Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Planning amid uncertainty presents substantial challenges—especially for event fundraisers who must book venues, sign contracts, and send invites, all the while being ready to adapt with just-in-case protocols. You also may need to go virtual. With so much uncertainty, the earlier you launch your event registration website, the better.

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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. Registration check-in and a long coffee station were in a long hallway outside the main room. It was neat to know that the Capricia Marshall presentation was only available in DC.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

To properly host a virtual event, you need people to commit to more screen time. But, with a virtual event solution and the right technology tools, you can make each participant feel like they are attending and meeting in-person. . To help you get started, we’ve created this list of the 7 best virtual event technology tools.

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AccelEvents

JULY 19, 2020

For the event industry, coronavirus has created a new normal that relies heavily on virtual and hybrid events. These event formats present a number of benefits to event planners. The benefits of virtual events include: Lower overhead costs. Higher attendance rates create the best opportunity for planners creating virtual events.

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AccelEvents

JULY 19, 2020

Virtual events have allowed event planners and organizers to avoid canceling events and carry on during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people attend virtual conferences , trade shows , career fairs , and other similar events hoping to meet other industry professionals and interact with industry thought leaders. Virtual Cocktail Hours.

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AccelEvents

JULY 21, 2021

With the surge of virtual meeting platforms, and various custom meeting options, businesses are now relying on such innovative meeting solutions to amplify networking, work-from-home options, staying connected, and increasing operational efficiency in the new meeting and business landscape. What are Online or Virtual Meeting Platforms?

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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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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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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

One of the most complicated decisions of the virtual event planning process is determining how to price your virtual event. The price of your virtual event needs to be low enough to offer value to your target audience but also high enough to convey that your event provides an experience worth having. The short answer: not quite.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The event industry has shifted toward hybrid or virtual event formats, but what does that shift mean for networking events? Should you switch to virtual networking events? An online event does not present these same opportunities. . The good news is that facilitating networking in a virtual setting is quite simple.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 1, 2020

While live event spaces have been disrupted, virtual event spaces are booming. Virtual events have been growing in popularity over the past few years with event organizers seeing the value in moving to an online event because of reduced overhead costs and a wider audience reach. . 5 Best Platforms for Virtual Expos. Communiqué.

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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. Get to know their top insights and learning moments to accelerate the impact of your nonprofit’s next virtual fundraising event.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 27, 2021

As in-person events have had to shift to virtual events this year, the silver lining has been that they’ve opened up the opportunity for events to be more accessible to more people, where travel, time, and related expenses aren’t a barrier to participation. Ask participants if they have assistive needs during the registration process.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Gathering restrictions, social distancing mandates, and in some places, stay at home orders have meant that in-person events have been shifted to a virtual or hybrid event format. And with this shift has come a new type of event venue: the virtual event venue. . What is a Virtual Event Venue? Benefits of Virtual Event Venues.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Marketing for a virtual event is much different than marketing for a physical event, which means you need to make sure your marketing plan is up to snuff. . Promotion Strategies to Use When Marketing Your Virtual Event. From there, redirect the audience to ticketing and registration pages. . Sponsored event speech.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 30, 2021

Hosting a virtual event is a great way to connect to your audience and promote your brand in new and exciting ways. As event organizers, we spend a lot of time preparing content, marketing the virtual event, and curating the attendee experience. Understanding Potential Virtual Attendee Expectations. Read on to learn how!

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AccelEvents

JULY 8, 2020

With the development of new and better technologies, the popularity of virtual events has seen a steady increase. Add to the mix stay at home orders and global social distancing protocols, and the safety, convenience, and practicality of virtual events have increased their use cases. Know Your Audience (And Then Expand It!).

