Comments on: A Few Event Rules http://www.asmallchange.net/a-few-event-rules/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-few-event-rules Making Sense of Fundraising Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:58:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: What We’re Reading, Week of 9/27 « i On Nonprofits http://www.asmallchange.net/a-few-event-rules/#comment-478 What We’re Reading, Week of 9/27 « i On Nonprofits Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:11:38 +0000 http://www.asmallchange.net/?p=370#comment-478 [...] Event Fundraising Ideas Fundraising counselors have cited that the number one reason most fundraising events are not as successful as they could be is because they are not planned for properly. This could be [...] [...] Event Fundraising Ideas Fundraising counselors have cited that the number one reason most fundraising events are not as successful as they could be is because they are not planned for properly. This could be [...]

]]> By: What We’re Reading, Week of 5/17 « i On Nonprofits http://www.asmallchange.net/a-few-event-rules/#comment-477 What We’re Reading, Week of 5/17 « i On Nonprofits Thu, 20 May 2010 20:50:42 +0000 http://www.asmallchange.net/?p=370#comment-477 [...] launching a new program, a new fundraising campaign, a new event. Perhaps you’re hosting a major event—a great way to pull together your most loyal donors together and make giving a fun, community [...] [...] launching a new program, a new fundraising campaign, a new event. Perhaps you’re hosting a major event—a great way to pull together your most loyal donors together and make giving a fun, community [...]

]]> By: Terri Andrews http://www.asmallchange.net/a-few-event-rules/#comment-476 Terri Andrews Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:22:21 +0000 http://www.asmallchange.net/?p=370#comment-476 One thing I learned the hard way... If your event is on a Friday in the Spring, check the lenten calendar, because many folks still eat fish... and only fish... on Fridays. One thing I learned the hard way… If your event is on a Friday in the Spring, check the lenten calendar, because many folks still eat fish… and only fish… on Fridays.

]]> By: Scott Rooks http://www.asmallchange.net/a-few-event-rules/#comment-475 Scott Rooks Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:30:26 +0000 http://www.asmallchange.net/?p=370#comment-475 I agree with Dan on the two stage invitation process. I would like to add on informal events pot luck works or a share your best food item party like soup or chili works well right now. Not all events need be formal and right now thats important to show some practicality do to the economic climate we are in. I agree on action plan for important guest so they don't get overwhelmed but not ignored either. This is a good strategy. Also make sure you have a strong tie in to your cause so that you really emphazise your need. Thanks for this important topic as it is somethinging we should all concentrate on at this time and when we help others concentrate their energies out side themselves we get postive motivation going for everyone. I agree with Dan on the two stage invitation process.

I would like to add on informal events pot luck works or a share your best food item party like soup or chili works well right now. Not all events need be formal and right now thats important to show some practicality do to the economic climate we are in.

I agree on action plan for important guest so they don’t get overwhelmed but not ignored either. This is a good strategy.

Also make sure you have a strong tie in to your cause so that you really emphazise your need.

Thanks for this important topic as it is somethinging we should all concentrate on at this time and when we help others concentrate their energies out side themselves we get postive motivation going for everyone.

]]> By: Dan Vander Plaats http://www.asmallchange.net/a-few-event-rules/#comment-474 Dan Vander Plaats Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:26:28 +0000 http://www.asmallchange.net/?p=370#comment-474 Good summary Jason, but we're finding the we have to do a two-stage invitation process. Circle the date postcards go out about 6-8 weeks prior, a formal invitation about 3-5 weeks prior, and then phone calls to the key constituents you really want to get there. We even have a checklist that helps us decide whether or not, and how, to host an event. Good summary Jason, but we’re finding the we have to do a two-stage invitation process. Circle the date postcards go out about 6-8 weeks prior, a formal invitation about 3-5 weeks prior, and then phone calls to the key constituents you really want to get there. We even have a checklist that helps us decide whether or not, and how, to host an event.

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