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Hosting a Winning Kentucky Derby Fundraising Event

Greater Giving

Hats, Horses, and Hope: How to Host a Winning Kentucky Derby Event The thrill of the race, the mint juleps flowing, and the outrageous hats – there’s something undeniably fun about the Kentucky Derby event. Setting the Scene: Derby Event Decor Transport your guests to the heart of Churchill Downs with creative decorations.

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Holding an Event is NOT Your Whole Fundraising Strategy

The Fundraising Authority

I like fundraising events. I’ve managed (literally) hundreds of them during my fundraising career, from $500,000 galas to $10,000 hosted events and everything in between. Heck, I’ve even written a handbook on a certain kind of fundraising event. So… I’m not one of those “fundraising events aren’t worth the effort” snobs.

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[FREE WEBINAR] How to Host a Virtual Fundraising Event: A Step-by-Step Guide for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

With the right strategies and tools, virtual fundraisers have proven to rival even the best in-person fundraising events in terms of revenue, reach and donor engagement. Join this free, LIVE webinar where we will take you through the planning process, from concept to execution, for a virtual fundraising event. Cost: Free.

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Event Marketing 101 – Guide & Strategies

AccelEvents

No matter what this year brings, event marketing is an effective marketing tool for brands to have in their arsenal. Online events, hybrid events, and in-person events are the perfect way to do this. . What is Event Marketing? Why is Event Marketing Important? Map Out Event Marketing Goals and Event Plan.

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Wine Pull Strategy: Pouring Success into Your Fundraising Event

Greater Giving

A wine pull is a captivating auction game addition to your fundraising event that offers attendees the chance to contribute to your cause while also taking home a bottle of wine. Display information about the wines and their donors at the event. For an added touch, align the wrapping with your event’s color scheme or cause.

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Fundraising Best Practices: How To Host A Successful Peer-To-Peer Event

Bloomerang

If so, peer-to-peer fundraising is a perfect fundraising strategy for you to try out this year. This strategy encourages your supporters to engage with each other and their friends and creates further awareness for your nonprofit by spreading your mission to new audiences. Come up with an exciting fundraising event idea.

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How to Host Engaging Golf Fundraising Events

Greater Giving

Golf fundraising events are great for golf enthusiasts, but this great auction idea offers something for everyone at your event. TIP: Looking for even more fun auction ideas to boost your event revenue? Punch Up the Enthusiasm and Fun at Your Golf Fundraiser Event! Strategies for Raising More Money.

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