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On January 23, we hosted our most recent small-group workshop, From Planning to Proceeds: Raise More, Stress Less, in Washington, D.C. Participants included advancement professionals from across the philanthropic spectrum, including independent schools, local nonprofits, and national organization chapters.  The premise of our workshop series is simple: Most event teams aren’t short on effort; they’re […]

In fundraising, especially around the holidays, the personal touch isn’t extra. It’s the work. Donors are flooded with emails and automated messages. What they remember is how you made them feel: seen, known, and valued. 1. For the Ask: Use Your Voice Big gifts rarely start with a link. A personal phone call, however: Use […]

If you’ve run enough galas, you’ve seen things. Sticky name-badge purgatory. A paddle raise that flatlines. A check-in line longer than TSA. We wrote the book so you never have to live those moments again. Below are five real “horror scenes” and the fixes we deploy so your night ends in a standing ovation, not […]

Choosing between consigned or donated items for your next fundraising auction? Go with consigned. Here’s why: Organizing a fundraiser can be a big undertaking, especially when trying to find high-value items that will attract bidders and donors. A way to make your fundraiser successful while minimizing risk is by adding consignment items to your event. […]