Archives

Musician and entrepreneur Derek Sivers gave a TED talk that illustrates a great principal of human dynamics you can use to inspire giving at events: people follow the leader. Here’s how you [...]

Having a good partner is as subjective as it is intangible. It’s one of those things you know when you feel it. And yet considering, exploring and optimizing why and how you partner with many [...]

The powerful potential with fundraising events is bringing together your community into one room to share in their love for your organization. An inclusive program and smart event design connects [...]

On the rare occasion that you happen to have a superstar keynote speaker and a large donor base that can’t all make it to your big event—you may consider a livestream online. At this year’s [...]

If you want to use your event to shower your supporters in gratitude, you can do so in a way that also demonstrates the impact of your organization. Donors, corporate partners and supporters lend [...]

One of the nicest things about events is the chance to spoil your favorite supporters with an exceptional experience. A successful event operates on a limited time-frame. Even the most ardent [...]

Likely no one is going to better convey the impact of your programs than those benefitting from them. Getting those voices on stage at your event brings the narrative from third person to first [...]

There can be a layer of remove between the work you do and your donors’ ability to experience it. Often the work of the organization is governed by confidentiality and other mechanisms that make [...]

This spring all of the incredibly hard cultivation work done by Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Development Director at Centro Cultural de Washington County, paid off at their annual Gala de Cultura. He [...]

More isn’t always more. More guests don’t automatically increase your fundraising potential. Having the right people in the room is what does. You want your biggest supporters who will help you [...]