We get it. Development professionals are expected to somehow accomplish spectacular fundraising feats, plan unique events on a shoestring budget, create heartfelt, compelling content, and find time to stay up to date on the industry trends and best practices. It's a Herculean task, even for the best, most experienced fundraisers.

We might not be able to take anything off your to-do list, but we can help you work more efficiently and effectively and perhaps streamline some of the tasks.

Events are a critical way for nonprofits to connect with current and potential donors, share about the mission, and raise money. But planning and managing an event--whether in-person or online--can be quite a task, especially if it's an event you've never hosted before.

Whether you're planning a small gathering for your top donors or a massive event with hundreds of attendees, fundraising events require careful planning, promotion, budgeting, and many other things.

Event management tools and strategies can help you raise the most money possible at your upcoming nonprofit events and reduce the event planning stress for your entire team. We've gathered the top lessons, tips, and tools from fundraising experts to help you streamline your event management strategy!

Planning fundraising events of any size can be overwhelming at best. Without the right tools and resources, it can get downright exhausting and frustrating. But there’s good news! Event management software can help organize and handle many aspects of event planning with a host of digital tools.

In short, even management software helps you plan better events with less stress, anxiety, and hassle. But, like many things in the world, not all event management software is created equal. Some have unique features that lend it to specific aspects or types of event planning. Some are easier to use than others. And let’s not get started on the vast range of price points!

When it comes to raising large sums of money, many nonprofits turn to fundraising events to meet financial goals for their nonprofit organizations. This strategy can generate significant funding for your cause or organization. Still, the preparation and planning process can feel a little overwhelming and can take a bit of time.

A successful fundraising event requires excellent planning and preparation. So we gathered some wisdom, tips, and tricks from event planners and fundraising professionals to create this event checklist and help you plan your next great fundraiser.

A good event description is critical to attracting people to your fundraisers and other events. Let's face it, most of us are a pretty tough sell when it comes to saying, "That event looks fun! We should go!" We want to know it will be worth giving up a little of our spare time to attend an event--even if it's for a great cause!

Writing an event description that sells is both a science and an art (but it doesn't need to involve the dark arts). With a bit of understanding of your ideal audience and what details to highlight, you'll be able to write an event description that has people lined up out the doors for your next fundraiser!