Focus on the Special Appeal: Pre-commits
When planning a fundraising event, it’s tempting to get caught up in the decorative details like napkin colors, centerpieces, event themes or music. But the
Securing sponsors for your event is imperative for your fundraising success. Getting sponsors to say ‘yes’
When planning a fundraising event, it’s tempting to get caught up in the decorative details like napkin colors, centerpieces, event themes or music. But the
Monday in Oregon was an amazing event day. No one knew it when we woke up. But by noon, the marriage ban in Oregon had
It’s easy to get lost in the weeds of planning the program for your event. The ‘must have’ speakers on s
It can be easy to get caught up in the weeds of your event. Themes. Centerpieces. Linen colors. Will your gues
Once you’ve found the right venue to suit your event, getting creative within the space can enhance the whol
You’ve been to one of those events, right? The one where the layout and the venue just don’t work. Sight l
In the long list of “to do” items for your fundraising event, it can get overlooked that volunteers are an
There are certainly a lot of ways to use raffles to increase giving, add an element of fun and create some suspense. There are many
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