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. Here are some promotion tactics that we recommend: Pre-event live streaming. Sponsored event speech.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Need to plan a virtual event quickly? We pulled together our team at Greater Giving who’ve been watching, supporting, and participating in virtual fundraising events to come up with the must-do items to host a successful event. Establishing the Return on Investment (ROI) of a Virtual Event is a critical first step.

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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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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

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

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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Greater Giving

AUGUST 12, 2021

Make it more than a transaction—offer sponsors tons of valuable and rewarding ways to get in front of people in their community. Sponsors at live fundraising events are accustomed to certain benefits—banners in a ballroom, a table and dinner for their guests, sometimes on-stage recognition.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

An ever-growing consistent revenue stream, nonprofits would be wise to proactively and enthusiastically promote their monthly giving program. For example, secure five local community sponsors that will give $2,000 each and create a $10,000 matching gift campaign. 9) Host Virtual Fundraising Events.

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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 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

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

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

One way to do this is through virtual trade shows. Here’s how the medical industry can find success with virtual trade shows: Why the Medical Industry Should Pivot to Virtual Format. Virtual trade shows are a highly effective way of promoting a product or end goal, and B2B sales are still growing in this online format. .

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Many sponsors and donors want recognition for their support. Mention the donor in emails directly about the event they sponsored. This can be 4 emails a year dedicated to sponsors who give the org $10K or more. Does your organization stream live on Instagram, YouTube, Vimeo, or Facebook?

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

For example, let’s say your nonprofit hosts various events, including Clean the Stream, nature walk-a-thons, and educational workshops. You can categorize (or segment) it to learn about your participants and use that information to take action.

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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. But embracing low-cost technological solutions can help. Are there a lot of parents?

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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

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

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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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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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

JUNE 15, 2020

Recent global happenings have turned the event industry on its head and event organizers have been scrambling to save their events and deliver a valuable experience to event attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors alike. But the virtual space is not just limited to virtual staff meetings or social gatherings. Enable Live Chat.

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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

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

To remain relevant and generate revenues, many industries and businesses are moving their events to a virtual space. . An industry like publishing can also take advantage of this shift to virtual events by driving revenue through a virtual event. Why Shift to Virtual Events. How the Publishing Industry Can Shift.

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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

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

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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2021

Successful nonprofits diversify their revenue stream by continuing to build a variety of campaign types. Analyze your current revenue streams and see where you can allocate resources to campaigns you may not be currently maximizing. A successful nonprofit launches a variety of campaigns.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

The drawing will be live streamed and take place on 5/31 at the community center.” About the Sponsor Eventgroove is 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.

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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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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Virtual events: Online musical performances, virtual auctions, and live-streamed events allow organizations to engage donors remotely. Virtual event platforms: Used for hosting online fundraisers, like webinars or live streams, with features for ticketing, in-event donations, and audience engagement.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

I sat down (virtually) with Meg Goldman Community Relations & Senior Event Planner at Vibrant Table Catering and Events who has been with the company for 14 years, to hear more about their transition to supporting virtual fundraising events and what things have been like for the catering industry during the pandemic.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The 2020 event landscape has most definitely been virtual. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the slowly growing trend towards virtual and hybrid event environments. And generating interest and registrations for a virtual event is equally complicated when some of your audience may be refusing to make any concessions.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 30, 2022

This might involve a live, in-person event, a hybrid event , or a virtual event. . If you can, try hosting an in-person event and then filming and streaming each session online so the virtual audience can get as much as possible from the experience. . Virtual Events. Considerations for Your Event Marketing Plan.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

COVID-19 has forced the event industry to pivot from a traditional meeting or conference to a virtual meeting or virtual conference. One way to boost your audience is by adding a virtual component to your physical event, otherwise known as a hybrid event. . Don’t overwhelm your virtual audience.

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