Events

The New Peer-to-Peer Landscape: A Shift From Hosting Events to Building Communities
October 19, 2021 at 12:59 pm

Instead of getting great at running events, we should have been systematizing and improving methods that foster community. Providing peer-to-peer participants with a way to communicate with each other is key. We have been shouting at constituents instead of building ways for them to talk to each other.

Using the Arts to Support Nonprofits
October 12, 2021 at 10:50 am

As we looked with excitement toward the end of our $16.75 million capital campaign, my team at Healing Transitions challenged ourselves to come up with some creative ideas that would refresh and re-energize our community. We found the arts...

Keeping Your Attendees Engaged: 4 Virtual Event Ideas
October 7, 2021 at 11:47 am

These tested virtual event ideas are sure to help you connect with your supporters and raise awareness about your cause. Here are my top four virtual event ideas to add to your fundraising calendar...

The NonProfit Voice Ep 52: How To Maximize Golf Fundraiser Outcomes
August 11, 2021 at 11:48 am

In this episode of The NonProfit Voice Tech Series, host Mark Becker is joined by Logan Foote, education and development manager at GolfStatus.org, to learn more about how nonprofits of all sizes can improve their next golf fundraiser by streamlining and coordinating all aspects of the event to maximize fundraising...

Holding Events or Building Communities — Where Is the Money?
August 5, 2021 at 11:35 am

We thought events were the point and that the event’s success would drive our success. Doing our business that way means we have to acquire 75% of participants each year. That path means we don’t retain many donors. In effect, we are letting our prospective constituents use the community clubhouse for a party, but we’re not making sure they move into the community...