 When thinking about the health of your event it’s not always about how big it is - but how effective it is. So when thinking about growing your event - think less about how many people attend and instead think about making sure the right people attend. And who are the right people? People who are excited to show up and support your mission!
Before your event Long before your event - you will want to have a plan in place for growing your network of friends and supporters. One effective way to do this is through friendraising events. A friendraising event is one in which you invite people to learn more about your organization without an expectation to give. There are many formats for friendraisers that work well (reach out to explore the best format for your organization). The biggest thing to remember with this type of event is to follow up with attendees to learn more about why they came, and the ways in which they might like to be involved in your organization in the future.
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 It’s not always easy deciding what type of dinner service will work best for your fundraising event. There are many factors to consider such as cost, efficiency, and overall donor experience and satisfaction. In this blog post we’ll take a look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of each of the following options.
 Succession planning is a hot topic in the nonprofit sector for leadership roles such as the Executive Director and Board Members.
One area that often gets overlooked is succession planning for your fundraising event chairs and committee members, especially for organizations and schools that do not have dedicated Development staff and who rely on volunteer leadership for their events. Nothing can be more frustrating for an eager team of volunteers than to feel as though they are starting from scratch. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some best practices that you can utilize to retain historical knowledge and set your successors up for success. |
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