AccelEvents

JUNE 12, 2020

Whether you are a seasoned event organizer or brand new to the industry, the move away from physical conferences toward virtual or online conferences can feel challenging at best. The rapid spread of the coronavirus may have made virtual events necessary, but the truth is that their implementation has been trending upward for years.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Nationwide stay at home orders and continued concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic have led many businesses and event planners to shift from physical events to a virtual format. . There are many benefits to this move but running a successful virtual conference requires more than just an understanding of video conferencing tools. .

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AccelEvents

JUNE 23, 2020

Over the last few years, virtual events have seen incredible growth in popularity and yet still remain a complete mystery to most people. Event organizers may have thought that trade shows were about to disappear altogether but the fact is, trade shows are perfect candidates for virtualization! The benefits of a virtual trade show.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 13, 2022

Virtual events allowed nonprofits to reach more new donors than ever before. Events moved online, and livestreams brought entertainment and inspiration to virtual guests while they bid in online auctions. In 2020, nearly 80% of nonprofits said they replaced an in-person gala with a virtual event. Virtual events bring in donors!

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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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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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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

While our society has a long way to achieve real representation and inclusiveness, your virtual event can move in the right direction and take active steps toward presenting a more diverse and inclusive experience. To help you create a more open, diverse, and inclusive virtual event, we’ve put together this list of tips and best practices.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 13, 2022

Plus, virtual offerings remove airfare and hotel costs from the equation, opening up the opportunity to attend for more people who previously may have faced financial or geographic barriers—a win-win for event organizers and guests alike. By offering virtual access to an event, expect to see your attendee numbers grow.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

To properly host a virtual event, you need people to commit to more screen time. But, with a virtual event solution and the right technology tools, you can make each participant feel like they are attending and meeting in-person. . To help you get started, we’ve created this list of the 7 best virtual event technology tools.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Gathering restrictions, social distancing mandates, and in some places, stay-at-home orders have meant that in-person events have been shifted to a virtual or hybrid event format. And with this shift has come a new type of event venue: the virtual event venue. . What is a Virtual Event Venue? Benefits of Virtual Event Venues.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

With the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic still very present, nonprofits are again faced with the challenge of deciding whether to hold in-person or virtual events this year. Your organization may be debating whether to move forward with trying an in-person event, keeping it 100% virtual, or possibly something in between.

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AccelEvents

JULY 8, 2020

With the development of new and better technologies, the popularity of virtual events has seen a steady increase. Add to the mix stay-at-home orders and global social distancing protocols, and the safety, convenience, and practicality of virtual events have increased their use cases. Know Your Audience (And Then Expand It!).

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AccelEvents

JUNE 23, 2020

Over the last few years, virtual events have seen incredible growth in popularity and yet still remain a complete mystery to most people. Event organizers may have thought that trade shows were about to disappear altogether but the fact is, trade shows are perfect candidates for virtualization! The benefits of a virtual trade show.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 15, 2020

Recent global happenings have turned the event industry on its head and event organizers have been scrambling to save their events and deliver a valuable experience to event attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors alike. But the virtual space is not just limited to virtual staff meetings or social gatherings.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 12, 2020

Whether you are a seasoned event organizer or brand new to the industry, the move away from physical conferences toward virtual or online conferences can feel challenging at best. The rapid spread of the coronavirus may have made virtual events necessary, but the truth is that their implementation has been trending upward for years.

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AccelEvents

JULY 13, 2020

Hybrid events integrate digital features and virtual elements into an in-person event. An event platform software can be used for in-person events, virtual-only events, and hybrid events. A virtual conference may require a different virtual component than a trade show or expo and vice versa.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Hybrid events allow an event organizer to combine a traditional live event with a virtual event. Fortunately, there are a handful of techniques you can use for boosting attendance for both the virtual and physical audience segments. . Consider planning two VIP packages: one for virtual attendees and one for in-person attendees.

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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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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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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Nationwide stay-at-home orders and continued concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic have led many businesses and event planners to shift from physical events to a virtual format. . There are many benefits to this move but running a successful virtual conference requires more than just an understanding of video conferencing tools. .

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AccelEvents

JULY 26, 2021

Having poor quality content can be extremely detrimental to your online event as this might affect sponsors’ lead retention and capture rates. Content marketing is an online marketing process where written, visual, or audio content promotes a goal. . Is there a visual component (preferable) or an audio-only.

