Fundraising Special Events Report: Raising Money and Awareness

Fundraising special events, whether they be galas, dinners, sports tournaments or small gatherings, are a staple of a large number of development departments. Obviously, the goal of any fundraising event is to raise money for a worthy cause. However, according to the recently released 2014 Special Events Report from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, raising awareness and education is also an important goal of fundraising events.