Raise Awareness & Funds with Special Events

A successful fundraising event generates enough funds to make the investment of time and effort worthwhile.  It also raises awareness for your cause and your organization.  Creating a profitable fundraiser can be challenging.  Join us to learn how to make your special event stand out.

Understanding your audience, being clear with your objectives and planning are essential elements. By the end of the training, you will be able to determine which types of events are suitable for your needs; create and track an event budget; and create a timeline from the beginning down to the day-of event.

This training is available through live streaming.

Learning Objectives

• Identify the right type of event for your need
• Understand the basics of an event plan, from getting started to the day-of event
• Determine how to best utilize your volunteers

Level

Intermediate

Audience

Development staff, board members and volunteers responsible for event planning.

Presenter

Annie Sanchez has worked as a nonprofit Development professional and as a for-profit event coordinator for 10 years.  She has worked in New York City, Santa Fe and Albuquerque on benefit concerts, wine tastings, spectacular cocktail parties, silent auctions, high-end weddings and corporate retreats.