Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2020

In the virtual workplace, being on video conference meetings and communicating via online collaboration platforms takes more energy than working face-to-face. Virtual work can easily zap our energy and drain our emotions bringing on a type of malaise called “Virtual or Zoom Fatigue.” . This can make the experience lonely.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2020

The list of conferences cancelled is growing, with some now being delivered a virtual gatherings. It’s time to up your virtual facilitation and convening skills. My first remote job was to work with a virtual team to manage an online network for artists, called Artswire.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Since the pandemic started and the shift to all virtual, I have found myself sitting in front of a screen for longer stretches. If I don’t take stretch breaks at my desk or encourage everyone to stretch with me during virtual meetings, my neck hurts by the end of the day.

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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. Nonprofit fundraising changed drastically in 2020 with a shift toward virtual galas and a need to raise money online.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 4, 2022

Innovation was a “need right now” rather than a “maybe later,” and nonprofits were forced to join the twenty-first century — breeding all kinds of virtual solutions. 2) Virtual fundraisers. As the name suggests, virtual fundraisers aim to do everything their in-person equivalents do, but remotely. 3) Hybrid fundraisers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

2) Gain fun face time opportunities with virtual events. In-person events are on hold this fundraising event season, but fortunately, streaming tools like Zoom implemented new features throughout the year that make virtually interacting with guests a lot easier and way more fun.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2020

My first remote job was to work with a virtual team to manage an online network for artists, called Artswire. Since those days, I have continued to hone my virtual facilitation skills to design and deliver effective virtual meetings and trainings. The first post was an overview of 9 virtual facilitation tips.

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The MatrixFiles

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In typical Teri fashion, the video was fun, authentic and super helpful. These videos were shared in an event debrief put together by Association Briefings (another great touch – more on that later), and it was so fun to hear the takeaways from fellow attendees.

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The MatrixFiles

JUNE 15, 2021

Heinan Landa (CEO of Optimal Networks ) asked me last week: As we’re slowly returning to the office and in-person meetings, what lessons from 15 months of virtual meetings should endure? Over the past year, I’ve had many clients bemoan virtual, but I’ve also had many clients express joy over the benefits of virtual.

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The MatrixFiles

AUGUST 27, 2021

I attended the Virtual ASAE Annual Meeting last week. Unlike other virtual meetings I’ve attended recently, this one had a hybrid pop-up strategy. The pop-up was a half day’s worth of sessions, with half of them virtual, and half in person. Will virtual or hybrid extend the reach of associations and their education efforts?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

If you have yet to experience virtual reality (VR), your first adventure into the metaverse using an Oculus Quest will provoke many self exclamations of awe and amazement. When setting up your Oculus Quest for the first time, take your time to visually explore your virtual reality. Have fun with your avatar!

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

Fundraising through a virtual gala has proven to be an effective way to connect with donors and get them excited about your mission. With new ideas and tweaks to the activities that would typically be included at in-person events, virtual galas can keep fundraising goals on track and even add to more than expected to the annual goal.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 1, 2021

A virtual gala can be a great opportunity for your nonprofit to raise additional funds for its mission with lower overhead than a traditional gala event. But how do you make your virtual gala events fun and engaging? We’ve put together these virtual gala ideas to help you host more engaging and profitable virtual galas.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Does anyone carve, knit, sew or create t-shirts… or fun food? You can even have fun engaging your supporters and board members when coming up with these designs. You can also send fun cards using Felt. Consider unique and fun opportunities during the year to participate directly in your impact. Design them free on Canva.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2020

It’s a quick way to hide your background but also to have fun with your colleagues when picking a background. Ice breakers and energizers are helpful to check in with your colleagues or even to share optimism and fun. You can find out more about them in this blog post on virtual meetings and check-ins during a pandemi c.

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

So before you cancel any events, consider whether you can turn it into something digital or virtual. You could either turn an existing event into something virtual or create a completely new virtual fundraising event in its place. Virtual Peer-to-Peer Fundraising. Virtual Live-Stream.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

However, no matter the theme of your virtual event, you need to develop interesting virtual event ideas so that your attendees are engaged, excited, and continue to think about your event and brand long after the event is done! Here are 21 virtual event ideas to get you started. . Here is another virtual event idea.

