Virtual Fundraising
Resource Center

We stand
ready to help you
navigate a virtual world.

Whether you are moving through the impact of COVID-19, undertaking an online pivot, or looking for new virtual fundraising strategies, we’ve compiled resources to help:

  • Guides
    Help ease the switch to virtual fundraising
  • Webinars & Videos
    Insightful multi-media and live conversations
  • Success Stories
    Learn from others who have successfully pivoted their fundraising

Together we are one team, committed to helping you and your mission keep on fundraising.


GUIDES

We’ve pulled together these guides to help you pivot your fundraising in a virtual world.

50+ DIY Fundraising Ideas
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50+ Best DIY Fundraising Ideas to Raise More for Your Cause

DIY Fundraising Ultimate Guide
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DIY Fundraising: The Ultimate Guide for Smart Nonprofits

Four Lessons for End of Year Fundraising
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4 Lessons Learned from Virtual Fundraising to Bring to Your Year-End Strategy

After seismic shifts during the pandemic, a few key 2021 fundraising trends have come into focus.
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Fundraising in 2021: 5 Trends That Will Stick Around

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Donation Appeals in Hybrid Events: 4 Steps to Engage In-person AND Virtual Donors

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Guides & eBooks

Video Made Easy & Engaging: 5 Strategies Any Nonprofit Can Use

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Fundraising Events Post-Pandemic: 6 Must Have Strategies for Today’s Social Donors

Fundraising Through a Pandemic Report
Guides & eBooks

Fundraising Through a Pandemic: Virtual Insights & 2021 Outlook

How to Plan & Host a Hybrid Fundraiser in 10 Steps
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How to Plan & Host a Hybrid Fundraiser in 10 Steps

Hybrid vs. Virtual Fundraising
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Hybrid vs. Virtual Fundraising

Twenty-Nine Creative Fundraising Ideas for Virtual Events During & After COVID-19
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Twenty-Nine Creative Fundraising Ideas for Virtual Events During & After COVID-19

Virtual Fundraising Guide
Guides & eBooks

Virtual Fundraising Guide

Charity Auction ebook Guide
Guides & eBooks

Your Step-by-Step Guide For Planning a Successful Charity Event Auction

These future-forward fundraising tips will set you up for success in 2021.
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The Fundraising Future is Now: 3 Tips

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Nonprofit Fundraising: 3 Tips to Boost Involvement Online

Virtual Event Center Nonprofit Examples
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OneCause Virtual Event Center: Nonprofit Examples

Virtual Fundraising A Guide
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Virtual Fundraising: A Guide for Nonprofits

How to Host a Virtual Auction: 10 Steps for Nonprofits
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How to Host a Virtual Auction: 10 Steps for Nonprofits

Livestream fundraising is a brand new challenge for many nonprofits this year.
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Virtual Events & Livestream Fundraising for Nonprofits: An Overview

Virtual fundraising events give nonprofits more flexibility to engage with donors online.
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Virtual Fundraising Events: Complete Guide for Nonprofits

These alternate ideas will get you creatively fundraising.
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25 Virtual Fundraising Ideas | Reach Donors in COVID-19 & Beyond

Live Streaming for Nonprofits Your Guide to Virtual Success
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Live Streaming for Nonprofits: Your Guide to Virtual Success

Virtual Fundraising: How to Succeed In 7 Steps
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Virtual Fundraising Guide: How to Succeed in 7 Steps

Hosting a Flawless Virtual Event
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Hosting a Flawless Virtual Event

Introducing Virtual Event Center - OneCause
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Introducing: OneCause Virtual Event Center

Streaming Events - Virtual Event Center Video
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Video: Streaming Events with the OneCause Virtual Event Center

Learn why virtual events will be a lasting trend for nonprofit organizations.
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Virtual Fundraising Events Are Here to Stay—Here’s Why

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What is a Hybrid Event and How Do I Plan One?

