Classy

JUNE 10, 2021

Our 2021 virtual nonprofit conference, the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions , opened with a conversation around trading perfectionism for an opportunity to show up as our authentic selves. Register to Experience the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions. That forced quick pivots to a year’s worth of virtual event planning. .

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 28, 2020

These impromptu networking opportunities are not possible at a virtual event. It can seem difficult to think of networking ideas for your virtual event, but we’re here to help. . To that end, here is a list of creative and original networking ideas to include at your next virtual event. Virtual Scavenger Hunt.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Marketing for a virtual event is much different than marketing for a physical event, which means you need to make sure your marketing plan is up to snuff. . Promotion Strategies to Use When Marketing Your Virtual Event. Sponsored event speech. Here are some promotion tactics that we recommend: Pre-event live streaming.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2022

When young professionals join your organization and meet their professional or personal goals, it maximizes member engagement, accelerating your own association goals. Doing so can also build a pipeline of young professionals who will want to join your association. . Volunteering.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Nonprofit conferences are a great opportunity for industry professionals to hone their skills, network with their peers, and learn innovative new strategies to help their organizations thrive. Generosity Xchange is a two-day virtual conference hosted by Neon One. If you attend, be ready to pay attention and take good notes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Boost revenue from in-person and virtual fundraising events. Many nonprofit professionals will tell you that the answer is “time” and/or “resources.” No matter how intuitive a system may be, there are always a few questions, tips, and tricks that a training professional can help you with so you get started on a solid foundation.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 28, 2020

These impromptu networking opportunities are not possible at a virtual event. It can seem difficult to think of networking ideas for your virtual event, but we’re here to help. To that end, here is a list of creative and original networking ideas to include at your next virtual event. Virtual Networking Ideas.

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Qgiv

JUNE 30, 2021

HR professionals keep track of benefits, wages, and help manage employee complaints; their importance is far-reaching. . In this post, we’ll provide 8 reasons why your nonprofit needs some form of HR functionality and how a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) can benefit you from beginning to end.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

After three years of meeting virtually, we’re bringing bbcon back in-person October 22-24 in Denver! Between checking out our sponsor game zones and snapping a new professional headshot; make these networking events a priority: Kick off the action and excitement during the bbcon opening reception on Sunday, October 22 nd from 5:30 – 7:30pm.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

Throughout 2020, planners were forced to go online to hold their annual fundraising events virtually when large gatherings were prohibited due to the pandemic. The change required major cuts to their programs, a new focus when working with sponsors, and a drive to make it more inclusive for a broader audience. The Hybrid Event.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Aside from the necessity of virtual fundraising due to the pandemic, there are plenty of other bonuses to fundraising online. With virtual fundraising, it’s also much easier to expand your reach. From standard digital donation forms to peer-to-peer fundraisers , there are a wide variety of ways that nonprofits can fundraise virtually.

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CauseVox

JUNE 10, 2021

The Digital Fundraising Summit is a virtual conference designed to help nonprofit marketers and fundraisers thrive in today’s digital-first world. Last year, 3300+ nonprofit professionals like yourself joined DSF3 to learn from 30+ top nonprofit thought leaders over the course of 2 amazing days. But, free space is limited.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Whether you are hosting a networking conference, a trade show, or something else in between, practically all events can be shifted to a virtual or hybrid event format. If you’ve never hired a professional videographer before, there are some important questions to consider and things to look for in order to find the right fit.

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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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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

This means that volunteers can help you find new donors (and other volunteers) as they spread the word about your work to their family, friends, and professional connections. These volunteers should have the time, skills, and interests to help you provide programming and services to your beneficiaries.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. With the majority of daily activities taking place over the web, it’s no surprise that we’ve also observed a rise in virtual fundraising. Virtual Gala Fundraiser. Here’s where the virtual gala comes in. Email fundraising makes up ?

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Whether you are hosting a networking conference, a trade show, or something else in between, practically all events can be shifted to a virtual or hybrid event format. If you’ve never hired a professional videographer before, there are some important questions to consider and things to look for in order to find the right fit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Donate your skills (graphic design, strategic planning, human resources). Constantly be on the lookout for personal and professional connections who may want to learn more about the organization. Community foundations sponsor many donor-advised funds (DAFs) which are like mini-foundations but they are not public.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Leverage the mutual benefits of corporate partnerships by asking your sponsors to contribute a corporate package or basket to your auction. Guided fishing trip In a guided fishing trip, an experienced professional takes participants out on a boat to catch fish with the help of their expertise.

