To host a successful fundraising event, you have to raise funds. As an event planner, this metric is easily measured and reflects on your abilities.
Marc A. Pitman shares fundraising gold in this episode of the Savvy Event Planner Podcast. Marc talks us through goal setting, storytelling and developing the “Ask.”
You will discover how to create a nonprofit spreadsheet and why it is so important to the event planner. Plus, Marc shares excellent advice on “loving” your donors, making it easier to ask again.
If you plan or are planning a fundraising event – don't miss this episode!
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By the end of this interview you will learn:
- How to get REAL about fundraising …
- The importance of figuring out a realistic goal …
- Benefits of using a Gift Range Calculator …
- When breaking even is a legitimate goal …
- Why you must research the market first …
- How to create a nonprofit spreadsheet …
- The art of designing the “ask” …
- Two of the most important fundraising tactics …
- Ways to remove the giving barrier …
- You can still raise funds in a down economy …
- How online fundraising sites change the game …
- Successful online fundraising is still done offline …
- Storytelling to raise donations …
- The importance of tying donations to outcomes …
- Why loving your donors is so important …
- Effective followups to encourage annual giving …
- and much, much, more!
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Links and resources from this interview:
Marc's event planning website: http://fundraisingcoach.com
Additional event planning information: http://thenonprofitacademy.com
Marc's leadership website: http://concordleadershipgroup.com
Marc's Gift Range Calculator: giftrangecalculator.com
Marc's book: Ask Without Fear
Companion DVD Set: Ask Without Fear
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