VIRTUAL
PROCESS
The majority of traditional event elements can be adapted to a new virtual format, it just looks a bit different. Many silent auctions have already been online for years, heartfelt appeals can be turned into powerful documentary-style videos, and your attendees can still feel those VIP vibes...now it just comes in the mail!
Traditional Event
Program
Virtual Event
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Can be done live or pre-recorded
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Shortened to 30 minutes or less
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Strong messaging pulled throughout
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Becomes engaging and interactive
Silent Auction
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Goes online to bid
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Many platforms to chose from depending on additional content needed
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Can support your ticketing process
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Can support your Fund-A-Need
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Can even be a platform for your program
Live Auction
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Different thought process: what can be made into a virtual experience? Where can people travel locally? Can expiration dates be open-ended?
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Live Auction items become Signature Items
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Signature Items are bid on just like Silent Auction Items
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Depending on platform, can also be an interactive experience with virtual or hybrid events
Fund-A-Need
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Goes online along with Silent Auction
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Greater need for building relationships early in the process to boost the online appeal
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Depending on platform, can also be an interactive experience with virtual or hybrid events
Engagement
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Keep people engaged to keep the interested
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What fun interactive elements can you add? Trivia? Word Clouds? Cocktail Mixing? Dance Party? VIP Bags? The sky's the limit!
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Don't miss the opportunity to add chats and Q&A sessions
Sponsorships
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A whole new world of possibilities, literally!
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With the ability of your program to be shown anytime and anywhere, leverage this possibility with your sponsors
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And don't overlook the possibility of an entire new audience!
Food & Beverages
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Now come in the form of partnerships to support local businesses
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There are many ways to get specialty food and beverages into the hands of your VIPs or attendees
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Opportunities to create a stand out experience