[retired] Influencing Good

This talk was recorded live in Dublin, Ireland on March 23, 2022 @ the Social Fundraising Summit powered by GivePanel. Listen as Alyssa Sweetman takes you through some of the history of gaming for good. Learn why your organization should consider gaming as a core part of your social fundraising strategies.

Alyssa is joined by animal lover and Twitch Partner Katyrose9 to discuss how animal nonprofits with physical locations can work with influencers to increase their social presence and raise much needed funds.

Alyssa is joined Libby Kamen aka Askesienne to talk about her journey getting on Twitch, fundraising for charity, and managing a team of influencers. Libby Kamen is a community management and marketing specialist in the gaming & livestreaming space. As the Chief Marketing Officer of Radiance Media, she seeks to create meaningful and authentic influencer relationships that help create connections in the digital era. In addition to her own broadcasts, she also manages Team Kitty - a stream team aimed at women's empowerment in gaming.

Alyssa is joined by popular Twitch Partner Bloodyfaster aka Eleni to talk about her journey on Twitch and fundraising for charity. As of October 2020, she has raised over $300,000 for charity. And most recently shaved her head for charity. Enjoy this delightful conversation and all of the rabbit holes they dive into. 

Join moderator Zorine Te and panelists Alyssa Sweetman, Lindsay Moreau, Zach Wigal, and streamer HiveQueen for a discussion on meaningful charitable integrations. Hear from those on the forefront of innovation about the fund-raising platforms, streamers, and non-profit organizations who are working together to serve those in need through charitable programs. Learn about how organizations are pivoting during these challenging times, what streamers and brands can do to ensure donation funds are going to the right places, and how the gaming audience is responding. 

This panel was live August 11, 2020 at the Esports Business Summit.

Overlays and alerts are some of the most effective tools a streamer has in their interactive toolbox. In this episode, we dive into what they are and how they are used with expert Josh Belkin who designed some of original overlays on Twitch. Josh has been in the gaming and streaming industry for nearly 10 years and is currently lead on overlay and alert design for custom solutions at Tiltify.

Originally recorded on March 27, 2020 at the start of Covid-19 shelter in place before this podcast was started. Join Alyssa Sweetman as she moderators a panel with Tiltify Charity Success Managers Daniel "iKasperr" Bong, Ashley "Ashleeeeen" Mandel and Brian Montgomery. Listen in as we discuss some frequently asked questions charities have getting into this space. As a note, Daniel and Brian are no longer at Tiltify. 

Originally recorded on April 2, 2020 at the start of Covid-19 shelter in place before this podcast was started. Join Alyssa Sweetman as she moderators a panel with Twitch streamers TkBreezy, PleasantlyTwstd, DMPeyer and special guest from LATINX in Gaming, Cristina. This panel dives into what their experiences have been like working with organizations as people of color.

Originally recorded on March 27, 2020 at the start of Covid-19 shelter in place before this podcast was started. Please excuse the tech issues. Join Alyssa Sweetman as she moderators a panel with Twitch streamers GamrEnchantment, PleasantlyTwstd and DMPeyer. The streamers discuss what goes into their preparation for when they do a charity stream and what things they like to see out of charities.

Originally recorded on March 25, 2020 at the start of Covid-19 shelter in place before this podcast was started. Join Alyssa Sweetman as she moderators a panel with Twitch streamers GamrEnchantment, PleasantlyTwstd and DMPeyer. The streamers discuss what goes into their preparation for when they do a charity stream and what things they like to see out of charities.