Webinars & Training Videos
Webinars and training videos are a great way to learn more about 401Gives campaign strategies, and put your organization on the path to success! Join us for a live webinar with your 401Gives team, or check out the pre-recorded training videos designed to help you learn more about specific topics of all levels. No matter the size and shape of your organization, we've got the tools to help you succeed!
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Live Webinars
How to Tell Your Story 2/27/25 2-3 p.m.
Learn how to create your perfect profile and boost online engagement utilizing storytelling strategies. In addition to a presentation, you'll hear from United Way Rhode Island's Manager of Brand Voice, Maria Elena Wah-Fitta. From co-hosting the first ever 100% Spanish language program at WPRI-TV to cultivating the UWRI voice, Maria Elena holds storytelling in everything she does. Please join us!
Social Media Panel 3/4/25 3-4 p.m.
Whether you're a one person nonprofit or a large communications department, come get some tips and tricks from these amazing communication and content professionals! Please join us!
Ray Nunez, Co-Founder, Nunez Co.
Angie Escalante, Social and Digital Media Manager, United Way Rhode Island
Jude Amoako, Founder and Chief Storyteller, Based On A True Story (BOATS)
Paige Zuber-Weishaus, Assistant Director of Social Media, Bryant University
Getting Started With Giving Days
In this session, we will guide you through the process of registering and setting up your organization, covering everything from an overview of the dashboard to adding users, linking bank accounts, and more. We’ll conclude by reviewing steps for creating your Giving Day profile, and how to prepare for the steps following your initial setup!
Getting the Most of Giving Days with Matches & Challenges
In this session, we’ll discuss how you can gamify your day with matches and challenges, and other key tools that will help you make the most of the giving day. Audience: Giving Day Participants.
Wrapping up your Giving Day
In the final session of our three-part series, we’ll focus on key strategies for final preparations, along with tips and best practices to engage your supporters and ensure success both during and after your Giving Day.
Recorded Webinars
401Gives Peer to Peer Fundraising
Thursday, February 29, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
We know that last year, nonprofits that used Peer-to-Peer fundraising (P2P) received 5.7x the donations over those that didn't use P2P. Come hear some ideas put together from nonprofits on finding fundraising "champions," and helping them set-up their accounts (or even setting them up for them!) This session will be a combination of ideas and successful strategies gathered from nonprofits and logistics of P2P fundraising on your dashboard.Telling Your Story
Thursday, March 14, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Learn how to create the perfect profile and boost online engagement utilizing our storytelling strategies.Live Webinars
401Gives Social Media Panel
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Whether you're a one person nonprofit or a large communications department, come gets some tips and tricks from these amazing communications professionals!
401Gives Social Media Panel includes:
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401Gives Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Webinar
Thursday, March 2, 2023
2:00PM - 3:00 PM
We know that last year, nonprofits that used Peer-to-Peer fundraising (P2P) received 5.7x the donations over those that didn't use P2P. Come hear some ideas put together from nonprofits on finding fundraising "champions," and helping them set-up their accounts (or even setting them up for them!) This session will be a combination of ideas and successful strategies gathered from nonprofits and logistics of P2P fundraising on your dashboard.
401Gives VIRTUAL Open House
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Come learn about Rhode Island's statewide day of giving and how your fabulous nonprofit can be a part of it. Last year, 401Gives raised over $3.13 million from over 13,000 donors for 507 local nonprofits. Learn about the success and details of the past three years and about the 2023 event. New participants encouraged and all returning 501c3 nonprofits welcome.
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Nonprofit Panel (Large)
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Come hear from three amazing nonprofit professionals who participate in 401Gives:
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Nonprofit Panel (Small)
Thursday, January 26, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Come learn best practices from three amazing ("small") nonprofit professionals that participate in 401Gives!:
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Nonprofit Panel (Medium)
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
2:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Come hear from three amazing nonprofit professionals who participate in 401Gives:
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401Gives Training Library
Open Houses/401Gives Website
Nonprofit Panels
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
Social Media & Engagement
Giving Day Training Videos
Learn how to complete all of the components of your profile to create an engaging experience for your supporters.
Looking for more information to help you craft your perfect profile? Check out the resources below!
Watch this video to learn how to meet your donors where they are, and help them become vested in your mission through successful storytelling.
Looking for more information to help you tell your giving day story? Check out the resources below!
Communicating goals internally and externally can have a direct impact on your results. Check out this video to learn about how to set yourself up for success by planning out your unique goals for 401Gives.
Looking for more information to help you set and communicate your goals for the big day? Check out the resources below!
Having your board, 'on board' for 401Gives can strengthen your network of both support and outreach. Here are some ways to effectively engage board members in the day at varying capacities!
Learn all about this effective online fundraising strategy, and view some quick how-to videos to get started with GiveGab’s P2P Fundraising tool.
Looking for more information on getting started with P2P Fundraising? Check out the trainings below!
Leverage social media to increase your online presence and audience engagement during 401Gives.
Looking for more information to help you spread the word on social media? Check out the resources below!
Dollars can go a lot further when leveraged as Matches and Challenges. Learn what these gifts are, how they function in GiveGab, and gain some unique strategies to successfully gamify your day with these larger donations!
Looking for more information on creating and leveraging match and challenge opportunities? Check out the resources below!
Learn what information is available to you after 401Gives, and how you can use it to build on existing and newly-created relationships with your organization.
Looking for more information on donor stewardship after the big day? Check out the resources below!
Learn about best practices and the most important elements to consider when creating a plan to engage your donors and supporters virtually.
Looking for more information to help you build your virtual engagement strategy? Check out the resources below!