Classy

JULY 14, 2021

The best way to learn about virtual fundraising events is to hear from those who’ve experienced them. We recently wrapped up our 2021 Collaborative: Virtual Sessions event here at Classy. Get to know their top insights and learning moments to accelerate the impact of your nonprofit’s next virtual fundraising event.

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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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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic forced event organizers to make a quick pivot from in-person events to virtual events. Running a successful virtual event is easy if you are willing to learn from the mistakes that you and others have made. Here are 8 virtual event mistakes and some recommendations on what you can do to avoid them!

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Candid

JULY 26, 2023

After adjusting to leveraging technology to connect with our colleagues during the pandemic, meeting in a virtual conference room has become the norm and second nature for many. If no IT support is available, ask a colleague (or join the meeting virtually yourself using a different device) to do a dry run.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 25, 2020

The emergence of virtual events during the COVID-19 pandemic has lead to the development of new and unexpected roles on an event team. For an event planner, hosting a successful virtual event takes more than just finding the right virtual platform and using the proper marketing tactics. A virtual emcee. Virtual Emcee.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 3, 2021

Many brands have made use of virtual events as a marketing tool. They are great for general brand awareness, thought leadership, community involvement, charity fundraising, and new product launches. Can, and should, virtual events be used as a marketing tool in 2021 and beyond? But what does this mean for marketing teams?

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AccelEvents

JULY 20, 2020

Using the right virtual event platform can take your virtual event to the next level. From automated email marketing to hosting live broadcasts, an event platform is necessary if you aim to put on a professional, high-level virtual event. Why Use a Virtual Event Platform. The ability to record and store the event content.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 23, 2020

Over the last few years, virtual events have seen incredible growth in popularity and yet still remain a complete mystery to most people. Event organizers may have thought that trade shows were about to disappear altogether but the fact is, trade shows are perfect candidates for virtualization! The benefits of a virtual trade show.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 15, 2020

But the virtual space is not just limited to virtual staff meetings or social gatherings. Virtual conferences and trade shows are becoming the new industry standard. Best Practices for Running a Virtual Trade Show. If you are new to creating virtual trade shows , there are a few things you should keep in mind.

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AccelEvents

JULY 8, 2020

With the development of new and better technologies, the popularity of virtual events has seen a steady increase. Add to the mix stay-at-home orders and global social distancing protocols, and the safety, convenience, and practicality of virtual events have increased their use cases. Know Your Audience (And Then Expand It!).

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

While our society has a long way to achieve real representation and inclusiveness, your virtual event can move in the right direction and take active steps toward presenting a more diverse and inclusive experience. To help you create a more open, diverse, and inclusive virtual event, we’ve put together this list of tips and best practices.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 25, 2020

The emergence of virtual events during the COVID-19 pandemic has lead to the development of new and unexpected roles on an event team. For an event planner, hosting a successful virtual event takes more than just finding the right virtual platform and using the proper marketing tactics. A virtual emcee. Virtual Emcee.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 13, 2021

A live streaming event is one great way to connect with a virtual audience, and in these times, making a genuine connection (or an attempt at a connection) with anyone, including your audience, is of the utmost importance. . With a live video, live audio, and even live comments, your online attendees will see your brand in a different light.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic forced event organizers to make a quick pivot from in-person events to virtual events. Running a successful virtual event is easy if you are willing to learn from the mistakes that you and others have made. Here are 8 virtual event mistakes and some recommendations on what you can do to avoid them!

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AccelEvents

JULY 20, 2020

Using the right virtual event platform can take your virtual event to the next level. From automated email marketing to hosting live broadcasts, an event platform is necessary if you aim to put on a professional, high-level virtual event. Why Use a Virtual Event Platform. The ability to record and store the event content.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

While our society has a long way to achieve real representation and inclusiveness, your virtual event can move in the right direction and take active steps toward presenting a more diverse and inclusive experience. To help you create a more open, diverse, and inclusive virtual event, we’ve put together this list of tips and best practices.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2013

In fact, one of the most significant ways that IT can help the environment is that it enables us to meet with each other online or in "virtual meetings." Meanwhile, virtual meetings just keep getting better and better. So far, the Skype premium mobile phone app allows only group audio calls.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 13, 2021

A live streaming event is one great way to connect with a virtual audience, and in these times, making a genuine connection (or an attempt at a connection) with anyone, including your audience, is of the utmost importance. . With a live video, live audio, and even live comments, your online attendees will see your brand in a different light.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

Among the noteworthy features included the ideal ecosystem are (i) the virtual events channel (reflecting the constraints newly imposed by COVID-19) and (ii) the increasingly feature-rich WhatsApp channel. Below are four examples: 1) Virtual Team Management. Digital Storytelling Framework. 3) Business Profile.

