Fundraising

Jenna Thompson

Jan 29, 20227 min read

Venue Negotiations: Everything to know before signing a contract

Venues utilize a variety of pricing structures and offer a lot of variation in added-value benefits. Learn how to compare your options.

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Jenna Thompson

Jan 14, 20224 min read

Event Wrap-Up: Don’t skip these close-out steps

Our job as planners doesn’t end when the stage lights turn off, and it’s important you don’t skip over steps in your event wrap-up.

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Jenna Thompson

May 22, 20213 min read

The Raffle: A Fundraising Tradition Not to Overlook

Opportunity Drawings (aka raffles) are great fundraising tools to engage a large portion of your audience and create anicipation.

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Jenna Thompson

Apr 18, 20216 min read

Live Auction Tips to Crush Your Fundraising Goals

Here are some tips on how to strategically design your Live Auction to maximize participation and crush your event fundraising goals.

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Jenna Thompson

Apr 11, 20216 min read

Types of Auction Formats for Your Fundraiser Event

You’re planning a charity auction...But what does that mean? Learn about auction types - old + new, traditional + unique.

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Jenna Thompson

Apr 1, 20213 min read

Tips for Designing Event Sponsorships that Sell

Sponsorship securement and execution are complex and strategic components of event planning that require tactful preparation.

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Jenna Thompson

Dec 14, 20202 min read

Street Festivals: An Event Planners Strategic Approach

From fundraisers in metros to neighborhood block parties, City streets can provide a unique venue for an event with its own challenges.

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Jenna Thompson

Oct 11, 20203 min read

Tips for Hosting a Socially Fun & Safely Distanced Golf Tournament

Golf tournaments provide great opportunities for a safe event with a few key areas of sanitation and distancing to focus on as a planner.

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Jenna Thompson

Jul 23, 20203 min read

Pride and 1 Million Viewers Adapt to a Pandemic.

A cancelled San Diego Pride Parade & Festival adapts into a 1 million viewer Virtual Experience & Fundraiser.

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