Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 10, 2020

Tapping into new revenue streams. With video storytelling being their preferred medium, what better way to help nonprofits than raise awareness and engagement with a young audience? 2) A video network for collaborative creativity. Video is the medium of choice these days, especially for younger generations.

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The Verge

JUNE 29, 2020

Amazon is giving its Prime members the ability to watch TV shows and movies on Prime Video with friends using its new Watch Party feature. Amazon didn’t share a full list of titles, but a press release from the company states anything from the streaming service’s US catalog should be featured.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

Even if you’re watching old home videos, they’ll somehow look crisper and more cinematic. Motion Xcelerator Turbo+4 delivers smooth 4K gameplay at 120Hz with virtually no lag. The Gaming Hub lets you stream games straight from the TV, with no console required.

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AccelEvents

JULY 21, 2021

With the surge of virtual meeting platforms, and various custom meeting options, businesses are now relying on such innovative meeting solutions to amplify networking, work-from-home options, staying connected, and increasing operational efficiency in the new meeting and business landscape. What are Online or Virtual Meeting Platforms?

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Most of us are so inundated with video conferencing invitations that the prospect of staring at a screen for yet another event can feel daunting at best. To properly host a virtual event, you need people to commit to more screen time. To help you get started, we’ve created this list of the 7 best virtual event technology tools.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

It works via a video stream, with tour guides, instructors, and personal shoppers providing one-on-one sessions. Amazon says the video is one-way, meaning only the host is on camera during the virtual experience, but the audio is two-way so you can ask questions and make requests. Screenshot: Amazon.com.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2020

BoxCast , a Cleveland-based company aiming to make it easy to live stream any event, has raised $20 million in Series A funding. Co-founder and CEO Gordon Daily said that when the company first launched in 2013, “streaming wasn’t something that everyone understood,” and you needed professional help to live stream anything.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This steady stream of meaningful contact keeps donors connected to the mission without overwhelming them with requests. Social media campaigns connect local needs with supporters beyond municipal boundaries, while virtual events make participation possible for donors across wide service areas.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 28, 2021

When planning your virtual event, you have to make production decisions that include choosing the best way to stream your content. With any virtual event, you need a plan for video content. With any virtual event, you need a plan for video content. The Growth of Virtual Events and Video Streaming.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Virtual events are now playing a major role in the events industry. . There are different types of virtual events, from virtual conferences to a series of digital webinars and virtual trade shows for targeted industries. Whatever your event, business, or market needs, a virtual event platform can accommodate this. .

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The Verge

AUGUST 31, 2020

This past weekend, the Ikea Harajuku location in Tokyo was home to something unique: an installation starring a virtual person. The retail giant partnered with Imma, a virtual influencer, in order to explore the concept of “happiness at home.”

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Since shifting to the virtual event space, event planners have had to come up with creative ways to continue hosting profitable events. Instead of limiting connection and engagement, a virtual fundraising event can strike all the right notes with a target audience while helping the fundraising efforts reach a greater number of people. .

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The Verge

JUNE 22, 2020

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is going to be entirely virtual this year, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be some really interesting stuff to see. We have the live stream video embedded up top, so you can stick around here to watch when it begins. Apple is streaming the event live on its website.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

And for her thousands of fans on Twitch , this is what they see when she streams herself playing Minecraft , watching movies, or just sitting around chatting in her room. That’s because Melody is part of a growing wave of virtual streamers who broadcast using a 3D model in place of their body and face. and “Is Hentai Art?”

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Gathering restrictions, social distancing mandates, and in some places, stay at home orders have meant that in-person events have been shifted to a virtual or hybrid event format. And with this shift has come a new type of event venue: the virtual event venue. . What is a Virtual Event Venue? Benefits of Virtual Event Venues.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Twitter has acquired Squad, an app that lets you hang out with your friends via video chat and screen-sharing, the company announced on Friday. It’s not hard to imagine Twitter potentially building virtual hangout spaces, like Squad offered, into the platform.

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Greater Giving

JULY 30, 2021

Even with groundbreaking advances in technology and streaming, virtual events still bring an inherent distance between the action and the viewers. So how do you replicate that energy in an event where some or all guests are watching from home—and keep everyone watching the stream all the way through? TIP: Make it a destination!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 9, 2020

1) Virtual Events Are Here to Stay. In response, we saw an explosion in the number of events that made the pivot from in-person to virtual. Many of these virtual events were born from a spirit of innovation and resiliency from organizations that were forced to evolve in a matter of days and raise much-needed funds in new ways.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

For corporate holiday events, you might have considered hosting a virtual holiday party such as a Santa exchange. Business, non-profits, and charities should consider hosting a virtual holiday fundraiser like a virtual gala. Things to Consider Before Planning Your Virtual Holiday Fundraiser.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Hybrid events, and virtual events in general, offer increased audience accessibility and allow the event organizer and attendees alike a more valuable experience. . Another necessary decision is the video style, which can help you have a successful hybrid event and a positive event experience. . Ways a Hybrid Event Will Use Video.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Amazon’s Luna streaming service has arrived, with the company rolling out early access to a limited set of customers today. It’s starting with a library of 50 games and support for Mac, PC, Fire TV, and, in a first for a major streaming service, iOS devices — because Amazon has a web app that circumvents Apple’s controversial App Store rules.