Use these strategies to increase the long-term impact of any virtual events your organization is planning.
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Virtual Events: 6 Key Strategies to Increase Event Impact

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected nonprofit tax and Form 990 guidelines?
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E-Filing Your Nonprofit Taxes During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Continue Fundraising during COVID 19
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5 Reasons Non-Profits Should Continue Fundraising – Despite COVID-19

Ten Tips for Virtual Event Success
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Ten Tips for Virtual Event Success

9 Peer-to-Peer Virtual Fundraising Best Practices
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9 Peer-to-Peer Virtual Fundraising Best Practices

Virtual Fundraising Resource Center
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Virtual Fundraising Nonprofit Examples

Online Charity Auction Guide: Raise More with OneCause
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Online Charity Auction Guide: Raise More with OneCause

4 Promotion Strategies to Boost Your Peer-to-Peer Virtual Event
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4 Promotion Strategies to Boost Your Peer-to-Peer Virtual Event

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Guides & eBooks

15 Tips to Rock Your Next Run, Walk, or Ride

How can you best shift your nonprofit's strategy amid the coronavirus pandemic?
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Coronavirus: How to Shift Your Nonprofit’s Strategy

Virtual Peer-to-Peer: Virtual Peer-to-Peer Campaigns: 4 Tips to Attract Social Fundraisers
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Virtual Peer-to-Peer Campaigns: 4 Tips to Attract Social Fundraisers

Grant seeking is still a viable strategy for nonprofits during periods of disaster fundraising.
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Disaster Fundraising: A Quick Guide for Grant Seeking

5 Keys to Keeping Your Audience on Livestream
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5 Keys to Keeping Your Audience On Throughout A Livestream Event

5 Things to Keep in Mind When Launching Your Virtual Campaign
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5 Things to Keep in Mind When Launching Your Virtual Campaign

Comprehensive Guide to Virtual Conferences and Events
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Virtual Conferences & Events: A Comprehensive Guide to Doing It Right

Video, Virtual Storytelling, and Livestream
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The Power of Video, Visual Storytelling, & Livestream

How to Take Your Peer-to-Peer On-the-Ground Event Virtual 9 Tips to Pivot Your Event
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How to Take Your Peer-to-Peer On-the-Ground Event Virtual: 9 Tips to Pivot Your Event

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5 Signs You’re Ready for a Virtual Event

Auctioneer Blog: Taking Your Event to the Next Level
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Auctioneer Blog: Taking your Fundraiser to the Next Level

Corona Virus Nonprofit Fundraising Response from NextAfter
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NextAfter Institute: Coronavirus Nonprofit Fundraising Response

Gala TV: Livestreaming Fundraising for Nonprofits & Schools
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Gala TV: Livestreaming Fundraising for Nonprofits & Schools

Virtual Event Recommendation
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Virtual Event Recommendation for Multi Affiliate Organizations

5 Reasons to Consider P2P Fundraising Now
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5 Reasons to Consider Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Now

Virtual Fundraiser - 8 Simple Steps to Take Your Auction Online
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Virtual Fundraiser – 8 Simple Steps to Take Your Auction Online

10 Fundraising FAQS Nonprofits Need to Know During COVID-19 Coronavirus
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10 Fundraising FAQS Nonprofits Need to Know During COVID-19

Fast Track Your Virtual Fundraiser in 8 Easy Steps
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Fast Track Your Virtual Fundraiser

Going Virtual - Best Practice of for Virtual Fundraising Infographic
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Best Practices for Virtual Fundraising [Infographic]

The Ultimate Playlist: Work From Home
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The Ultimate OneCause Playlist: Work From Home


WEBINARS

You are not alone. Join us for an upcoming webinar or view one on-recordings, as we tackle the challenges facing today’s nonprofits, and insights to engage in a virtual world.

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Fundraising Post-Pandemic: Agility, Collaboration & Innovation Nonprofit Lessons from the Trenches

Virtual or Hybrid? webinar
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Virtual Or Hybrid: What Fundraising Strategy is Right for You?

Optimize your Virtual Peer-to-Peer
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Optimizing Your Virtual Peer-to-Peer Events: Now & Beyond the Pandemic

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Twenty-Nine Creative Ideas for Virtual Fundraising 2021

5 Lessons Learned from Virtual Galas
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#FEARLESS 2021 : 5 Important Lessons Learned from Virtual Galas

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Virtual Fundraising in Action: Keeping Donor Momentum & Engagement

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Old Fundraising v. New Fundraising-How to Create Meaningful Donor Relationships in a Digital World

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Future of Fundraising: Going Virtual with Ambassadors

Attention Focused Fundraising: A Modern Formula for Winning Donor Attention
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Attention-Focused Fundraising: A Modern Formula for Winning Donor Attention

Exploring Virtual Event Center
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Future of Fundraising: Exploring Virtual Event Center

Virtual Peer-to-Peer
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Virtual Peer-to-Peer: Expand Reach, Build Connections & Drive Engagement

Fore Fundraising: Golf Event Strategies During COVID-19
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Fore Fundraising: Golf Event Strategies During COVID-19

