Category: Plan Your Gala

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5 Essential Tips for Better Virtual Nonprofit Events

Virtual events empower large nonprofits to connect with widespread audiences and drive their fundraising goals forward. However, virtual events pose a variety of challenges, from mastering the technology that powers your events to keeping attendees engaged through a screen.  To overcome these challenges and plan events that leave a lasting impact on your attendees, you need a […]

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How to Maximize Event Attendance: 9 Best Practices

Your nonprofit’s event attendance directly impacts its overall success. To meet your fundraising goals, spread awareness of your mission, and build lasting relationships with donors, you first need to build a large audience for your event. Whether you’re planning a conference or a charity golf tournament, it’s essential to drum up excitement and earn as many RSVPs […]

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Thanking Donors After Events: 3 Memorable Strategies

From booking venue spaces to marketing, a lot goes into planning your events, and it’s tempting to breathe a sigh of relief after the last guests make their exit. However, your events aren’t done until you thank your attendees! Just like how you thank supporters after donating or volunteering, you should also thank them for coming to […]

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4 Marketing Tips to Sell More Tickets for Your Charity Gala

While themed galas are a tried and tested way for nonprofits like yours to raise money, getting supporters to attend can be challenging. After all, a ticket to your gala likely has a significant price tag, so you need to wow your potential attendees immediately to secure their RSVPs.  By prioritizing event planning, marketing, and branding, you […]

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Common Volunteer Questions: Can Your Nonprofit Answer Them? 

Recent studies found that around 25% percent of Americans volunteered in 2022. With so many dedicated supporters, your organization could come across an interested potential volunteer at any time. Would you feel ready to answer their questions and promote your cause?  More than likely, you already have a dedicated section on your website that addresses volunteer FAQs, […]

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Are Charity Auction Items Tax Deductible?

When nonprofits host a charity auction, their goal is to facilitate fundraising for their cause while offering tax deduction benefits to auction item donors. However, navigating tax deductibility rules, especially for in-kind donations, can be complex. Those new to nonprofit auctions may have questions about tax deductibility and how to value their donated items, among other concerns. […]

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Maximizing Your Hybrid Fundraising Event’s Potential: 3 Tips (Guest Post)

With the advancement of technology, nonprofit organizations have gradually learned that they can maximize their fundraising revenue by hosting hybrid fundraising events. These events combine the best aspects of in-person and virtual events, allowing you to better engage attendees and supporters from all over the world. If you’ve already hosted a hybrid event or two, you’re likely […]

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5 Digital Engagement Tips for Auction Planning and Marketing (Guest Post)

Auctions are fun, high-energy events that can help your nonprofit bring in donations and engage its supporters, whether they’re hosted in person, online, or somewhere in between.  But there’s a lot that goes into planning and running a successful auction, from procuring auction items that your supporters will want to bid on and securing event sponsorships to […]

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Expert Tips for Recruiting More Nonprofit Event Sponsors

7 Tips for Recruiting More Nonprofit Event Sponsors

Fundraising events, like auctions and galas, are highly effective ways to engage your nonprofit’s audience and increase giving. Studies show that the average return on investment (ROI) for events is between 25% and 34%.  However, several factors can impact event ROI, including the event management technology you use, the success of your marketing efforts, and the number […]

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