Fundraising Event Consulting
Got enough hands to manage the event, but looking for a seasoned professional to help steer you on the right path to a lucrative and efficient fundraising event plan? Need someone to help you think through how to turn your somewhat stale annual event into a new, fun, and successful endeavor? We can help!
With experience running a myriad of events from cocktail parties, to auctions, to golf marathons, breakfasts, and music festivals, we can give you the objective and knowledgeable point of view you need to make the best decision for your organization.
Marketing Support
Does an event still happen if nobody knows it’s happening? Yes. Yes, sadly it does. We can make sure you get your people sprinting for those tickets and telling their friends to do the same.
Create marketing plan specific to your event
Recruit and work with influencers
Design save the dates and invites
Manage production and mailing of save the dates and invites
Create social media posts, manage event page, plan and execute video series/live videos
Manage the chosen ticketing platform and track RSVPs
Create email campaigns - plan, draft and send
Fundraising Support
At the end of the day, the most important part of your fundraising event is raising the funds. Loop us in to ensure your event is in the right shape to bring critical funds to your cause. We can manage:
Strategizing/creating sponsorship packages
Sponsor relationship management - don’t forget about them once they’ve signed the contract!
Peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns
Event fundraising strategy - how will you make money at the event?
Silent and live auction management
Donor stewardship - got some special guests you want to ensure attend and feel welcome? We specialize in making special people feel extra specially special.
Salesforce Database Management - because who honestly has time to update every single thing in the database? But also how great would it be if everything was in there… call us!
Event Logistics/Production
There are so many things that go into ensuring a successful and smooth event. Finding the time to pull all that off, while also managing your day-to-day operations can feel overwhelming and unrealistic. That’s why where here. Here’s some of the ways we can help:
Research/secure/work with venues
Coordinate and work with vend0rs- research best options, price negotiation, pick ups/drop offs, and payment
Create event layouts/floorplan
Build event production schedule
Secure and manage entertainment
Manage volunteers/event staff
Coordinate and execute check-in/registration process
Handle all audio/visual/lighting needs
Set up and take down
Ensure all event day operations run smoothly
Press Manager
Wouldn’t it be great if even people who don’t attend the event or have an Instagram got to hear about how great it was, and better yet - how great your organization is? We can work this out too.
Day of media management
Write and send out media advisories and press releases
On camera rep
Audio/Video Production Services
Looking for a way to wow and impress your organization’s supporters? This is what will take your event from mediocre to a true professional production. We can work with your budget to build and produce an event that looks and sounds awesome:
Create presentations and photo slideshows
Professional DJ services
Build music playlist
Ensure event space has the appropriate equipment: lighting, speakers, microphone(s), screens, etc
A/V rentals and set up
Event documentation photography
Red carpet-style step-and-repeat photography
Event videography
Speakers/Presentations Captured on Audio and Video
Event Wrap Up
Once the event is over, all you want to do is collapse with a glass of wine and a pat on the back for making it through another year, amiright!? But you can’t do that. Unless you hire us! Here’s what we can take care of:
Conduct wrap-up meeting with key staff, volunteers, and vendors
Create detailed wrap-up notes from the meeting
Generate analytical report measuring event financials and attendance
Follow up/engagement plans for attendees/sponsors/donors
Salesforce updates
Tax receipts/thank you letters to all donors
Send appropriate thank yous to sponsors, in-kind donors, and key people