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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 majority of your time should ac
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Relationships Are the Key to Donor Cultivation
It can be easy to get caught up in the weeds of your event. Themes. Centerpieces. Linen colors. Will your guests like the chicken? But these are not the things that are going to secure fundr
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Use Donor Acquisition Events Effectively
Effective use of a donor acquisition event in your development plan can lead to effective introductions to a new donor pool and a great way to spread the word about your organization. The pr
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Meet Avery
Meet Avery. He’s proof that it’s never too early to start to teach the power of volunteering and philanthropy. Avery recently attended the Raphael House Founders Dinner—solo. He got dr
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Design Your Event for the Audience You Want to Attend
When we start talking with non-profits about what they hope to achieve with their fundraising events they often reply, “We need big money from our big donors AND we need a bunch of new sup
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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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Stick With Why
Congratulations to Central City Concern on another successful Working Our Way Home Luncheon last week! One of the strongest aspects of the program was how they told the story of their organi
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Cultivating an Audience that Cares
It was another fantastic Wild Splendor event for Columbia Land Trust this year. The room was beautiful, the auction items were great and the food was delicious. But their most essential elem
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Why Peer to Peer Engagement Works
It was another wildly successful Walk, Roll or Stroll for Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp. Started in 2008, this event has been a fun and effective opportunity for MHKC campers, supporters and the com
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