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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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Virtual events: Online musical performances, virtual auctions, and live-streamed events allow organizations to engage donors remotely. Digital campaigns eliminate expenses related to venues, printed materials, and travel, enabling nonprofits to allocate more funds directly to their cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 11, 2024

By Julia Campbell, host of the Nonprofit Nation podcast and founder of the Nonprofit Social Media Summit , a free all-virtual event created to help nonprofits navigate the fast-changing social media landscape to drive more donations. Along with urgency, clearly spell out how the funds will be used. What will the impact be? They don’t!

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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. Participants can raise funds by the number of hours (or minutes) they create.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 9, 2020

1) Virtual Events Are Here to Stay. In response, we saw an explosion in the number of events that made the pivot from in-person to virtual. Many of these virtual events were born from a spirit of innovation and resiliency from organizations that were forced to evolve in a matter of days and raise much-needed funds in new ways.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

There’s a good reason why an iconic nonprofit like the World Wildlife Fund sends stickers and a stuffed animal to donors who sign up to adopt a tiger, a giraffe, or another animal. Giving funds is easier and more satisfying when a contributor knows exactly what their donation will cover. 3) Give something real. 4) Give outcomes.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 25, 2021

While the 2020 shift to virtual events may have been challenging, event planners quickly discovered loads of useful data that a digital format can provide. More than physical events, virtual events give an event organizer unprecedented insight into attendee demographics and behavior. Attendee Demographics.

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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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Greater Giving

MARCH 4, 2021

As difficult as last year was for nonprofit event planners, they were able to gain a wealth of information and experience from the sudden and dramatic shift from in-person to virtual galas. Looking back at the results of the past year proved that virtual fundraisers can work. Planning with a Focus on Virtual. The Sponsors.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Since shifting to the virtual event space, event planners have had to come up with creative ways to continue hosting profitable events. Instead of limiting connection and engagement, a virtual fundraising event can strike all the right notes with a target audience while helping the fundraising efforts reach a greater number of people. .

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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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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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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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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Gain support from event sponsors. After you have a detailed budget set up, it’s time to look into funding for the event. Verifying costs and funds available before the big day can help you amp up your fundraising efforts to make sure you meet your fundraising target. Will you be getting sponsors for the event ?

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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.

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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. 5) Collaborate with your surrounding community.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2022

Fundraising registration is generally required in any state in which you want to solicit funds, and states deem that solicitation occurs where your fundraising request is received. These virtual events may require not just prior state charitable registration but also gaming licenses. 4) Online Events.

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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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AccelEvents

MARCH 23, 2021

Fortunately, virtual and hybrid events can mitigate some of these challenges. Hosting a virtual or hybrid event allows a brand to create a super event that satisfies attendees while focusing on lead retrieval. Read on to learn how hybrid and virtual events can supplement your marketing efforts through advanced lead retrieval.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 2, 2024

7 Must-Have Members of Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Team With a dedicated nonprofit fundraising team, you’ll execute more effective strategies, plan impactful events, and attain more funding for your mission. According to Jitasa , grant management is an ongoing process that begins before funding is even secured.

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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. For example, when it comes to working with sponsors , it’s always essential to secure partners who align with your brand and mission. . Download Now: The Virtual Events Toolkit.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The entire conference is free and virtual, so everyone can join for inspiring content and peer networking opportunities. Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT ®— a complete fund accounting software solution designed specifically for nonprofits and schools. Register now for bbcon 2022. Blackbaud’s higher education management solutions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Fundraising registration is generally required in any state in which you want to solicit funds, and states deem that solicitation occurs where your fundraising request is received. These virtual events may require not just prior state charitable solicitation registration, but also gaming licenses. 4) Online Auctions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Community foundations sponsor many donor-advised funds (DAFs) which are like mini-foundations but they are not public. Engage really well-funded organizations you have a relationship with and ask for suggestions about how to find funding. Help identify event sponsors, media sponsors, or other support for an event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

Continue to embrace virtual events and digital fundraising for a more flexible strategy. In 2022, your organization will have more freedom to tap into post-pandemic flexibility as face-to-face, hybrid, and virtual events are all possible. Related Resources: How to Host a Virtual Fundraising Event (with Checklist for Nonprofits).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

Please mention that the funds raised are going to help local recipients with covering missed wages while in treatment. Funds raised will go directly to helping these kids and families get the support they need to thrive. We also provide meals to those that need them. The fundraiser is a raffle. The first prize is Taylor Swift tickets.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Imagine this: you set what you think is an ambitious fundraising goal for your virtual event and then watch as you double, triple, quadruple that goal in the days leading up to the event. Pivoting To A Virtual Awards Ceremony. Mentor NY Used Ticketing For Their Virtual Awards Ceremony To Drive Higher Gift Amounts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 31, 2020

Raising funds for your cause takes constant dedication and focus, and nothing helps you gain focus better than setting a game plan. In other words, if you lost your top funders tomorrow, what percentage of your budget would need to be replaced through other funding sources. Crowdfunding campaign. Monthly giving program.

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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. Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT ®—a complete fund accounting software solution with unparalleled reporting, budgeting, and analysis tools.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

From large in-person events to casual virtual gatherings, fundraising silent auctions can generate much-needed revenue and strengthen donor relationships. Deciding whether the event will be in-person, virtual, or hybrid. Virtual or hybrid options are especially useful for organizations with worldwide audiences.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Join TechCrunch for its first 2021 installment of the Ask Me Anything series, where TechCrunch interviews experts and answers your burning questions about virtual events. Run The World is a one-stop shop virtual events platform with a focus on community engagement. How COVID changed the virtual event roadmap. Register here.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 8, 2025

Crowdfunding allows your nonprofit to spread awareness and raise funds by tapping into the power of social sharing. During your research, look for a fundraising website with customizable donation page options, no platform or startup fees, and a short turnaround time for funding transfers. Host a virtual event.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Inviting donors to year-end virtual events and recruiting them for volunteer opportunities can be powerful ways to connect with your Giving Tuesday supporters. Since your donor’s first gift was during Giving Tuesday, your update email should talk about the impact created by the funds raised during that day. Why send these emails?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Boost revenue from in-person and virtual fundraising events. An instructor virtually guides you through common nonprofit tasks and best practices on how to use your system in real time. You want your vendor focused on you, not shareholders or venture capital funds. Improve donor retention through donor targeting and filtering.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 14, 2019

You need a moving story to get your supporters excited about helping you raise funds. Associate the donation levels for your campaign or event with what the funds will provide. Many of your supporters will be happy to participate and help you raise funds — but you have to ask ! Have a compelling story. Ask, clearly.

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