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The Real Potential of the Event Arc
If you make one change to your event, let it be the structure of your program. With every event, there is a natural arc of energy and engagement, and if your program works with the arc, youâ
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An Engagement Event that Connects
Designing an event for your audience is the key strategy to taking your fundraising event to a new level. Major donor events and engagement events are often your best chance to do this becau
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There’s Now a Book to Help You Plan Your Biggest Events
You’re doing the work that keeps communities together and changes the world. We believe in you, and in the power of our partnership. In our 15 years of fundraising galas, lunches, auctions
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Sharing Your History and Your Future
Your organization may want to use an event to commemorate a special occasion. Maybe it’s even a watershed anniversary like celebrating 50 or 100 years. With this opportunity you have a gre
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Video Storytelling at Events
THE POTENTIAL WITH VIDEO Videos are a great way to tell stories. Stories of change. Stories of real people—the people behind your organization and the people you serve. Stories that show d
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Building Current Events into Your Program
How much should you use your executive director’s speech to provide a powerful, focused, current vision of your organization’s work in relation to the politics of today? Turns out, a lot
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Accessibility in Storytelling
The powerful potential with fundraising events is bringing together your community into one room to share in their love for your organization. An inclusive program and smart event design con
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Creating an Event That Builds a Movement
Summits and conferences present an opportunity to mobilize a group of people in a meaningful way. Over the course of a full day or multiple days, you have the chance to connect deeply with y
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How (and When) to Livestream an Event
On the rare occasion that you happen to have a superstar keynote speaker and a large donor base that can’t all make it to your big event—you may consider a livestream online. At this yea
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Giving Thanks, Strategically
If you want to use your event to shower your supporters in gratitude, you can do so in a way that also demonstrates the impact of your organization. Donors, corporate partners and supporters
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