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Events Fundraising Program
Give Your Event Direction with a Strategic Plan

Picture this: Your organization has been holding a signature fundraising event for years and your numbers are

January 13, 2020
Donor Cultivation Events Fundraising
A Legacy Event for Your Major Donors

Unlike an acquisition event where you’re inviting new donors into your work, or a major donor event designed to meet the needs of your entire

December 5, 2019
Events Fundraising
Equity at Events: Creating Financial Access

For many nonprofits, there is a disconnect between the people you serve and work with, and the donors who support the work. This separation can

December 3, 2019
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Strategy Behind Successful Event Planning for Nonprofit Organizations

Fundraising at Your Event If your sponsorship dollars have covered your costs of producing the event, all of t

December 3, 2019
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Events Resources
Getting Creative with Venue Constraints

November 27, 2019
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Events
Alcohol at Your Events

It’s a common myth that alcohol consumption at your event can lead to increased giving. In theory, it makes

November 26, 2019
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Donor Cultivation Events Resources
The Power of Post-Event Gratitude

As each event season wraps up, we’re always reminded of the importance of post-event gratitude. Just because

November 26, 2019
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Need Volunteers for Your Event? Partner Employees to the Rescue!

Your corporate and community partnerships are some of the best ways to generate pre-event revenue and fill you

August 6, 2019
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Equity at Events: The Power of Language

Language is powerful and how you use it can shape your fundraising event to either feel inclusive or exclusive. Using inclusive language not only inspires

June 19, 2019
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Donor Data Represents People and Stories

Donor data holds the keys to the fundraising kingdom. Nonprofits require sustainable long-term support, and this requires thoughtful relationship management. And it’s much easier to

June 19, 2019