More Virtual Event Ideas

Partner with a local artist or talented employee to host a virtual benefit concert for your team. Use a platform to register attendees so that they can purchase tickets for entry.

HOW TO:

• Determine if this event will be live or through video submission. 
• Partner with a local artist or employee to host a company concert and promote through email, intranet and/or company social media on how to purchase tickets.
• If an external partner is used – confirm technology is compatible and determine if live streaming is an option. Have a practice session prior to the event to ensure all issues are resolved.
• IF LIVE: promote a day/time to host the event through online meeting platforms. Attendees purchase a ticket for entry to view the show.
• IF RECORDED: promote a day/time to host the event through online meeting platforms. Share videos of the concert through YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive.
• Send thank you messages to all participants and performer(s).
• Submit ticket sales proceeds to United Way.

Let your employees shine! Ask employees to contribute a suggested donation “cover charge” to receive a link to a virtual talent show or open mic. Have a host to make the event fun and efficient!
 

HOW TO:

• Determine if this event will be live or through video submissions.
• Pick a start + end date for contestants to submit their talents or talent videos.
• Promote either live or recorded events with clear end dates and instructions to employees. Determine if the winner(s) get a prize to add additional excitement.
• IF LIVE: promote a day/time to host the event through an online meeting platform and determine the run of the show based on submissions. Attendees to contribute a suggested donation for entry to view the show. At the end of the event, set up a poll for attendees to vote on their favorite acts.
• IF RECORDED: Determine the final day to accept video submissions. Once all received, share videos of acts through YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive. Have employees vote for their favorite by making a suggested donation as a vote towards the winner. Clearly define an end date and time and whoever has the most donations at the end is the winner!
• Send thank you messages to all participants and contestants and share links to all videos or recordings of the event.

• Follow up with the winner to provide a prize and submit donations to United Way.

A classic fundraiser turned virtual. Instead of buying treats, buy recipes with a suggested donation to make at home!

HOW TO:

• Determine length of time to run virtual bake sale and promote through email, intranet, and/or company social media.
• Gather family or favorite recipes from employees and create a virtual cookbook either through Microsoft Word, Google Pages, or e-book website.
• When employees make a donation, follow up with a link to the recipes or send the document.
• Encourage employees to make items and share photos/videos of the final product to promote throughout the timeframe.
• Submit donations to United Way.

A classic fundraiser gone virtual. Select several leaders within your organization and set a goal – whichever leader has the most votes, gets a pie in the face! Employees can contribute a vote through a suggested donation. Enlist friends and family to pie the leader in the face either live in a virtual meeting setting or recording and sharing through YouTube, Vimeo, or other sites.
 

HOW TO:

• List the names of volunteered leadership with the ability to make a donation per leader.
• Choose a start + end time to collect funds through online platforms and promote through emails, intranet, and/or company social media.
• Once event ends, calculate and confirm the leader with the most votes or highest donation total.
• Coordinate with the leader when/where they will be pied in the face (live or recorded)and share with staff.
• Submit donations to United Way.

Find employees to host or record a cooking demonstration or partner with a local chef in the community to teach an online cooking class. Register attendees with a suggested donation to learn new meals or different techniques to learn.
 

HOW TO:

• Select an online meeting platform and set a date and time for the event.
• Choose a start + end time to collect funds through online platforms and promote through emails, intranet, and/or company social media.
• IF LIVE: promote a day/time to host the event through online meeting platforms. At the end of the event, set up a poll for attendees to vote on their favorite acts.
• IF RECORDED: Determine the final day to accept video submissions. Once all received, share videos of acts through YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive during the day/time confirmed for the event.
• Submit donations to United Way.