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AccelEvents

JULY 26, 2021

Content marketing is an online marketing process where written, visual, or audio content promotes a goal. . Content Production and Content Audit. Content production can be time-consuming, but this is one of the most critical parts of your event. Make sure that your writing team is aligned with the goals of event production.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Now that we have close to two-years of zoom meetings under our belts, we are discovering that people are exhausted from video conference meetings – and engagement (and productivity) may be plumeeting. If you can’t avoid long stretches of meetings, give yourself an “audio only” break. And it may have implications for our health.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

At first glance, it may seem impossible to recreate some of these types of events in a virtual format, but with a little creativity and the right fundraising event tools, you might be surprised at the high-quality experiences you can offer for your donors virtually. A Gala is a well-known charity fundraising event. 3) Cooking classes.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 17, 2021

As nonprofits were forced to postpone, and often cancel, their large, in-person fundraising galas, something else took its place: the virtual event. Nonprofits held many virtual events throughout the year—potentially kicking off an industry-wide trend that would change how we view event-based fundraising. Virtual Events Cost Less.

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Forj

MAY 13, 2021

In 2020, associations everywhere were faced with a tough decision: pivot to virtual events or cancel their much-anticipated conferences outright. Many organizations had just a few weeks— months if they were lucky— to craft a virtual event to varying degrees of success. 6 Virtual Conferences Lessons Learned for 2021.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

This past year, I collaborated with Andrea Kihlstedt on a couple of Guidestar hosted Webinars on the topic of Healthy and Productive Meetings. Six Power Tips for Great Meetings in Today’s Virtual World by Beth Kanter and Andrea Kihlstedt. Virtual Meetings Require Iron Fist Facilitation. Good audio is essential.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Last week, I facilitated a peer learning session for Emerging Nonprofit Leaders and their mentors about healthy and productive meetings. We covered the best practices of meetings , both face-to-face and virtual meetings. And if the quality of the audio is bad, can’t hear everything well.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 15, 2021

In the events industry, a hybrid event combines an onsite event element and a virtual element. . These events can have a high production value, or they can be hosted through a streaming service. . Apple’s Hybrid Events : Apple has been using a hybrid format for its product launches for some time now. What is a Hybrid Event?

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

To ensure effective project communication, keep in mind these best practices for groups communicating in these virtual channels. Discover why communication tools are important to include for effective project management Google Products Shared Google Sheets and Docs work well to facilitate asynchronous work and communication at a low cost.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 27, 2022

Some nonprofits were ahead of the curve last year and hosted “hybrid-style” events, where virtual attendance was built into the plan alongside a live event. Find partners for your live production who are capable of going virtual or contact-free. Use video and sound production to plan ahead for your event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 26, 2015

Designing A Participatory Hook for a Virtual Meeting. For this meeting, we asked two questions: What makes a meeting a good, productive use of your time? We used a virtual sticky note app called NoteApp. Team meets virtually and uses video platform, so difficult to do it as a walking meeting. Design must comes first.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Hybrid meetings and events contain elements of both physical events and virtual events, but this does not necessarily mean that your costs will double. Pricing the Virtual Event Elements. Here are some positions that might need to be filled for high-quality event production: A project manager or event planner assistant.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Hybrid meetings and events contain elements of both physical events and virtual events, but this does not necessarily mean that your costs will double. Pricing the Virtual Event Elements. Here are some positions that might need to be filled for high-quality event production: A project manager or event planner assistant.

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AccelEvents

JULY 13, 2020

Hybrid events integrate digital features and virtual elements into an in-person event. An event platform software can be used for in-person events, virtual-only events, and hybrid events. A virtual conference may require a different virtual component than a trade show or expo and vice versa.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

These prompts can take many forms, including chatbots, virtual assistants, web interfaces and voice assistants. This can lead to increased productivity and cost savings. Whether it is images, audio, or videos, generative AI tools are able to 10x the production. Descript Audio Murf.ai

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 14, 2020

Hybrid events, events that include both in-person and virtual elements, have been a rising trend for the last several years, but restrictions on gathering in recent months have made them a possible solution for current or future events. . For the virtual component, you will want to make sure you have all the right technology in place.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2013

This app also features free, unlimited calls (video or audio) to your contacts—no matter where they're located in the world. TechSoup's new Audio and Video Conferencing Toolkit has everything you need to help your organization hold virtual meetings or trainings with donated or free software. Like ooVoo, Fring.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Now that we have close to two-years of Zoom meetings under our belts, we are discovering that people are exhausted from video conference meetings – and engagement (and productivity) may be plummeting. If you can’t avoid long stretches of meetings, give yourself an “audio only” break. And it may have implications for our health.

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