Get Fully Funded

JULY 19, 2023

Additionally, consider hosting a welcome event so that your new members can build connections and experience value from your organization right away. For example, if you’ve learned that your members are interested in professional development opportunities, you can host more workshops and networking events.

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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. . What are the pros of hosting virtual nonprofit events? . What are the cons of hosting virtual nonprofit events? . and smooth as possible. . fundraising event. Add gamification tools. Conduct check-ins.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 20, 2021

Prior to the pandemic, IMPACT hosted in-person events that created buzz and provided education to the marketing and sales community. IMPACT ultimately decided to host an interactive virtual event for their customers called HubSpot Training Day. In-session polls. 1:1 attendee communication and networking within smaller groups.

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AccelEvents

JULY 9, 2020

If you are hosting an industry-specific event or a networking event, part of the reward or prize can include sharing the name of the winner, their title, and company at the event in post-event follow-ups. You can consider adding a survey question or two to your registration form to find out more about your audience and what drives them.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

But after hosting many events over the years, how can your organization change up its approach and plan more engaging activities? These tips can apply to any type of nonprofit event: whether you’re hosting a charity auction , a fundraising 5K, conference, webinar, and so on. Let’s get started! Plan hybrid events. Social media.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

I had the pleasure recently of teaming up with my fundraising bestie and copywriting guru Julie Cooper to host an “ End of Year Appeal Writing Made Easy ” workshop. Included in this article you’ll find: The results of our flash polls we conducted on year-end fundraising. Let’s dive into the poll data.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 4, 2021

Why are you hosting this event and who is your target audience? Live polling during presentations can have a similar effect. When hosting a physical event, you will pay special attention to event layout and event decor. And finally, when the event is completed, send out a post-event survey. Define Your Objectives.

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AccelEvents

JULY 13, 2020

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. The event platform you choose will depend on the type of event you are hosting. Managing audience engagement is one of the most difficult things to do when hosting a virtual audience.

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Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

In fact, data has found that nonprofits who are hosting virtual events are using the same channels and tactics to steward donors as they would in the in-person setting. In a survey of 200 nonprofit organizations, Freewill found that nonprofits using virtual technology plan to steward major donors as follows: Phone conversations (21.6%).

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AccelEvents

JULY 9, 2020

If you are hosting an industry-specific event or a networking event, part of the reward or prize can include sharing the name of the winner, their title, and company at the event in post-event follow-ups. You can consider adding a survey question or two to your registration form to find out more about your audience and what drives them.

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 30, 2014

A recent Third Sector Labs survey of fundraising advice showed us that 80% of expert advice focused on content, messaging and materials. We’ve co-hosted these events with industry partners like Adcieo , DonorTrends , Bloomerang , and 2Dialog. Donor data requires constant work just to maintain a basic level of quality.

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AccelEvents

JULY 20, 2020

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. A virtual event platform is dedicated to hosting, planning, and producing your virtual event. Live polling for recording engagement. Feedback or surveying feature.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 3, 2021

But overall, virtual events are cheaper to host and to produce and, they also allow you to reach a much broader audience. Where you might have only been able to host 200 people at your physical event, you can potentially reach thousands with your digital event, generating more revenue through ticket sales.

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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. Consider adding trivia contests, virtual scavenger hunts, escape rooms, polls, and even traditional board games to your event agenda. End the day with a virtual cocktail hour.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

You can do simple things like: Host a Q&A session . Post a Facebook survey. Run interesting Twitter polls. Photos from a social contest or survey questions used for audience engagement are great ways to connect to supporters on an emotional level. And the best part? Ask the audience to share their story .

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AccelEvents

MARCH 4, 2021

Why are you hosting this event and who is your target audience? Live polling during presentations can have a similar effect. When hosting a physical event, you will pay special attention to event layout and event decor. And finally, when the event is completed, send out a post-event survey. Define Your Objectives.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

You can try: Sending donor surveys. Sharing conversation starters, polls, or even quizzes on social media can inspire lots of engagement. Host an “Ask Me Anything” session. Try hosting a Zoom happy hour or coffee chat with a small group of donors so supporters can connect with you and each other.

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AccelEvents

JULY 13, 2020

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. The event platform you choose will depend on the type of event you are hosting. Managing audience engagement is one of the most difficult things to do when hosting a virtual audience.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 23, 2020

A virtual trade show is a virtual event run in a digital environment and hosted through a virtual platform. Virtual trade shows can present new and exciting opportunities, especially if you are trying to promote your brand or host an event during a time when physical events aren’t possible. Tips for marketing your virtual trade show.

