Everyone is having a virtual fundraising event these days. Going virtual is a necessity if you want to host your annual event in some way, shape, or form and still comply with laws or recommendations about public gatherings and social distancing. Running a successful virtual fundraising event requires you to [...]
If 2020 showed us anything, it’s that fundraising isn’t easy. Raising money for a non-profit can be stressful at the best of times, but lately it’s been even more challenging. When coronavirus arrived, an unwelcome visitor on all our shores, lockdowns quickly followed. We were all afraid for ourselves and [...]
In the last several months, we’ve all become very acquainted with online events. Everything from Sunday brunch to staff meetings, large scale conferences to trade shows have moved to a virtual platform. But, to pull off a successful online or virtual event you will need to do more than string [...]
Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach, also known as Charity Clairity. Today's question comes from a major gift fundraiser who isn't sure how to persuade their boss to excuse them from tasks (like events) that aren't priorities [...]
Professional conferences are different in 2020. For those of us used to attending in-person events, a virtual conference can feel like a poor substitute. However, virtual conferences existed before the current pandemic, and will be ever more popular even when we emerge on the other side. I do miss some [...]
So it’s time to host your virtual event? Take a deep breath. The good news is there are many tools to help make it a success. At M&C, we help organizations market and launch fundraising and educational events. And, it’s been a busy six months! Here are some tips from [...]
Lisa Schra, Advancement Director at Living Stones Academy, and Paul Hart, a long-time brand and communication volunteer at LSA, will share about their recent “Stones of Hope” gala-type fundraising event. Through this event, Living Stones saw an increase of 50+% in revenue and attendance. They will share their suggestions for [...]
Kristin Steele will help you think about what a virtual event can do for your mission and your fundraising, and take a look at what you need to put together a successful and impactful event. Full Transcript: Steven: All right, Kristin, 11:00 a.m., my time. 8:00 a.m., your time, I [...]
During the age of COVID-19, many nonprofits, especially those that have been focused on growth, paused their fundraising strategies to deal with the results of the pandemic. Social distancing guidelines made in-person fundraising nearly impossible to do safely, and the economic downturn limited the philanthropic gifts individuals are willing to [...]
Are you wondering what to do since your event had to be cancelled because of COVID-19? You're not alone. I have created, marketed and directed online events for 10 years, from virtual career conferences to virtual leadership summits, masterclass series and both free and paid webinars. I’ve made thousands of [...]
Most nonprofits know their fundraising will be impacted by the COVID-19 but few know exactly how to respond. The pandemic comes during a time when many nonprofits were ramping up their fundraising efforts to cash in on the record levels of charitable giving in the U.S. Worst still, is if [...]
Was your event canceled or postponed due to COVID-19? Are you looking for a more engaging way to raise money online during these times of social isolation? Have you already decided to go virtual but don’t know which platform(s) to use? If that’s you, here are seven easy steps every [...]