Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2021

Fortunately, golf tournaments continue to provide a safe option for in-person fundraisers , with their outdoor setting and innate social distancing. When event organizers were forced to pivot in-person events to virtual offerings in 2020, they quickly realized the value of digital sponsor exposure. 5) Add a virtual round.

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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. Use phone line with audio clarity and stability.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

The best way to learn about virtual fundraising events is to hear from those who’ve experienced them. We recently wrapped up our 2021 Collaborative: Virtual Sessions event here at Classy. The event brought together over 50 speakers and thousands of nonprofit professionals from across the social sector.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

Keep the momentum going with these creative donor engagement ideas you can apply to your 2021 fundraising strategy: 1) Get personal with gratitude via thank-you videos. Round up a list of your major donors and task your team with sending them a personal video to thank them for their continued support!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

Like you, many of your constituents are also working from home, using their personal cell phones and email addresses. If you haven’t done so already, update your procedures to collect contact methods and donor information that will facilitate virtual fundraising. Many nonprofits rely heavily on in-person fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2024

It is essential for nonprofit professionals to grasp the fundamental concepts and terminology associated with this field. Improved Fundraising: AI-powered analytics can identify potential donors and personalize outreach strategies, leading to increased donations.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 6, 2021

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

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Boost revenue from in-person and virtual fundraising events. Many nonprofit professionals will tell you that the answer is “time” and/or “resources.” No matter how intuitive a system may be, there are always a few questions, tips, and tricks that a training professional can help you with so you get started on a solid foundation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

And when we are off the clock, we take virtual trips to foreign countries, cook on live-demo video calls, and shimmy around our living rooms with fellow Zumba dancers who could be anywhere in the world. In reaching out to one person, the speaker is actually reaching out to the whole audience and making an emotional connection.”.

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The MatrixFiles

AUGUST 5, 2022

At the end of the conference, there was an Open Forum, during which select speakers took questions from the in person and virtual attendees. The final question of the Open Forum was “what is one thing you would recommend to communications professionals?” Her advice? Megan’s advice is brilliant.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

Go beyond viewing traditional demographic segments like young professionals or length of membership and dig deep into behavioral segmentation like members who have never attended an in-person event. With this new virtual-only audience segment, they launched a new online course that resulted in nearly $300,000 of additional revenue.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing. Pictured above).

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 5, 2023

We continued our A2 webinar series, Analytics in Action, co-hosted webinars with other leading industry partners, spoke at association conferences all over the country and created tons of educational reading materials for association professionals. and launched a brand new product specifically for event professionals – Acumen Major Meetings.

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Nucleus

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Back in July, we responded to the waves of client interactions we were having regarding the entirely new types of member data that were being generated by virtual events – things that can be known about attendees of virtual events but not live ones.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 16, 2021

For the last three years, I’ve devoted virtually every day to the challenge of training professionals and especially volunteer fundraisers to overcome the fear of asking for gifts for their favorite nonprofits. By every measure, an in-person ask provides the most bang for the buck. 1: Not asking through a personal meeting.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

A survey conducted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals reports that in 2020, nearly 64% of nonprofits had to cancel at least one in-person fundraising event, and more than 50% converted at least one in-person event to a virtual event. 2) Have a Backup Plan. 3) Use an Event Website. What About 2022?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Today, statistics show that one in five consumers has more than 1,000 unread emails in their personal inbox. Often used at fundraising events, both in-person and virtual, people text in a keyword like “DONATE” to a unique short code and make a credit card donation through their phone. Donor Follow Up.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

It may make sense to hire someone to give you that help, especially if that person has the skills you need and can work remotely. What you need is a nonprofit virtual assistant or VA. A virtual assistant is an independent contractor who provides services for clients while working from their home office. Nor should you.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2022

