5 Lessons Learned from A Year of Virtual Auctions
Even as more hybrid and in-person events return, virtual events—including high-level fundraising auctions—have a presence that’s likely here to stay. Because virtual auctions invite non-local attendees, you have an opportunity to scale your auctions like never before. We’ve seen record-breaking fundraisers this year, and so we’re sharing five lessons learned from a year of virtual…
Read MoreWhat “Live Oak” Means to Us
Did you know that no live oaks grow in Seattle? There are a lot of Douglas firs, Western hemlocks, and Pacific dogwoods. But there aren’t any live oaks. Except, of course, for us—Live Oak AV. We are often asked where our name comes from, as Live Oak trees are not native to the Pacific Northwest.…
Read MoreHow Southwest Youth & Family Services Held a Record-Breaking Fundraiser, Virtually
We know nonprofits rely heavily on donations for their continued impact on our community. That’s why creating successful events in the increasingly virtual world that we live in is crucial—and we’re here to help. Live Oak AV Case Study Client: Southwest Youth & Family Services (SWYFS) Goal: $150,000 Raised: $185,000 SWYFS is a vital component…
Read MoreOur Work-or-School-From-Home Tech Guide: Webcams
Next in our tech series and gift guides designed to improve your work-from-home environment, we tackle the topic of webcams! As we’ve all experienced, it can be very distracting in a virtual meeting if an attendee’s camera is glitchy and pixelated. Improve your virtual experience by adding a USB camera to your work or school…
Read MoreOur Work-or-School-From-Home Tech Guide: Microphones
With work, school, and the holidays looking decidedly different this year, we’re putting together equipment guides to help you improve your work-or-school-from-home experience. We hope this gives the added bonus of helping you find gifts for your loved ones this holiday season. We begin this series by talking about microphones. Why do we recommend a…
Read MorePrep for Your Conference Like a Pro
When your attendees are paying for a conference, they expect quality. At Live Oak AV, we bring professional equipment that has the capabilities to make conferences more interesting. The Time is Now Many conferences and required continuing education events have been pushed back due to the uncertainty of 2020 in-person events. However, many of these…
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