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The Governor Ballroom in the Sentinel Hotel in Portland Oregon is set for an event with uplighting, large screens, projection

Event Format Advice and Resources for 2022

Events will continue be hosted as a mix of virtual and hybrid gatherings. We review 5 options and offer event format advice for 2022.

January 20, 2022

A scene from a Network for Good virtual event shows a behind the scenes photo from the view of the virtual event host

Understanding Tech Needs for Virtual and Hybrid Events

Hosting a virtual or hybrid event can be a lot like packing for a trip – you need to make sure you have everything in your suitcase before you get going.

September 28, 2021

Virtual Conference Technical Director Prepares a Guest to Go Live

Tech Tips for Virtual Conference Panelists

As a virtual conference panelist, you play an important role in the technical execution of the virtual event. Follow these tech tips and you’ll be able to focus on your message when it’s time to go live.

September 4, 2021

livestreaming and virtual event production equipment

Livestreaming, Virtual and Hybrid Event FAQs

Have questions about livestreaming? We’ve answered the virtual event production questions we receive most often.

July 9, 2021

two people in formal attire are seated in a storage area at a nonprofit furniture bank. There is a bookcase with household items on shelves behind them with mattresses stored against a back wall. The video opened the virtual event for Community Warehouse.

Use Creative Videos to Open Your Virtual and Hybrid Events

Capture your audience’s attention with a creative intro video. We spotlight three fun projects.

June 28, 2021

Spotlight: YWCA Hybrid Fundraising Event

YWCA of Greater Portland brought together an in-person audience and an at-home audience for a successful hybrid fundraising event.

June 4, 2021

Design a Virtual Gala Landing Page

Make it easy for your virtual event guests to watch, engage, and donate to your nonprofit organization by designing a virtual gala landing page.

February 17, 2021

Tables set with flowers and table clothes are in front of a stage. A video camera is pointed to the stage.

3 Types of Hybrid Events

We predict these three types of hybrid events will be most popular as states slowly allow small gatherings and events to resume.

January 17, 2021

a puppy waits on a leash to the side of a stage. Stage lights, spotlight, and lighting truss can be seen.

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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