AccelEvents

AUGUST 7, 2020

COVID-19 has forced the events industry to move online and create a virtual experience instead of hosting traditional, live events. Virtual events are beneficial to event planners in many ways but they also present a unique set of challenges. Appeal to Emotion. You do not want to alienate any member of your audience.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Greater Giving client Celebrity Waiters had already planned to hold a virtual fundraiser for their 2021 event when the CDC began to allow small, socially-distanced, in-person gatherings. Read the full client story here to explore some familiar challenges and learn about their unique solutions!)

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

Now your team can boost your open rates to 37% just by adding video! 2) Gain fun face time opportunities with virtual events. This opens the possibility for multiple activities to occur at once, such as games , a meditation activity, presentations, auctions , and more. 5) Collaborate with your surrounding community.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 13, 2021

As Fiver pivoted to offer digital services in the wake of COVID-19, the fundraising team took the opportunity to craft a narrative around how donated funds directly impacted things like Camp WiFiver , a live-streamed camp experience. Fiver used their story of Camp WiFiver to inform their 2021 #GivingTuesday campaign.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 7, 2020

COVID-19 has forced the events industry to move online and create a virtual experience instead of hosting traditional, live events. Virtual events are beneficial to event planners in many ways but they also present a unique set of challenges. Appeal to Emotion. You do not want to alienate any member of your audience.

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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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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

While in-person events are beginning to open up again, many have pivoted to a hybrid learning environment. How much : Registration opens in late summer 2021. Where : Denver, Colorado & virtual conference. Join us for Collaborative: Virtual Sessions and on Classy’s virtual event platform, Classy Live. .

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Houston , the largest, one-to-one mentoring agency in the country, found those same qualities served them well last year when they needed to quickly switch from hosting their yearly gala to hosting a virtual fundraiser during the pandemic. This resulted in the virtual BIG Taste at Home fundraiser.

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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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Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2020

Is there an open setup that naturally stimulates side conversations throughout the day? Recalling these moments and other interactions can help you pull together ideas of how to replicate this experience, even when everyone is working virtually. Virtual Happy Hours. Virtual Show and Tell. Virtual Talent Show.

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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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Classy

JUNE 7, 2021

Boosting your nonprofit’s recurring donor acquisition can help establish a consistent stream of revenue, improve cash flow, and provide much needed support during fallow periods. They use their story to forge an emotional connection with donors and motivate them to take immediate action. Download the Ultimate Guide to Recurring Giving.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

This is the story of the hybrid fundraiser. Throughout 2020, planners were forced to go online to hold their annual fundraising events virtually when large gatherings were prohibited due to the pandemic. Taking a chance on virtual events has offered event planners the opportunity to test drive new ideas. The Hybrid Event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

The opening should read ‘Dear X’ Prizes that might just top last year’s hot-air balloon ride in wine country and the extremely popular paint-your-pet portrait class! When asking people to share pictures, ask that they tag @PurrfectPets to be featured in our stories and site! Include a strong call to action.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Dreamforce 2021, a mix of in-person event and virtual global gathering, had a little bit of everything: Will Smith and Ted Lasso…I mean, Jason Sudeikis? Rob Acker, CEO of Salesforce.org, opening our keynote session. Our call for proposals is now open. Exciting product announcements? Interested in joining the conversation?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

An app-based scavenger hunt can also facilitate a hybrid event if you have participants who are more comfortable virtually attending. If you live in an area with some morbid history or well-known ghost stories, you can add a few stops on your scavenger hunt related to those creepy tidbits for your more daring donors.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 2, 2021

On May 11th, 2021 join us for a virtual conference unlike any other. We will be using an all-in-one platform for virtual events and a networking space. He is constantly searching for new opportunities clients can leverage to achieve differentiation, develop competitive advantages, and better communicate their brand story.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

An ever-growing consistent revenue stream, nonprofits would be wise to proactively and enthusiastically promote their monthly giving program. Double the Donation is only open to U.S. Fundraiser Stickers for Facebook Stories. 9) Host Virtual Fundraising Events. Page Fundraisers. A Live Video “Donate” button.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

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. Enhanced user experience ensures that your website is open and inviting for all members of your audience. A conversion-optimized donation page.

