{"id":26163,"date":"2023-05-25T00:00:46","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T07:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pro-migration.local\/?p=26163"},"modified":"2025-06-10T11:36:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T18:36:07","slug":"hybrid-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/c\/blog\/hybrid-events\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Creative Hybrid Event Examples You Need to See"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, your nonprofit is in a unique position to take advantage of fundraising with <\/span>hybrid events<\/span><\/a>. Classy\u2019s annual <\/span>Why America Gives<\/span><\/i><\/a> report demonstrated that today\u2019s donors are passionate and ready to give more but want to see personalized experiences to feel connected to the organization. Events that meet them where they are and cater to the way they\u2019d like to interact are a wonderful way to unlock new levels of generosity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hybrid events take things up a notch by helping nonprofits offer authentic and memorable digital experiences alongside physical events in a consistent way. Plus, we saw in Classy\u2019s latest <\/span>State of Modern Philanthropy 2023<\/span><\/i><\/a> report that multiple avenues for donor interaction deepen supporters\u2019 connection to the cause and positively impact their giving patterns over time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, we\u2019re looking at three of the best hybrid event planning examples from nonprofits that crafted meaningful in-person and virtual interactions to raise more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Not All Experiences Are Equal<\/span><\/h2>\n

The days of gathering people on Zoom webinars and closely monitoring the \u201cyou\u2019re on mute\u201d or \u201cyour sound isn\u2019t working\u201d flukes are over. A hybrid event means so much more when your virtual component thoughtfully complements your in-person efforts. Today\u2019s event attendees want to know that if they log in from home or another part of the country, they\u2019ll still be just as part of the event as your live attendees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our <\/span>Fundraising Event Attendee Insights Report<\/span><\/i><\/a> found that <\/span>91% of event attendees are more likely to take further action with a nonprofit through future events and fundraising opportunities after a positive event experience<\/b>. We also discovered through our research for the<\/span> State of Modern Philanthropy<\/span><\/i><\/a> report that customers offering their experience through Classy\u2019s hybrid event platform, <\/span>Classy Live<\/span><\/a>, saw an average of $1,258 per donor over the course of a year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To put it into perspective, that\u2019s more than a donor who gives a recurring monthly donation of $100 for 12 consecutive months. That\u2019s proof positive the true power of a great hybrid event experience is its far-reaching impact on attendees who return to show their generosity through all other fundraising campaigns you host throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Benefits of Hybrid Events in Your Fundraising Strategy<\/span><\/h2>\n

The hybrid model gives event planners a simple way to provide attendees with the best of both worlds. Instead of narrowing event marketing down to in person or virtual, you give your audience the option to choose based on what matters most.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hybrid Is a Practical Event Strategy to Deliver:<\/span><\/h3>\n