Greater Giving

APRIL 9, 2024

Hats, Horses, and Hope: How to Host a Winning Kentucky Derby Event The thrill of the race, the mint juleps flowing, and the outrageous hats – there’s something undeniably fun about the Kentucky Derby event. Setting the Scene: Derby Event Decor Transport your guests to the heart of Churchill Downs with creative decorations.

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Cadmium CD

MAY 5, 2023

The pieces are in place: your organization has committed to hosting a large-scale event to advance the company’s goals. As events scale up in size, the pressure grows to become more efficient, which in part means finding a modern software application to help manage the many tasks involved in hosting a sizable event.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Instead of getting great at running events, we should have been systematizing and improving methods that foster community. Providing peer-to-peer participants with a way to communicate with each other is key. We have been shouting at constituents instead of building ways for them to talk to each other.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2020

With the right strategies and tools, virtual fundraisers have proven to rival even the best in-person fundraising events in terms of revenue, reach and donor engagement. Join this free, LIVE webinar where we will take you through the planning process, from concept to execution, for a virtual fundraising event. Cost: Free.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

But, with the world trying to figure out a new normal amidst the coronavirus pandemic, most live events have been canceled or postponed indefinitely, leaving networking as something of an afterthought. The event industry has shifted toward hybrid or virtual event formats, but what does that shift mean for networking events?

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Greater Giving

MAY 4, 2022

Golf fundraising events are great for golf enthusiasts, but this great auction idea offers something for everyone at your event. TIP: Looking for even more fun auction ideas to boost your event revenue? Punch Up the Enthusiasm and Fun at Your Golf Fundraiser Event! And that’s double the chance to sell a raffle ticket!

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DonorPerfect

MARCH 22, 2022

Despite a steady incline in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion work in the nonprofit sector, experts say most still aren’t doing enough to ensure events are inclusive and accessible to everyone. To be inclusive of all your donors, your event goals should directly align with your goals as an organization, including DEI.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Running an event can be exhilarating, but managing event registrations often feels like navigating a maze. At CauseVox, we believe nonprofits deserve a registration process that works for them, so we designed a highly customizable event registration tool that adapts to your needs.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Here are a few tips and best practices for hosting a successful peer-to-peer event. Come up with an exciting fundraising event idea. In order to attract fundraisers to participate in your campaign, you first need to come up with an exciting theme to build your fundraising event around. Gamify your fundraising event.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

How to Host a Successful Bowling Tournament Fundraiser: Basics, Revenue Ideas, and Decor Themes Bowling tournaments offer an interactive way to bring your community together while raising funds for a meaningful cause. Raffles and Silent Auctions Host a raffle or silent auction with great prizes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Events are many people’s favorite thing about charity fundraising. While many of these fundraising event staples are great, such as fancy galas and golf tournaments, circumstances aren’t always ideal for in-person gatherings. Here are a few ideas about how to make virtual/hybrid versions of your favorite in-person events.

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Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Over the last two years, more and more organizations have made the move to virtual events and conferences. We now have the technology to host thousands of attendees in the virtual space, while providing them with valuable, engaging, and memorable experiences.

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The Fundraising Authority

AUGUST 6, 2021

Fundraising events are a staple part of non-profit development programs worldwide. Your goal as a fundraiser is to make sure that you are maximizing your events to raise as much money as possible, without wasting valuable time and resources. What is your event committee / host committee focusing on?

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Organizing a fundraising event can be daunting, and it might seem easier to leave sustainability out of the mix. But with the right tools, you can easily turn your events into a greener opportunity for everyone involved! But with the right tools, you can easily turn your events into a greener opportunity for everyone involved!

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Peer-to-peer events have been successfully reimagined in the wake of event cancellations caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Here are our tips for hosting a virtual peer-to-peer event: Tip 1: Make venue options clear to your peer-to-peer fundraising participants. How successfully reimagined, you ask? to $133.31

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DonorPerfect

MARCH 25, 2021

Are you planning a virtual charity event, like an online gala, generosity party, or concert? Turn these fundraising events into high-impact opportunities. Engage and excite your supporters like never before through virtual events. Read Read More ».

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

By Kevin Santiago , Marketing Director at Paybee – an all-in-one charity fundraising platform that specializes in virtual, hybrid, and in-person fundraising events. Beyond that, in-person fundraisers are appealing social events. These hybrid events merge aspects of virtual and in-person fundraisers, offering the best of both worlds.

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DonorPerfect

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The success of your fundraising events doesn’t have to depend on the amount of money going into them. The post How to Host a Wildly Successful Fundraising Event on a Limited Budget appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs. We interviewed Brandi Holys, Director of Development for the Read More ».

