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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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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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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Qgiv

AUGUST 9, 2022

Virtual fundraising events are inexpensive to host while being profitable for many nonprofit organizations. Despite starting as a way to continue events during the pandemic, virtual events still hold a place in many nonprofits’ fundraising strategies because they’re so cost-effective. Choose the right host.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

10) Mike Hogan Accomplished Auctioneer and Emcee, Mike Hogan (fundraisersonly.com) has an energy and enthusiasm for fundraising that has helped him raise over $250 million dollars for amazing nonprofit organizations and schools both in person and virtually. He is the TV personality and host for Warriors TV and Warriors Weekly.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Revitalize your change-the-world attitude by joining our blockbuster keynote speakers on the Virtual Mainstage. EDT, New York Times bestselling author, activist, philanthropist, and host of the We Can Do Hard Things podcast, offers her inimitable take on self-care as the pathway to organizational success. 17, at 4 p.m. TUESDAY, Oct.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

And if you’re wanting to keep your next event entirely virtual due to COVID-19, check out these virtual fundraising ideas ! Step 3: Engage the Hype Machine. And, when I say “hype machine,” I mean it. Instead of hosting your typical 5K, why not host a bunny hop? Sending email announcements and countdowns.

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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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Greater Giving

JUNE 15, 2022

2020 was the year of virtual events, and reports show that as 2022 continues, many nonprofits plan to continue hosting virtual and hybrid events even as they shift back to primarily in-person. Host a peer-to-peer campaign. For example, many nonprofits host events that provide guests with incentives like: Winnable prizes.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2009

I was honored to speak at the Summer of Social Good conference hosted by Mashable , a popular social media and technology blog and a big geek favorite. I've heard Randi speak a couple of times, including this informative webinar hosted by NTEN. The big news for me was the launch next week of virtual gifts for charities.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Obviously this event won’t work in warmer climates, but if you’re somewhere with distinct seasons, all you have to do is find a lake that will let you host your event. Catalogue for Philanthropy made use of Giving Tuesday Now (a national fundraising day to support nonprofits through COVID) to hype up their own one-day giving event online.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 23, 2021

Maybe you want to move away from the repetitive marketing types and you really want to hype up the interest. Read on to learn exclusivity marketing strategies that can ensure you host a successful event! It can be powerful when hosting physical events, hybrid events , and even virtual events.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Pair peer-to-peer fundraising efforts with virtual and in-person events to maximize member engagement. For example, if your association’s annual event hosts a charitable 5k, you can generate hype and involvement with the P2P platform, by having members sponsor event participants with donations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2007

MacArthur Foundation hosted its first discussion in Second Life to explore the role that philanthropy might play in virtual worlds. Something to make the virtual world better and empowering the community in a unique way. We hope that together to make the virtual and physical worlds better. The John D. and Catherine T.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Host an auction. Auctions are fun at any time of year, but Giving Tuesday presents extra opportunities for your nonprofit to host a successful auction. These can work as in-person, virtual , or even hybrid events.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2024

Rather than relying on disjointed systems and manual processes, Flipcause enables nonprofits to manage everything from their charity gala to virtual fundraiser to GivingTuesday campaign all in one place. Host a Memorable Charity Gala A charity gala is a perfect opportunity to leverage your Flipcause subscription.

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover the ins and outs of online fundraising, explaining how you can leverage various platforms and fundraising ideas to engage your supporters virtually. Create a list of the features you’ll need to host successful campaigns. Here’s what to expect: What is online fundraising?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2006

Henry Jenkins made his first official appearance in Second Life visiting the Teen version, known as the "Teen Grid," where the Global Kids Island is hosting an event, A World Fit for Children Festival. It has been hyped. it is grounded in both the virtual space and the real space. I think that???s s a fair criticism.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 11, 2016

I saw similar posts on Facebook brand pages of 92nd Street Y that was hosting the annual Giving Tuesday Summit and The United Way of Central Ohio that upped its organic reach, and on Twitter from Nonprofits First. Museums , gardens, and parks have jumped on it. There’s a #PokemonGym right next door to Nonprofits First.

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Qgiv

APRIL 8, 2024

With the right fundraising software to design effective donation pages and a solid marketing plan, you can host a special giving day for your organization that’ll inspire your supporters to give. In this article, we’ll explain why you should consider hosting your own giving day and share tips for setting up and marketing your campaign.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 19, 2023

From the moment they join, you can hype members up for the journey they’ll have with your nonprofit. Additionally, consider hosting a welcome event so that your new members can build connections and experience value from your organization right away.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 9, 2024

Host a social media contest where followers can guess the total value of the basket, with the winner receiving a free raffle ticket for the auction. Consider creating a short video montage that takes viewers on a virtual journey through the destination. Host a social media takeover. Partner with travel agencies.

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Qgiv

JUNE 27, 2023

Host a Q&A on Facebook Live to connect with your donors and answer questions about current campaigns. Use Instagram Reels to hype up current campaigns and show off the important work your organization does. Host a series of webinars or podcasts on your YouTube channel to connect with a wide audience and educate them on your cause.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 9, 2007

In January, I interviewed Sibley about the potential use of virtual worlds and Second Life by museums, but in the four months since then, the virtual world platform--and the hype around it--has exploded. Sibley's company has developed virtual world projects for CBS, AOL, the NBA, Reuters, and many others.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

Here are a few suggestions specifically for nonprofit marketing: Save-the-date emails: This type of email could be a complete save the date or a fun “hype” email announcing that something big and exciting is coming. If you’re hosting an auction, use your auction bidding platform to send push notifications to your event attendees.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 1, 2007

Tim commented that next time, they will either be less vigilant about style-matching, or they will host the content completely on their own server (for greater flexibility in modification). It’s worth spending some time in the virtual knife shop, as SFMOMA did, to see what you like and what works for your needs.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2022

Build hype. Will it be in person or virtual? Having in-person orientation is a great way for volunteers to meet and bond, but virtual options are flexible and easy to access for busy volunteers. To get started, you’ll first need to create a virtual community. Host a thank you party . Design an orientation program

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