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. 

Trivia vs. 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?

1. 7
2. 8
3. 9
4. 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?

1. Devastated, don’t downgrade Pluto!
2. Elated, Pluto was masquerading as a planet for far too long!
3. Indifferent, planets aren’t really my thing.
4. Nervous, what could get downgraded next?

How to Use Trivia and Surveys

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

Require a Donation or Email Address to Answer Questions

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:

Good to Know

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