Kindful

APRIL 12, 2021

Here are a few donor recognition ideas and examples that, despite being virtual, will still be impactful to the recipient and your online community. Host a live streamed event. Host a live streamed event. The post 5 Virtual Recognition Ideas For Nonprofit Donors appeared first on Kindful.

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JANUARY 20, 2021

With the focus now on virtual and hybrid events, how do event planners and brands create and deliver content that will foster attendee engagement and keep them coming back for more? Attendee Engagement For Virtual Events. With a strictly virtual event, you will need to work harder than usual to engage attendees.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

2) Gain fun face time opportunities with virtual events. In-person events are on hold this fundraising event season, but fortunately, streaming tools like Zoom implemented new features throughout the year that make virtually interacting with guests a lot easier and way more fun. 5) Collaborate with your surrounding community.

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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. Live-streaming tools. Let’s dive in.

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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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Achieve

APRIL 10, 2020

As we all continue to adjust to the “new normal”, now is the time to look into modern software solutions to turn your events into a purely virtual experience. While virtual fundraising events may be different than your normal efforts, they can still engage attendees and bring your nonprofit into the spotlight. Let’s get started!

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Participants can download an app to submit photos, videos, and text answers proving that they’ve completed challenges or deciphered clues. An app-based scavenger hunt can also facilitate a hybrid event if you have participants who are more comfortable virtually attending. Haunted House fundraiser. Ghost story contest.

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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. This drives trust that can encourage future giving.

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Kindful

MAY 21, 2021

We learned that: People will attend virtual events. In some ways, virtual events make it much easier to convert these once-a-year event donors into powerful monthly donors. So, what can we do as fundraisers—both in person and virtually—to help these one-time event donors join the all-too-important stream of monthly donors ?

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Obviously this event won’t work in warmer climates, but if you’re somewhere with distinct seasons, all you have to do is find a lake that will let you host your event. You’ve most likely already done some form of live streaming in your work in the past year or two. Running isn’t the only kind of challenge you can host.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

By taking advantage of more traditional methods as well as leveraging social media and peer-to-peer fundraising best practices, you’ll be on your way to hosting a winning event! Start planning early and secure your venue, date, and speakers, and you’ll be on your way to hosting a successful gala! Update your social media.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2020

Recalling these moments and other interactions can help you pull together ideas of how to replicate this experience, even when everyone is working virtually. Despite being apart from one another, Blackbaud’s YourCause team has continued to plan community-driven activities, just through a virtual setting. Virtual Happy Hours.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

We have you covered with 18 successful- yet untapped- fall fundraising ideas for 2021 with options for in-person, virtual, or hybrid setups, so that you can respond quickly and easily to COVID no matter what happens. If this isn’t an option available in your area, consider securing a location to host your own paint and sip night.

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

Many adapted by holding virtual, online-only fundraising events. Hybrid Events: The Best of Live and Virtual. However, moving to virtual events wasn’t simple or straightforward. Technically, nonprofit organizations have been hosting “hybrid” events for years. It is a delicate balancing act!

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Now that we’re well into 2021 and approaching a post-COVID reality in many parts of the world, nonprofit professionals have pondered what fundraising events will look like with both in-person and virtual engagements. You already know that virtual auction fundraisers are possible and fruitful, but the possibilities are almost endless.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Virtual fundraising, virtual donor stewardship. virtual events— these are the terms dominating this year’s fundraising season. So, share information about your mission statement, values, tips to raise funds successfully, and photos of the work your organization does. Virtual fundraising events are the perfect example.

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Achieve

MAY 19, 2022

is prioritized over hosting simple, straightforward events that are easy for your team to bring to life. Live streaming auctioneers and entertainment for virtual events. This could mean hiring, communicating with, and paying a catering team for a live event or purchasing and shipping food to virtual event guests.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

You can either broadcast live (think of it as your own radio station) or host the messages on the Cinchcast server for later listening. In fact, I used them for this blog (see upper-right), but please ignore the silly photo in the Fotolia ad. A free, fun mobile photo-sharing iPhone App that turns your mobile photos instantly in art.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

This is also the time when many organizations host their year-end gala or another major event to drive even more donations. However, with the rise of online fundraising technology and virtual events, nonprofits are moving away from the traditional strategy of hosting just one larger event each year.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2022

Here’s how you can add a P2P fundraising element to the competition: Ask participants to submit photos of their decked-out homes. . Host a post-race party to thank your fundraisers and congratulate them on a race well run. Offer plenty of food and drinks as well as fun activities such as a photo booth or ornament decorating stations.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Host an auction. Auctions are fun at any time of year, but Giving Tuesday presents extra opportunities for your nonprofit to host a successful auction. These can work as in-person, virtual , or even hybrid events.

