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Common Sense Nonprofit Event Planning Advice

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Let’s begin with the Big Kahuna piece of advice: Ask yourself WHY you want to do this event. Were you to bring your event proposal to a wise shaman or mentor, this is the question they would ask you first – well before asking what theme or format you have in mind or what color scheme you want to use! What is Your End Goal?

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Mentor New York’s Virtual Fundraising Event Raises 12x Their Fundraising Goal With CauseVox

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Imagine this: you set what you think is an ambitious fundraising goal for your virtual event and then watch as you double, triple, quadruple that goal in the days leading up to the event. Like most nonprofits, Mentor New York had to pivot during the pandemic to virtual events and engagement for its supporters.

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January Cause Awareness: National Mentoring Month

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Positive mentoring relationships are so important to the success of youth everywhere. That’s why we take time every January to celebrate National Mentoring Month! If you’re wondering how you can celebrate the mentors in your life or even become a mentor yourself, here’s a little bit about National Mentoring Month.

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Small Business Starter Kit: Tools and Tips for New Entrepreneurs

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Video Conferencing and Webinars: Select a host that offers virtual meetings, webinars, and live events with interactive features. In addition to a cash award, applicants receive access to mentoring, working spaces, and opportunity to participate in future competitions. Funding to Participate in a Business Development Program!

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5 Branding Tips for Nonprofits: Stand Out in Your Community

GrantNews

Press Releases = Free Publicity Got an event, fundraiser, or major milestone? Whether its hosting a food drive, mentoring youth, or joining a community clean-up, being seen in action builds trust. Joint events, fundraisers, or campaigns can introduce your nonprofit to new audiences. ways to grow local brand recognition.

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A Nonprofit Partnership: How One Board Member Connected Two Organizations and Boosted Both

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Natasha was at a Jack Kent Cooke Foundation event as an alum when she learned about an open position as a Dean of Scholar Support. They also have access to the Cooke Scholar Network, where alumni serve as mentors and open doors to career opportunities. What you may learn may launch your organization to new heights.

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Where Else but GPA?

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While it was a social event, everyone seemed engaged - helping with food, welcoming guests and later, cleanup, all with good cheer. As the event wrapped up, I knew I was going to invest in this group. The chapter officers were working hard and having a great time. Fundraising is about relationships, and so is GPA.

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