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In an effort to socially distance and help curb the spread of COVID-19, people are using social media platforms as virtual gathering places to foster conversations, tell stories and share [...]

UPDATE: Get our COVID-19 fundraising event toolkit HERE You’ve worked hard on your fundraising event for a year. You and your event committee are in the final stretch. Guests are excited and [...]

For many nonprofits, there is a disconnect between the people you serve and work with, and the donors who support the work. This separation can become particularly apparent at fundraising events [...]

What do you do when you can’t find the right venue for your event? Sometimes, the perfect venue just doesn’t exist. Do you need something that can accommodate more people? Are you looking for [...]

It’s a common myth that alcohol consumption at your event can lead to increased giving. In theory, it makes sense—get your guests buzzed and it’ll help loosen up their pocketbooks—right? Not [...]

As each event season wraps up, we’re always reminded of the importance of post-event gratitude. Just because your event is over doesn’t mean the relationship with your donor should end, as well. [...]

Language is powerful and how you use it can shape your fundraising event to either feel inclusive or exclusive. Using inclusive language not only inspires a feeling of community at events, it [...]

How much should you use your executive director’s speech to provide a powerful, focused, current vision of your organization’s work in relation to the politics of today? Turns out, a [...]

Summits and conferences present an opportunity to mobilize a group of people in a meaningful way. Over the course of a full day or multiple days, you have the chance to connect deeply with your [...]

Many organizations host events tied to programming. If you’re looking to broaden your base and acquire new supporters, there is an opportunity to redesign one of these events for larger [...]