Session 1 (Beginner) Giving Days and Pizza Nights: The Good, the Bad and the Yummy
Amazon Smile, Dip Jars, Giving Tuesday, NH Gives, Maine Nonprofit Day, Pizza Night fundraisers, T-shirt sales, penny sales, raffles, triathlons, dance-a-thons, 5k races, galas, auctions and more! These are all ways that nonprofits often fundraise (many of which will be suggested by your board). But which ones are the most profitable? How do you maximize profits? How do you calculate the ROI? When is something worth it as a FRIENDRAISER versus a FUNDRAISER? What makes the most sense for your organization? And most importantly, how do you communicate your well-reasoned decision about these fundraising options to your board members?
These questions and more will be answered during this session, with plenty of audience participation and real-world examples of what works, how you can improve the optics of an event, and what type of fundraiser might be a good fit for your organization based on your size.