virtual site visit - noun - A short, multimedia video, that enables an online visitor to experience a non-profit sector program at work, from any computer at any time of the day or night. - A site visit conducted virtually, through a web video or compilation of photographs, video clips, and text, that may be created at low cost, uploaded to an online host such as YouTube, and embedded into the organization's own website or used in other presentations. - A video marketing message, targeted to a stakeholder group, such as prospective clients, funders, volunteers, gala attendees, local media or community, or for other designated purpose.
Usage: 1. for nonprofits to showcase 24/7 visual access to information about their organization, programs, and community
impact, or to use video for internal function
2. for foundations to support their grantees in the self production and use of short virtual site visits for competitive
advantage and increased organizational capacity
The Fox Foundation is investing in the futures of our grantee partners and the non-profit sector, by creating VirtualSiteVisit.org, a site where non-profits and foundations can get reliable information about online video, specifically targeted for organizations serving the public benefit.
Easy, free or low cost online tools for Foundations and Connected Giving Families When I was hired by the Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation, my immediate challenge was to create their first grantmaking program as a new grantmaker in two geographically dispersed communities, and guide a geographically dispersed board through the creation of policy, funding initiative, and grantsmanship process. In other words, communication. Technology was more limited in 2003, but a public website got our word... Continue Reading »
How To Download Online Videos to Your iPod (or MP3 Device) With a video on your mobile device (iPod, iPhone, MP3 player), you can show it to anyone, anywhere, anytime by pulling it out of your purse or jacket pocket! This is particularly useful for non-profit staff working off-site, or for board and volunteers out in the community. But, what if you have a video that is either on the web, on VirtualSiteVisit.org, or on your... Continue Reading »