Vimal Patel03/04/23
5 min read
On March 14th 2023 Giant Digital were delighted to hold our ‘Gaming for Good’ free learning event in London. We had a fantastic turnout after being completely over-subscribed, with 55 organisations joining us to learn more about this hot topic.
During the afternoon, attendees were able to explore the various gaming strategies employed by non-profit organisations.
Topics included how to make effective fundraising requests and how to get started with their own gaming strategy. We also covered tips on how to establish and grow your online community and opportunities to cultivate long-term support for your charity.
With the help of our brilliant speakers, we were able to showcase some fascinating success stories from pioneering charities including charity: water, The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, Tiltify and Imperial War Museum.
In light of the current financial crisis, many charities are looking for new ways to attract and engage supporters, and the world of gaming is seen as the next big opportunity. Gaming and live streaming can offer charities:
Missed out on the event? Don’t worry, you can find all the video links to the speaker sessions on our YouTube channel. Watch them today and share them with your team to help your own charity embark on or elevate your journey towards gaming for good.
Claire Cullen, Marketing Director of Giant Digital said:
“We want to share learnings and raise knowledge of digital in the charity sector by bringing together charity professionals and sector experts to share experience, ideas and inspiration. It's also about connecting people so they can support each other. Gaming for Good is a real emerging opportunity for charities – one that can help reach new audiences and build communities willing to support their cause. I’d like to say a big thank you to all our speakers who gave up their time to share their valuable insights with our audience.”
Giant Digital's free quarterly learning events are specifically designed for third sector digital and marketing professionals. We bring together charities and sector experts for an afternoon of inspiration and networking in an informal setting.
Don’t miss out on our next event: ‘Getting Digital Accessibility Right’ held in London on 18th May 2023 on International Accessibility Day – you can sign up here.