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October 14, 2020

#OutsideTheRoom Webinar Q & A: How YouTube led to Unexpected Fundraising

My Friend’s Place, a youth home-based in Los Angeles, shares their experiences around virtual events…

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October 12, 2020

Why It’s Important to Network, Even in a Virtual World

The PENCIL Foundation takes us through its Impact Breakfast, sponsor relationships, and the importance of…

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October 11, 2020

Small Scale Fundraisers to Run All Year, and an (Actually) Fun Virtual Dance Party

St. Mary’s School, of Dekalb, Illinois, shows us the plans behind their virtual dance competitions,…

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October 10, 2020

How to Run Safe & Successful Golf Tournaments During a Pandemic

First Tee Delaware talks to us about how golf tournaments don’t only happen on the…

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October 8, 2020

How Opening a Previously Exclusive Event Drew National Interest

Chicagoland’s beloved Misericordia shares the unexpected success of their virtual gala. Opening their exclusive event…

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October 8, 2020

Virtual Fundraising Examples: Live Streams

Since March 1st, fundraisers have continually inspired and motivated each other through the sharing of…

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October 7, 2020

Taking the Annual 5k Virtual and Balancing Goals across State Chapters

Every year, CURE’s donors look forward to their huge 5k run. This year it looked…

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October 6, 2020

Summer Fun, First-time Virtual Events, and Finding the Sweet Spot for Communications

Place of Hope walks us through their various summer campaigns and how they continued to…

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October 5, 2020

Contests and voting campaigns as virtual fundraisers

Let your supporters pay to cast votes! Hosting a contest is a fun way to engage your community while doing a little fundraising.

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October 5, 2020

How the Chicago Cubs Charities Keep Donors Engaged Beyond Baseball Season

The Chicago Cubs Charities talk us through their annual campaigns, events, understanding your donors, and…

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October 4, 2020

Fundraising Showcase – Successful Virtual Fundraising Campaigns

We compiled examples of successful virtual fundraising campaigns. We showcase online stores, online auctions, virtual…

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October 3, 2020

How RMHC Obtained 132 New Donors from One Campaign

  Fundraisers with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana share their techniques…

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