By Adam Weinger Is your organization about to host your annual gala? Are you planning on making your attendees laugh until their faces hurt with a comedy night? Have you thought about how co
When you pick an event theme that has messaging attached to it versus being a platform for décor, you can really tie together the mission of your organization and increase your sphere of su
Relationships are the backbone of a successful event. Who your organization has touched and cultivated relationships with will help frame your support base. People give to people. And they g
Securing sponsors for your event is imperative for your fundraising success. Getting sponsors to say ‘yes’ to your proposal is just part of the work, however. Properly managing your spon
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
In a slowly recovering economy, sponsors—just like everyone else—are having to find alternative ways to meet their bottom lines while still giving back. Instead of this being an obstacle
We are often asked, “What’s the secret to sponsorship?” There’s one easy answer: talk to your potential sponsors don’t just send them paperwork. That’s both the bad and the good
We often get asked to consult on the wide world of sponsorship. Sponsorships help generate long-term health and possibility for non-profit organizations. And at its core, sponsorship is abou
Engaging Donors and Sponsors: 1. Person-to-person contact is becoming more important than ever. People give to other people, not to organizations. The value of “face time” can be the dif