Hybrid Fundraising in Action - Dental Health Arlington Case Study
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Hybrid Fundraising in Action – Dental Health Arlington Case Study

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Hybrid & Virtual Events: Creating Compelling Experiences

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Online Fundraising Compliance

The Future is Hybrid
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The Future Is Hybrid – Event Strategies for a New World

Understanding Today's Donors
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Understanding Today’s Donor: How To Design Systems That Build Lasting Donor Relationships At Scale and Grow Giving

Pushing Past Uncertainty into Fundraising Action
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Pushing Past Uncertainty to Fundraising Action: Practical Tips from the Experts

COVID-19 Fundraising Success Stories - What We Learned From Successful Nonprofits In March and April
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COVID-19 Fundraising Success Stories – What We Learned From Successful Nonprofits In March and April

P2P Virtual Fundraising Digital Strategies for a New World
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P2P Virtual Fundraising: Digital Strategies for a New World

Virtual Fundraising Success: Strategies and Lessons Learned from Those That Pivoted
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Virtual Fundraising Success: Strategies & Lessons from Those That Pivoted

Research Webinar: Data & Findings from the Trenches
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Research Webinar: Data & Fundraising Insights from the Virtual Trenches

Virtual Fundraising: Power of Personalization and Program
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Virtual Fundraising Events: Power of Personalization & Program

Communication & Donor Engagement Strategies During COVID-19
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Communication & Donor Engagement Strategies During COVID-19

Fundamentals of Facebook Live
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Fundamentals of Facebook Live: Tools For A Digital Pivot

Weathering COVID-19
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Weathering COVID-19: Fundraising Lessons Learned from the Past

The Essentials to Virtual Fundraising, Part 2
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The Essentials of Virtual Fundraising, Part 2

Online Strategies to Grow Virtually
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Online Fundraising: Research-Backed Strategies to Grow Virtually

Webinar: Virtual Fundraising Video & Power of LIvestream
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Virtual Storytelling, Video & Power of Livestream

Essentials Of Virtual Fundraising
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The Essentials of Virtual Fundraising


VIDEOS

Quick tips on how to execute virtual fundraising campaigns and events.

 

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What to look for in virtual fundraising software?

 

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Types of Virtual Fundraisers

 

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Online / Virtual Auctions

 

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Must Do’s to Move Your Event Virtual

 

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Going Virtual with Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

 

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Virtual Event Center

 

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Success Story: Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation

 

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Success Story: Morgan Marie Michael Foundation

Infographics

Infographics designed to inform and inspire. These resources are full of innovative ideas and powerful insights.

Going Virtual - Best Practice of for Virtual Fundraising Infographic
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Best Practices for Virtual Fundraising [Infographic]

Fundraising Through a Pandemic
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Infographic: Fundraising Through a Pandemic

Social giving in a time of social distancing
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What We Learned from Social Giving During a Time of Social Distancing [and Looking Forward]

Creative Ideas to Heat Up Outdoor Fundraising
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Creative Ideas to Heat Up Outdoor Fundraising


SUCCESS STORIES

Learn from others as we talk with fundraisers who successfully pivoted their fundraising online and went virtual.

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How RPMS Moved their Annual Fund Online to Record Success

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Merakey Foundation: How a Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Strategy Cultivated an Engaged & Connected Network

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Pineville Neighbors Place: Creating a Sense of Community with OneCause Peer-to-Peer

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How Sierra Delta Created Virtual Engagement to Crush Fundraising Goals & Step Up For Vets

How Team Boomer Leveraged OneCause Peer-to-Peer to Create a Compelling Virtual Experience
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How Team Boomer Leveraged OneCause Peer-to-Peer to Create a Compelling Virtual Experience

Johnny's Ambassadors Success Story
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How Johnny’s Ambassadors Used OneCause Peer-to-Peer to Build Awareness & Raise Funds

GiGi's Playhouse Twin Cities: Creating a Successful Virtual Event with Community & Engagement
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GiGi’s Playhouse Twin Cities: Creating a Successful Virtual Event with Community & Engagement

Hybrid Fundraising in Action: Dental Health Arlington
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Hybrid Fundraising in Action: The Key to Dental Health Arlington’s Success

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How Big Brothers & Big Sisters Used the Virtual Event Center for Fundraising Innovation 

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Cancer Support Community: Creating Unique & Compelling Virtual Experience for Donors 

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The Virtual IRONBEAR 30X30 Galvanizes a School Community & Fundraising

