LiveMeld

All this snow has us remembering the last time we had a sunny vacay! That was during the wonderful Staycation auction put on by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin.

We were super excited to be involved in such a fun event and thank everyone who tuned in to have some fun in the sun with us.

We had a wonderful evening with World Relief benefitting their mission to help refugees in our area. Thank you to Feast World Kitchen for the delicious meals, Kevin Benson, and our great hosts Pat and Balinda for a such a profound evening!

Join the Spokane Quaranteam and help out businesses in the Freya neighborhood. Register for the silent auction at the link below. Bidding ends September 15th and all proceeds benefit those affected by 5th and Freya accident.

#FreyaLove – ILF Auctions On Friday, August 20th, a horrific accident occurred at 5th and Freya. A dump truck driver lost control of his vehicle, hit multiple cars, crashed through the Liberty Tax building and came to a halt after smashing into the Dutch Bros Coffee stand. While no lives were lost, seven people were rushed t...

It's been a challenging week full of difficult conversations. We are working with several organizations who have already made the choice to shift to hybrid or fully virtual. These are critical conversations that are arising as Covid cases spike and we are happy to talk with you about how to shift your event to digital and make it the talk of the town!

You can reach out to [email protected] with any questions you may have. We're here for you!

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We don't like to toot our own horn, but we do feel it's important to share good advice. Thank you to the folks at Successful Meetings for this timely advice on hybrid events.

How to Avoid Hybrid Meeting Mistakes | Successful Meetings Four ways to keep your event running smoothly and ensure attendee engagement.  

Virtual events are here to stay.

Hear what local pros have to say in this article by the Spokane Journal of Business.

https://www.spokanejournal.com/local-news/virtual-events-are-here-to-stay-some-say/

Virtual events are here to stay, some say > Spokane Journal of Business Virtual events are here to stay, some say Companies said to have wider reach, save money through online platforms Virginia Thomas May 6th, 2021 -Beyond The Pines The team at Community-Minded Television and Jim Swoboda, of ILF Media, monitor the Spark Central Telethon, featuring Kiantha Duncan on the...

Registration is officially OPEN for the Online Fundraising Virtual Summit!

This summit was created to help you run a more profitable event with less stress.

We’ve got 20+ incredible speakers with topics ranging from event tech to filling your event to turning attendees into larger donors and everything in between. Three of our partners will be on stage sharing strategies for your virtual event: Kari Anderson of Incite Consulting, Rose Backs of Elite Auction Inc. and Jennifer Evans of Events by Jennifer Evans.

The summit kicks off on May 17th and it’s going to be 5 action-packed days that you won’t want to miss.

Click the link below to learn more and get your free ticket. Who’s excited?!
https://www.thefirstclick.net/ref/44/...

ILF Media Productions put together this "Sizzle Reel" to highlight their auction platform and how's it has been used over the past six months.

As we reflect on the past year, it feels miraculous that we have come so far. Together we are truly .

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As we head into the future of events, everyone wants to know if they can ditch the virtual piece of their event and get back to "normal".

Until there is proof that a digital extension of a live event isn't worth the investment, our advice is to go hybrid. You can't afford to lose the 10-15% of people that prefer to participate online versus in person (that percentage is far higher in the short term as we acclimate to being live again).

What you must remember is that your virtual audience is comprised of valuable supporters of your mission. Be sure to give them a first class experience from the comfort of their own home!

Not sure how to provide an outstanding hybrid experience? That's what we're here for. Contact us for more info.

If you want to tie the perfect bow around your well produced virtual event, hiring an emcee who can deliver is clutch! Kevin Benson at Bold Move Consulting was just that for our Raise the Roof event.

He invested in our vision and wrote a script for himself as emcee that kept guests focus on the most important aspects of the event. Kevin's background in nonprofit events and fundraising coupled with his talent and humor as an improvisation actor make him the perfect fit for live events where anything can happen!

Entertainment at your event is a familiar and welcome addition for guests. Look no further than Pat Simmons Entertainment to command the stage as an emcee, musician, and even day of event auction services.

Pat has entertained audiences through the pandemic both virtually and in person when possible. You can learn more about him on his business page or see more about what the full band can offer by visiting The Cronkites.

Your event strategy is more important than all the bells and whistles your event will offer. Kari Anderson of Incite Consulting can set your team up for success before you ever select your venue, theme or platform. Organizations seeking long term success reach out to Kari for strategic planning sessions to:

- Develop an overarching fund development plan
- Hold an event revenue planning meeting to include partnership, sponsorship & ticket packages/pricing details
- Create an event revenue planning document, including revenue pipelines
- Offer board & board fund development committee training to better their understanding of their role in cultivating and stewarding donors
- Create a donor stewardship plan: converting event attendees to organization donors

Contact Incite Consulting to schedule virtual event consulting services today!

If you wouldn’t hold a fundraiser without an auctioneer pre-pandemic, why would you consider doing so now? Now more than ever, a professional auctioneer is a must. Be sure to turn to the pros at Elite Auction Inc. For your benefit auction needs.

The replay of Raise the Roof is now available to watch on Vimeo.
https://vimeo.com/508987415/6373210d21

Post a few of your takeaways in the comments below.

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Some folks are asking what role a traditional Event Planner plays in your virtual event?

While many of the obvious event elements are eliminated, now more than ever, you need an Event Strategist like Events by Jennifer Evans. Having a guide to weave all virtual elements together (venue or set location, AV, platform, auctioneer, emcee) with best practices for fundraising events is critical. Sponsor and guest communication, event design, set design, vendor selection, script writing and flow are just a few of the things you can expect from an Event Planner/Strategist.

An Event Strategist can save you thousands of dollars and wasted time while still making your event unforgettably stunning and the talk of the town. Start your planning process with a pro who can help you through the transition to virtual seamlessly.

Events by Jennifer Evans Jennifer Evans has more than a decade of corporate event planning experience. She has planned more t

We are getting a lot of questions about the platform that we used at the Virtual Fundraisers: Raise Money by Raising The Roof event yesterday.

This was not multiple platforms cobbled together, it is an all in one virtual/hybrid auction solution that ILF Media Productions created during the pandemic to solve my woes as an event planner.

I couldn't find a seamless way for my clients to register their guests, display live and silent auction items and stream that was simple. What they have created is nothing short of amazing and they went above and beyond what I anticipated. The customizations are better than any other product out there and the possibilities for making each event unique are endless.

For more information, contact Cary Seward at ILF Media Productions.

**Written by Jennifer Evans at Events by Jennifer Evans**

ILF Media Productions – Audio Production, Video Production, Web Development, Custom Programming The art of science. The science of art. At ILF, we bring both together to create truly amazing websites and custom programs.

Raise the Roof pre-show is live!

Join us early to make selections with our live jukebox, Pat Simmons Entertainment.

The team assembled for one final rehearsal of Virtual Fundraisers: Raise Money by Raising The Roof. If you haven't already registered, be sure to sign up today! We'll see you Wednesday at 3:00pm PST.

https://auction.ilfmedia.com/auction/raisetheroof/