Events

How to Inspire More Donations at Your Next Event

Caryn Stein

Events are a powerful way to grow your community, engage with donors and give supporters a positive experience with your organization. Of course, nonprofit fundraising events can also help you raise more money for your cause.

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How to Plan Your Fundraising Event

Network for Good

The first step to planning a successful fundraising event is to take a step that is so tempting to skip: Clearly articulate your grand plan.

You need to ask yourself:

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The Best Event I Ever Had

Liz Glover Wilson

The Best Event I Ever Had

Photo source: Big Stock Photo

My best event ever was not even my event at all. I know that does not make sense, but please allow me this brief explanation.

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Your Nonprofit Fundraising Event's Missing Ingredient

Katya Andresen

We’ve all been there: You’re at an event, and someone gives an amazing speech. There are tears in your eyes, and right at that moment, you’d do anything for that person or their cause. You sit there, rubber chicken growing cold in front of you, feeling deeply moved and inspired. Then the moment passes and there’s nowhere to put that energy.

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Planning and Executing a Successful Nonprofit Fundraising Event

Joe Fazio, Liz Glover Wilson and Rebecca Higman

Nonprofit fundraising events are a great way to cultivate support and attract new donors. But great events take a lot of planning, financial support and hard work. Before securing that banquet hall or scheduling those tee times, ask yourself a few questions:

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How to Increase Attendance & Fundraising Results for Your Fundraising Event

Eric Schrader, Joe Fazio and Rebecca Higman

Thinking of hosting a fundraising gala, charity auction or golf tournament? Fudnraising events are a great way to cultivate donors, reach new supporters and raise money. They can also be a lot of work -- so you'll want to make sure you've got a good plan in place, as well as a system to manage all of the details.

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A Nonprofit's Guide to Event Fundraising Analytics

Event 360 and Convio

(Learning Center introduction below by Katya Andresen, COO of Network for Good and blogger at nonprofitmarketingblog.com)

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3 Easy Ways to Bring Your Mission to Life at Your Next Fundraising Event

Network for Good

Fundraising events offer nonprofits a unique opportunity to connect with supporters and potential donors.

There are three reasons why this is so powerful:

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10 Simple Ideas for a Greener Fundraising Event

Event 360

Fundraising events are wonderful for connecting with your community of supporters, but can also create waste. Fortunately there are many ways you can help encourage eco-friendly practices when planning your event. Here are 10 simple ideas to help make your nonprofit's next fundraising event greener, courtesy of our friends at Event 360.

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6 Things to Remember When Planning a Fundraising Event

Jeff Shuck, Event360

Events are a development function. Fundraising events are meant to raise money, not to raise friends.

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