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Raise More Funds With These Effective Event Planning and Fundraising Tips for Nonprofits
Events, Fundraising
|Nonprofits thrive on the support of their donors and well-executed fundraising events. However, planning and hosting a successful charity event is no easy task. Whether you're a seasoned event planner or new to the nonprofit world, these top tips will help your organization raise more funds while ensuring a perfectly organized and enjoyable event. 1. ...
Read More 5 Fundraising Mistakes to Avoid at Your Next Nonprofit Event
Events, Fundraising
|Fundraising events are significant opportunities for nonprofit organizations to raise funds and awareness for their cause. However, to make the most of these opportunities, it's essential to avoid common mistakes in planning, execution, and follow-up. Here are five fundraising mistakes to avoid at your next nonprofit event: 1. Failing to Set Clear Goals and Objectives ...
Read More Volunteer Spotlight: Maryellen Holden and the CTBTA
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|Maryellen Holden is a great example of how giving back and making a difference in the world can start in your own community. For more than six years, she has been a dedicated volunteer for the Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance (CTBTA), an organization dedicated to providing hope and support to brain tumor patients and caregivers, ...
Read More 11 Tips For Increasing Productivity As An Event Planner
Events
|Are you feeling stuck in an unproductive work cycle? Have you been working hard with little to no results? It may be time to switch your focus from working hard to working efficiently. Here are some tips on how to work more efficiently so you can get the most out of each day, without sacrificing ...
Read More Networking is Not for the Faint of Heart: Thoughts From an Event Coordinator
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|From the time that we start our professional careers, we are told that networking is key to professional growth. Although we all know this, it’s not easy for most of us to get out of our comfort zone to meet and make memorable connections with new people. For this reason, I, like most people avoid ...
Read More Shifting from Virtual to In-Person Event Planning: Perspective from PBP’s Internship Program
Events
|During Covid, I had the unique experience of learning how to operate when the world was shut down, before ever learning how to operate when the world was opened up. In 2020 I was in my Junior year of college. Having just changed my major to “Entertainment Management” from a previously undeclared one, I was ...
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