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

JULY 9, 2020

But with the recent industry shift toward virtual and hybrid events, it has become even more popular. Event planners and organizers have been using these strategies to increase attendee engagement and participation at physical events but there is no reason why they cannot also be applied to virtual events.

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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

DECEMBER 3, 2020

However, as businesses continue to seek ways to uphold their revenue and persevere through this complicated time, many industries are turning towards virtual and hybrid events to stay connected and drive revenue through alternative avenues. . Why Shift to Virtual and Hybrid Events.

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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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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

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

JULY 20, 2020

Using the right virtual event platform can take your virtual event to the next level. From automated email marketing to hosting live broadcasts, an event platform is necessary if you aim to put on a professional, high-level virtual event. Why Use a Virtual Event Platform. Varying space types or “venue” types.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2023

Traditional fundraising events – those high-energy galas, intimate dinners, sponsored runs, and community fairs – have long been the cornerstone of nonprofit fundraising. Going Virtual with Events Even before the pandemic forced a pivot to online activities, the trend towards virtual events was growing.

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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. Augmented reality spaces, perfect for virtual exhibitors. Customer and technology support.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 3, 2020

However, as businesses continue to seek ways to uphold their revenue and persevere through this complicated time, many industries are turning towards virtual and hybrid events to stay connected and drive revenue through alternative avenues. . Why Shift to Virtual and Hybrid 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? Making a profit.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

If you are hosting a hybrid event, then you might want to consider buying PPC campaigns and analog billboards. However, if you’re hosting a virtual event for a younger crowd, then you know that you only need to market online and you maybe shouldn’t go with a PPC campaign. . Whether you are using sponsors.

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AccelEvents

JULY 23, 2021

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. You should have a primary event goal (or two) for every event your brand hosts. When done right, events are valuable and can be an extremely effective marketing channel. .

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 15, 2021

And they allow companies to continue hosting popular events for their consumers even with gathering restrictions in place. . In the events industry, a hybrid event combines an onsite event element and a virtual element. . These events can have a high production value, or they can be hosted through a streaming service. .

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AccelEvents

APRIL 23, 2021

With the rise in virtual events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more businesses are seeing that virtual platforms can produce high-quality events. With an intuitive virtual event platform , it doesn’t take much to add the extra virtual element to an already live event. Better digitization of virtual attendee data.

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AccelEvents

JULY 13, 2020

Hybrid events integrate digital features and virtual elements into an in-person event. If you’ve never hosted a hybrid event, know that there are things that you’ll need to consider in order for the event to run smoothly. An event platform software can be used for in-person events, virtual-only events, and hybrid events.

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AccelEvents

APRIL 23, 2021

With the rise in virtual events, more businesses are seeing that virtual platforms can produce high-quality events. With an intuitive virtual event platform , it doesn’t take much to add the extra virtual element to an already live event. We know that attending a virtual event isn’t always the most fun.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Hosting a hybrid event can boost physical attendance and promote your brand and content to a wider and broader audience. . A high-quality event planning software is often fitted with a number of features that are integral to running an event either as an in-person event or online as a hybrid conference or virtual meeting, for example. .

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AccelEvents

JUNE 16, 2021

Since your consumers are, often for the first time, interacting with your brand through a virtual event or a hybrid event, it can be difficult to gauge how well your brand is being perceived and the ways your attendees are enjoying the experience. . So, here are 16 reasons why you should choose an all-in-one virtual event software: .

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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? Making a profit.

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AccelEvents

JULY 26, 2021

Having poor quality content can be extremely detrimental to your online event as this might affect sponsors’ lead retention and capture rates. Because this is supporting a virtual event, you have a few options for content deployment. If it will be hosted as streamed content. How about sponsor badges? Content Deployment.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

While virtual fundraising was already gaining traction pre-pandemic, it certainly became a dominating force during the pandemic. So if you’re looking for virtual fundraising ideas for schools, you’re in the right place! Here are ten tips to help you succeed with virtual fundraising for education: 1.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Hosting a hybrid event can boost physical attendance and promote your brand and content to a wider and broader audience. . A high-quality event planning software is often fitted with a number of features that are integral to running an event either as an in-person event or online as a hybrid conference or virtual meeting, for example. .

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AccelEvents

JULY 13, 2020

Hybrid events integrate digital features and virtual elements into an in-person event. If you’ve never hosted a hybrid event, know that there are things that you’ll need to consider in order for the event to run smoothly. An event platform software can be used for in-person events, virtual-only events, and hybrid events.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

Conference apps help organize virtual conference events, offering features like schedule management and attendee networking. Virtual venue management solutions help manage virtual event venues and other arrangements. Donor management systems offer communication solutions and help track and monitor donor data.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Nationwide stay at home orders and continued concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic have led many businesses and event planners to shift from physical events to a virtual format. . There are many benefits to this move but running a successful virtual conference requires more than just an understanding of video conferencing tools. .

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Nationwide stay-at-home orders and continued concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic have led many businesses and event planners to shift from physical events to a virtual format. . There are many benefits to this move but running a successful virtual conference requires more than just an understanding of video conferencing tools. .

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 25, 2021

While the 2020 shift to virtual events may have been challenging, event planners quickly discovered loads of useful data that a digital format can provide. More than physical events, virtual events give an event organizer unprecedented insight into attendee demographics and behavior. Attendee Demographics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Knowledge: Subject matter expertise, research, polling, case studies. Many sponsors and donors want recognition for their support. Mention the donor in emails directly about the event they sponsored. This can be 4 emails a year dedicated to sponsors who give the org $10K or more. These need not look like a commercial.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 12, 2020

Whether you are a seasoned event organizer or brand new to the industry, the move away from physical conferences toward virtual or online conferences can feel challenging at best. The rapid spread of the coronavirus may have made virtual events necessary, but the truth is that their implementation has been trending upward for years.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 25, 2021

While the 2020 shift to virtual events may have been challenging, event planners quickly discovered loads of useful data that a digital format can provide. More than physical events, virtual events give an event organizer unprecedented insight into attendee demographics and behavior. Attendee Demographics.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 30, 2021

Accelevents hosted its most recent installment of Event Talk Live focusing on how to “Grow Your Brand with Virtual and Hybrid Events.” Most virtual and hybrid event platforms, including Accelevents, allow organizers to create multiple ticket types enabling segmentation right off the bat. ” Tash Benjamin.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 17, 2020

But, how do you measure the success of a virtual event? Without obvious social cues or visuals, how will you know what is happening in the virtual event space, whether or not people are enjoying themselves, and whether or not they are engaging with the content? KPIs to Measure Virtual Event Success. Event Registrations.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 17, 2020

But, how do you measure the success of a virtual event? Without obvious social cues or visuals, how will you know what is happening in the virtual event space, whether or not people are enjoying themselves, and whether or not they are engaging with the content? KPIs to Measure Virtual Event Success. Event Registrations.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 19, 2020

Every event planner knows that there is a lot at stake when launching a virtual event. And of course, you want to run a successful virtual event. Most event planners spend months preparing for the launch of their event but, unfortunately, the coronavirus has forced many to shift to a virtual format on much shorter time frames. .

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