Make Events Work for Your Organization and the Community

For MIFA, successful special events require a large pool of volunteers, support from board members and getting influential people on event committees. But Nelson adds that careful consideration also needs to be given to the type of special event an organization has.

“Some organizations can do casino night, and we have people who would probably just love to give us casino money. But we are a faith-based organization. Making sure you have the right event for the organization, that’s what I think is a key thing — does that event fit with your mission?” Nelson says.