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Nonprofit Event Fundraising: They’ll Never Forget How You Made Them Feel

Clairification

In Part 1 we looked at establishing event goals and objectives; then determining if an event was the most efficient and effective way to achieve desired outcomes. In Part 2 we reviewed 4 top event planning tips. However, events done right are an excellent awareness-raising, branding and donor cultivation too l.

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Common Sense Nonprofit Event Planning Advice

Clairification

Let’s begin with the Big Kahuna piece of advice: Ask yourself WHY you want to do this event. Were you to bring your event proposal to a wise shaman or mentor, this is the question they would ask you first – well before asking what theme or format you have in mind or what color scheme you want to use! What is Your End Goal?

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Top Proven Nonprofit Fundraising Event Planning Tips

Clairification

In my last article (Part 1 of a three-part event planning series) I offered a compendium of common sense event planning advice. — Alice in Wonderland When it comes to special events, your goal is important. That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat. 4 Top Planning Tips to Invite and Ignite 1.

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Lessons from MotivateMonday | Incorporating Storytelling into Events

Pamela Grow

But have you considered implementing storytelling into all aspects of your fundraising event? Join Carly Euler, Marketing Manager at MemoryFox , as she shares all the ways you can embrace nonprofit storytelling before, during, and after your event.

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Fundraising Event Planning: Common Event Committee Roles

Greater Giving

Conquer Fundraising Event Planning with the Perfect Committee Based Team Large fundraising events can be intricate beasts, with countless moving parts and details to juggle. Assigning clear roles to your event committee is crucial for building a dream team that positions the right people for success. Appoints committee chairs.

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Which Event Formats Work Best?

Greater Giving

Which Event Formats Work Best? Tips for How to Choose To maximize attendance and engagement at your next nonprofit event, you need to choose the best event format for your audience. Many considerations go into deciding between in-person, virtual, or hybrid events. The downside is that in-person events can be expensive.

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Turning Event Attendees into Long-Term Donors: Pre-Event Strategies

Blackbaud

Fundraising events play a crucial role in that. Turning event attendees into long-term donors starts well before the fundraising event itself. The pre-event phase is crucial for identifying and engaging potential long-term donors. By leveraging past event data, you can create a solid foundation for donor engagement.

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