Every penny counts in fundraising. When it comes to planning an event, with its costs measured against its returns, the stakes are double. Production expenses can vary dramatically depending on… Read More »
Fundraising Tips & Tricks
Plug Into Corporate Giving
Are you looking for effective ways to connect with businesses for fundraising? Today’s business climate is putting an additional set of pressures on corporations, which creates a unique set of… Read More »
Tailor-Made Messages for #GivingTuesday
Nothing is more important to your #GivingTuesday fundraising campaign than getting the word out. Messaging to your corporate sponsors, volunteers, staff and especially your donors all require their own unique… Read More »
Like a Wedding- Rehearsals Are Key to Event Success
Planning a large fundraising event can be akin to planning a wedding – dozens of vendors, hundreds of guests and a myriad of logistics. With so many details to juggle… Read More »
A Guide to Affordable (and Free!) Technology and Digital Resources For Your Non-Profit
Nonprofits and schools can benefit from technology and digital resources— no matter how small the budget. Important areas like marketing, administrative details, advertising, communications, and event management can be spendy…. Read More »
The Check-out Where Everyone Leaves Happy
This is the third in a series of posts about running a successful fundraising event night, written by event service professionals. Event service professionals help troubleshoot technology, advise on using event software,… Read More »
A Five Ingredient Recipe for a Successful Fundraising Dinner
From fun, family affairs with sweet treats and fried food on a stick, to sophisticated galas, with cocktails and finger foods, there is always one special “recipe” for every event… Read More »
Capturing Your Event’s Best Moments Using a Smartphone Camera
In the age of the “selfie,” smartphone cameras have turned novice photographers into amateur photojournalists. With the latest video and photography technology now available on most cell phones, all the… Read More »
Getting Your Venue Prepared for Online Bidding
So, you’ve already done some of the heaviest lifting in adopting a new technology—you’ve sold your nonprofit’s board on online bidding, then you reached out to guests about how to… Read More »
Using Food to Set First & Last Impressions at Your Event
First and last impressions matter, especially when asking donors for their support. At a fundraising event guests expect to see the best from your non-profit as soon as they check-in,… Read More »