For events, organizational milestones like significant anniversaries can be challenging. Beyond the fact that your organization has made it this long, how do you use that mile mark to engage
For many years Community Action has held an acquisition breakfast event. With those acquired donors in their cultivation stream, they started to look to shift their event to more deeply enga
The Oregon Arts Commission recently held its annual Oregon Arts Summit in Ashland. This gathering of arts organizations, arts associations, elected officials, individual artists and arts pro
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
When taking a look at the specific elements of your event, look for opportunities to tell your organization’s story. At first glance it may seem like there isn’t much opportunity to carr
When it comes to events, a lot can be in a name. The name of your event establishes a tone and expectation from guests about what they’ll experience. Naming the event is the first phase of
Every day we spend with our clients are good ones. And most days, the work we do with them elevates all we do as a business. We’re so honored to walk alongside them and help elevate th
It can be easy to take root in a silo. We have deadlines. People expect projects from us. And so we forge ahead, sometimes without engaging others. But often it is collaboration that creates
Celebrating a milestone anniversary at your event can engage a wide range of supporters, create a celebratory air that increases giving and sets the stage for effective storytelling about th
Connecting an audience to why your work matters is key in maximizing fundraising potential at events. People give to organizations they believe in and resonate with. If someone really believ