Who’s Giving Money
Although some people may think that philanthropy is for the wealthy, big foundations, and large corporations, of the $358 billion that Americans gave to charity in a recent year, 80% of giving is actually from individual donors. We compiled various charitable giving statistics with a breakdown of generational giving (from nonprofitssource.com and PhilanthropyRoundtable.com) to…
Engage & Help Your Board of Directors Fulfill Their Fundraising Goals
Engage Your Board and Help Them Fulfill their Fundraising Goals Spring benefit season is fast approaching. It’s the season of giving… but for fundraising event planners, it’s the season of asking! One challenge organizations often face is the issue of how to help their board of directors fulfill their fundraising commitments. Make it Simple and…
Stop the Last Minute Flaking
*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Stop the Last Minute Flaking 400 tickets have been sold for your annual gala. The room is set-up to accommodate this guest count, but when the night comes, only 350 people show up. There are tables with empty seats and every empty seat seems like it has a spotlight shining on it… The success…
Utilizing Mobile Apps at Your Event
Utilizing Mobile Apps at Your Event Mobile apps have transformed the way we organize/attend events. Gone are the days of pen and paper! No longer do guests want to fill out their name and number on a clipboard to bid for auction items. No longer are auctioneers writing down peoples’ credit card numbers on a…
