Episode #33 | VR Storytelling with Rachel Bracker

This week on The Fundraising Elevator Rachel Bracker joins our hosts to discuss the transformative potential of VR storytelling for nonprofits. She explores the ways in which VR can be used to enhance donor engagement, overcome geographic barriers and evoke empathy and emotional resonance through immersive experiences. VR offers a unique opportunity for nonprofits to immerse donors in their work, fostering deeper emotional connections and understanding. Incorporating VR into fundraising events or donor tours can provide a memorable and impactful experience for supporters.

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This Episode Brought to You by: 
Swaim Strategies: https://swaimstrategies.com
Utilizing over 20 years of nonprofit event strategy and production expertise, Swaim Strategies coaches and teaches organizations how to increase the impact of their fundraising events. 

The AV Department: https://theavdept.com/
As a full-service event AV and video production partner, The AV Department’s technical event production and media content generation provide you with a range of experience and talent from a partner who wants to know you and work together year after year. 

Speakers

Samantha Swaim

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-swaim-a28a9a4/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swaimstrategies/

Kristin Steele

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-steele777/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swaimstrategies/

Rachel Bracker

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/superbracker/

| RESOURCES |

Book Consulting Time with Sam and Kristin: https://swaimstrategies.com/solutions/#consulting

Learn More About Elevate and the Elevate Conference for Your Fundraising Events: https://swaimstrategies.com/elevate-conference/

Planning a Successful Major Donor Event: https://swaimstrategies.com/solutions/#book

Connect with Swaim Strategies: https://swaimstrategies.com

Connect with The AV Department: https://theavdept.com/

Hungry Mantis: www.hungrymantis.com

Oxfam VR Film “Evelyn’s Story”: https://youtu.be/jZUnUCWqwFw?si=FRFntGn0qCicz2i0

Forager Immersive Multi-sensory Experience: https://www.forager.earth/

Showtime VR: https://showtimevr.eu/

Worlds Beyond VR: https://worldsbeyondvr.com/

Meta Quest 3: https://www.meta.com/quest/quest-3/

Hugh Hou on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@hughhou

ZP Productions: https://www.zpproductions.com/

Book recommendation for more info about the psychology of VR: Experience on Demand by Jeremy Bailenson: https://www.amazon.com/Experience-Demand-Virtual-Reality-Works/dp/0393253694

Podcast recommendations to learn more about VR: Voices of VR Podcast – https://voicesofvr.com/

Alex Makes VR Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-makes-vr/id1517046550

Great news site about all things XR storytelling: XRMust.com – http://xrmust.com/

How to get in touch with Rachel: Email hungrymantisvr@gmail.com Visit www.hungrymantis.com

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