Association Analytics

JUNE 17, 2021

The pandemic unexpectedly transformed how organizations hosted their events and meetings, forcing event planners to quickly pivot and move their meetings to virtual platforms. What business questions do you want answered? Throughout the year, do you see a seasonality pattern when registrations increase? Does it fluctuate?

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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. The ability to record and store the event content.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Virtual fundraisers can be a great way for nonprofits to raise crucial funds without spending a lot on renting a venue to host an in-person event. With the right technology and a solid strategy, hosting a virtual fundraiser can be extremely lucrative for nonprofit organizations. What is a virtual fundraiser? Start with a plan.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

One of the most complicated decisions of the virtual event planning process is determining how to price your virtual event. The price of your virtual event needs to be low enough to offer value to your target audience but also high enough to convey that your event provides an experience worth having. The short answer: not quite.

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AccelEvents

JULY 28, 2021

But with the recent industry shift toward virtual and hybrid events, it has become even more popular. Still, there is no reason why they cannot also be applied to virtual events. Benefits of Gamification for Virtual Events. For virtual events to have the same networking value, event organizers have to get creative.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

The best way to learn about virtual fundraising events is to hear from those who’ve experienced them. We recently wrapped up our 2021 Collaborative: Virtual Sessions event here at Classy. Get to know their top insights and learning moments to accelerate the impact of your nonprofit’s next virtual fundraising event.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 25, 2020

Virtual events offer a lot of benefits to an event organizer. Virtual attendees can see benefits as well! A virtual event means that those face-to-face interactions will not be possible but that does not mean that you can’t facilitate and encourage networking all the same. . Does your platform allow for virtual business cards?

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AccelEvents

JUNE 15, 2020

But the virtual space is not just limited to virtual staff meetings or social gatherings. Virtual conferences and trade shows are becoming the new industry standard. Best Practices for Running a Virtual Trade Show. If you are new to creating virtual trade shows , there are a few things you should keep in mind.

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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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Forum One

OCTOBER 27, 2021

As in-person events have had to shift to virtual events this year, the silver lining has been that they’ve opened up the opportunity for events to be more accessible to more people, where travel, time, and related expenses aren’t a barrier to participation. Ask participants if they have assistive needs during the registration process.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The event industry has shifted toward hybrid or virtual event formats, but what does that shift mean for networking events? Should you switch to virtual networking events? The good news is that facilitating networking in a virtual setting is quite simple. Here are our suggestions for navigating this virtual environment: .

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Visionaries worldwide are attending bbcon—Blackbaud’s Tech Conference for Good — virtually October 17–18 to learn from thought leaders in fundraising, marketing, technology, and more. The goal is to equip you with questions to make evaluating solutions easier and more effective. Register now for bbcon 2022. Register for free today !

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 8, 2020

But does the same hold true for virtual events? . The good news is that virtual events can provide even more benefits and a greater return on investment (ROI) than a traditional physical event. . To help you decide if virtual event sponsorship is right for you, we’ve listed all the reasons why you should sponsor a virtual event!

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AccelEvents

MARCH 4, 2021

With the events industry focused on hybrid and virtual events instead of more traditional live events, event producers need to pay careful attention to the attendee experience. With an online event, those factors are non-existent and care must be taken to ensure that each virtual attendee has an immersive experience.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 11, 2020

Virtual events, like conferences and trade shows, can provide a lot of value to both attendees and to event exhibitors. Lead retrieval allows exhibitors to access the vitally important personal data shared by attendees at registration. Typically, each person is given an attendee badge at registration that is equipped with a QR code.

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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

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

It quickly became obvious that pivoting to a virtual expo was the best way to still reach and engage with their audience. . There were 3 important factors that Amanda considered when choosing an online solution for her virtual expo: . Quotes from Kingston Business Virtual Expo Attendees. “I THE CHALLENGE. THE FEEDBACK.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 19, 2021

So if you have the chance to host an exhibitor booth in an online trade show, a virtual career fair, or perhaps as part of an online product launch, you should take advantage of it! Virtual exhibitor booths can provide companies with a list of qualified leads. Benefits of Virtual Exhibitor Booths.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 4, 2020

When it comes to virtual events, many people express concern that they will miss out on vital networking opportunities. But, careful event planners know that networking at virtual events is simply a matter of creating space for those opportunities. Also, make room in your agenda to include a Q&A at the end of each session.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Bonus: bbcon registration is free. Revitalize your change-the-world attitude by joining our blockbuster keynote speakers on the Virtual Mainstage. EDT, asks the question: Which data should be driving decisions for your “data-driven” strategy? Check out bbconference.com for the full schedule and free registration. .

