A successful gala requires a clear event plan, good people, and an organized event committee strategy. We get lots of questions about the best way to delegate the work leading up to a big fundraising event. Every event director knows you need extra sets of hands—but how do you organize planning committees for the monumental… Read More »
Making Nonprofit Event Marketing a Priority Can Have a Major Effect on your Event Success 2020 was the year of virtual events, and reports show that as 2022 continues, many nonprofits plan to continue hosting virtual and hybrid events even as they shift back to primarily in-person gatherings. Of course, just because you’re offering the… Read More »
Nonprofits are refocusing their fundraising efforts on these two critical groups of donors. We discussed in a recent blog post how many nonprofits are switching their focus from traditional funding sources to more reliable and self-driven revenue streams, based on data obtained for The State of Nonprofit Fundraising 2022. Nonprofits want to know that the… Read More »
Many nonprofits are shifting their focus away from less reliable fundraising revenue sources and toward this new fundraising strategy. For more than two years now, it’s been a tough environment in which to meet nonprofit fundraising goals. Even as some symptoms of the pandemic ebb, other economic conditions grow worse—rising gas prices, inflation, and cuts… Read More »
Fundamental Strategies to Maximize your Event Marketing ROI Hosting and marketing a successful event can require a significant investment of time and resources. As a result, your nonprofit’s financial health often depends on your ability to recoup that investment through a successful marketing strategy that brings in ticket sales and donations. This guide will look… Read More »
May is Mental Health Month—and as social and economic pressures worsen, it’s critical for nonprofits to support their staff and volunteers. Mental health is a rapidly-growing concern as two years of a pandemic, a rising cost of living, and political and social unrest worsen the risk of burnout and illness. Wellness is both a personal… Read More »
Let your guests know what to expect so they can come prepared—COVID Protocols at your event. As a growing number of nonprofits move toward holding live events this year, health and safety precautions are a priority. Some events ask for proof of vaccination for entry, a recent COVID negative test result, or provide on-site testing…. Read More »
Golf fundraising events are great for golf enthusiasts, but this great auction idea offers something for everyone at your event. Putter or Purse is a great little revenue booster for any golf fundraising event—it’s easy to add to your existing plans, and the two very different prize options means there’s something to get excited about… Read More »
There was no playbook for planning a fundraising event during a pandemic. Now two years in, nonprofits need to be prepared for anything. Once upon a time, much of the nonprofit industry leaned on annual in-person benefit events to meet budget requirements. Then the pandemic revealed some critical gaps in our standard fundraising strategies. Luckily,… Read More »
Celebrate Earth Day by making a few small—but important—alterations to host an eco-friendly event. If you’ve ever helped clean up after a big gala, you know just how much waste can come out of your average fundraiser. It’s no easy task to put on a major event, and often, environmentally-conscious practices aren’t always at the… Read More »