Fundraising events are a great way for non-profits to engage people in their community, increase awareness for their cause and, of course, to raise money. Hosting an event such as a charity gala or sports tournament can bring in much-needed funds for your organization, but it involves a lot of time and effort to plan so you want to make sure you get it right. Ultimately, the greatest measure of success for your fundraising event is ticket sales. Here are some tips from CanadaHelps to help you plan your ticketing strategy to maximize your sales and get the most out of your event.
Determining the value of your sponsorship inventory and defining your own sponsorship valuation formula is without a doubt the thing that strikes fear into the hearts of even the toughest sponsorship sales pro. Chris Baylis gets more questions about this subject than any other topic on sponsorship. Here are his answers.
Make 2017 your year to do something different, something new and something exceptional. Sharron Batsch tells a story about a for-profit business, setting a good example and playing an active role in their community, showing how making gratitude beneficial for all, is a good thing.
In this series of 6 articles by Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, you’ll learn how your mindset is the single biggest indicator of your professional success. Each article provides helpful ideas and advice on how you can maintain your fundraising mojo in the face of challenges (that are often out of your control!)In part two of this series Jenny talks about strategy. Ready to read about how to change your mindset, change your success? You’ve got this!
Working at a nonprofit can be a pressure cooker. Trying to manage huge workloads with limited resources, can easily trap us into thinking that working nights and weekends after a full day at the office is the answer. Overworking will not only steal your clarity, but ultimately zap your energy. Beth Kanter and Aliza Sherman outline four key strategies for intentional self care that can you be live a healthier and happier life.