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

If you want to make a lasting impression on your virtual event attendees, then you need to move beyond a basic branded online event and create something more immersive. . While your virtual event does not need to change the world, it can have a lasting impact when using tactics guided by virtual experiential marketing. .

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

Virtual conferences allow brands, organizations, and businesses to connect individuals in unprecedented ways. Virtual conferences are more accessible, allowing more individuals to attend your conference. For these reasons, among others, virtual conferences make a lot of sense. . What is a Virtual Conference? exhibitions.

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AccelEvents

JULY 19, 2020

Virtual events have allowed event planners and organizers to avoid canceling events and carry on during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people attend virtual conferences , trade shows , career fairs , and other similar events hoping to meet other industry professionals and interact with industry thought leaders. Virtual Cocktail Hours.

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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. Know Your Goals.

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CauseVox

MARCH 16, 2021

Last-minute registrations are $100. Over the last year, we’ve looked at hundreds of top-performing virtual fundraising events to distill what it really takes to run the most successful virtual fundraiser. The 4-part Ultimate Virtual Fundraising Course 2.0 CauseVox Basic Plan to run your virtual fundraising for free.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 29, 2020

New to virtual events? Join us every Wednesday for an interactive onboarding training on how to get your virtual event up & running using the Accelevents platform. We will cover how to set up & add: Registration. The webinar will be free to attend & interactive, so please come with any questions you may have!

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Classy

APRIL 2, 2021

Whether you’re planning a virtual, in-person, or hybrid fundraising event , certain aspects of your planning will remain consistent across types. It’s also important to remember that the most successful virtual events aren’t mere replicas of in-person experiences, but events that truly embrace the strengths of an online experience.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 25, 2020

Virtual events offer a lot of benefits to an event organizer. Virtual attendees can see benefits as well! A virtual event means that those face-to-face interactions will not be possible but that does not mean that you can’t facilitate and encourage networking all the same. . Does your platform allow for virtual business cards?

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AccelEvents

JULY 23, 2020

One of the biggest challenges event planners face when hosting a virtual event is ensuring high levels of audience engagement. Virtual events carry many benefits to event organizers and planners. One style of virtual event production that can resolve this complication is Simulive. If you’ve never heard of Simulive, don’t fret.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

The team likes to take advantage of every opportunity to ask members questions, from polls, to website forms, and longer annual surveys conducted through Survey Monkey. These virtual sessions allow members to gain knowledge from other member experiences and collaborate to find common solutions.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 17, 2020

As planners all over the world move their events online or to a hybrid format, the use of virtual event platforms continues to grow. These platforms can help event planners and organizers market and host a virtual event, like a conference or a trade show, that delivers the same quality and value as a live event.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 17, 2020

As planners all over the world move their events online or to a hybrid format, the use of virtual event platforms continues to grow. These platforms can help event planners and organizers market and host a virtual event, like a conference or a trade show, that delivers the same quality and value as a live event.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic forced event organizers to make a quick pivot from in-person events to virtual events. Running a successful virtual event is easy if you are willing to learn from the mistakes that you and others have made. Here are 8 virtual event mistakes and some recommendations on what you can do to avoid them!

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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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Qgiv

JANUARY 19, 2022

Thanks to technological advances and changing times, online events are quickly becoming the norm, and virtual auctions are no exception. Online auctions that are virtual or have hybrid components have also become the preferred method to keep supporters safe during times of public health concerns. Make registration easy.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 15, 2020

But the virtual space is not just limited to virtual staff meetings or social gatherings. Virtual conferences and trade shows are becoming the new industry standard. Best Practices for Running a Virtual Trade Show. If you are new to creating virtual trade shows , there are a few things you should keep in mind.

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Achieve

APRIL 10, 2020

As we all continue to adjust to the “new normal”, now is the time to look into modern software solutions to turn your events into a purely virtual experience. While virtual fundraising events may be different than your normal efforts, they can still engage attendees and bring your nonprofit into the spotlight. Let’s get started!

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