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Don't Lose Money at your Charity Gala by Making These 3 Mistakes: The difference between a successful event and a disappointing one often hinges on the details. Remember, an irritated supporter is far from a generous one. Let's dive into three critical areas you need to nail to ensure your gala not only runs smoothly but also maximizes donations: 𝟭) 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸-𝗶𝗻/ 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸-𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 Picture two scenarios—one where attendees breeze through check-in, greeted by well-coordinated volunteers, and another where they're stuck in a snail-paced line. Which do you think fosters generosity? Overscheduling volunteers might seem excessive until you consider the alternative: a bottleneck entry can dampen spirits before the night even begins. 𝟮) 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 I've seen a huge line at the bar hold up an entire program. Also, it dampens the giving mood when folks have to wait a long time for a drink. 3) 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿. Muffled or inaudible announcements don't just irritate; they alienate. Whether it's understanding the cause, getting excited about a live auction, or simply following the evening's program, clear sound ensures your message resonates across the room, compelling guests to act. I don't recommend depending on your DJ or band for sound, they're experts at optimizing their music to sound good, not your voices. Hire an independent audio/visual person. These elements—efficient check-ins, sufficient bartending, and impeccable sound—are not mere details; they're the backbone of a gala that not only entertains but also achieves its fundraising goals. #charityfundraising #auctioneer #nonprofit #nonprofitevents

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The overnight success you are trying to emulate…. They probably took years to actually get there! It really pains me when I see fabulous people, with fabulous services, changing lives DAILY, feel that they are failing because they have not made 100k from that one social media post! As Glastonbury festival begins, just over the hill from where I live, I am going to use the history of that festival to encourage you to keep going! Just keep doing you! Do not let another persons level 8 make you feel that you’ve failed at your level 3! In 1970 the first festival took place for £1 a ticket, including free milk, for 1500 people. Michael Eavis, enjoyed music, wanted to raise some money to pay some bills and that is just what he did. In 1971 the festival was held for FREE! In the early 80s the festival was riddled with problems from Protests, multiple arrests and local councillors not granting licences. 1981 was the first year the festival make a profit! In 1995 (the year I last attended) a ticket cost £65, the festival officially hosted 80 thousand people, unofficially (as they still got under and around the fences probably another 20 thousand!) sanitation was beyond awful, crime was high. Acts were still a little ‘alternative’ & ‘indie’ too. This was also the year that they changed their status to a Not for profit organisation, helping charities and local communities with the profits instead. Now it is world famous! Now it generates multiple millions of revenue for local businesses and charities. In that time, pretty much my life time, there have been multiple hurdles to overcome, many wins, probably many losses and a lot of hard work inbetween. I’m not a festival goer, but it’s become world famous, and its massive success and status today isn’t without multiple years of work. So don’t be dissuaded by the apparent instant success of other people. Stay true to you, do what lights you up, and create the money based on your goals and values. I think the festival is a perfect example of the possibilities when you stand by your values of free thinking and expression, and not be swayed by opinions. I think we can all take a lesson in business from that today. #wealthcreation #moneymindset #BusinessGrowth #payingitforward #businessprofit #wealthmindset

When you are showing up like this people believe you are fake or delusion of grandeur as they say without getting to know who you really are. Don't judge a book by its cover. it's only the people who actually don't own anything or have nothing in their name who always brag on social media about material things they own but in reality they have absolutely nothing, you won't see the Ruperts, the Motsepes of this world showing-off that they are for example wearing R100k today instead they would donate to charity or invest their hard earned money.. Social media and peer pressure leads people to grandiosity.. Mr Mike Nkuna, owner of more than 20 shopping malls, filling stations and more is one of the legends I personally look up to and admire his personality and style.. silence is golden 👌🏾 Check out the venue, some people would want to book the convention centre charge you R3K to attend whereas what matters it's the message or your target market. Some people always ask me why you want to meet at a restaurant or in public spaces, at the park, pub, home, office, car then I ask would you come if I booked the convention centre and charged you R3K to attend? as opposed to the audience is at least 100 people or more that is the reason. Don't judge a book by its cover. Looks sometimes are really deceiving that is the message of this post.

You might not be aware of this but, the prominence of Puerto Rican music is staggering; in 2018, 27 out of the top 100 most viewed YouTube videos were by Puerto Rican artists. Conversely, many non-profit organisations struggle for recognition, often due to limited financial resources. For Giving Tuesday, Ogilvy came up with a campaign called “Giving Tuesday: Giving Songs” and harnessed the global musical influence of Puerto Rico by using these widely watched music videos to appeal for donations. Imagine if social causes received the same visibility as these YouTube superstars. Keeping this in mind, Ogilvy requested renowned Puerto Rican artists to exhibit compassion in a simple way: by giving new significance to their hit song titles on YouTube. Throughout #GivingTuesday, when millions searched for their favourite music videos, these song titles transformed into public service announcements, informing fans about the cause they supported and encouraging them to donate at givingtuesday.org. #givingtuesday #notforprofits #charities #donations #influencermarketing #socialcause #youtube #ogilvy #amazingcampaigns #clevercampaigns #givingback #supportingcharities #marketing #digitalmarketing #videoadvertising

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Join us next Friday to look back on 2023 and set your intentions for 2024! 30% of tickets are gone, cost is by donation. You can use Year Compass on your own and it's fun to do it in community. You can choose to participate as much or as little as you want. ⏰ There will be some time to work on Year Compass--though 2 hours is probably not enough time to do the whole thing. 🎵 . Samala will be DJing using the songs you suggest for 2023 and 2024 as inspiration. 😄 We'll also have breakout rooms for sharing some of your observations--you can chose to participate or not. ❗You can use the session like body doubling and show up, checkin, then turn off your camera and sound. Join us and choose your own adventure! Link in comments.

Now that the days and nights have warmed up, here are some hot ideas for your group to raise funds: Karaoke night: All you need is a projector, a karaoke machine and some brave people who love to sing to create an exciting evening activity. Movie night: There’s nothing like watching a movie under the stars. Create your own “drive-in” experience including refreshments. Barbecue: Whether you challenge people to bring their best recipes or turn to an established BBQ food truck to supply the food, this is one tasty idea to get donations. Water balloon fight: You can charge by the balloon or the day for a large group to have a big battle with small pools filled with water balloons. Ice cream social: This is a delicious way to draw a crowd, delight attendees, raise funds with an auction, or bring in new volunteers by having them sign up during the social. Mini-golf tournament: Partner with a local miniature golf course or create your own to challenge the best putt-putt golfers in town. Follow your imagination! Take advantage of the great spring weather to create new ways to raise funds for your organization. #SchoolFundraising #Spring