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Keep Things Fun
A fundraising event with a fun, festive, social atmosphere focused on the positive impact of the donor’s gift, increases individual giving and fosters a more successful relationship wi
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Samantha Swaim Honored with the Equity Foundations’s 2013 Leadership Award
We were proud to attend the sold-out Equity Foundation Women Who Lead Luncheon, honoring women in the community who blaze the way so that all of the community can flourish. We were even prou
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Getting to the Heart of the Special Appeal
At the heart of every successful event, is a successful special appeal. And at the heart of every successful special appeal, is a compelling story with characters whom the audience can relat
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Putting the Party in the Party
How can a VIP experience help you raise money? Auction it off! At the recent Mount Hood Kiwanis Camp Prom gala, the live auction was kicked off by the sale of a VIP table. This ramped up the
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Inspiring Your Audience to Join You in the WHY of Your Organization
We spend a lot of time with our clients developing their Special Appeal video. It’s your largest fundraising opportunity on the night of your event. But it’s most effective when you’ve
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Storytelling and the Special Appeal
Everyone wants to know the key to successful fundraising. And while that sweet spot has a host of different elements, at its heart is always a well-told story—getting your audience to pa
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Getting the Special Appeal Right
A successful special appeal is never an accident. At Going Places With Ride Connection, the special appeal speaker, Marja, knocked their special appeal out of the park. But this success was
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Checklist for a Brand New Event
You want to add a new event into your fundraising program for the year, but you’re just not quite sure where to begin. Our new event checklist gives you all the basics you need to figu
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Maximize the Potential of Your Greater Giving Database
Accurate data management is crucial to a successful fundraising event. From entering auction item donations to sponsors and guests lists, being thorough and detail-oriented ensures that your
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Communication is Key
Community Action had a record-breaking People You Should Know breakfast last week! They attracted 325 supporters and raised more than $45,000 at the breakfast. The twist: the event was free
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