Experts Offer Advice on Creating Livestream Fundraising Event
Livestreams can bring in big sums. The gaming fundraising event Extra Life, for example, has raised more than $100 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals since 2008. Plus: Read how livestreamers are upping their game to raise money for charity.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Livestreamers Up Their Games to Help Charities Raise Funds
Raising money for charity using livestreaming isn’t entirely new, but this genre has upped its game, with streamers raising $1.4 million for nonprofits. Find out how it’s done and if this might be a good fit for your group.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
How Inflation, Economy Could Impact Your GivingTuesday
Charities are trying to make the most of the event by lengthening its duration, teaming up with colleagues, and changing how they talk about giving.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Porch Parties Are a Charming, Intimate Way to Raise Money. Here’s Why.
With many organizations returning to in-person events, these smallish gatherings at people’s homes are popping up — and have appeal to people wary of germy indoor events.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Farm-Animal Sanctuaries Embrace Fun to Raise Money and Awareness
Over four days in August, the Goat Games raised more than $173,000 for 14 organizations.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Nearly 3 in 4 ‘Social Donors’ Say They Gave at an In-Person Event in the Past Year
Giving at in-person fundraising events is bouncing back, according to a new survey commissioned by fundraising technology company OneCause.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
In-Person and Virtual Event Attendees Are Nearly Equally Likely to Donate, New Report Says
The survey of 1,000 event attendees sought to uncover what elements of an event make attendees feel engaged, safe, and motivated to give.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
In-Person Conferences and Fundraising Events Come Roaring Back
Predictions that virtual and hybrid events were here to stay may have been overblown, experts say, as event organizers respond to the pent-up demand for face-to-face contact.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Overall giving to the nation’s 30 biggest events in which donors help raise money for charities had been declining since 2008, when it peaked at $1.8 billion.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Tips for Planning a Hybrid Fundraising Event
Event-planning experts explain how to entertain donors, maximize giving, and keep staff and supporters safe.
By Lisa Schohl
Director, Nonprofit Learning
Half of Nonprofits Plan to Hold Events With Virtual and In-Person Components in 2022
With a year of practice under their belts, nonprofits are seeing more success with virtual fundraising events, according to a survey. Still, roughly 48 percent of respondents said they have already returned to holding in-person events.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
GivingTuesday Raises Estimated $2.7 Billion From Americans, a 9% Rise
An estimated 35 million Americans donated to charity on November 30, 6 percent more people than last year.
By Emily Haynes and Eden Stiffman
Some Charities Are Raising Money for Other Nonprofits This GivingTuesday
More nonprofits than before are raising money together, but some people are warning against the downsides of the event.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
How to Ensure People With Disabilities Can Participate Fully in Virtual Events
Organizations that don’t prioritize accommodations for people with disabilities at their events convey the message that they don’t matter.
By Lisa Schohl
Director, Nonprofit Learning
Nonprofits Can Now Add a Donate Button to Their Zoom Events
The new feature lets donors make a gift without leaving a virtual event. It also gives them the option to share their names and email addresses with the nonprofit receiving the donation.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Delta Variant Forces Fundraisers to Rethink Events Yet Again
With Covid-19 cases skyrocketing, some nonprofits are reconsidering how to host their supporters at events this fall and beyond. Some plan to continue with in-person gatherings and require proof of vaccination. Others are sticking to the virtual realm.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor