Learn the differences between trivia and surveys and how to use them during your Livestream.
Using trivia and survey questions during your Livestream is a fun, easy way to engage, educate, and connect with your donors.
What is the difference between trivia and surveys?
While both trivia and surveys ask donors to answer questions, trivia questions have a correct answer (or answers):
Trivia: How many planets are currently recognized by NASA as being a part of our solar system?
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 11
On the other hand, survey questions allow you to collect donor opinions and don’t have a right or wrong answer:
Survey: When NASA downgraded Pluto to “dwarf planet” status, how did you feel?
- Devastated, don’t downgrade Pluto!
- Elated, Pluto was masquerading as a planet for far too long!
- Indifferent, planets aren’t really my thing.
- Nervous, what could get downgraded next?
How can I use trivia and surveys during my Livestream?
At in-person events, donors often spend time connecting, laughing, and getting to know one another. During virtual or hybrid events, trivia and survey questions provide a way for virtual donors to interact and be a part of something bigger than themselves. Having fun helps donors feel connected to the cause, and connected donors tend to give more.
Use trivia to:
- Inform the audience about your cause
- Provide fun entertainment
- Run a contest with prizes
Use surveys to:
- Let audience members tell you what to do next during an event
- Determine which projects to fund first with the money raised
- Help donors get to know each other and build camaraderie as a group
Can I require a donation or email address to answer questions?
Yes, you can use trivia and surveys to collect donor information or boost the amount you raise by asking donors to give a donation or their email address before they can answer a question:
How-to: Create Livestream Trivia and Survey Questions
How-to: Display Trivia or Survey Questions During Your Livestream
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I use trivia and surveys during my Livestream?
Trivia and survey questions provide a fun, easy way to engage, educate, and connect with your donors during virtual or hybrid events. At in-person events, donors naturally spend time connecting and getting to know one another, but during virtual events, trivia and surveys create opportunities for interaction and help donors feel like they’re part of something bigger than themselves. Having fun helps donors feel connected to the cause, and connected donors tend to give more.
What are the benefits of using trivia questions?
Trivia questions offer multiple benefits for your Livestream event. You can use trivia to inform your audience about your cause and mission, provide fun entertainment that keeps viewers engaged, and run contests with prizes to incentivize participation. Since trivia questions have correct answers, they create excitement and friendly competition among your donors.
What are the benefits of using survey questions?
Survey questions allow you to collect donor opinions and foster community engagement. You can use surveys to let audience members tell you what to do next during an event, determine which projects to fund first with the money raised, and help donors get to know each other and build camaraderie as a group. Unlike trivia, surveys don’t have right or wrong answers, making them ideal for gathering feedback and preferences.
How do trivia and surveys help with donor engagement?
Trivia and surveys help donors interact and feel part of something bigger than themselves during virtual or hybrid events. They replicate the connection and interaction that naturally occurs at in-person events where donors spend time laughing and getting to know one another. Having fun through these interactive elements helps donors feel connected to your cause, and connected donors tend to give more generously.
Can trivia and surveys be used for both virtual and hybrid events?
Yes, trivia and surveys work for both virtual and hybrid events. During virtual or hybrid events, trivia and survey questions provide a way for virtual donors to interact and feel like they’re part of a larger community. These interactive features help replicate the connection and engagement that naturally occur at in-person events, where donors spend time connecting, laughing, and getting to know one another.