Balancing Hybrid Fundraising: 5 Tips for Success
With our increasingly spread out world and the prevalence of virtual events during the pandemic, it’s no surprise that hybrid events may remain a popular option for years to come. Whether due to health concerns or physical distance, hybrid fundraising allows everyone to have the best of both worlds with some attendees remaining at home […]
4 Hybrid Event Management Practices that Will Last Past 2021
As nonprofit professionals are aware, 2021 has seen the popularity of hybrid events escalate dramatically . While initially hybrid events were a necessity for public health due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they also offer a variety of benefits that make them worth considering, even when other event types are available. After all, a well-run nonprofit […]
A Nonprofit’s Crash Course to Event Volunteer Recruitment
Volunteers are an essential asset for many nonprofit events as they offer unique skills and fill vital roles. However, there are plenty of challenges involved in recruiting volunteers that you may be looking to overcome. For instance, you might not have an established volunteer pool yet or know how to use digital communication channels effectively […]
Using Your Website to Boost Your Auction: 5 Strategies
Since early 2020, event planning has been a unique challenge, requiring nonprofits to pivot to virtual events, then hybrid, and now potentially back to virtual. Maybe this uncertainty has turned your event calendar into a bit of a nightmare, but the changes have kept your supporters safe and your nonprofit afloat. Plus, the silver lining […]
Event Marketing: A Quick Roadmap for Ambitious Nonprofits
Every nonprofit event planner has one worst fear— arriving the day of only to see that no one has shown up. After months of planning and footwork to acquire a venue, sponsors, and entertainment, the last thing you want is for your event to flop. The good news is that with a strong marketing strategy, […]
5 “Next-Level” Ways to Promote Your Virtual Gala
Since event fundraising has rapidly pivoted to virtual galas, organizers have focused their efforts to learn how to broadcast a live online presentation. However, many have overlooked the most important aspect to virtual gala success: getting people to tune in. Sure, most will send an email blast and post about the event on Facebook. But […]