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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. Athletic events and luncheons went virtual. What we’ve learned along the way is that adding virtual elements into your fundraising and in-person events has incredible benefits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2021

A list curated by MobileCause – a nonprofit technology company that pioneered text-to-donate and also offers an extensive suite of online, mobile, and event fundraising solutions. As you review your fundraising plans and goals for the past year, it’s easy to look back and see a year marked by postponed and cancelled events.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Charity events are a popular form of fundraising. The success of charity events depends on careful planning. To help you ensure that your fundraising event is a winner, here are ten major components that you must incorporate into your event plan, regardless of the specific fundraising event ideas you use: 1.

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frontstream

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In search of a unique and memorable fundraising event? Hosting a charity poker tournament is a fun and high-energy way to bring donors together in support of your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2021

By harnessing the convenience of the mobile phones donors use daily, you can transform your virtual fundraising events into engaging, revenue-boosting opportunities. 1) Promote your virtual fundraising event. Be sure you link them to your event registration page and to remind them how important it is for them to participate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 12, 2021

By Lindsay Johnson, Marketing Team Member at MobileCause , an industry leader in virtual fundraising events and online giving, plus fundraising solutions such as peer-to-peer, text-to-donate and mobile messaging. Ever think your fundraising event would bring in supporters from different cities, regions or even countries?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

What they did: Alpha Grand Rapids hosted a peer-to-peer comedy fundraiser. To support their mission, Alpha Grand Rapids hosted a family-friendly comedy night, featuring a popular comic. To add a fun level of anxiety-inducing competition as the event got closer, they hid the leaderboard from fundraisers and the public.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Hosting a High-Impact Nonprofit Giving Day Imagine a single day where your nonprofit’s community comes alive with generosity, passion, and unwavering support—all converging to make a significant impact on your mission. This minimizes last-minute stress and maximizes the event’s potential.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 14, 2020

Hosting a virtual fundraiser is a great option when in-person events aren't feasible. Here's everything you need know about organizing a successful event online.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 22, 2022

Celebrate Earth Day by making a few small—but important—alterations to host an eco-friendly event. It’s no easy task to put on a major event, and often, environmentally-conscious practices aren’t always at the top of our minds. Disposable utensils, cups, and flatware are one of the biggest sources of waste at a big event.

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Qgiv

MARCH 22, 2023

Pledge drives are great for urgent fundraising and can be centered around an event or peer-to-peer fundraiser. There is a difference between pledges and donations that is important for your organization to consider before hosting a pledge drive. Create your pledge drive plan The first step to host a pledge drive is to create your plan.

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Donorbox

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

For decades, many nonprofit organizations have relied on events to bring in critical donations as well as spread awareness about their missions. But planning and hosting impactful events can take a lot of time and a big budget. So, you might be wondering how to actually raise money with events. The good news?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 28, 2022

What they did: Alpha Grand Rapids hosted a peer-to-peer comedy fundraiser. To support their mission, Alpha Grand Rapids hosted a family-friendly comedy night, featuring a popular comic. To add a fun level of anxiety-inducing competition as the event got closer, they hid the leaderboard from fundraisers and the public.

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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. Start by selling tickets or capturing event registrations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

1) Introduce your event theme with eye-catching imagery. FILL IN THIS CAPTION: You’re invited to [ORG NAME]’s [EVENT NAME] on [MONTH, DAY, YEAR] from [TIME] to [TIME] at [PLACE]. Featuring [SOMETHING GOOD], [SOMETHING FUN], and [SOMETHING AWESOME], this event is a can’t miss! through the funds we raise through [YOUR EVENT].

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The Fundraising Authority

APRIL 11, 2021

For most fundraising events , the majority of your money should be raised through sponsorships. Without a strong focus on sponsors, your event will not reach its true potential. Setting Your Sponsorship Levels When setting sponsorship levels, look at your overall event goal. Set your sponsor levels accordingly.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 16, 2019

If your organization is using generic or low-cost website hosting for WordPress, it’s likely you’re running into common problems: Your website’s pages and posts load slow. The host’s control panel is dated, buggy, and hard to use . Since 2010, their focus has been only hosting WordPress websites. The benefits outweigh the cost.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Now, in-person association networking events can be a bit of a hassle to organize. If you run a professional association, you know that one of the best member benefits you can offer is the opportunity to network. Not to mention, sometimes they’re.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 23, 2020

Just as online fundraising has evolved over the past decade, so have fundraising event ideas. Black tie galas and silent auctions will always be mainstays, but there are new and exciting trends in charity event ideas that can help keep donors interested. Below, learn about new ways to elevate your fundraising events.

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