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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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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

While our society has a long way to achieve real representation and inclusiveness, your virtual event can move in the right direction and take active steps toward presenting a more diverse and inclusive experience. To help you create a more open, diverse, and inclusive virtual event, we’ve put together this list of tips and best practices.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 15, 2021

In the events industry, a hybrid event combines an onsite event element and a virtual element. . A hybrid event is generally hosted by a company, event management team, and supporting staff, like videographer, event organizer, emcee, audio team, and IT support team. . Find sponsors and partners. What is a Hybrid Event?

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AccelEvents

MARCH 2, 2021

When you’re running a virtual event, you want everything to be flawless. In order to avoid confusion or mistakes at the time of your event, it is helpful to take some steps to prepare each presenter and the incoming virtual attendees. Here is our guide to preparing presenters and attendees for your next virtual event!

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AccelEvents

MARCH 2, 2021

When you’re running a virtual event, you want everything to be flawless. In order to avoid confusion or mistakes at the time of your event, it is helpful to take some steps to prepare each presenter and the incoming virtual attendees. Here is our guide to preparing presenters and attendees for your next virtual event!

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Classy

MARCH 24, 2021

DOWNLOAD NOW: The Guide to Pitching Corporate Sponsors. You can continue to offer the option for employees to be of service by shifting to virtual volunteer opportunities. . When COVID-19 shifted the majority of schools to an online learning environment, the nonprofit partnered with JBL , a company that specializes in audio equipment.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

In a virtual silent auction, supporters view auction items on a website or webpage and place bids online. If you’re hosting a hybrid or virtual event, the venue you choose must have reliable audio and video capabilities for a livestream , especially if you’ll have some form of entertainment. Find new sponsors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 7, 2011

Next year, we hope to develop Entoure’s presence online to provide a truly virtual counterpart to their cycle and fitness events so that our online supporters and friends of the cyclists can experience all the effort in preparing for the ride and they 400km/3 day challenge itself – with blogs, videos, images, live commentary, audio interview.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

If you are thinking of hosting an engaging event to secure crucial support for your mission in the year ahead, whether traditional, virtual, or even a combination of the two, read on. Here’s what a custom subdomain looks like on Flipcause: Virtual events You may be considering running a virtual event this year.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 12, 2011

One of the conference sponsors had an exhibit area with 10+ puppies running around. I'm pretty sure an audio recording will be available eventually. Members of my virtual social change book club. Last week I spoke at BlogHer '11, a gathering of over 3,000 women bloggers. I held one little dachshund, Paprika, till my arms hurt.

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Forj

MAY 13, 2021

In 2020, associations everywhere were faced with a tough decision: pivot to virtual events or cancel their much-anticipated conferences outright. Many organizations had just a few weeks— months if they were lucky— to craft a virtual event to varying degrees of success. 6 Virtual Conferences Lessons Learned for 2021.

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AccelEvents

JULY 13, 2020

Hybrid events integrate digital features and virtual elements into an in-person event. An event platform software can be used for in-person events, virtual-only events, and hybrid events. A virtual conference may require a different virtual component than a trade show or expo and vice versa.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Hybrid events allow an event organizer to combine a traditional live event with a virtual event. Fortunately, there are a handful of techniques you can use for boosting attendance for both the virtual and physical audience segments. . Consider planning two VIP packages: one for virtual attendees and one for in-person attendees.

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Greater Giving

JULY 2, 2024

She suggested they refocus all that item solicitation and procurement time on getting sponsors and pledges prior to the event. Is the event format in-person event, virtual, or hybrid? Are they members of your community, sponsors, or people looking to make an impact directly? Audio/video. Will you include an auction?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

A reliable auction platform also makes it easy to pivot this experience to the virtual space! Pro tip: Get as many of your sponsors involved as possible, whether that means donating items or providing a venue for the day of. To find this partner, ask your board members for recommendations or reach out to some of your regular sponsors.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 22, 2006

It isn't up yet at this writing, but you should be able to hear an audio recording of the session once it is posted, here. Here are some of the things they suggest that you can do to get involved virtually: • Email networks to ask why genocide doesn't get the news coverage it deserves. The event was hosted by the World Affairs Council.

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