Are you interested in converting your In-person Fundraiser to a Virtual Event? Hosting your Fundraiser online requires a great deal of planning and the need to create great content & engaging experience. We can help you plan and execute your next Virtual event and increase donation & fundraising opportunities through our proven formula of hosting Virtual Fundraisers.
The first step in planning your virtual fundraiser is figuring out what kind of event you want to host. Do you want to transfer as much of your traditional event to an online format, or try something completely new? There are many possibilities for your Virtual fundraising event, including:
- A live-streamed speech and program
- A video conference presentation with Q&A
- A video conference trivia game or challenge
- Silent Auctions
We specialize in working with 3rd party platforms including GiveSmart in order to create the best Fundraising experience possible. Silent auctions are very popular and we have expertise in setting up your Fundraiser using the GiveSmart platform. This allows organizations to engage donors and maximize impact while over achieving their financial targets. Learn more about our mobile bidding and online donation management.
Many Fundraiser programs include a slideshow about the organization’s different programs, a speech by the executive director, and a speech from a program participant. Also incorporating an ongoing silent auction throughout the evening proves to have high performance in increasing fundraising proceeds.
We conduct a Virtual Event Plan for each of our clients which includes extensive management and support services to ensure each virtual conference and Live Streaming event is successful. As a client, you will be assigned a project manager who will conduct an initial consult, create a timeline and manage all pre-conference activities, the conference day(s) and post event production.
Virtual events can feel much more like broadcast television, providing interactive online experiences produced specifically to immerse and engage your remote audience – no matter what device they’re using. Fully Produced Virtual Events leverage a lot of the elements from live events that you know and love, such as:
- Keynotes & Presentations
- Live Q&A
- Town Hall Addresses
- Break out Sessions
- News Desk, Emcee Hosting
Set a Fundraising Goal
There are few questions you will need to ask prior to the event planning like How much do you hope to raise from your virtual event? What are your event goals & metrics you need to hit? Ticket pricing- free or paid? You’ll have to think carefully about setting a ticket price because the perceived value of an online event may be different than a traditional one These are all important questions to ask in order to create your event Framework.
Once you’ve decided what kind of virtual event you’re having, you can plan the event timeline, and figure out what you’ll need to accomplish it. We help our clients map out their virtual event and create a show flow chart including all the event elements, and we are experts at using Givesmart fundraising Virtual platform. A few of our clients deployed a live-stream of presentor’s speech from the executive director, screen-share a slideshow, record videos of program and run an online silent auction.
Once you’ve set the larger schedule, decide if there will be any live elements, like a kick-off meeting or celebration at the end. We can help keep attendees engaged and excited throughout the duration with providing live entertainment and Interactive activities during the event. We also provide all the recorded videos, smaller video check-ins and social media posting.
Please contact us for more information on how we can help you increase maximum donation potential and generate high impact at your next Fundraiser event!