Achieve

JUNE 11, 2021

Virtual events have become a key promotional tool for nonprofits to attract new supporters. Hybrid and virtual fundraising events. The lack of face-to-face interaction at a virtual event means your nonprofit will likely need to take a different, data-driven approach to continue engaging guests after your event’s end.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

Like you, many of your constituents are also working from home, using their personal cell phones and email addresses. If you haven’t done so already, update your procedures to collect contact methods and donor information that will facilitate virtual fundraising. Virtual Fundraising and In-Person Events Can Co-Exist.

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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.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Since shifting to the virtual event space, event planners have had to come up with creative ways to continue hosting profitable events. Instead of limiting connection and engagement, a virtual fundraising event can strike all the right notes with a target audience while helping the fundraising efforts reach a greater number of people. .

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Top Nonprofits

MAY 24, 2021

But your virtual programming isn’t going away – not after all the amazing new connections you have made without the limits of physical location. What could a dual, virtual/in-person program look like? New virtual audiences. Changes are happening in 2021. How will you keep both audiences engaged? Let’s find out.

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Greater Giving

JULY 8, 2021

During the transition to virtual events, nonprofit event planners simply didn’t have a playbook. One of the biggest issues that nonprofits reported with virtual events (detailed in our State of Nonprofit Fundraising publication) was guest engagement. But embracing low-cost technological solutions can help. Are there a lot of parents?

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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. The past year has shown that virtual events can be quite engaging and lucrative, even as we exit the global pandemic. Post on social media. Host a live streamed event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

In a June 2020 Engage by Cell webinar , marketing expert Ric Militi of InnoVision Marketing Group shared, “Text messaging is one-on-one communication with your donor coming through the most private part of their phone. Building Your List of Cell Phone Numbers. With text-to-give, the donation is charged to the donor’s cell phone bill.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Boost revenue from in-person and virtual fundraising events. An instructor virtually guides you through common nonprofit tasks and best practices on how to use your system in real time. Levels of fundraising software support typically include phone, email, and chat. Be wary of software solutions that don’t offer phone support.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

While we might call our phones ‘phones,’ there are Apple, Android, and Google devices. About the Sponsor Eventgroove is a one-stop platform for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events that offers event management, online fundraising, ticketing, and online storefronts for print and digital merchandise.

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CauseVox

JUNE 7, 2021

The last year has seen a lot of virtual 5ks, walks, and runs , but when Mojave Desert Land Trust tried their first digital fundraiser, they truly took it to the next level. . Here’s how they pulled off their virtual hike-a-thon: About Mojave Desert Land Trust. Since this was a new event, MDLT didn’t have past fundraisers to rely on.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

These include direct mail, phone calls and messages, and in-person solicitations. It does so through virtual reality, augmented reality, and gamification. About the Sponsor Keela is a complete nonprofit management software that provides a suite of powerful and intelligent tools built specifically for nonprofit organizations.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Secure sponsorships Most nonprofit professionals know that finding sponsors is a foolproof way to bring in solid contributions, offsetting the cost of running events. Increased visibility: Ask sponsors to promote your event on social media or via email so you can attract a broader audience, increasing ticket sales and participation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

Whether with an email or a text message (or even a phone call!), Evgeny Redjebov is the Director of Marketing at RallyUp , an online fundraising platform that helps nonprofits raise more by turning fundraisers into engaging virtual experiences. making donors feel appreciated goes a long way toward building long-lasting relationships.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

360MatchPro’s guide to corporate philanthropy explains that businesses can provide support in a variety of ways, such as sponsoring your event, providing in-kind donations, or even offering to match your donations. Make sure people can easily purchase tickets to your event online and from their phones. Segment your communications.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 18, 2022

Though businesses often sponsor the causes they value as an organization—and give generously—an equally important relationship exists between nonprofits and individual employees themselves. Once you’ve identified the decision-maker for corporate giving (or if you already have a contact person) start by making a personal phone call.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

But what you may not have anticipated was that $41m of these dollars flowed through mobile phones via “premium text messages.” As it turns out, The Red Cross used but one of several common methods to generate revenue from mobile phone owners. Using this method, you’d similarly promote your designated fundraising phone number.

