I recently wrote about the challenges of how to handle zero-balance participants. Now, let’s move on from those participants and focus on another group: participants who are actually performing. How can you get these participants to raise more money? Here’s a five-step plan for doing just that. Read…
Are fundraising minimums a) unnecessary barriers to participation, or b) useful elements of an effective event fundraising strategy? I’ll go with Option B. The primary argument against fundraising minimums — and registration fees as well — is that they scare off would-be participants. That’s true. And it’s a good thing.…
I’ve seen it all at fundraising event orientation meetings: the take-charge confident walkers, the quiet learn-by-listening timid, the large buzzing-like-bees chatty groups, and the detail-focused women with serious questions. I see these and many other personalities on a weekly basis and I am constantly amazed at the growing number of……
Running a great fundraising event requires effective communication with your participants. We’ve put together some best practices to help you out. A good rule of thumb for communicating before, during and after the event: Put yourself in your participants’ shoes and ask, “What kinds of things would I like to……
As our long-time readers know, Event 360 strongly believes events are a means to an end. We always recommend moving beyond attendance as a measurement of success and into deeper performance-based metrics. Focusing on the ongoing performance of participants will allow you to realize the potential of engaging participants beyond……
With event season almost upon us, it’s time to rally your participants and get them in the mood for fundraising. Here’s a quick refresher on what to do — and how to overcome the obstacles you might encounter. If you’re organizing a fundraising athletic event, the first step is to……
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