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#Nonprofit and association #CEOs: you're not in the event business. However events can be great means to ends. Find out how to make your events assets. http://rebrand.ly/mvm7dzt

Who's ready for a very nerdy blog post? Remember, events are NEVER a solo sport. You're in luck: we've written a succinct little guide to getting the right people involved, in the right ways, at the right times in your event planning process to help your nonprofit fundraising event flow smoothly. Click that blog link and enjoy! 🤓 #nonprofiteventnerds #dreamteam #management #projectmanagement

#Nonprofit and association #CEOs: you're not in the event business. However events can be great means to ends. Find out how to make your events assets. http://rebrand.ly/mvm7dzt

Poor event turnout is every event organizer’s nightmare, but there are measures you can take to increase attendance. Here are a few tried-and-true strategies that can help increase attendance at your next nonprofit event. #DonationMatch #Nonprofit #NonprofitTips #NonprofitEvents #Events #EventPlanning

I have had the pleasure of working with many of our clients to help craft their speaking program and we get to see firsthand how that impacts guests and their desire to support the evening's cause. Although speaking programs tend to get pushed towards the last steps of your fundraising event planning process, be strategic and take a moment to consider what you're asking your guests to support and how you need them to support you. Start with the fundraising goal in mind, and work backward to help educate guests to learn about your mission and your organization's needs, and then you can select the best assets to represent that goal. #eventfundraising #fundraising #eventplanning

Hey event planners! What does your work look like *after* the event is over? How are you setting "future you" up for success? How are you creating a process for reflection and a method for continual improvement of your event, year after year? Guess what? We have a blog post with some ideas ... : ) #eventplanner #nonprofitevents #fundraisingevents #projectmanagement

Poor event turnout is every event organizer’s nightmare, but there are measures you can take to increase attendance. Here are a few tried-and-true strategies that can help increase attendance at your next nonprofit event. #CharityComplianceSolutions #Nonprofit #NonprofitTips #NonprofitEvents #EventPlanning

Continuing to look at events as a traditional fundraising ecosystem, your speaking program is one of the best opportunities to help increase fundraising dollars during your event.  Here are some things to consider when building your program, selecting your speakers, and mapping out the theatrics of the ask. 1. Consider a single theme to weave throughout all remarks. Simplify your message and ensure it's heard and seen multiple times throughout the evening. 2. Review all speaker's remarks for redundancy. If you have more than one speaker during your program, make sure each person says something unique and mission-driven. Everyone has a superpower when they're at the podium. Figure out the best message for them to share, and make it personal. 3. Get copies of each person's remarks and their timing. You need to understand the breadth of your program so your guests are on a consistent journey throughout your event. You don't want to overload them with information too early in the evening or add too many layers too close to your fund-a-need moment. Knowing how long your speakers intend to talk and exactly what they're going to say helps craft the smoothest run-of-show. 4. Plant the seeds. Understanding your guest's experience from the moment they arrive at registration helps create opportunities to share your mission, offers ways to fundraise and support your organization, and leads them into the main program with an understanding of who you are, what you do, and what you're asking of them. Drive your event by driving your mission. Photo by Pixel Perfect Weddings #eventplanning #eventfundraising #purplefinchevents #fundraisinggalas

Summer provides the perfect opportunity to reflect on your fundraising strategies. David Langton’s article, “What Do Event Planners Do in Summer?” reveals 5 critical insights from industry experts to elevate your next event. Plus, learn why it's crucial to keep your mission at the forefront of every event. Click the link to read the full article! https://buff.ly/3A34L6L #EventPlanning #AFPNYC #ChapterNews #NonprofitStrategy #ProfessionalDevelopment

Thinking of your next event? This online guide can be of help to you in planning an event from A to Z.