{"id":4596,"date":"2020-07-17T20:28:22","date_gmt":"2020-07-17T20:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/?page_id=4596"},"modified":"2022-10-19T18:45:33","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T22:45:33","slug":"invite-your-friends","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/virtual-fundraiser-boh\/invite-your-friends\/","title":{"rendered":"Invite Your Friends"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The Ultimate Guide to Inviting Your Friends<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95830031 BCX0\">Help <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95830031 BCX0\">spread the word about our Beacon of Hope Virtual Fundraiser<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95830031 BCX0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95830031 BCX0\">The people you invite can help change the lives of young people and families across underserved communities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Choose your role<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-13665 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Invite-your-friends-page-1-300x173.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"870\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Invite-your-friends-page-1-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Invite-your-friends-page-1-1024x591.png 1024w, https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Invite-your-friends-page-1-768x443.png 768w, https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Invite-your-friends-page-1.png 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ambassadors and\u00a0influencers are essential to a successful event. Each\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ambassador invites about ten guests to\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">attend<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> the event. Influencers share our event posts, and make their own posts on social media, LinkedIn, and within their circles of influence to help promote our event, but they are not committing to inviting a specific number of people. One of the many benefits to having a virtual event is we have unlimited space, so invite away!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Get Started<\/h3>\n<p>To help you get started, we&#8217;ve included some options below.<\/p>\n<h5><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-13625 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-2-300x300.png\" alt=\"Banner\" width=\"127\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 127px) 100vw, 127px\" \/>Host a watch party<\/h5>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hosting friends, family, and colleagues for a watch party\u00a0and broadcasting of our virtual fundraiser will\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">encourage group engagement and help your invitees understand the true impact of their giving.<\/span>\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"brush blue w180\" href=\"https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Second-Story-Beacon-of-Hope-Invitation-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"link-text\">Share Invite<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-13624 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"Icons of like and hearts\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/>Use social media<\/h5>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW51407037 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW51407037 BCX0\">Use social media when reaching out to guests about the event. Repost our content on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram to spread the word and keep people engaged<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW51407037 BCX0\">. Sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of this page, so you can easily forward our correspondence about the event and other relevant news.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"brush blue w180\" href=\"https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-to-Be-a-Voice-On-Social-for-2S.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"link-text\">More Info<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-13623 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-300x300.png\" alt=\"Email icon with stars\" width=\"131\" height=\"131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/nlt-tech.org\/2s_revamp\/wp-content\/uploads\/3.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 131px) 100vw, 131px\" \/>Check in on guests<\/h5>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW233846923 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233846923 BCX0\">Email guests one week before the event, and again the day before as reminders and to confirm attendance. Following the event, check in with guests and request feedback.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"brush blue w180\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAFIeaSufxY\/SjN6VMjiAXXi27cXglDZMw\/view?utm_content=DAFIeaSufxY&amp;utm_campaign=share_your_design&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=shareyourdesignpanel#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"link-text\">Download toolkit<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>FAQs<\/h4>\n<h5><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What if a friend or family can\u2019t make it?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We <\/span><\/i><i>highly encourage<\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><i>\u00a0guests to <strong>attend the live event<\/strong>,\u00a0but we understand that sometimes things happen. No worries! We&#8217;ll link the virtual fundraiser video on our\u00a0event page for easy viewing following the live event.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Am I asking for money from my friends or family? <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No. YOU are not asking for donations. You should make guests aware that the<\/span><\/i><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> purposes of this event<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><i>\u00a0are to educate\u00a0individuals about Second Story and to raise funds needed to continue our programming. As part of the virtual fundraiser, Second Story will explain the need and invite viewers to make a\u00a0donation. *A donation is not required to attend.<\/i><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How can I get additional information?<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238505757 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238505757 BCX0\">If you need additional marketing materials, have questions, or want to chat about the ways you can get involved,\u00a0<a class=\"popmake-13867\">contact our Community Outreach Liaison Alex Villegas.<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ultimate Guide to Inviting Your Friends Help spread the word about our Beacon of Hope Virtual Fundraiser. The people you invite can help change the lives of young people and families across underserved communities.\u00a0 Choose your role Ambassadors and\u00a0influencers are essential to a successful event. Each\u00a0ambassador invites about ten guests to\u00a0attend the event. 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