Learn to navigate the science of giving so you can design an engaging event that deepens the relationship between you and your donors.
Learn to navigate the science of giving so you can design an engaging event that deepens the relationship between you and your donors.
Plan an engaging and effective major donor event
This book will guide you through the process of planning an engaging and effective major donor event for your nonprofit organization. Using the lens of strategic fundraising, you’ll see where you can increase the return on investment for your effort and raise more money.
Planning a Successful Major Donor Event
This book will guide you through the process of planning an engaging and effective major donor event for your nonprofit organization. Using the lens of strategic fundraising, you'll see where you can increase the return on investment for your effort and raise more money.
You’ll learn about
- Budgeting
- Logistics
- Sponsorship strategies
- Procurement
- Volunteer management
- Scripting
- Storytelling
- Special appeal details
- And so much more
Elevate Community Successes
“They understand the realities and challenges of small nonprofits and provide exactly the support we needed to ensure seamless execution and profitability of a quality event that represents our organization and community.”
“Their thoughtful and creative suggestions for [using] experiential elements [at our event] really highlight our community impact.”
“They set out a clear path for what registration and auction pick-up could look and operate like. Their involvement in these areas transformed a challenging spot in our event into a value add for our donors and organization.”
“They understand the realities and challenges of small nonprofits and provide exactly the support we needed to ensure seamless execution and profitability of a quality event that represents our organization and community.”
“Their thoughtful and creative suggestions for [using] experiential elements [at our event] really highlight our community impact.”
“They set out a clear path for what registration and auction pick-up could look and operate like. Their involvement in these areas transformed a challenging spot in our event into a value add for our donors and organization.”
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What is Elevate?
At Elevate, we believe in the power of bringing people together. Our online learning platform is designed to help nonprofit professionals, fundraisers and event planners get the tools they need to take the guesswork out of fundraising events. Our webinars, workshops and downloadable tools will help you plan inclusive events that inspire donors to give and truly connect with your mission. We’ve spent years building a supportive community that’s passionate about fundraising and events. So join us—let’s change the world together.
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What can Elevate do for you?
“On behalf of the Helping Hands team, thank you for all the amazing work that you did to help us create and run a great event. I have had a lot of positive feedback already. The difference between last year and this year was very evident, and we cannot wait to see how next year shapes up to take us even further.”
– Helping Hands
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Fundraising Books
Fundraising Books
Add these fundraising books to your library. Get inspired by books from industry leaders on topics like event planning, fundraising, storytelling, guest experience and more.
Templates + Tools
Templates + Tools
These nonprofit event planning templates are designed to help provide tools and tips for nonprofit event planning. These fundraising event resources will take the mystery out of planning your next fundraising event.
Classes
Classes
These fundraising courses provide the hands-on instruction you need from wherever you are. Learn from real-world case studies and live demos led by fundraising, storytelling and event planning experts with years of experience in the field. New classes are added every month.
The Fundraising Elevator Podcast
Listen in as Samantha Swaim and Kristin Steele join nonprofit experts in conversation to help you change the world with your mission. In their conversations with industry leaders, they break down the science of giving and actionable tools you can use to start fundraising more effectively at your next event.
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