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Qgiv

APRIL 18, 2022

Host in-person or virtual silent auction events. Easily create branded pages for virtual, live, and hybrid events Collect registration, sponsor, and bidder information Engage virtual and in-person guests with a powerful bidding experience Raise additional funds with raffle tickets, fund-a-need items, and drink sales.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 22, 2020

In the new world of social distancing and limited in-person gatherings, nonprofits everywhere are embracing virtual fundraising events and campaigns. With today’s technology it’s pretty easy and straightforward to host an impressive virtual event or campaign. Looking to stream your virtual event on more than one platform?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Acknowledge Your Event Sponsors Securing corporate sponsorships is essential to the success of your nonprofit’s live auction. Whether they provide financial support or donate auction items , sponsors can greatly offset your event’s upfront costs, which allows you to put more of your fundraising revenue toward your mission.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Text-to-give is a powerful donation tool that offers donors a way to easily give to their favorite nonprofits right from their phones. However, in general, the text-to-give process looks like the following: With your text-to-give platform, you’ll set up a shortened phone number, known as a shortcode.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Host a quick virtual event or webinar to engage donors. Make phone calls to your major donors personally. Secure a few large matching gifts by reaching out to potential matching gift partners or sponsors who can help incentivize donations. The unsubscribe rate also dropped by 26%. Don’t overlook texting.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

However, for many nonprofit organizations, virtual fundraising will continue to be a part of their fundraising strategy for years to come. A hybrid auction is an auction format that has both an in-person component and a virtual component. What is a hybrid auction? How to host a hybrid auction.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Community foundations sponsor many donor-advised funds (DAFs) which are like mini-foundations but they are not public. Set up face-to-face meetings or phone calls to ask contacts to donate. Help identify event sponsors, media sponsors, or other support for an event. There are many game options. My favorite is Jackbox.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

These members will take on essential roles such as planning the event, acquiring sponsors, improving. Here are a few engaging events that you could put on: A virtual or in-person walk-a-thon. According to a Bloomerang study , donors who receive one phone call within 90 days of their donation are retained 41% of the time.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Launch a Text-To-Give, or Text-To-Donate drive : Your donor likely has a cell phone. According to Zippia.com, there are more than 300 million smartphone users in the United States alone, and an average cell phone user interacts with the device more than 2,000 times a day. Plan virtual galas : Galas are a show.

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CauseVox

APRIL 26, 2021

As we’ve moved into more and more virtual or hybrid events , nonprofit leaders have been asking how to get people on board for this new style of event. How do you successfully sell tickets for fundraising events that may be virtual or look different from the way it’s always been? The answer is strong digital marketing. Make It Easy.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 27, 2021

Sponsor booths were a new addition, and attendees could win prizes by visiting all the booths. Fifteen sponsors (both cash and in-kind) made the event possible. The second indication that Cause Camp had a curse happened with an early morning phone call from Haydon. Nine scholarships for attendees were awarded. Buy tickets here

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CauseVox

JANUARY 12, 2022

We’ve seen a number of highly successful crowdfunding and peer to peer fundraising campaigns powered by CauseVox that relied on the backing of sponsors— and the results were nothing short of remarkable. Sponsors help your fundraising efforts, so it’s important to think about them as you’re planning your next fundraising campaign.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 23, 2022

You’re booking the evening’s entertainment, connecting with sponsors, and collecting all of your auction baskets and items. When you use text marketing, make sure to send out messages sparingly to avoid becoming annoying or intrusive on people’s phones. This is especially important if you’re hosting a virtual or hybrid auction.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2021

Can it support in-person, virtual, and hybrid events? Comprehensive charity auction software is flexible and can host both in-person or virtual attendees. In the past year, virtual and hybrid events have been skyrocketing in popularity— and for good reason too! Build a virtual store. More nonprofit data.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 14, 2019

Pick up the phone and call your fundraisers. Also, consider adding texts to the mix — they’re a great way to send virtual high-fives to fundraisers as they reach milestones. You’ll likely get more fundraisers on board and deepen your relationship with your participants. Reach out directly.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Telephone: You probably need a phone number that is separate from your personal phone. There are many free and low-cost Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) options, which can be used through your computer and your phone. Ring Central is a commonly used app that bundles video meetings and phone capabilities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 23, 2021

For the past year, virtual events have come to the rescue in helping nonprofits continue to fundraise during the pandemic. While many organizations before this time had ways to give online, the idea of exclusively fundraising virtually was new. Athletic events and luncheons went virtual.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2021

By Matthew Burnell , F ounder of ClickBid , a mobile bidding provider for online auctions, virtual galas, and in-person events. Since March, we have seen organizations take their annual fundraisers online and go virtual. To help you get the same results, we’ve compiled a list of real examples from our experience with virtual events. .

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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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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

But text-to-give campaigns that hit an entire phone number list can come across like spam, and only a small percentage of recipients will make a gift. . Greater Giving’s Text-to-Donate feature sends texters to a secure page to make their donation, so nonprofits don’t have to wait long periods to receive their funds from phone carriers.

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