Coronavirus impacting your fundraising? Here’s what to do – with Christy Noel
#009 – This is my interview with Christy Noel, VP of Marketing at MobileCause. Nonprofits use MobileCause’s online and event fundraising software to boost their fundraising efforts. This episode was recorded in early April when organizations were faced with having to cancel or postpone their events due to the coronavirus pandemic crisis. The social distancing and stay at home orders as a result of the coronavirus pandemic are adversely impacting nonprofit organizations’ fundraising events. You may have to decide to cancel your event. Local authorities may force you to cancel your event. Christy shares what you can do. Specifically, she talks about transforming “in person” events to virtual ones.
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Resources
MobileCause Resources
What do do if your event is canceled due to coronavirus
Coronavirus communication templates
Other Resources
3 Key Takeaways
#1 Don’t drag your feet on moving to a virtual event.
#2 Don’t assume you need to refund your ticket/registration funds. Communicate with your guests and sponsors and come up with a way forward that works for both sides.
#3 Add value to your sponsors by continuing to promote them.
You need to continue communicating with your guests and sponsors. Let them know what you are doing. Let them know how they can help. Don’t assume they know.
Show Notes
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