Event planning and giving guides for nonprofits.
Plain, practical advice on planning events, running registration and check-in, and growing giving, written for teams of one to three people.
How to plan a nonprofit event: a checklist for small teams
A step-by-step checklist for running a camp, banquet, or fundraiser with a team of one to three people and a lot of volunteers.
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A step-by-step checklist for running a camp, banquet, or fundraiser with a team of one to three people and a lot of volunteers.
Event check-in for nonprofits: how to run a fast front door
How a small team and a few volunteers can check guests in quickly, handle walk-ins, and know exactly who came.
Church event registration: camps, VBS, retreats, and family sign-ups
A practical guide to church event registration, from family sign-ups and forms to payments, waitlists, and the follow-up afterward.
How to run a silent auction: a step-by-step guide for small teams
A plain guide to planning a silent auction, from finding items and setting bids to closing on time and getting winners paid.
What is a paddle raise? How to run a fund-a-need at your event
What a paddle raise is, how it differs from an auction, and how a small team can plan the levels, the script, and the follow-up.
Event ticketing fees for nonprofits: how to find the true cost per ticket
How to add up every fee on a ticket, from the buyer's card to your bank, so you can compare event platforms fairly.
Online giving for churches: a simple setup guide
How a small church team can set up giving pages, recurring gifts, and funds, and keep every gift tied to the family who gave it.
How to run a year-end giving campaign: a checklist from Giving Tuesday to December 31
A week-by-week plan for a small team's year-end appeal, from Giving Tuesday through the last day of December.
How to thank donors after an event: timing, notes, and the next step
A simple plan for thanking every donor after a fundraiser, from the first email and personal notes to receipts and the next invitation.
How to sell tables at a fundraising gala or dinner
A practical guide to selling tables at a fundraising dinner, from recruiting hosts and setting price levels to filling seats and collecting guest names.
Event planning for veteran organizations: a practical guide
How veteran posts and chapters can plan benefit events, bring members back, and keep one clean member list, with a small volunteer team.
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