Accessibility and inclusion are not side notes in event planning; they are part of what makes an event well-designed in the first place. Accessible-event guidance consistently recommends addressing accessibility in communications, registration, venue selection, technology, transportation, food … [Read more...] about Making Events More Accessible and Inclusive
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Volunteer Roles That Actually Help On Event Day
Volunteers can be one of the greatest assets at a nonprofit event — or one of the biggest sources of avoidable stress. Clear role descriptions, training, supervision, and post-event appreciation are all consistently recommended as core volunteer-management practices, especially for event settings … [Read more...] about Volunteer Roles That Actually Help On Event Day
How I Run a Guest-Friendly, Low-Stress Auction Night
A good auction night should feel fun, easy, and energizing for guests — not confusing, bottlenecked, or chaotic. Best-practice guidance for silent auctions consistently highlights traffic flow, clear bidding instructions, mobile bidding, visible displays, and organized checkout as major factors in … [Read more...] about How I Run a Guest-Friendly, Low-Stress Auction Night
Before, During, After: Social Media That Supports Your Fundraising Events
Social media around events often gets reduced to last-minute “Join us!” posts and a flurry of pictures the next day. It can be so much more useful than that. If you see your event as part of a larger story, social media becomes a way to invite people into that story before, during, and after the … [Read more...] about Before, During, After: Social Media That Supports Your Fundraising Events
How I Curate Auction Items That Actually Sell
One of the biggest misconceptions about nonprofit auctions is that more items automatically mean more money. In reality, successful silent auctions are usually built around audience fit, a clear wish list, and a balanced mix of price points rather than sheer volume. Guidance for nonprofit auctions … [Read more...] about How I Curate Auction Items That Actually Sell
Auctions That Actually Work For Your Fundraising Event
Auctions can be one of the most electric parts of a fundraising event, and one of the most exhausting, depending on how they’re structured. When they’re intentional, they create energy, connection, and real revenue. When they’re not, they can feel like background noise no one really understands. … [Read more...] about Auctions That Actually Work For Your Fundraising Event
Marketing Your Fundraising Event Without Burning Out Your Team
You do not need a 27-channel marketing plan to promote your event well. You need the right channels, the right messages, and a plan your team can actually execute. Start With Your Audience, Not The Algorithm Before we talk about platforms, I want to know: This keeps us grounded in your … [Read more...] about Marketing Your Fundraising Event Without Burning Out Your Team
Event Communications That Support Fundraising, Not Just Logistics
Event emails often end up as glorified calendar reminders — dates, times, parking, dress code. Those details matter, but they’re not enough to support the fundraising you’re actually trying to do. Your communications can either feel like paperwork or like an extension of your donor journey. When … [Read more...] about Event Communications That Support Fundraising, Not Just Logistics