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5 Things to Focus on for Fall 2020 Fundraising Events
This may not be news to you, but COVID-19 isn’t subsiding anytime soon. So when you’re planning your fall fundraising events—and even spring 2021 events—you’ll want to think virtua
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The Power of Youth Voices in Fundraising
Young people have voices. Young people have passion. Young people have talent. And their role in fundraising events shouldn’t be overlooked. The world is now seeing what’s possible whe
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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 the money raised at the event can go directly to the mission. This can be a selli
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Making the Switch to an Active Paddle Raise
At a fundraiser, the goal is first and foremost to raise money for your work. But a key strategy to increase giving and build long-term support includes recognizing the people who are suppor
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Webinar: The Art of the Special Appeal
We joined our friends at Greater Giving for a webinar on “The Art of the Special Appeal” to help you build an effective strategy for your biggest fundraising opportunity the day
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Donor Cultivation that Breaks Records
If you find an event model that works for you, it’s important to build on your successes to see increased giving year to year. You’ve done the hard work of finding your sweet spot—the
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Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Your Honorees
Not all events require honorees. The point of your event is to tell your story, galvanize your supporters and raise support for your work. But if honoring longtime supporters and advocates h
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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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