Nothing makes an event look more impressive than great branding. Large nonprofits spend a small fortune on graphic artists and printers for their logos, promotional materials and program booklets. The good news for small-shop nonprofits is that creating your event’s branding can be done on a shoestring. The key is knowing what resources are availableRead More

Producing special events feels like a bit of a gamble. You outlay time, money and resources in hopes the event will bring in revenue and engage new supporters. There’s no guarantee you will succeed, so every dollar feels risky. Common wisdom tells us that there is no way around dumping a pile of cash onRead More

Nonprofit events – do you love them or hate them? Maybe it’s a mixture of both! No matter how you feel about special events, they are a staple of the fundraising culture. Nonprofits are expected to raise funds and awareness through these galas, walk-a-thons, golf tournaments and other social gatherings, so it’s best to takeRead More

 There are two types of volunteers in the world: those who hate asking and those who love asking.  I used to be a “hater,” always trying to avoid soliciting donors and auction items for my events. I just felt awkward asking people for things.  However, when I learned the proper mindset of asking, my approachRead More