A podcast about nonprofit fundraising events
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In this episode of That Sounds Like a Plan, we dive into three key strategies to keep your steering committee meetings on track.
In this episode we explore:
The value of creating and sharing an agenda.
Why brainstorming sessions should be separate from steering committee meetings.
The importance of summarizing and clarifying next steps
Storytelling plays a vital role in the success of a nonprofit event. Organizations must be able to tell their story in a way that compels their audience to take action. In this episode I sit down with Howard Levy, founder of Red Rooster Group, to explore effective storytelling strategies and action design principles to motivate people to donate and take action.
Howard shares his expertise on how nonprofits can craft compelling narratives that inspire action
As a bonus, this episode comes with free resources designed to help you implement these storytelling techniques right away. Be sure to check the show notes for more details!
In this episode we explore:
- What is a story arc and how to use it to craft stories - above and below the line
- Using conflict in your story
- Why you should focus on nouns and verbs rather than adverbs when storytelling
- How to make storytelling and integral part of your organization
In this very digital age, the personal touch of human interaction becomes increasingly important. Today we’re going to bring that personal touch back to event promotion. We’re talking about promoting your event with a street team.
In this episode I share:
- What a street team is
- Why they’re effective and the benefits to using this form of promotion
- Where and how to use a street team
- Recruiting and training your team
- How to maximize your team’s exposure.
Whether you're organizing a small gathering or a massive conference, AI tools can streamline your processes, enhance attendee experiences, and make your event planning smoother than ever before.
In this episode I share:
- Nine ways to use AI that will save you time and money
- A way to use AI that is a game-changer for an auction (check out my social media pages for an example)
- How to get the best results when using AI
As the host of a nonprofit event, the program is your opportunity to educate and inspire your audience. Sadly, many event hosts get caught up in the planning of the event, how many auction items, the entertainment, the food, the decor. The program, which is arguably the most important part of the event, gets only a fraction of the attention.
In this episode I share:
- Why you need to start with 'why'
- The importance of storytelling in your program
- Why you need fewer speakers
- The importance of a script
Today we're talking tech. I'm sharing my must have event tech tools that streamline planning and ensure everything runs smoothly.
Whether you're an event planning pro or just getting started, these tools are game changers.
“If you build it, they will come” only worked in the movie Field of Dreams. The reality is that it takes a lot of work to get people to first be aware of your event and then to buy a ticket.
In this episode I share:
The most common, yet frustrating, trend in ticket sales
How to use ticket bundles, FOMO and social proof to sell tickets
How to audit your event using the 5 Ps
There's a lot of waste in the event industry. If you've ever cleaned up after an event, you see it firsthand. I cover ways to make your event eco-friendlier in seven categories: 1) Event marketing and promotion 2) Registration 3) Catering. 4) Venues and AV 5) Transportation 6) Décor and 7) SWAG.
There are a lot of unknowns when it comes to nonprofit events. Just because you’ve planned one event doesn’t mean it’s going to be the same the next time around. In this episode I encourage you to not let ego or imposter syndrome keep you from getting the answers you need to have the most successful event possible. Never stop asking questions.
This is a Planner Pep Talk or PPT episode. Planning fundraising events is not easy. These pep talks are designed to let you know you're not alone with some of the challenging aspects of planning an event. Whenever you need a little encouragement, check out any of the PPT episodes.
We often talk about the need to have a successful fundraising event. But what does that mean? Just because your event made money doesn’t necessarily mean it was a success, financial or otherwise. In today’s episode we’re going to talk about the different ways you can measure event success.
In this episode I share:
The most common goals for nonprofit events
Two formulas to measure financial success
Why it’s important to track and monitor your goals as you plan your event