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Forum One

AUGUST 17, 2009

My colleague Colleen and I spent weeks working closely with the three convening organizations, helping them identify key ways to share their messages and summit activities in a virtual space. Plan ahead and try out new techniques for online engagement, but don't be afraid to switch direction mid-stream. Use media to your advantage.

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2013

Toan Lam is a multimedia consultant, university professor, thought leader, and former TV reporter and host who is on the forefront of the changing landscape of multimedia. He is the creator and host of GoInspireGo.com (GIG), a multimedia platform that "uses social networking for social change. Participate Virtually.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2007

stream, reading a chat history, answering ims, and taking notes! MacArthur Foundation hosted its first discussion in Second Life to explore the role that philanthropy might play in virtual worlds. Something to make the virtual world better and empowering the community in a unique way. The John D. and Catherine T.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In 2020, they set a goal of raising $40,000 for their combined #GivingTuesday/year-end fundraiser to raise funds for their virtual summer camp. Woven Health Clinic is on their third year of hosting an awards ceremony fundraiser, but this year they did things a bit differently – they went virtual. Host exclusive events.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 21, 2010

We had a lot of fun with the Ustream live stream and Twitter chat where we discussed the themes from the book and answer questions. So, the virtual launch party was also a fundraiser. In evening, we had a party in Los Altos hosted by Packard Foundation to celebrate the book launch and work as Visiting Scholar. What a send off!

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2022

No matter what you’re fundraising for, hosting a dance-a-thon can help you raise lots of money while also giving your supporters the opportunity to get moving and have fun. Typically, dance-a-thons are anywhere from 12 to 48 hours long and can be held as a continuous event, split into sessions, or in a virtual, livestream format.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 19, 2018

One of email’s strengths is its flexibility: you can use it to deliver a wide variety of “asks” and to link to content such as videos, tweets, Facebook posts and photo galleries. 4 – Host a s ocial m edia f undraiser . 4 – Host a s ocial m edia f undraiser . 8 – Host a h ouse p arty .

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

We’ve broken it down into traditional , seasonal , virtual , scholastic , kid-focused , and grown-ups-only events. Virtual: Online auctions are a category in and of themselves, allowing attendees to view items remotely using live streaming or images while they place online bids.

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Kindful

MARCH 16, 2021

Schedule a virtual meeting using Google Calendar and Google Meet. What it does: Dropbox is a cloud-based file sharing platform that allows you to store and share photos, documents, and other files. How you can use it: If your website is hosted by WordPress, get the WooCommerce plugin to create your online store. WooCommerce.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2011

Photo by Laughing Squid. Can you assign someone to host that conversation and empower them to lead the charge? Finally, events, like docs, also have a comment stream attached. Are members typically sharing links, photos, videos, event invitations? It was such a terrific post I invited her share it here. Who’s replying?

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Qgiv

APRIL 27, 2022

For a virtual or hybrid event, add a raffle ticket item to your online store so online attendees can still participate. When Christmas card season rolls around, it always seems like a last-minute mad dash to find those family photos that you can send out to family and friends. Seasonal Raffle Prize Ideas. Family portrait sitting.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 5, 2016

Trendswatch 2016 predicts that augmented and virtual realities are going to provide arts and cultural organizations with new ways to make exhibits more accessible. Pokémon Go’s popularity is proof that virtual reality technology isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. *. How did you get the idea to host an event? until 2 p.m.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Facebook: With live streaming and story capabilities, Facebook is ideal for spreading the word about your upcoming fundraisers and events. Nonprofits post photos, videos, IGTVs, reels, and stories to show the impact of their mission and advocate for support. . Instagram: Instagram is all about visual media. Neglecting site design.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Photo and Bio. Does your organization stream live on Instagram, YouTube, Vimeo, or Facebook? Snap a photo of the donor while at your facility or event and frame it and send it to them (also from Get Fully Funded ). Mentions at different times and places during any festivals you host. Do this without a solicitation.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Start promoting your efforts early, and if possible, create custom treatment streams for different donor segments. Host a marquee event. Next, activating your existing donor-base is a key component of any successful Giving Tuesday campaign. A marquee event can be a great way to stand out this Giving Tuesday.

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Classy

APRIL 7, 2021

A virtual event for fundraising is your opportunity to introduce your cause directly to a worldwide audience of donors, as long as you have a solid plan to attract them. Even as in-person activities return, the success of a virtual event speaks for itself. When you’re ready to start planning, our virtual event toolkit is here to help.

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