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Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2021

During the transition to virtual events, nonprofit event planners simply didn’t have a playbook. One of the biggest issues that nonprofits reported with virtual events (detailed in our State of Nonprofit Fundraising publication) was guest engagement. But embracing low-cost technological solutions can help. Are there a lot of parents?

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TechSpot

JULY 15, 2022

PotPlayer plays virtually any media format and optimizes its output for your specific device. It also includes a recorder you can use to save any video playback or streaming content.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Engage guests at your virtual event with these exciting strategies—and incentivize participation to raise big money. It’s no different for guests attending your virtual event, who could face even more distractions at home. Looking for even more ways to spice up your virtual event this year? Audience Participation.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 13, 2022

Virtual events allowed nonprofits to reach more new donors than ever before. Events moved online, and livestreams brought entertainment and inspiration to virtual guests while they bid in online auctions. In 2020, nearly 80% of nonprofits said they replaced an in-person gala with a virtual event. Virtual events bring in donors!

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

So before you cancel any events, consider whether you can turn it into something digital or virtual. You could either turn an existing event into something virtual or create a completely new virtual fundraising event in its place. Virtual Peer-to-Peer Fundraising. Virtual Live-Stream.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

A virtual holiday party for your remote team is one way to show them that we are all in this together and to remind people of the goodness and warm feelings that the holidays can bring. . If your team is new to the remote workforce life, then you and your virtual team may have by now adjusted to remote work. . Virtual Scavenger Hunt.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 21, 2020

To avoid losing that income and as a way of connecting with patrons, fans, and community members, these organizations can host a New Year’s Eve event in a virtual format. . Virtual events have become the norm for so many of us this year so why should it be any different during the holiday season? Virtual Tasting. Games are fun.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

This makes a virtual benefits fair a workable option for both employers and employees! . If you have never hosted a virtual event before, you may feel in over your head. To help you properly display benefit options to your employees in a digital format, we’ve put together this guide to hosting virtual employee benefits fairs. .

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Events — when they haven’t been cancelled altogether in the last 12 months due to the global health pandemic — have gone virtual and online, and a wave of startups that are helping people create and participate in those experiences are seeing a surge of attention — and funding.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

One of the most complicated decisions of the virtual event planning process is determining how to price your virtual event. The price of your virtual event needs to be low enough to offer value to your target audience but also high enough to convey that your event provides an experience worth having. The short answer: not quite.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 12, 2021

Selling sponsorships in the era of virtual and hybrid events present fundraisers with a challenge when those traditional benefits don’t look quite the same. Offer new opportunities for sponsors to get visibility with the new technology available in a virtual or hybrid event. Offer Sponsors REAL VALUE.

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Achieve

AUGUST 18, 2020

Amid all the challenges and disruptions that 2020 has already thrown our way, tackling a new kind of virtual event might feel like a major undertaking for your nonprofit’s team. Besides, virtual engagement is now an integral (and necessary) part of keeping up your fundraising momentum. online and virtual fundraising.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 25, 2021

Founded in 2005, NetEase is now known for its news portal, music streaming app, education products and video games that compete with those of Tencent. “IMVU operates one of the world’s oldest, yet most vibrant and young — in terms of our user base — metaverses. Why social networks want even more gaming.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 20, 2021

When one of the world’s leading digital sales and marketing agencies decided to go virtual they chose Accelevents as the platform that could deliver the goods and then some. While face-to-face gatherings were no longer permitted, IMPACT wanted to remain top of mind and virtual was the way to get it done. ” Final Thoughts. “I

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

These ideas are all virtual-friendly to adhere to social distancing and ensure the safety of your staff members and supporters alike. Planning virtual stewardship events. . Create short videos that explain the impact supporters have had on your mission. . Plan virtual stewardship events. We’ll cover: . Social media?

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AccelEvents

MARCH 4, 2021

With the events industry focused on hybrid and virtual events instead of more traditional live events, event producers need to pay careful attention to the attendee experience. With an online event, those factors are non-existent and care must be taken to ensure that each virtual attendee has an immersive experience.

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