Audiovisual and Media Blog | The AV Department

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Fund-A-Paw: Spotlight on Pet Rescue Virtual Fundraisers

We spotlight six pet rescue organizations who took their annual fundraisers virtual.

January 12, 2021

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Essential Roles for Virtual Events

A guide to a livestreaming event team, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes.

January 11, 2021

Summing Up 2020

In a year that was difficult to process emotionally, data provides a quantitative perspective on our shared experience.

December 19, 2020

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Ideas to Engage Your Virtual Audience

6 proven ways to engage your virtual event audience during your livestream.

November 21, 2020

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How to Livestream a Virtual Conference or Webinar

We’ve outlined the basics for planning virtual webinars and conferences, including when to bring in the experts.

October 5, 2020

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Spotlight: 5 Virtual Webinars and Conferences

There are as many ways to approach hosting a virtual conference as there are organizations hosting them. We’re spotlighting five virtual events to help you plan.

October 5, 2020

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What To Expect Hosting Your First Virtual Gala

If you are about to step in front of the camera, knowing what to expect can help. Here’s a review of what you’ll see and hear.

October 1, 2020

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Defining Virtual and Hybrid Events

As fundraising events shifted dramatically this year to virtual events, our shared vocabulary evolved. It’s helpful to define virtual and hybrid event terminology.

September 8, 2020

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Elements of Virtual Galas

Best practices have emerged as nonprofit organizations raise essential funds through virtual galas.