3 Best Practices for Organizing a Nonprofit Clothing Drive

2023-09-29T10:00:42-04:00

Nonprofits help their beneficiaries in a variety of ways. However, to provide valuable assistance, nonprofits need readily available funds. A clothing drive presents a unique opportunity for some nonprofits to directly help their beneficiaries by collecting clothing for them. And for other nonprofits, a clothing drive is a unique and effective fundraiser. To help you get started hosting a nonprofit clothing drive, we’ll review these best practices: Create a thorough clothing drive plan. Form clothing drive partnerships. Determine what items you’ll accept. Before we dive in, let’s discuss why you should consider hosting a clothing drive event and how it will [...]

3 Best Practices for Organizing a Nonprofit Clothing Drive2023-09-29T10:00:42-04:00

Hosting Engaging Virtual Events: How to Boost Participation

2023-10-02T09:05:35-04:00

Like any type of fundraising initiative, virtual events have their strengths and shortcomings. On one hand, they present great opportunities for interfacing with your nonprofit’s supporters and growing your community in a convenient, cost-effective way. But, on the other hand, they can sometimes lack the excitement and connection that in-person events offer. So, what can your nonprofit do to make sure you’re hosting engaging virtual events? In this short guide, we’ll walk you through a few strategies to help you boost participation at your next virtual event and make it more memorable: Try an event idea your supporters haven’t seen before. Invest in [...]

Hosting Engaging Virtual Events: How to Boost Participation2023-10-02T09:05:35-04:00

Hosting a Creative Nonprofit Event: 4 Top Tips and Tricks

2023-08-16T16:43:32-04:00

Every year, nonprofit professionals must fill their fundraising calendar with events that help them generate the revenue they need to fund their mission. But when hosting so many events, how can you make sure that each one is creative, engaging, and attractive to your supporters? It’s easy to fall into the trap of hosting the same tried-and-true event year after year. Instead, spice up your fundraising calendar by interspersing new, creative events along with your traditional offerings. To revamp your nonprofit event-planning efforts, this guide will go over four tips and tricks for hosting creative events that help you generate the revenue your nonprofit [...]

Hosting a Creative Nonprofit Event: 4 Top Tips and Tricks2023-08-16T16:43:32-04:00

5 Unique Ideas for Nonprofit Conference Presentations

2023-06-12T12:17:22-04:00

Are you presenting at an upcoming nonprofit conference? Perhaps your organization has empowered you to share your mission as the designated storyteller for your cause. This can be an exciting yet nerve-wracking opportunity. Planning a successful conference presentation goes beyond just hitting your primary talking points. To drive your message home, it’s important to think of original, unexpected ways to connect with and engage your audience on a deeper level. To help you get started, we’ve come up with five conference presentation tips to engage your audience in a unique way: Start with a story Conduct an imagination exercise Take an audience poll [...]

5 Unique Ideas for Nonprofit Conference Presentations2023-06-12T12:17:22-04:00

Association Event Planning: 6 Steps to Meaningful Events

2024-11-14T09:43:01-05:00

Hosting memorable events is essential for creating an excellent, enriching experience for your association’s members. Events, from a large conference to a fun auction fundraiser, give your members the opportunity to network, build a community, celebrate one another’s achievements, and develop their professional skills. Planning a successful in-person, virtual, or hybrid event doesn’t just happen overnight. Your association will need the right event management tools, engaging activities, knowledgeable staff, and memorable promotional materials to attract attendees. To plan your association's next event, follow these steps: Define event goals and create an event plan. Secure sponsors, speakers, and exhibitors. Recruit and train [...]

Association Event Planning: 6 Steps to Meaningful Events2024-11-14T09:43:01-05:00
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