The Clinton Global Initiative annual conference, which started today in New York, is using an array of approaches to allow people to stay in touch with the events online.

For example, visitors to its Web site can hear conference sessions live online.

In addition, the William J. Clinton Foundation has created its own YouTube channel that is devoted to offering online videos from the event.

Are other conferences and foundations using such online tools to this degree? Will such efforts become effective mediums for connecting with potential donors and supporters? Click on the comments link below this post to share your thoughts.