Employee engagement: 2021 expectations based on last year’s experience
It’s been said time and time again – 2020 was a year like no other. This sentiment applies to the employee giving space as well. The COVID-19 pandemic forced an abrupt shift to remote working, which also meant that workplace campaigns would need to take place remotely – and for many, this would be the […]
5 tips to drive fundraising as the US reopens
As we write this post, 49 of 50 U.S. states have set health criteria or hard dates for a full reopening, according to the New York Times. Of those, all but 15 states are already fully open! That means that across the country, summer music festivals are returning, baseball stadiums will soon be filled to […]
Event fundraising trends and tips: Webinar recap
2020 saw a radical change in how fundraising events were held: Galas were replaced with Zoom calls, site visits with virtual tours and million-dollar gifts were celebrated over video chat. However, now that vaccination rates are rising and there is a (far off) light at the end of the tunnel, what will fundraising events look […]
Keep calm and campaign on: How employee engagement teams adapted giving programs for impact during a time of crisis
Over the past year our world has revolved around COVID-19, seeking protection under face coverings and living day-to-day unsure of what to expect next. Looking back at emails from a year ago, when we had just been introduced to the virus, I can’t help but laugh reading statements like, “Let’s push our meeting back a […]
The perfect way to end your campaign: Say thank you
Congratulations, your 2020 employee giving campaign is finished! This is a moment to reflect on the hard work of your volunteers and staff, your employees’ generosity and the success of the campaign. You’re not quite done though – the final and most crucial step is to thank everyone who participated. One study in the New […]
3 creative ways Food For The Poor is addressing hunger in this critical time
Last year we learned about Food for the Poor’s unique approach to disaster relief. Now, with COVID-19, the charity is facing another emergency situation – one that is impacting its staff here at home, as well. COVID-19 is providing unprecedented obstacles to the charity’s normal programming, but it hasn’t let that stop its efforts to end world […]
7 tips to launching your Giving Tuesday campaign in our COVID-19 world
In 2019, we brought you some ways that nonprofits can make the most of Giving Tuesday. Today, almost 12 months later, we’re approaching yet another day of global giving – but things look a little different this time around. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought concerns over global health to the doorsteps of every […]
3 tips to develop successful and engaging virtual events
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, digital tools like Zoom have allowed staff and stakeholders to meet “face-to-face” virtually while still observing the critical need for social distancing. While these virtual events may not capture all of the elements of in-person interactions, they can often still yield the same or similar results. In fact, […]
