Many nonprofits rely on galas, auctions, and other fundraising events to bring in a large portion of their annual budget. But most in-person gatherings have been cancelled or postponed amid the pandemic. Learn how some groups are taking planned in-person events online to minimize financial losses and engage supporters during social distancing.
-
Fundraising EventsHow 4-H Turned a Fundraising Dinner Into a Virtual Event
Because the national council’s expenses were lower, the group met its net fundraising goal. Just as important, it found a way to connect with corporate supporters and attract some new donors. -
Fundraising Events
Next Week’s GivingTuesdayNow Puts the Spotlight on How People Can Help in a Time of Suffering
The flash fundraising event aims to galvanize a response that reminds people of the importance of nonprofits and brings people together in a moment of social isolation. -
Volunteering
Coronavirus Forces Large-Scale Volunteer Fundraising Events to Innovate
Some health charities that rely on mass fundraising activities to raise money for research are canceling their spring events. Some are finding ways to rally supporters virtually, while others fear the crisis will prevent them from reaching revenue goals. -
Fundraising
GivingTuesday Launches Giving Day Supporting Pandemic Response
The day of giving, generosity, and solidarity in response to emergency needs caused by Covid-19 is scheduled for May 5. -
Tool Kit
Chronicle Advice on How to Respond to Covid-19
Chronicle resources to help your nonprofit adapt its policies and operations, keep donors close despite social distancing, and continue serving the community during difficult times. -
Research
44 Percent of Nonprofits Have No Plans to Mitigate Losses From Canceled Fundraising Events
Three-quarters of nonprofits said they have adjusted messaging in their current fundraising appeals to acknowledge the coronavirus pandemic, according to an informal survey. -
Resources
Event Cancellations: What You Need to Know
A lawyer explains what the clauses covering cancellations mean and how they may be interpreted in the event of an emergency. -
Fundraising
Coronavirus Upends College Giving Days as Institutions Pivot to Raise Money for Students’ Basic Needs
For colleges and universities hoping to engage students and young alumni in lifetime giving, these fundraising drives can be especially valuable. But as institutions respond to the coronavirus by shuttering campuses and moving students to online learning, many are changing the focus of their upcoming giving days to spotlight urgent student needs.
