{"id":30765,"date":"2022-07-11T11:50:43","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:50:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/?p=30765"},"modified":"2022-07-11T11:50:45","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:50:45","slug":"virtual-walk-fundraiser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/virtual-walk-fundraiser\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan Your Next Virtual Walk Fundraiser"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Many nonprofits turned to virtual fundraising out of necessity at the beginning of the pandemic. But given their ease and convenience, it\u2019s no surprise many organizations have added virtual campaigns and events to their annual fundraising plans into the future. Among these, virtual events, virtual walks, 5Ks, and fun run fundraisers have become a great option for organizations looking to unite their communities. A virtual walk fundraiser can be a confusing concept for those who haven\u2019t planned one before. To help, here\u2019s a comprehensive guide for nonprofits who are looking to take their 5K fundraisers online.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a virtual walk fundraiser? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A virtual walk fundraiser is an online peer-to-peer campaign<\/a>. Your walk participants will register to fundraise on your behalf, reaching out to their networks of family and friends to raise money for your organization. When the walk, 5K, or other run begins, your fundraisers will participate in the fun from their own neighborhoods rather than gathering together in person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why should you host a virtual walk fundraiser? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many benefits to hosting a virtual walk fundraiser as opposed to an in-person fundraiser. For one, a virtual fundraiser<\/a> is generally cheaper and less laborious to plan than an in-person fundraiser. Without the need to find a venue, purchase markers for your course, and hire staff and recruit volunteers, you can save significant amounts of time and money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another benefit is that your fundraisers can participate from anywhere. If your supporter base is spread out across a wide geographic area, it may not be plausible to ask them to gather in one place. With a virtual walk, they\u2019ll be able to walk, run, and get moving from anywhere, whether they\u2019re choosing to participate from treadmills at their local gyms or using their neighborhoods as a course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, you have the flexibility to hold your fundraiser over a period of time rather than on a specific day. By planning your virtual walk to take place over several days or weeks, your fundraisers can complete the course on their own time. Rather than asking participants to give up one of their weekends to get their steps or miles in, they can participate after work, on the weekends, and during any free time they have. <\/p>\n\n\n

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