How ACT Toronto Leaned Into Virtual Guest Experiences to Capture Matching Gifts and a Bit of Comedy Relief
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How ACT Toronto Leaned Into Virtual Guest Experiences to Capture Matching Gifts and a Bit of Comedy Relief

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Foundation
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How U.S. Ski & Snowboard Foundation used Peer-to-Peer Fundraising to Expand Their Donor Base

Future of Fundraising: How Human Rights Campaign Used Peer-to-Peer to Go Virtual with Ambassadors
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Future of Fundraising: How Human Rights Campaign Used Peer-to-Peer to Go Virtual with Ambassadors

How Sunrise Was Able to Raise Over 1 Million Dollars in a Virtual World
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How Sunrise Was Able to Raise Over 1 Million Dollars in a Virtual World

Dream on 3: How Mission-Focused Gamification Fueled Virtual Peer-to-Peer Success
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Dream on 3: How Mission-Focused Gamification Fueled Virtual Peer-to-Peer Success

How Zoo Miami Foundation Found Wild Success with Virtual Fundraising
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How Zoo Miami Foundation Found Wild Success with Virtual Fundraising

Morgan Marie Michael Foundation: How OneCause Virtual Event Center Helped Launch their Annual IN-Person Event into a Virtual Celebration
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Morgan Marie Michael Foundation: How OneCause Virtual Event Center Helped Launch their Annual In-person Event into a Virtual Celebration

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How Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Reached their Pre-Pandemic Fundraising Goal Using OneCause Virtual Event Center

How OneCause Created a Virtual Event and built community online
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How OneCause Created a Virtual Event and Built Community Online

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United Way of Champaign County: How a Longtime Customer Used OneCause in New Ways

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How Right To Play Was Able to Raise More and Reach More

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How Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington Engaged Donors with a 3 Day Virtual Event

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American Red Cross of Michigan: Bringing a State Together with Virtual Fundraising

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The Avery Coonley School: Shifting Virtual to Support Their Community

How Interfaith Food Pantry Tapped Into The Power of Virtual Fundraising and Livestream
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How Interfaith Food Pantry Tapped Into The Power of Virtual Fundraising and Livestream

How Ambassadors & Virtual Fundraising Helped Build, Inc Raise $800K
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How Ambassadors & Virtual Fundraising Helped BUILD, Inc. Raise $800K

Lincoln Park Community Services: Shattering Goals with Virtual Fundraising
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Lincoln Park Community Services: Shattering Goals with Virtual Fundraising

How St. Louis University High School Went Virtual And Raised 1,000,000
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How St. Louis University High School Went Virtual and Raised $1,000,000

How The Humane Society of West Michigan Launched their Virtual Event in Just 5 Days
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How The Humane Society of West Michigan Launched Their Virtual Event in Just 5 Days

How Wayland Academy Brought Personalization to Their Online Gala
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How Wayland Academy Brought Personalization to Their Online Gala

How The High Museum Raised More 400K in Their Virtual Wine Auction
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How The High Museum Raised 400K In Their Virtual Wine Auction

No Limits Cafe Success Story
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No Limits Cafe Virtual Event: The Power of Programming

How For Kids Took Their 19th Annual Art Auction Virtual, Fast!
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How ForKids Took Their 19th Annual Art Auction Virtual, Fast!

How in One Virtual Night Tennessee Kidney Foundation Raised $238,000
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How in One Virtual Night Tennessee Kidney Foundation Raised $238,000

How Big Brothers Big Ssiters of Dane County Pivoted to Virtual Bowling
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How Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County Pivoted to Virtual Bowling

How Sherwood Forest brought Their Virtual Gala & Mission to Life
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How Sherwood Forest Brought Their Virtual Gala & Mission to Life

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MICC: How a Small Development Team Raised $300K in Their Virtual Appeal

How a 20 year old on-the-ground ride went virtual
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How a 20 Year Old On-The-Ground Ride Went Virtual

OneCause Success Story: How Cornerstone Schools of Alabama Went Virtual with Their Gala - FAST
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Cornerstone Schools of Alabama Took Their Event Virtual – FAST!

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How PS 150 Exceeded Goals & Built Community with Their Virtual Gala

Washington Performing Arts OneCause Success Story
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How Washington Performing Arts Created a Virtual Gala with Smashing Success

Boys And Girls Club of Noblesville
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Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville: Adding Virtual to their Postponed Event

Holy Cross Success Story
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Holy Cross High School: Going Virtual in 2 Days