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

So before you cancel any events, consider whether you can turn it into something digital or virtual. You could either turn an existing event into something virtual or create a completely new virtual fundraising event in its place. Virtual Peer-to-Peer Fundraising. Virtual Live-Stream.

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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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Museum 2.0

MARCH 13, 2013

In this guest post, Jeffrey shares the story behind their big hit with a visitor co-created exhibition. is a project that lets real-world and virtual visitors share their work in our gallery. A website can fail softly, however there's no avoiding the awkwardness if we open a gallery and have nothing on the walls for several months.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 27, 2020

E ven as healthcare organizations fight this battle, many are strugg ling to keep their doors open. We’ve heard from many our healthcare foundations about incredi ble stories of endurance, sacrifice, generosity, and gratitude already. These stories will be proudly added to the narrative of healthcare philanthropy. .

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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. The neat thing about Fiver is that there is time is built in for program staff to collect and story bank client testimonials, which means they’re not scrambling at the end.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2024

It’s the story you tell potential and current donors. There are many great online solutions that help you plan and manage in-person, virtual, or hybrid events. Email campaign open rates: Are your supporters seeing your emails? Your marketing plan Your nonprofit’s marketing plan is the face of your organization.

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

Nonprofit organizations have a variety of revenue streams and expenses to pay to maintain their daily operations. For a peer-to-peer 5K or fun run, your costs might include police for crowd control, permits from local governance to close off roads, EMT services, event t-shirts, snacks, opening ceremony costs (band, DJ, etc.),

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Explore new fundraising opportunities: Open new doors by identifying untapped revenue streams, innovative approaches , or collaborative partnerships that can diversify your fundraising efforts. Develop a story that highlights your nonprofit’s impact and the importance of ongoing support from donors.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Sharing your stories makes people want to get involved and help. It’s called “ diversified revenue streams. ”. It’s easy to get too comfy when you have a big stream of money coming in. Many nonprofit leaders mistakenly think that they can open the doors to their new nonprofit and immediately apply for (and get!)

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This allows you to understand who your major donors are, what leads them to give at a high level, and how you can build relationships with them and potential major donors to foster a sustainable giving stream. In fact, 42% of donors said that hearing personal stories from a nonprofit’s beneficiaries impacted their decision to give.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Once upon a time, the ability for a nonprofit to tell its story was handled through analog means. It has also allowed nonprofits to communicate more with different types of campaigns that tell a different story based on the conversion you want. In general, the open rate for nonprofit emails ranges from 15-18%.

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Qgiv

MAY 5, 2021

You might even use “World Storytelling Day” (March 20 th ) to tell the stories of those your organization has been able to help! After all, many nonprofits found that they made more through their virtual fundraisers last year. In fact, Twitch represents over 90% of the market share for hours streamed. The big reveal.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For your nonprofit, this means the holiday season opens the door to opportunities for fundraising success— and there’s no better way to kick off this successful year-end fundraising push than to participate in Giving Tuesday ! A reliable auction platform also makes it easy to pivot this experience to the virtual space!

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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. . Email open rates, click-through rates, and conversions.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 10, 2012

12NTC: Open-Source Mobile Apps for Social Change from Ariel Gilbert-Knight. Telling Better Stories: Fundraising Tips from 12NTC from Ariel Gilbert-Knight. If you weren't there in person, you may have participated in the Online NTC , with live-streaming sessions, keynotes, and more. Virtual Teams and Online Collaboration.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 21, 2007

With video conferencing, broadband, and Second Life, well, we can all safely stay ensconced in our own virtual-reality-sensory-deprivation-tanks and just digitally dance the salsa at the next NTEN gathering.??? Maybe open Social Graphs will help ? He notes with a trace of sarcasm, "???With Here's a growing list.

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