Pivoting an annual fundraising dinner to a virtual event is new territory for many and may seem overwhelming, but the technical piece is actually pretty simple. Following the below steps to set your pre-recorded event as a YouTube Premiere, then linking to it from your landing page, should have you ready for the big day in no time!
While we don't provide support for third party software (we don't know YouTube as well as Google does!), it's our hope that these resources help guide you through this new venture.
Watch the tutorial, and access links to additional resources below!
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Upload your video to YouTube & set as a Premiere
YouTube's instructions for adding a video as a premiere can be found here. Note that in Step #3 you have the option to premiere immediately, or to schedule for a later date. You'll typically choose to schedule for a later date - that is, the date of your event.
You may wish to upload a custom thumbnail for your premiere. This article explains how to do that.
Be sure to write a description about your event, linking to giving options and any online resources that will be shared about in your event.
Uploading as a premiere will allow you to chat with your viewers during the premiere. Be sure to have a designated staff person to oversee the chat during your event. This will be a great way to engage with your audience!
Note that only verified accounts can upload videos to YouTube that are longer than 15 minutes. More on how to verify your account here.
If your event contains more than just one pre-recorded video (i.e., live + pre-recorded sections) you will want to use a streaming platform like OBS Studio to manage your livestream. This video will walk you through the process. For a written outline of the information in the video, click here.
Link to your YouTube Premiere on your Event Landing Page
This Article shares a video and step-by-step instructions for setting up the landing page and using the Express Self Check-in feature.
This Article shares examples of landing pages our customers have set up - we hope they inspire you!