From Galas to Gatherings
In our last blog post, we explored approaches to modify your annual fundraising event with principles of Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF).??
While we covered a lot, we can’t lie… we still have a bit of a bone to pick with galas. And, as we saw in a recently published Star Tribune article, so do many of our youngest supporters!
Galas have long been highly exclusive, often organized with the intent of appealing to corporate sponsors. With a collection of major gifts and sponsorships on the line, the pressure to pamper is like no other.?
While black-tie events with barrier after barrier to entry are so last year, we believe that galas, when tweaked, can become gatherings.? With the peak of gala planning season on the near horizon, here are some ways to modify your approach and shake up the experience for different?groups of supporters.?
Donor-Centered Gala ?? Community-Centered Gathering
Guests
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Board Members
If reading this piece sparked any spicy new thoughts or ideas to look into, consider attending our upcoming ActionLab. Our next session is focused on dreaming more expansively about your next gala.?