each presenter and the incoming virtual attendees. Here is our guide to preparing presenters and attendees for your next virtual event!

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AccelEvents

MARCH 2, 2021

When you’re running a virtual event, you want everything to be flawless. In order to avoid confusion or mistakes at the time of your event, it is helpful to take some steps to prepare each presenter and the incoming virtual attendees. Here is our guide to preparing presenters and attendees for your next virtual event!

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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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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic forced event organizers to make a quick pivot from in-person events to virtual events. This transition forced a lot of planners and hosts outside of their comfort zone and left many wondering if they were even doing it right! 8 Common Mistakes When Running Virtual Events. Virtual events have many benefits.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 15, 2020

But the virtual space is not just limited to virtual staff meetings or social gatherings. Virtual conferences and trade shows are becoming the new industry standard. Best Practices for Running a Virtual Trade Show. If you are new to creating virtual trade shows , there are a few things you should keep in mind.

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CauseVox

APRIL 20, 2021

Fundraising During COVID: Virtual Events Are Front and Center. Luckily we’ve had all of 2020 to become experts at virtual events, and CauseVox has tons of resources about running virtual events. Wherever possible, assume that your events will be virtual through the rest of 2021.

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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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AccelEvents

JANUARY 30, 2022

This might involve a live, in-person event, a hybrid event , or a virtual event. . Educational webinars. Also, you should have an event type in mind. If you’re hosting an in-person, live event, or hybrid event, then you will be limited based on the availability of the venue you can secure. . Virtual Events.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 9, 2021

If you’ve never hosted an online summit before, the task can understandably seem daunting. An online or virtual summit is usually described as an amped-up webinar, and it is similar to an online conference. A virtual summit is much more than just a conference, though. Why Should You Host an Online Summit?

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 16, 2021

Consider why you are hosting the event and what you want to get out of it. If you know that hosting a hybrid event is suitable for ROI, and that’s why you are hosting one, then you won’t be able to do much to maximize this ROI. So, with that in mind, let’s dive into the top 5 ways to maximize your next hybrid event’s ROI: 1.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Now that physical distancing requirements are relaxing slightly, some in the festival industry have found ways to promote festival-like events to crowds virtually, while physically distanced, or with other safety measures in place. . If you are an event planner, then you may be chomping at the bit to host a festival crowd. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. Take free or paid classes, courses, or webinars to learn how to fundraise. It need not be a solicitation. Prospecting.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 24, 2021

The event professional hosting the event would have to define the event branding , game rules, game mechanics, how the point system works, and the game’s goal. Team games are also perfect for webinars or training sessions as they will improve your attendee’s ability to learn. . Don’t be afraid to host a simple game.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 24, 2021

With events shifting from in-person to virtual and now to hybrid formats, the way attendees experience and interact with event content has also changed. . Both event professionals and attendees believe that virtual event elements are here to stay. And few things embody these qualities more than virtual and hybrid events.

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AccelEvents

JULY 23, 2021

Event marketing is where brands use a conference, webinar, trade show, or exhibition to connect with their audience. . How you implement the following strategies will depend on how you host your event (whether online, in-person or a mixture of both) and what you hope to achieve. What is Event Marketing?

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 16, 2020

While this move has allowed you to carry on hosting your event, it has also left you facing the complications that come with the digital landscape. . Implementing security measures will not only encourage attendees and give them peace of mind, but it will also help your event avoid any negative PR. .

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CauseVox

MAY 18, 2021

Sure, we may be slowly moving back to in-person events, but spending a year doing everything virtually has opened up possibilities that we can’t forget now that vaccines are here. That’s why in the second half of this year, we’ll see the rise of the hybrid fundraising event: an event which is hosted both in person and virtually.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Virtual gala: Host a live-streamed gala event with performances, guest speakers, and donation appeals. Virtual reality tour: Offer a live virtual reality experience, taking viewers on a tour of your nonprofit’s projects and the people you serve. Here are 10 ways to use video in online fundraising for nonprofits.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 30, 2021

For donors who occasionally offer a contribution, the transformational approach can lead to a commitment to regular donations that could grow overtime and the possibility the nonprofit’s message will be shared with other like-minded friends and family. We’ve collected a few areas event planners are making adjustments.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 28, 2022

We are in the business of making event planning, organizing, and hosting a breeze. This is a perfect opportunity for you and your team to be familiar with the basic functionalities of the platform, test things out, and ask any questions you have in mind. For this reason, we provide superior Dedicated Event Suppor t for virtual events.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Whether you are hosting a networking conference, a trade show, or something else in between, practically all events can be shifted to a virtual or hybrid event format. And if you want to record your event or webinar live and share it as a Live Story or Reel on Instagram , you may need more than one person. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

This past year, I collaborated with Andrea Kihlstedt on a couple of Guidestar hosted Webinars on the topic of Healthy and Productive Meetings. Six Power Tips for Great Meetings in Today’s Virtual World by Beth Kanter and Andrea Kihlstedt. Meetings harness the energy of multiple minds around a topic.

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AccelEvents

JULY 26, 2021

It may also be helpful in a variety of formats, so be mindful of that. Because this is supporting a virtual event, you have a few options for content deployment. Primarily you should be hosting this in a strong virtual event platform that can host your event as a live stream or pre-recorded video. .

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Neon CRM

JUNE 8, 2023

Leverage In-Person and Online Events During the pandemic, nonprofits—along with everyone else—learned how to pivot into virtual events and witnessed how successful those events can be. Whether your organization is hosting in-person or online events (or a nice mix of both!), event sign-ups can be a great way to grow your email list.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 9, 2021

If you’ve never hosted an online summit before, the task can understandably seem daunting. An online or virtual summit is usually described as an amped-up webinar, and it is similar to an online conference. A virtual summit is much more than just a conference, though. Why Should You Host an Online Summit?

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