Virtual Events Archive

30 Virtual and Hybrid Event Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

March 25, 2022
Events are many people’s favorite thing about charity fundraising. They offer a chance to dress up, get together with others, and have a good time — while also raising money for a good cause. While many of these fundraising event staples are great, such as fancy galas and golf tournaments, circumstances aren’t always ideal for in-person gatherings. However, that...

The Benefits of Hosting Small Fundraising Events vs. Large Galas

March 4, 2022
With COVID restrictions putting the brakes on many of the past two years’ large gatherings, nonprofits are anxious to resume in-person events – and supporters are looking forward to attending. How can you capture this enthusiasm and turn it into support for your organization? Fundraising events are great opportunities to meet new friends, strengthen existing relationships, and serve a...

Virtual Fundraising: 5 Tips for Moving In-Person Auctions Online

November 20, 2021
With the entire world affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic fallout, the vital services and resources that nonprofits provide are in historically high demand. To meet this surge and move their mission forward, nonprofits must decide – and decide quickly – the best way to continue their fundraising efforts in a contactless way. As nonprofits navigate...

How to Create a Nonprofit Fundraising Events Strategy for 2022

November 10, 2021
Nonprofit fundraising changed drastically in 2020 with a shift toward virtual galas and a need to raise money online. It shifted again in 2021 as small social gatherings returned, enabling nonprofits to produce hybrid fundraisers that connected them with in-person and online donors. These changes mean nonprofits need to have an effective fundraising strategy for 2022. Based on current...

[FREE WEBINAR] Proven Tactics to Improve Your Event Marketing in 2022

November 1, 2021
Not every organization is going to have success using the same event marketing strategies–which is why we don’t preach that we have the be-all, end-all of event marketing advice. Instead, we will provide you with tactics and guides to improve your current strategies and results and show you how to determine what is working for your specific donors, your...

8 Best Practices for a Successful 2022 Golf Fundraiser

October 10, 2021
The past 18+ months have been challenging for the nonprofit sector, but golf tournaments have provided and continue to provide an opportunity to gather safely, raise crucial dollars, attract corporate support, and steward donors and sponsors. With 2022 approaching and plans for spring events firming up, now’s the time to consider the lessons learned from successful golf events held...

3 Reasons to Include Virtual Elements in In-Person Fundraising Events

May 23, 2021
By Sarah Baker, a Digital Fundraising Strategist at MobileCause, where she helps nonprofits accelerate their fundraising and engagement efforts through giving and marketing strategies. For the past year, virtual events have come to the rescue in helping nonprofits continue to fundraise during the pandemic. While many organizations before this time had ways to give online, the idea of exclusively...

9 Lessons Learned from Hosting Virtual Fundraising Events

January 19, 2021
By Matthew Burnell, Founder of ClickBid, a mobile bidding provider for online auctions, virtual galas, and in-person events. Fundraising has not stopped during these uncertain times. Since March, we have seen organizations take their annual fundraisers online and go virtual. At ClickBid we have been fortunate to assist and be a part of these transitions. We have seen incredible...

9 Virtual Fundraising Event Resources for Nonprofits

January 10, 2021
A list curated by MobileCause – a nonprofit technology company that pioneered text-to-donate and also offers an extensive suite of online, mobile, and event fundraising solutions. As you review your fundraising plans and goals for the past year, it’s easy to look back and see a year marked by postponed and cancelled events. But it was also a year...

[FREE WEBINAR] How to Host a Virtual Fundraising Event: A Step-by-Step Guide for Nonprofits

December 19, 2020
Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST Presented by: Christy Noel, VP of Digital Marketing Services at MobileCause Cost: Free With the right strategies and tools, virtual fundraisers have proven to rival even the best in-person fundraising events in terms of revenue, reach and donor engagement. Whether a virtual gala, run/walk, golf tournament, interactive contest or other virtual...