Events

This webinar helps you draw up an important checklist for planning, promoting, implementing and even following up your special event.

Your fundraising event's success depends on the quantity (and quality) of guests who RSVP (and actually show up). Getting guests to let you know that they're coming shouldn't be so hard, right? If you're busy fighting responses like, "I'm too busy that week," "I lost the invite," and "I don't know anybody else going," don't lose hope! To help you get more RSVPs, try these five ideas before your next fundraising event!

Independent fundraising events, also known as DIY fundraising or third-party events, are emerging as a core strategy within peer-to-peer fundraising in large part to meet the wishes of donors. These programs are not replacing traditional peer-to-peer events, but supplementing them by allowing donors to fundraise on their own.

Charity Dynamics released the findings of its Independent Fundraising Event (IFE) Study demonstrating the emergence of IFEs as a core strategy for allowing donors to drive their engagement and support avenues. IFEs, also known as DIY fundraising, are donor-led peer-to-peer initiatives and often include virtual events, tribute campaigns or other grassroots activities.

More than half (57 percent) of organizations with existing IFE programs cite factors related to donor happiness or engagement as the driving forces behind their programs.

Fundraising events are a staple of nonprofit development. Yet so many organizations that rely on events are consistently disappointed with the amount they raise through this method. Here are three quick tips for raising more money at your next fundraising event: 1. Track attendees for future fundraising events. 2. Make phone calls. 3. Keep your events accessible.

As 2014 is gearing up in full swing, you're probably planning out your events calendar for the year. At Eventbrite, I work with a lot of nonprofits, universities and faith-based organizations to share best practices for fundraising and trends we're seeing in the industry. Here are five tips to help with the planning process of your next fundraiser: 1. Choose a theme that resonates with your audience. 2. Create a calendar. 3. Incentivize early ticket purchasing. 4. Build an informative event page. 5. Track, track, track.

Here is a follow-up by Ritu Sharma of Social Media for Nonprofits and Laura Huddle of Eventbrite to a handful of questions submitted by participants during the Jan. 14 webinar "Leveraging Social Media for Nonprofit Events." To view the presentation or listen to the recording of the webinar, please click here.

This infographic from nonprofit special events marketing solutions provider Event Journal offers six steps to raise more money with special events: 1. Ask key questions. 2. Define measurable goals. 3. Set a budget. 4. Design a dynamic experience. 5. Promote the event! 6. Run a post-event analysis, re-engage event participants and focus on building relationships with those participants and donors.

Get out of the office! Leave the safety of your cubicle, and join the vibrant world of business networking. This remains a largely untapped gold mine for development and special-event professionals from nonprofit organizations. Business networking provides an open-ended opportunity to cultivate your own connections to facilitate success with your events.

When Room to Read set itself the challenge of recruiting a younger supporter base, it knew it needed something really cool to inspire the younger generation to take on a fundraising challenge for the charity. Barclays’ MoonTrekker event has helped do just that. In the last three years, the event has raised more than $2 million Hong Kong Dollars for the charity, helping fund 26 projects across Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka.