Events

10 Key Elements of a Successful Fundraising Event
January 16, 2019 at 11:49 am

From celebrity soirées to charitable benefits, there’s a big list of responsibilities that go into creating a fundraising event with a guest experience that will bustle with energy. For one thing, there’s much more to it than just filling the seats...

The Ultimate Nonprofit Guide to Fundraising Minimums
January 3, 2019 at 3:48 pm

From celebrity soirées to charitable benefits, there’s a big list of responsibilities that go into creating a fundraising event with a guest experience that will bustle with energy. For one thing, there’s much more to it than just filling the seats. You need to attract the right people who are motivated to graciously give to […]

Live Auctions Can Help Your Nonprofit Reach Its Fundraising Goals—Faster!
November 20, 2018 at 12:35 pm

One event strategy that your nonprofit may be missing out on is hosting an event with a live auction. Live auctions have the potential to bring in huge dollars for your organization. So if your nonprofit is already hosting events, it may be time to look toward live auctions to bring in more dollars...

The Skunk at the Gala
October 4, 2018 at 12:10 pm

Since you think you’ve heard all of the objections to holding your annual gala and you believe you’ve answered all of them, I challenge you to work around this one! It’s the granddaddy of strategic fundraising truisms...

5 Ways to Commemorate National Nonprofit Day
August 17, 2018 at 12:00 pm

On Aug. 17, 1894 the Tariff Act was signed into law, which included exemptions for nonprofit organizations and charitable institutions. Today, we observe Aug. 17 as National Nonprofit Day to acknowledge the positive impact that nonprofit organizations have on our local communities and around the world...

Improve Fundraising Events With Donor Plants
August 2, 2018 at 11:19 am

When I use the word “plants,” I do not mean the green ones. Is that what you were thinking, silly? No, I mean donor plants—the people who you ask in advance to jump up at your gala’s live auction, raise their hand high and start (or advance) the bidding. That’s a donor plant. Donor plants are essential to create energy and set the pace for other attendees to follow...

How to Organise a Successful Charity Event
June 20, 2018 at 1:02 pm

When I use the word “plants,” I do not mean the green ones. Is that what you were thinking, silly? No, I mean donor plants—the people who you ask in advance to jump up at your gala’s live auction, raise their hand high and start (or advance) the bidding. That’s a donor plant. Donor plants are essential […]

6 Steps to Planning Your First Fundraising Cultivation Event
June 5, 2018 at 12:12 pm

A fundraising cultivation event is great way to begin to qualify prospective donor relationships and deepen already existing donor relationships. Cultivation events should be a part of any individual giving. However, most nonprofits when first getting started with a major gift program often don't know where to begin...

EBOOK: Procuring Quality Charity Auction Items
May 15, 2018 at 3:47 pm

A fundraising cultivation event is great way to begin to qualify prospective donor relationships and deepen already existing donor relationships. Cultivation events should be a part of any individual giving. However, most nonprofits when first getting started with a major gift program often don’t know where to begin. And, so don’t begin at all leaving potential relationships […]