A common entertainment activity added to virtual galas has been a mixology class. In 2022, I think it's time to time to do something different. Some gala chairs are preparing to host their third annual online fundraiser. If that sounds like you -- and you haven't made any adjustments since your initial event -- it's time too add some fresh virtual gala ideas. That's why I was pleased to notice this promotion in my recent Zingerman's catalog. Zingerman's is a company I've used for ... Read On >
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Video clips from hybrid and virtual galas – acknowledging at-home bidders
This past month has been a mix of in-person, virtual, and hybrid galas. I've been working on getting comfortable with different approaches. These clips represent some new layouts and technology for me, which better allow me to acknowledge and involve at-home bidders. ==================================== Hybrid gala 100 in-room guests / 100 at-home guests Selling a trip to Martha's Vineyard What to watch: Bids from at-home guests whereby I engaged them by looking at the ... Read On >
Hybrid galas: How I’m taking bids from the virtual bidders
Over the last two years, the one big constant has been change. I’ve had substantial changes take place in my work and personal life. You may have, too. When it comes to changes in fundraising galas, we covered ticketing strategies, VIP boxes, games, and other elements of virtual gala fundraisers in my Conversation series. (My Virtual Gala Cheat Sheet is still a popular free download.) And now, as we shift into yet another new gala style -- hybrid galas -- I'm finding myself making ... Read On >
What is latency in a virtual gala? (And why it matters.)
Virtual galas have their own jargon, and one word that quickly became a common term in spring 2020 was the word “latency.” For the purposes of a virtual gala, it refers to the delay between what is happening "live" and what the audience sees via the livestream. The term is most discussed when we talk about two-screen solution virtual galas because it requires that we change the format of the live auction. And by "change the format," I mean we don't have a traditional live auction and ... Read On >
Predicting proceeds: Forecasting auction results at your virtual gala
A common question from those planning a virtual gala is how much they should expect to raise from their auction. If you've run an in-person gala in past years, you can use your past yield results to project your revenue. Projections will differ, depending on the type of virtual gala you'll be hosting. If you've not hosted an in-person gala, your projection will be more of a shot in the dark -- yet I'd still encourage you to host a virtual gala this year. Your sunk costs are considerably ... Read On >