My Event Is Going Virtual. Now What?
When it comes to virtual events, I wish I could tell you that this is the Field of Dreams, you are Kevin Costner and “if you build it, they will come.” The reality is that recruiting participants and motivating fundraisers for a virtual event takes just as much...
Let’s Celebrate the True Philanthropists!
Anybody else getting a little tired of hearing how wonderful billionaire philanthropists are? Every time I read a press release from some business mogul about a big donation they made, it makes me even more grateful for the everyday donors out there — and not just...
Taking a Stand on the Traditional To-Do List
If you are anything like me, you likely have a long (and ever-growing) to-do list. It consists of those pesky little things you put off for a rainy day, big meaty bucket list items that you can’t wait to dive into (but never seem to have the time for), maybe some...
Christmas in July for Fundraisers (aka EOY Planning Time)
“Christmas in July” has become a time when the Hallmark Channel airs holiday movies while it’s 90 degrees outside and companies run ads touting summer sales. For us in the fundraising industry, it’s the time to start planning our end-of-year (EOY) fundraising...
Planning a Nonprofit Virtual Event: How to Cover Your Bases
As nonprofit leaders, we’ve faced tough decisions and had to rethink how to engage donors which means moving opportunities to the virtual space.