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9 Lessons Learned from Hosting Virtual Fundraising Events

Nonprofit Tech for Good

You can remove significant technical challenges by having a single video with all your elements combined – even your “live” host. You can add the phone number to the broadcast using a “lower third”. Founded in 2002, ClickBid serves as the hosting platform for 2,000+ online events each year. 6) Teach your viewers how to bid.

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[FREE WEBINAR] How to Host a Virtual Fundraising Event: A Step-by-Step Guide for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Technology you’ll need to broadcast videos, livestream or both. We’ll share insider tools, technical set up options, and key communication strategies to increase reach and giving before, during and after your virtual event. What you’ll learn: • Communication strategies to launch and effectively promote your virtual fundraising event.

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How to Move Your Nonprofit Forward During COVID-19 with Virtual Fundraising Events

Nonprofit Tech for Good

I] watched every webinar that I could on how to host virtual events, how to do online auctions. They can broadcast the video right from their laptop web camera. Services like ClickBid make it easy to broadcast videos (either live or pre-recorded) to your donors. Announce it with email or text messaging. Lessons learned?

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The Essential Tech Elements for Virtual Fundraising Events

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Hosting virtual fundraising events is new to many nonprofits and can, therefore, make those in charge feel a bit intimidated, especially if they don’t define themselves as particularly “tech-savvy.” With today’s technology it’s pretty easy and straightforward to host an impressive virtual event or campaign. If that’s you, do not fear.

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NPR CEO Katherine Maher makes the case for why public radio is essential to American democracy

Fast Company Tech

This is an abridged transcript of an interview from Rapid Response , hosted by the former editor-in-chief of Fast Company Bob Safian. The importance of the local station network, and the fact that when people are listening to public radio, they are not listening to us broadcasting from D.C., of the nation has access to airwaves.

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Zillionaire Girlbosses Astonished by Backlash to Their Frivolous Trip to Space

Futurism

Earlier this week, a crew of six women including pop star Katy Perry, CBS broadcast journalist Gayle King, and Blue Origin CEO Jeff Bezos' fiance Lauren Snchez launched to the edge of space as part of an 11-minute thrill ride organized by the Amazon cofounder's space company. Comedian Amy Schumer also skewered the trip in a video.

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3 Reasons to Include Virtual Elements in In-Person Fundraising Events

Nonprofit Tech for Good

When you livestream or host your fundraiser online, even in part, your supporters can share widely and you can reach donors just about anywhere around the globe. Maybe you livestream during an important performance or speech and then also host it on your website. 2) Enables Those Who Cannot Attend to Still Participate.

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