The most important topics of the day for fundraising event planners is when to host online, when to go to back to in-person, and when to go hybrid. In this session, you’ll learn the most essential elements of success for planning a virtual, hybrid, or in-person event in the post-pandemic era.
From inspiring donor confidence in your plan, to igniting donor and volunteer actions, and creating concrete strategies for the successful inclusion all donors regardless of event type. Learn how to ensure all donors feel valued and appreciated regardless of how they participate. Join this session to hear lessons learned from our experiences with over 150 online events, 1,5000 in-person events, and more than a dozen hybrid events.
Key Takeaways:
- How to choose what type of fundraiser is best; virtual, in person, or hybrid.
- How to create an inclusive event that values all donors.
- Create and communicate planning strategies to your team and move forward confidently with concrete ideas for event success.
Speaker
Ben Farrell
Certified Benefit Auctioneer & Speaker, Custom Benefit Auctions
Ben is the owner and founder of Custom Benefit Auctions, a full service fundraising company with four Benefit Auctioneers serving over 100 charities per year.
He’s conducted over 1,000 fundraising events, successfully raising millions of dollars for nonprofit organizations of all types. I’m a certified John C Maxwell Team speaker, trainer, and coach.
A graduate of Leadership Triangle in NC, he’s taught courses in leadership, mentored and coached young leaders, and provided both leadership and fundraising training to individuals and organizations.