Well…it doesn’t all happen in one night. But, by following the critical success factors below, we were able to help our client raise R1 million (net) during their gala dinner last month! Here’s how we did it: Set clear goal(s): This may seem obvious, but many people go into the fundraising event planning process without [...]
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Envisioned and Executed!
Envisioned and Executed!
Thanks to all who attended Event Planning 101
If any of your nonprofit’s fundraisers have suffered from one of these mistakes, don’t worry; you’re not alone. Failure to develop a practical vision Failure to budget correctly Failure to set achievable fundraising goals Failure to leave sufficient time for planning and fundraising Failure to leverage human resources wisely ConceptLink addressed these common mistakes and [...]
Top 3 Details Nonprofits Forget When Planning Events
It wouldn’t be summer gala season without a new string of articles by nonprofit bloggers and journalists questioning the efficacy of special events. We found this one from the Nonprofit Quarterly especially thought-provoking, as it highlights some of the most common gala dangers and pitfalls: your audience’s ambivalence to your cause post-event, questionable return on [...]
NFE Series: Sponsorship Mistakes Nonprofits Make
The National Fundraising Event Series is a virtual series with monthly webinars and virtual events for nonprofit and association professionals who plan events or use events in fundraising. Last month, Kim Skildum-Reid of Power Sponsorship recapped some of the biggest sponsorship mistakes nonprofits make. Since the Global Financial Crisis, nonprofits have to be smarter and more [...]
Making the Most of Your Volunteers
You have an idea for a project. You’re excited. You immediately want to go recruit volunteers. Hold on! Read on for some quick tips on how to make the most of the volunteer experience, from recruitment to follow-through. 1 . Clearly define the project, desired outcomes and success metrics Take a step back and make [...]
