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.

Employees can contribute a suggested donation for a link to happy hour.

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.
• During happy hour, consider playing games, hosted conversation topics, or having a theme.
• Create or share cocktail and non-alcoholic drink recipes.
• Submit donations United Way.

Host a time for employees to take a break and watch a movie! Employees can join the movie by registering with a suggested donation.
 

HOW TO:

• Create and install a Netflix Party account and ensure that it is compatible and allowable for employees.
• Provide the link to the event details to registered attendees
• Select an online meeting platform and set a date, time, and movie selection for the event.
• Send party URL to all participants to join Netflix Party(https://www.netflixparty.com/).
• Submit donations to United Way.

Select leadership to model in an at-home Fashion Show. Each leader is given different looks in different themes (pajamas, formal wear, etc.). Encourage employees to contribute a “cover charge” with a suggested donation for admission to attend.

HOW TO:

• Provide the link to the event details to be included in the registration email.
• Select an online meeting platform and set a date, time, and themes for the event.
• Designate leadership/employees to participate as models and have them either record their looks or set a schedule for themes/looks to run live.
• At the end of the event, set up a poll for attendees to vote on their favorite looks.
• Submit donations to United Way.

Have employees teach their skills to fellow employees by hosting online tutorials. Have employees contribute a suggested donation for a link for each class.
 

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.
• Determine number of events and employees who are able to host online tutorials. Each class will need its own event confirmed on the company calendar.
• IF LIVE: promote a day/time to host the event through online meeting platforms. Attendees contribute a donation for a ticket 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.
• Submit donations to United Way.

Employees register and contribute a suggested donation and choose their own path to get outside and safely participate in a group health challenge.
 

HOW TO

• Choose a start + end time to collect funds through online platforms and promote through emails, intranet, and/or company social media.
• Determine a date and time for an official 5k event. On that date, attendees will determine the route based on safety and current location.
• Consider having employees ask for sponsorships from friends and families to increase contributions.
• Ask attendees to record their route, take videos and photos to share.
• Submit donations to United Way.

Create challenges for your staff and ask participants to take a picture or video completing the challenge. Each challenger donates a set amount and nominates others to make a donation and complete a challenge. Share on social media or internal workplace intranet.
 

HOW TO:

• Choose a start + end time for event and to collect funds through third party online platforms.
• Promote through emails, intranet, and/or company social media.
• Keep track of all employees who have completed the challenge and ask them to submit contributions to company PayPal or through third-party online platform.
• Submit donations to United Way.

Run a virtual trivia night with employees looking to have fun and test their knowledge!
 

HOW TO:

• Set up a set up a third-party fundraising site to register attendees.
• Determine if employees can register as a team or individually and make a suggested donation for both options.
• Select an online meeting platform and set a date, time, and promote through emails, intranet, and/or company social media.
• Determine how to facilitate the game:
  -Set up an account with online trivia platform
  -Set up an account and create your own trivia through online presentation platforms such as Mentimeter or Kahoot!
  -Create your own trivia questions and presentation through PowerPoint and use chat box for answers.
• Submit donations to United Way.

Employees submit photos of their pet and your audience votes via donation and decides who is cutest!
 

HOW TO:

• Choose a start + end time to collect funds through online platforms and promote through emails, intranet, and/or company social media.
• Participants will submit photos to internal corporate contact to share out before voting.
• Employees vote for the cutest pet by making a contribution at a set or suggested donation.
• Determine what prize will be given to the winner, even if just bragging rights.
• Submit donations to United Way.

Host a Bingo game to send Bingo cards and call numbers during a virtual meeting. Encourage employees to contribute a “cover charge” for entrance and receive a determined amount of Bingo cards. Distribute additional Bingo cards for contributions for additional fundraising.
 

HOW TO:

• Set up a set up a third-party fundraising site to register attendees.
• 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.
• Determine how many rounds to play and whether there will be prizes for winners.
• Create account on virtual Bingo platform such as myfreebingocards.com orbingomaker.com; be sure to confirm account as some free accounts have limitations.
• Send Bingo cards or link to the virtual bingo game prior to the game.
• Submit donations to United Way.

Purchase or collect items that your team would want to bid on and create a virtual silent auction. The highest bid wins!
 

HOW TO:

• Collect auction items for the event and determine starting value.
• Set and use a silent auction site like 32auctions.com to run the auction.
• Determine length of time to run the silent online auction and promote through email, intranet, and/or company social media.
• Follow up with winners to collect payments and distribute items won.
• Submit donations to United Way.