As a nonprofit event planner, one of the top concerns on your mind is probably ensuring your organization’s events stay on budget and see a high return on investment (ROI). One of the most effective ways to ensure a high ROI and offset costs during the planning process is to recruit event sponsors. Nonprofit event sponsors are […]
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Imagine you’re laying the groundwork for your next nonprofit event. You’ve already planned how to set up the venue, acquired auction items, and created the event schedule. There’s only one element missing from your event plans: Getting people to attend. Your auction or gala might be your most exciting one yet, with unique experiences up for grabs […]
Picture this: you’re planning an upcoming event for your nonprofit. You have every detail in place—from the decorations to the donation thank you letters—ready to go. When the big day finally arrives, only half as many people as you were expecting showed up. You’re disappointed because not only has your hard work gone to waste, but you […]
Picture this: Your nonprofit is gearing up to host an exciting fundraising event. You’ve booked a venue, secured corporate sponsors, and shared promotional content on social media. You likely also created an event landing page on your nonprofit’s website, but is it optimized to drive as many registrations as possible? Your event landing page should effectively introduce […]
It’s no secret that influencer marketing is one of the hotter trends in the marketing world right now. It has the potential to be a powerful tool for event organizers, but how can you best maximize the reach of your influencers? Influencer marketing is about getting your event in front of new audiences, specifically people who already […]
Fundraising events are opportunities for your nonprofit to not only earn donations, but to also build connections with supporters by hosting engaging activities related to your cause. Whether you’re hosting an in-person, virtual, or hybrid event, your guests’ first impression of your event will be formed when they register. Your registration process should be quick and user-friendly […]
Whether in-person, online, or hybrid, auctions are incredibly popular fundraisers for nonprofits looking to earn donations, connect with sponsors, and throw a fun event for their supporters. However, nonprofit auction planning and marketing has evolved over the years, and it can be difficult to stand out amongst other organizations hosting their own auctions. The integration of online […]
Virtual galas provide nonprofits an affordable alternative to an expensive in-person gala. By replacing ballrooms and dinners with online auction and event streaming technology, online fundraisers can engage supporters at a fraction of the cost. However, cost is only one side of the equation. Equally important to cost is revenue, and an important revenue driver to in-person […]
We’ve discussed earlier on this blog how to get donated silent auction items without cold calling. In short, you should leverage your charity auction committee’s existing connections before cold-calling businesses for donated auction items. But sometimes personal connections are not enough, and you need to build new connections to generous businesses through donation request letters. In this […]