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

For corporate holiday events, you might have considered hosting a virtual holiday party such as a Santa exchange. Business, non-profits, and charities should consider hosting a virtual holiday fundraiser like a virtual gala. Things to Consider Before Planning Your Virtual Holiday Fundraiser.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 4, 2021

With the events industry focused on hybrid and virtual events instead of more traditional live events, event producers need to pay careful attention to the attendee experience. With an online event, those factors are non-existent and care must be taken to ensure that each virtual attendee has an immersive experience.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 8, 2020

But does the same hold true for virtual events? . The good news is that virtual events can provide even more benefits and a greater return on investment (ROI) than a traditional physical event. . To help you decide if virtual event sponsorship is right for you, we’ve listed all the reasons why you should sponsor a virtual event!

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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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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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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

This makes a virtual benefits fair a workable option for both employers and employees! . If you have never hosted a virtual event before, you may feel in over your head. To help you properly display benefit options to your employees in a digital format, we’ve put together this guide to hosting virtual employee benefits fairs. .

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AccelEvents

JULY 23, 2020

One of the biggest challenges event planners face when hosting a virtual event is ensuring high levels of audience engagement. Virtual events carry many benefits to event organizers and planners. One style of virtual event production that can resolve this complication is Simulive. If you’ve never heard of Simulive, don’t fret.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 11, 2020

Virtual events, like conferences and trade shows, can provide a lot of value to both attendees and to event exhibitors. Lead retrieval allows exhibitors to access the vitally important personal data shared by attendees at registration. Typically, each person is given an attendee badge at registration that is equipped with a QR code.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

Virtual conferences allow brands, organizations, and businesses to connect individuals in unprecedented ways. Virtual conferences are more accessible, allowing more individuals to attend your conference. For these reasons, among others, virtual conferences make a lot of sense. . What is a Virtual Conference? exhibitions.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

If you want to make a lasting impression on your virtual event attendees, then you need to move beyond a basic branded online event and create something more immersive. . While your virtual event does not need to change the world, it can have a lasting impact when using tactics guided by virtual experiential marketing. .

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AccelEvents

JUNE 23, 2020

Over the last few years, virtual events have seen incredible growth in popularity and yet still remain a complete mystery to most people. Event organizers may have thought that trade shows were about to disappear altogether but the fact is, trade shows are perfect candidates for virtualization! The benefits of a virtual trade show.

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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

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic forced event organizers to make a quick pivot from in-person events to virtual events. Running a successful virtual event is easy if you are willing to learn from the mistakes that you and others have made. Here are 8 virtual event mistakes and some recommendations on what you can do to avoid them!

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sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

A virtual auction can bring many benefits for your organization. From expanding your nonprofit’s reach and making your events more accessible to donors all over the world to boosting your revenue, a virtual auction is a modern and exciting fundraising event that every nonprofit should consider adding to their calendar. Let’s begin.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 4, 2020

When it comes to virtual events, many people express concern that they will miss out on vital networking opportunities. But, careful event planners know that networking at virtual events is simply a matter of creating space for those opportunities. Program Networking Sessions. Give participants time to mull things over.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2021

SlideShare is the largest presentation-sharing website in the world. It’s a great online home for decks from speaking engagements and presentations about your organization’s work. Yearly makes it easy to design annual reports, event recaps, donor proposals, and board presentations. SlideShare :: slideshare.net.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 26, 2020

When COVID-19 first forced the events industry to pivot away from physical events to digital or virtual events, event organizers and planners understandably felt pinched. But this flexibility is not limited to hosting the event and it can also be extended to virtual event ticketing. . What Virtual Event Attendees Are Looking For.

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DataRobot

JUNE 1, 2022

Join DataRobot and leading organizations June 7 and 8 at DataRobot AI Experience 2022 (AIX) , a unique virtual event that will help you rapidly unlock the power of AI for your most strategic business initiatives. Your access to DataRobot AIX is free with just a quick registration. Data Scientist-Driven Breakout Sessions.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Bonus: bbcon registration is free. Revitalize your change-the-world attitude by joining our blockbuster keynote speakers on the Virtual Mainstage. These are two powerhouse presenters who will inspire you to make your mark on your organization’s mission: Glennon Doyle , Monday, Oct. Where to start? Register now for bbcon 2022.

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