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8 Common Mistakes When Running Virtual Events and How to Avoid Them

AccelEvents

No one wants to sit through an hour-long PowerPoint presentation! Text and video chat options. Encourage them to try starting their PowerPoint or run any supporting video they may be using. This will help you identify glitches and give the presenter peace of mind in knowing exactly what they need to do to get started.

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7 Tips on Asking for Donations — It’s Intimidating, We Get It [Updated]

NonProfit Hub

Research Your Donors to Read Their Minds. The words you want them to say: “ Wow, it’s like he read my mind! ”. In other words, understand your donor base so well it’s like you’ve read their minds. Then, record yourself on video practicing. How do you get to that point? Leave no stone unturned! Boring feels safe.

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Guest Post: Maintaining a connection with pandemic-inactive volunteers

Twenty Hats

The best way I thought to keep in touch was to facilitate weekly 45-minute video calls on Zoom. The video calls have a consistent structure to them. For both shows, I used PowerPoint to create the slides and captions. Back in 2017, the staff created a thank you video for the volunteers.

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8 Common Mistakes When Running Virtual Events and How to Avoid Them

AccelEvents

No one wants to sit through an hour-long PowerPoint presentation! Text and video chat options. Encourage them to try starting their PowerPoint or run any supporting video they may be using. This will help you identify glitches and give the presenter peace of mind in knowing exactly what they need to do to get started.

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How to Prepare Presenters and Attendees for your Virtual Event

AccelEvents

manning a PowerPoint presentation and operating it). Ask that your presenters video record their virtual presentation or do a live presentation with your crew. Ensuring that you have resources on hand for your presenters should be top-of-mind when you start to run your virtual event. Managing the technology (i.e.,

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How to Prepare Presenters and Attendees for your Virtual Event

AccelEvents

manning a PowerPoint presentation and operating it). Ask that your presenters video record their virtual presentation or do a live presentation with your crew. Ensuring that you have resources on hand for your presenters should be top-of-mind when you start to run your virtual event. Managing the technology (i.e.,

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Elements of A Successful Fund-A-Need Appeal

Greater Giving

When hosting a successful fund-a-need appeal, here are three things to keep in mind: Start by saying why you’re asking for donations. Use video, PowerPoint, or other visual aids to help tell the story of why your cause is important. Same with stories and examples. Finally, use music!

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