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AccelEvents

JULY 20, 2020

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. A virtual event platform is dedicated to hosting, planning, and producing your virtual event. Live polling for recording engagement. Feedback or surveying feature.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

GoToMeeting allows 25 users and a host to collaborate securely on the web and over the phone. GoToTraining allows up to 25 users and a host to conduct training sessions online and over the phone. And don't forget, each GoToTraining and GoToWebinar subscription also includes a subscription to GoToMeeting! Web and Audio Conferencing.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

This software offers versatility in scheduling, making it a great solution for optimizing your scheduling process no matter the size of the fundraising event you’re hosting. No matter the type of fundraising event you host, this platform’s tools can help you efficiently create memorable and well-coordinated experiences for your supporters.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Checking in at a place. My first reaction was – what does that stupid number mean? The next action was an uncontrollable desire to compare my “People Talking About” with my peers, realizing that benchmarking of meaningless data is well, meaningless.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 23, 2020

A virtual trade show is a virtual event run in a digital environment and hosted through a virtual platform. Virtual trade shows can present new and exciting opportunities, especially if you are trying to promote your brand or host an event during a time when physical events aren’t possible. Tips for marketing your virtual trade show.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Green room – Host an audio conference with fellow organizers before the presentation begins. Content library – Store reusable content, including documents, surveys, and recordings. Polls and surveys – Get feedback from participants during a presentation. Plus, both products include a GoToMeeting license.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 10, 2023

To learn more about your audience’s preferences, consider asking them through surveys and online polls. Host a peer-to-peer campaign. Doing so can help your marketing efforts in the long-run, since supporters will be aware of your merchandise early on and will feel like they played a role in designing it. .

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 3, 2019

A poll of the general public done by Grey Matter Research and Consulting found that 61 percent of adults surveyed felt that charities should only spend between 10 and 29 cents of every dollar on overhead. That number is alarmingly low.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2009

During the NTC, ThePort Network, Inc , NTEN , and Common Knowledge released results of a survey that examines the use of social networking as a marketing and fundraising tool. The survey polled 978 nonprofit professionals about their organizations’ use of commercial social networking sites (e.g. On Facebook, about 39.9%

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2010

I got an email from hosts Chris Uschan and Tony Veroeven who shared some numbers, "We had 190 attend and ask 140 questions in a back channel that looked like Clark Griswald 's House at Christmas!". The community is hosted by Maddie Grant and Lindy Dreyer of SocialFish in collaboration with Omnipress. I use what the host uses.

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Tech Soup

JULY 25, 2011

Recently, TechSoup hosted a webinar discussing how to use social media to acquire and support volunteers. Part of the webinar included this survey of the listeners below, which in of itself is useful for tracking how nonprofits and libraries recruit and support their volunteers.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2013

Whether you’re training team members, constituents, or members of other organizations, nonprofits can use ReadyTalk's audio and web conferencing services to record audio and video for tutorials and educational webinars hosting up to 25 free attendees at a time.

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NTEN

MARCH 15, 2011

Finding out could be as simple as conducting a survey through your newsletter or website (try free tools at SurveyMonkey.com ). So, if you're serious about video, and like the control of hosting it on your site, try a content delivery network (CDN). Polling widgets are a fun and simple way to interact with visitors on your site.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

But this becomes especially critical during the spring season when most nonprofits host key fundraisers, galas, fun runs, and more to generate revenue after the slower winter months. Consider hosting an interactive online event to: Provide an overview of upcoming volunteer opportunities. Solicit feedback and listen to ideas.

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Achieve

JANUARY 31, 2022

Pre-event surveys and research. Find out what your supporters want to see from your virtual engagement opportunities by sending pre-event surveys. Post-event surveys and follow-ups. Keep in mind that any events your organization hosts, whether virtual or in-person, are just one element of a larger supporter engagement strategy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2021

A recent McKinsey survey suggests that 90% of organizations will adopt some version of the hybrid workplace. Smaller nonprofits that might have board members from many different geographic locations have probably hosted hybrid board meetings. Give your remote participants a seat at the table.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 25, 2021

For example, if you are hosting a virtual conference, it can be hard to determine what is driving your registrations. Fortunately, when hosting a virtual event, you can better track what people are doing once they attend a session. Post-Event Survey. Once you have collected your post-event surveys, you can calculate the NPS.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 1, 2020

Video conferencing platforms make hosting a hybrid event or virtual conference easy but what about virtual expos? In the customizable virtual lobby, hosts can greet attendees with a short video before they move on to the Theater, Exhibit Hall, Resource Center, or Communications Lounge. Capterra Rating: Not Available. Customer Support.

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