That Sounds Like a Plan!
av Alicia Baraga
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51_How to keep event meetings on track
51_How to keep event meetings on track
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Planning and producing a successful fundraising event can be stressful and overwhelming. That Sounds Like a Plan! walks you through the process step by step from start to finish. Whether you're an executive director, marketing manager, board member or volunteer, if you need guidance planning and producing a fundraising event for a small nonprofit, this podcast is for you. Host Alicia Baraga brings you strategies, tips, tools, and information from her 14+ years planning fundraising and awareness-building events for a wide variety of nonprofit clients. Along with sharing best practices, Alicia interviews experts in fields related to events such as marketing, sponsorship, A/V, auctions and more. She answers your questions in Q&A episodes and boosts your confidence through Planner Pep Talks (PPT). If you're ready to streamline your event planning process, grow your audience and raise more money at your fundraising event, hit subscribe and let's get started. Now that sounds like a plan!
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- 51_How to keep event meetings on track · 9 minBRIEF SUMMARY In this episode of That Sounds Like a Plan, we dive into three key strategies to keep your steering committee meetings on track. In this episode we explore: The…
- 50_Nonprofit storytelling with Howard Levy · 44 minStorytelling plays a vital role in the success of a nonprofit event. Organizations must be able to tell their story in a way that compels their audience to take action. In this…
- 49_Using a street team to promote a nonprofit event · 15 minIn this very digital age, the personal touch of human interaction becomes increasingly important. Today we’re going to bring that personal touch back to event promotion. We’re…
- 48_Nine ways to use AI when planning a nonprofit event · 22 minWhether you're organizing a small gathering or a massive conference, AI tools can streamline your processes, enhance attendee experiences, and make your event planning smoother…
- 47_Five tips for planning a compelling nonprofit event program · 12 minAs the host of a nonprofit event, the program is your opportunity to educate and inspire your audience. Sadly, many event hosts get caught up in the planning of the event, how…
- 46_Event tech tools I can't live without · 17 min · Episode 46Today we're talking tech. I'm sharing my must have event tech tools that streamline planning and ensure everything runs smoothly. Whether you're an event planning pro or just…
- 45_Six tips for selling event tickets · 16 min · Episode 45“If you build it, they will come” only worked in the movie Field of Dreams. The reality is that it takes a lot of work to get people to first be aware of your event and then to…
- 44_Eco friendly events · 13 min · Episode 44There's a lot of waste in the event industry. If you've ever cleaned up after an event, you see it firsthand. In this episode, I cover ways to make your event eco-friendlier in…
- 43_PPT Never stop asking questions · 4 min · Episode 43This is a Planner Pep Talk or PPT episode. Planning fundraising events is not easy. These pep talks are designed to let you know you're not alone with some of the challenging…
- 42_Measuring event success · 11 min · Episode 42BRIEF SUMMARYWe often talk about the need to have a successful fundraising event. But what does that mean? Just because your event made money doesn’t necessarily mean it was a…
- 41_Are you ready to host your first fundraising event? · 10 min · Episode 41BRIEF SUMMARYIf you are a relatively new nonprofit, or new to events, you might be wondering when it’s a good time to host your first fundraising event. In this episode we’ll…
- 40_Seven systems for nonprofit event success · 18 min · Episode 40BRIEF SUMMARYWithout systems, planning an event can easily become chaotic and overwhelming. Systems enable you to delegate tasks and create consistency. In this episode I share…
- 39_Seven ways to refresh your event · 12 min · Episode 39BRIEF SUMMARYHaving a successful event year after year is a great thing! There are times, though, when you need to change things up slightly to refresh an event to keep it from…
- 38_Eleven questions to ask when looking at venues · 14 min · Sesong 3BRIEF SUMMARYHalf the battle when researching venues for your nonprofit event is knowing the right questions to ask. In this episode I share: Eleven questions to ask when looking…
- 37_How to get and use event feedback · 14 min · Sesong 3BRIEF SUMMARYGathering event feedback helps you determine what your audience liked about the event and identify areas for improvement. In this episode I share: Why feedback is…
- 36_Should I have a live auction? · 28 min · Sesong 3Live auctions serve a purpose other than just raising more money for your organization. In this episode I share: The purpose of a live auctionThe types of events that work best…
- 35_Seven Post-Auction Duties · 15 min · Sesong 2The silent auction has ended, guests have checked out and you’re done. Well, almost. There are seven things you need to do to wrap up your auction. In this episode I share: The…
- 34_Day of Auction Details · 50 min · Sesong 2There are a number of things you must do in the month or two leading up to and on the day of the auction to make everything run smoothly. In this episode I share: When to open &…
- 33_Online Auction Basics · 24 min · Sesong 2Online, mobile, or virtual auction. No matter the name, they all mean the same thing; an auction conducted over the Internet where people can bid through a website or mobile…
- 32_Preparing To Host An Auction · 29 min · Sesong 2Silent auctions are a popular fundraising activity for nonprofits and their supporters. Sometimes auctions are viewed as easy money. If you’ve ever organized an auction, you know…