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Qgiv

MAY 5, 2021

It couldn’t be done without professional (and expensive) camera equipment —and a tech-savvy cameraperson and editor to boot—so we had to pick our video topics wisely. To say the least, there wasn’t an easy way to shoot impromptu, professional-quality videos on the fly! Show your skills. Same goes with sponsorship videos.

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

Check out this Fundraising Fundamentals eBook we made with our friends at Donorly to keep learning and honing your fundraising skills! and signage to recognize your sponsors. When you plan an event, one of the first considerations will be whether your event will be in-person, virtual, or hybrid. Raise money through fundraising.

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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. Pivoting before pivoting was made popular by COVID, organizers found a way to bring Haydon to attendees virtually. Nine scholarships for attendees were awarded.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

How much tech skill is required? Right out of the gate, you can give your organization professional polish by setting up your organization with an orgname.org email address. But meetings are a part of any nonprofit, and you need a tool to gather everyone or some meeting participants virtually. Some cost a little.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

The Association of Fundraising Professionals International Conference (AFP ICON). Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Conference. As its name suggests, the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum focuses exclusively on peer-to-peer fundraising. We hope this will help you choose the conference that’s the best fit for you and your passions!

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

They seek out the free version of every tool, look for professional volunteers to do every skilled task pro bono, and stuff their own envelopes for their annual appeal. Sharing polished, professional-quality videos. The authenticity of an in-the-moment video can actually be more powerful than a professional video.

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Qgiv

JUNE 24, 2021

You might ask staff members to share it during a weekly meeting but discuss it with event sponsors one-on-one. If you have a great relationship with your sponsors, it can be a great idea to reach out and see what resources they might have at their disposal. Virtual Event Planner. How to Promote a Fundraiser With Direct Mail.

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Classy

JUNE 17, 2021

Physera: Physera provides virtual physical therapy, helping treat and prevent physical pain. Aaptiv : Virtual workouts have taken off this past year and Aaptiv has a massive library of virtual workout classes to keep fitness interesting. The People Team kicked off 2021 with a company-wide virtual Wellness Challenge.

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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. Pivoting before pivoting was made popular by COVID, organizers found a way to bring Haydon to attendees virtually. Nine scholarships for attendees were awarded.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. In fact, they vary greatly depending on your location, the skills of your volunteers, and your past training and experience at fundraising. Plan virtual galas : Galas are a show. Now, they expect more.

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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. Reaching out to local businesses and artisans to see if they’d be willing to become in-kind sponsors for your event is another way you can collect items for your raffle. What are good raffle prize ideas?

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

During this time of year, you can count on wrapping paper sales skyrocketing, but becoming a gift-wrapping professional is no easy task for just anybody. Before you head out with your team of volunteer wrappers, host a training session to make sure they’ve got the folding and taping skills they need for your fundraiser. Gift wrapping.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 25, 2009

While it’s not a new term, a few months ago, “slacktivism” became the topic of a firestorm debate among nonprofit advocates, online marketing professionals and social change proponents after a series of media stories including an article by Warren Clements of Toronto’s Globe and Mail, “A slacktivist and his crackberry are seldom parted.”

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2023

However, you never want money to be a barrier for any of your aspiring professional athletes. Reach out to your team’s favorite restaurant to frequent after celebrating a win or shops beloved to your community to see if they would be willing to sponsor your team. Sponsorships are a quick and easy way to raise money for your team.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

They’re a great way to learn new techniques, brush up on industry knowledge, and learn about up-and-coming trends—all of which are important as you hone your fundraising skills. If you attend a workshop, you won’t just listen to a speaker; you’ll work alongside other nonprofit professionals to create something unique. Save your spot.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Cyclists sign up for the ride and seek out people in their network to sponsor their participation. It’s a lively and interactive way to raise funds—just make sure that you have some professionals on hand in case people get a little carried away or don’t stay properly hydrated.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

There are virtually endless ways a board member can participate in fundraising at your organization. Engaging board members in fundraising will be easiest if they can use the skills they already have to raise money. Accountants, business owners, and other community leaders often serve on boards because of their skills.

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