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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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AccelEvents

AUGUST 4, 2021

Consider these fun corporate team builders (which can even be done remotely ). Teamwork does not have to stem from a strenuous ropes course or virtual escape room. No matter which type your team performs, the idea of the activity is that it is challenging and fun. 5 Fun and Engaging Corporate Team Building Ideas.

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TechImpact

APRIL 16, 2014

This drives engagement and shows your nonprofit is fun, and doesn’t take themselves too seriously. Fundraising Industry News Social Tech content marketing nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech social media supporters technology virtualization' The object you’re giving away doesn’t have to be gilded gold, either.

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Donorbox

JULY 14, 2022

In our increasingly digital world, more and more organizations are looking for new ways to fundraise virtually and inspire their supporters to give. A virtual raffle is a fun way to raise more money by selling raffle tickets for high-value items, all online. In this article, we’ll look at the ins and outs of virtual […].

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

With in-person events not always an option, virtual scavenger hunts have emerged as a popular and engaging digital event option. What Are Virtual Scavenger Hunts? Virtual scavenger hunts are held remotely. How to Host a Virtual Scavenger Hunt. You can also use random selection to dish out prizes to different competitors.

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Greater Giving

JULY 30, 2021

Even with groundbreaking advances in technology and streaming, virtual events still bring an inherent distance between the action and the viewers. Live vs. Silent Auctions in Virtual Events. Not every virtual event requires a live auction to make money. Hybridizing Your Live Auction. TIP: Make it a destination!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

By Jessica Fox , Content Manager at Eventgroove – 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. and invite authors to speak virtually or in person at book club meetings. 2) Brainstorm.

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Greater Giving

JULY 23, 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. You Don’t Need a “Big Budget” to Achieve Fun. Are there a lot of parents?

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 12, 2021

Selling sponsorships in the era of virtual and hybrid events present fundraisers with a challenge when those traditional benefits don’t look quite the same. Offer new opportunities for sponsors to get visibility with the new technology available in a virtual or hybrid event. Offer Sponsors REAL VALUE.

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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. Adding some fun to your event never hurt anyone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2022

Online auctions and bingo, raffles, and other charitable gaming can be fun for your attendees and a way for you to gain donations and support for your mission. These virtual events may require not just prior state charitable registration but also gaming licenses. 4) Online Events. However, each state’s disclosure requirements differ.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

In 2020, the pandemic and its resulting social distancing guidelines led nonprofits to experiment with virtual events (many of them for the first time). Now, several benefits inherent to virtual events have made them well worth adding to this year’s event calendar.One popular virtual event is galas. Follow Up Afterward.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 12, 2020

With other major events going completely virtual and, in many cases, being altogether canceled, nonprofits have looked to the golf tournament as a live event that’s not only salvageable, but grounds for improvement and innovation. What’s more, online followers and supporters are beneficial whether the event is virtual or not.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 5, 2023

25+ speaking sessions at in-person and virtual conferences for ASAE, CSAE,orgCommunity, Association Forum, NiUG, US Transactions Corp and many more. 4 Steps to Leveraging Your Association’s Virtual Event Data Guide – steps you can take to better leverage your virtual event data and help inform your event strategies.

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Bloomerang

JULY 2, 2021

Kristal Frazier will provide strategies that will empower you to become confident in your next virtual ask. We are here to talk about “The 3 V’s of Virtual Communication.” ” Oh, yeah, going to be a fun one. We just love to know a little bit more about who we’re talking to, that’s always fun.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Online auctions, raffles, and other charitable gaming can be a fun way to gain donations and support for your mission. These virtual events may require not just prior state charitable solicitation registration, but also gaming licenses. 4) Online Auctions. However, each state’s disclosure requirements differ. How to be Compliant .

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Rather than missing out entirely, transitioning in-person events to virtual fundraisers helps you to continue to raise crucial funds for your cause, while our supporters stay safe and support you from their own homes. Ready to take your virtual fundraising to the next level? Accessing fitness events virtually. Even better?

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Is your nonprofit interested in hosting a hybrid or virtual scavenger hunt fundraiser? Eventzee is an app that makes it easy to host scavenger hunts and quiz nights by giving nonprofits the ability to create unique tasks that can be completed both in person and virtually within the Eventzee app. How to emulate their success.

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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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