Vice President of Fundraising & Professional Services? Virtual events have skyrocketed to the mainstream in the last couple of months, and thanks to their many benefits they offer for fundraisers and supporters alike, they’re here to stay. But how do you decide if you should host a virtual, in-person, or hybrid event?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Free Webinar On February 23: How to Host a Successful Virtual or Hybrid Golf Fundraiser for Your Nonprofit. As virtual events continue into 2021 and the outlook for traditional in-person fundraisers looks bleak, golf tournaments have become especially crucial for nonprofits large and small. Raise more money.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing. Pictured above).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

Leaving for my first in-person event in 2022 after two years of pandemic shut down. Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

bbcon 2021 Virtual , happening October 13–15, will bring together tens of thousands of social good professionals for three days of cutting-edge thought leadership, virtual peer networking and unforgettable experiences. Getting Organized for bbcon 2021 Virtual. Highlighted bbcon Sessions for Nonprofits.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Both online and in-person events have the potential to engage a wide range of supporters. In 2020, the pandemic and its resulting social distancing guidelines led nonprofits to experiment with virtual events (many of them for the first time). Plan Engaging Virtual Activities and Performances. Use Intuitive Virtual Gala Software.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Member Engagement Personalize everything from invitations to events to email campaigns. Education—Tailor personalized learning journeys, create course outlines, and aid in the development of test questions and learning materials for certification programs. Products and Services—Develop new offerings based on data and behavior.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Embracing the art of simplicity is where personal and professional growth begins. Empowering Associations for the Future—September 18, In Person or Virtual Do you know your organization’s digital IQ? These are the benefits of making vanilla your favorite flavor. Are you keeping pace, ahead of the curve, or falling behind?

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OneCause

AUGUST 18, 2021

What will be the silver lining of the COVID-19 storm that kept nonprofits from hosting in-person events , that disrupted traditional fundraising efforts and that estranged donors from some of their favorite charities? The continued viability of virtual galas. That broad Zoom education will keep the virtual door open.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

1) Ellen Toscano, 2024 Bid Master Winner Voted as the Top National Auctioneer Ellen Toscano (yoursingingauctioneer.com) , voted as the top national benefit auctioneer of 2024 is the founder, CEO and Principal Auctioneer of The Singing Auctioneer LLC, has been a professional singer, actress and stage performer her whole life.

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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.” And you can also send us a tweet, I’ll keep an eye on Twitter, in case you are a tweeting-type person, which we appreciate.

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

However, sometimes you need to ask for donations in person at fundraising events or other functions. The issue some people have with asking for donations in person is that it can be a nerve-wracking experience. When asking for donations in person, keep these tips in mind: Do research beforehand. Luckily, we have some advice!

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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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The MatrixFiles

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Who wants to go back to in person meetings? My confidence in attending in person meetings has dipped and I’m wondering about the rest of the world. My hunch is that C-suite and salespeople want to go back in person but the rest of the world, less so. What would it take to make 2022 amazing for you personally?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2019

In fact, a recent survey for the Chronicle of Philanthropy and Association of Fundraising Professionals revealed some similarly concerning findings, such as: 51% of fundraisers said they will leave their current nonprofit within the next two years. 30% said they planned to leave fundraising altogether.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

We can provide instant responses that are personalized and meaningful. Virtual and hybrid events, webinars, and online forums are essential platforms for growing community ties despite busy lifestyles. Instead of thinking about their association as a professional home, members see it as a storefront.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

Using rituals as part of our professional work is one strategy that can help. Many successful nonprofit professionals use rituals, either for personal productivity or team productivity. Many successful nonprofit professionals use rituals, either for personal productivity or team productivity.

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OneCause

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

What will be the silver lining of the COVID-19 storm that kept nonprofits from hosting in-person events , that disrupted traditional fundraising efforts and that estranged donors from some of their favorite charities? The continued viability of virtual galas. That broad Zoom education will keep the virtual door open.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 30, 2020

The cost of an in-person event can increase steadily as the number of attendees goes up. Hosting a virtual event can help keep food, space, and materials costs from getting out of control and allows for a lower registration fee. Virtual events have things to set up, too. Will food be served? Will there be entertainment?

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