What is a Virtual Gala? Well…here is a perfect example of one of the first virtual gala’s to come right from ground zero. Our friend, Mentor, Colleague and Auctioneer, Johnna Wells is at the helm of this inspiring event. With a 72 hours window, the team pivoted to create a true virtual philanthropic experience. Take […]
You have just rescheduled or canceled your event. You are thinking…”Now what?” There is a solution for you. Here is a growing list of trusted technology solutions to help you fundraise during this COVID-19 Crisis. (Listed in Alphabetical Order) Do you have questions or want to look at options to evolve your event into a […]
How are you doing? We know… scary times. The thousands of hours you poured into planning your event, and the energy your team and volunteers spent to get ready for your big night – all at risk! We too have been blindsided by the biggest smack to our fundraising face in our lifetime. A virus […]
As we spiral more and more downward toward a society of isolation, I can’t help but wonder what is next. Over the past few years, we have seen mothers searching for their “village” and communities looking for their “tribe.” People are finding their identities in political parties. Everyone seems so torn apart, lost, and lonely. […]
It is a year of history. At a gala recently the emcee announced she felt like she was the most relaxed she had been in months. “It is so refreshing to be in a room full of people that care about the same thing at the same time. Here we all are together caring […]
Just recently, Erin Ward and I presented “Raise the Paddle, Raise the Bar: Realize your true event ROI” at #nynmedia’s Fundcon 2019 in downtown Manhattan over 100 nonprofits looking to build efficiency in their fundraising plans. There were panels of industry experts and fundraisers in the trenches. Erin and I were honored to be […]
Sign Up Here: http://bit.ly/IHFcryptowebinar What is Crypto? Blockchain? Is this the FUTURE of Fundraising for Nonprofits? With $400 Billion available for donation from 300 million users…Cyptocurrency could be an uptapped market for philanthropy. In 2018, the United States Congress hosted a hearing entitled “Digital Currencies: The Future of Money”. Today, some of the most prominent organizations […]
Our Co-Founder, Erin Ward is one of the top female Benefit Auction Specialist (BAS) in the country and the leads the way in special event fundraising in New York City. She is a third generation auctioneer from New York. Erin Ward is one of the leading Paddle Raise Experts, teaching nonprofits around the nation on […]
Hello Board Member! You are awesome for all that you do! Here are some tips to be an AWESOME event ambassador! Pre-Event Get your guests excited about your “Why” Why are you involved with this organization? Why do you dedicate your time, talent and treasure to impact the world through their great work? What is […]
Does star power equal fundraising power at your gala event? Does having a celebrity, having a star athlete, does having a motivational speaker, does having a television show anchor, having the newsman, be the MC, or your speaker, or your auctioneer at your fundraising gala, does that equal fundraising success? Maybe, maybe not… One thing […]
