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Fundraising Partner Profile: Vibrant Table

VENDOR TYPE: Catering, Venues, Floral + Decor   NAME: Kurt Beadell   COMPANY: Vibrant Table Catering + Events   We like working with Kurt and his team because: They are fantas

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Events Resources
Fundraising Partner Profile: Sentinel Hotel

VENDOR TYPE: Venue NAME: Melissa ‘Missy’ Maki COMPANY: Sentinel Hotel We like working with Melissa and her team because: Sentinel Hotel is a great venue partner for our nonprofits. Their

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Events Program
Telling a Story That’s Historically Been Hard to Tell

Sometimes being able to tell the story of a shelter or a client can be challenging. HIPAA regulations, confidentiality requirements and even personal safety can all feel like they close off

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Donor Cultivation Events
Engaging Donors at Events

There are many ways to get your donors to understand what your nonprofit organization is all about. Organizational videos, personal testimonies, pamphlets, word of mouth or an online presenc

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Events Program
Show, Don’t Tell

You have all of the fundraising event pieces in place: venue, catering, auction items, speakers. But what laces them all together into a compelling program that will engage your donors and d

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Events
How To: Elevate the Event Part of Your Event

Elevating the guest experience of your event can create an atmosphere to engage bidders. You want your guests to feel like they are attending an event. The things you can implement to make t

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Events Fundraising
How To: Get Creative with Auction Procurement

Auction procurement can be a daunting task. Cold calling organizations that you have no relationship with can be challenging. Success comes from your relationships because people give to peo

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Events Swaim Strategies
Love Wins

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 been lifted and the community was ready to come together and celebrate.

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Events Program
Simplifying an Event Program to Give it Heart

It’s easy to get lost in the weeds of planning the program for your event. The ‘must have’ speakers on stage, the recognition, the business updates. Sometimes it’s hard to figure out

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Events Fundraising
Using Space Creatively to Better Your Event

Once you’ve found the right venue to suit your event, getting creative within the space can enhance the whole experience of your event. Most venues are big, open spaces—a blank slate—t

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