Fundraising events have proven successful when it comes to bringing in fundraising dollars to your organisation! With over 33% of donors saying they attended nonprofit events last year, it’s clear fundraisers and gala dinners and well and truly back on.
A well-planned event does more than just boost your budget. It’s a fantastic way to connect with your supporters, spread the word about your mission, and create fun, memorable experiences for your team and the community.
Here are 12 steps to plan your next successful fundraiser:
- Assemble your team
- Set a fundraising goal
- Review your budget
- Choose a date & Navarra venue
- Create a program
- Connect with sponsors
- Finalise refreshments & entertainment
- Send out invites
- Recruit volunteers
- Market, Market, Market
- Put your cause front and center
- Send out post-event surveys
We see fundraising success stories at all of our events, from small to large events raising up to millions of dollars.
In the modern age the trend is to keep your attendees engaged.
Keep your Fundraiser alive with these 3 golden tips:
- Tell a compelling story about your cause: Introduce everyone to your mission.
- Have some fun with fundraising:
- Have attendees purchase a key that gives 1 lucky winner to the exclusive $$$ treasure inside.
- Give couples a helping hand. Allow them to purchase flowers for their partners and enter a draw to win a prize.
- Have a live Auction. Have an artist create live art and auction off the art.
- Keep people entertained and …
- Have live performances: magic, dances or acrobatics
- Do live food stations e.g live pancakes or gelato
Christ The Redeemer Annual Fundraiser at Le Montage was one recent event we were honoured to host for the second year in a row. This year’s event was a remarkable success, raising an impressive $700,000 for a new church project.
Le Montage welcomed 600 guests into our Sarah Grand Ballroom for a night of 5-star food, fun and fundraising! Our renowned cuisine and attentive service in the newly renovated ballroom provided the perfect setting for the evening’s festivities.
Hosting this event for the second year, along with many other NFP events is a great honor and privilege. To be a part of our community and share these important moments with organizations such as Christ The Redeemer brings about a great sense of purpose, not just for the organization, but to Navarra Venues.
We are committed to providing exceptional space, top-quality food, and impeccable service to support vital initiatives like this one. We look forward to continuing this relationship and being part of many more successful events!
To learn more about Fundraising packages and speak to our sales and coordination team about the venue, food styling, entertainment and more, click here.
