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How do I set myself up for success to livestream with my upcoming event?
How do I set myself up for success to livestream with my upcoming event?
Updated over 3 weeks ago

We have created a few simple guidelines you can follow throughout creating and running your event, to help you set yourself up for success!

Follow the steps below; alternatively, you can download a checklist version of this list.

Step 1: Be sure you have completed the following:

  • add the livestream URL of your YouTube or Vimeo video to your event page

  • confirm all guest speaker attendance

  • ask guest speakers to promote your event on their social platforms or other channels

  • use the "invitation" feature (or send an Email Blast) to your contacts to let them know you are holding an event!

Step 2: Be sure you have completed the following in the week leading up to your event:

  • make a test donation on your 'Essential Events' page

  • test your livestream and other audio or video equipment

  • set up 'Text-to-Give' to align with your 'Essential Events' page so attendees can donate to your event from their mobile phones

  • create and rehearse an outline or timeline for your event

  • e-mail your attendees to remind them of the event

  • add any offline donations (checks and cash) you have received to the event page

Step 3: Make sure you have completed the following on the day of:

  • test your livestream (yes, again!) and other audio or video equipment

  • test your camera setup and shot to ensure visibility for attendees

  • ensure your location has internet and that all devices being used have a stable connection

  • assign "chat stewardship" (i.e. responding verbally to donations made in real-time) to someone from your organization

  • ensure at least one "chat steward" is logged in to the event page and is responding from the Livestream Dashboard; this will put an 'Organizer' label next to their replies in the chat

  • e-mail your attendees to remind them of the event; the system will automatically send attendees a reminder e-mail with all your event's details one hour before your event

Step 4: Take these steps about fifteen minutes before your event:

  • plug any devices being used into a stable power source

  • turn off all other notifications and apps on the devices being used

  • set the livestream status, found on your 'Livestream Dashboard', to 'Live'

Step 5: Be sure to follow up after your event by doing the following:

  • set the livestream status, found on your 'Livestream Dashboard', to 'Post-Event'

  • send an e-mail or video acknowledgment to your attendees to thank them

  • add any additional offline donations you received to the event page

  • complete the post-event feedback survey that you will be receiving from Network for Good

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