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HOW TO VIRTUAL GALA

A VIRTUAL GALA IS NEW FOR US, AND POSSIBLY NEW FOR YOU TOO. WE'VE COMPILED SOME TIPS AND IDEAS TO HELP YOU MAKE THE EVENT SMOOTH AND ENJOY THE EVENING.

Invite your friends (as allowed within social distance guidelines) for drinks, dinner, or dessert to watch Faces of Innocence Gala and learn more about the Midwest Innocence Project.

On the night of July 30, welcome your guests, tune into our Gala live stream, and enjoy your evening from the comfort of your living room!

Visit our Auction page for information about how to bid, and our Golden Ticket page for drawing information.

How to join

Technology

If you have pre-registered, you will receive an email with instructions and a link to connect to the Faces of Innocence Virtual Gala on Crowdcast.

Or click any of the "join the gala" buttons on this page to go directly to the virtual gala on crowdcast.

If you have any questions please contact .

BROWSER

Join from a compatible browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) and device. Make sure your browser is up to date. You can check compatibility here.

SOUND

Use headphones. This will help eliminate echo and feedback. Hearing an Echo?: If you hear an echo, you likely have two browser tabs or windows open. Please close the duplicate browser tabs.

CONNECTION

Make sure you have a strong internet connection with a download speed of at least 5mbps (test here). Check out this Crowdcast attendee guide to get set up.

TV CASTING

Use these links for instructions on how to cast from your Android, iPad or iPhone to your television.

Chromecast

Roku

Firestick

Apple TV

Smart TV Screen Mirroring

Smart TV+Phone Pairing

Have some fun

Dress up

When was the last time you put on real pants? Just because you are staying in your home, it doesn't mean that you can't glam up the evening by dressing up in something special. Or not. It's your space, feel free to dress down too.

Indulge

No more generic "chicken with seasonal vegetables", you get to decide how to indulge for the evening. Support a local restaurant by ordering a special meal to go, or grab some take away cocktails & craft beer to really enjoy the show.

Be social

Host a mini gala gathering with another couple (as permitted by social distance guidelines), or set up a Facebook room where you can chat with your friends and colleagues. You can still be social even if we're distant.

Challenge

Set up a challenge with another business, firm or group of friends to match donations, or scratch your competitive itch by bidding for that must have item in the silent auction. A little competition is never a bad thing, just keep it civil :)

Spread the word

Help us spread the word about our mission and how others can contribute to our important work. Enjoy these downloadable freebies to share on social media or print for your walls.

Please tag @themip, and use #TheMIP #MIP #MidwestInnocenceProject #MIPFOI2020 #FOI2020 in your post!

Social Graphic: click to expand, then save image to your device to post on your social media page.

8.5x11" Poster: click image to open pdf link. Save pdf to your device to print.

HOW TO VIRTUAL GALA

A VIRTUAL GALA IS NEW FOR US, AND POSSIBLY NEW FOR YOU TOO. WE'VE COMPILED SOME TIPS AND IDEAS TO HELP YOU MAKE THE EVENT SMOOTH AND ENJOY THE EVENING.

How to join

Technology

If you have pre-registered, you will receive an email with instructions and a link to connect to the Faces of Innocence Virtual Gala on Crowdcast.

Or click any of the "join the gala" buttons on this page to go directly to the virtual gala on crowdcast.

If you have any questions please contact .

BROWSER

SOUND

CONNECTION

TV CASTING

Have some fun

Dress up

Indulge

Be social

Challenge

Sound on ^

Spread the word

Help us spread the word about our mission and how others can contribute to our important work. Enjoy these downloadable freebies to share on social media or print for your walls.

Freebies

HOW TO VIRTUAL GALA

A VIRTUAL GALA IS NEW FOR US, AND POSSIBLY NEW FOR YOU TOO. WE'VE COMPILED SOME TIPS AND IDEAS TO HELP YOU MAKE THE EVENT SMOOTH AND ENJOY THE EVENING.

How to join

Technology

If you have pre-registered, you will receive an email with instructions and a link to connect to the Faces of Innocence Virtual Gala on Crowdcast.

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Or click any of the "join the gala" buttons on this page to go directly to the virtual gala on crowdcast.

​

If you have any questions please contact .

BROWSER

SOUND

CONNECTION

TV CASTING

Have some fun

Dress up

Indulge

Be social

Challenge

Sound on ^

Spread the word

Help us spread the word about our mission and how others can contribute to our important work. Enjoy these downloadable freebies to share on social media or print for your walls.

Freebies