by A.J. Steinberg, CFRE of Queen Bee Fundraising When we think about event volunteers, we often picture people committing entire days to help with setup, staffing, and cleanup. And while
by A.J. Steinberg, CFRE of Queen Bee Fundraising For many organizations, events are a big lift—demanding all-hands-on-deck energy, tight timelines, and a long list of logistics. Volunteers often play a
by A.J. Steinberg, CFRE of Queen Bee Fundraising Every event planner knows the drill: timelines, logistics, checklists, sponsors, signage, catering… the list goes on. But amid all the hustle and
by A.J. Steinberg, CFRE of Queen Bee Fundraising Every successful event—whether it’s a fundraising gala, a community festival, a charity walk, or a school carnival—has one thing in common: a
by A.J. Steinberg, CFRE of Queen Bee Fundraising Every April, we recognize National Volunteer Month a time to reflect on and honor the incredible individuals who give their time, talents,
by A.J. Steinberg, CFRE of Queen Bee Fundraising When it comes to sponsorships, many nonprofit professionals find themselves facing an all-too-common challenge: their board members don’t want to help. Despite
by A.J. Steinberg, CFRE of Queen Bee Fundraising Most nonprofit boards understand the importance of fundraising, yet when it comes to sponsorships, many board members hesitate to step up. They
by A.J. Steinberg, CFRE of Queen Bee Fundraising Successful nonprofit sponsorship strategies can be game-changers—when done right. However, many organizations struggle to secure the right partners, rely on outdated tiered
How to engage your board without letting them derail your event goals. You’ve got the venue locked in, a killer theme, and a list of donors and sponsors ready to
by A.J. Steinberg, CFRE of Queen Bee Fundraising What if you got on a commercial flight and the captain came on the loudspeaker announcing “Ladies and gentleman, this is my
The Nonprofit MBA MEDIA RELEASE June 9, 2023 Keys to Running Successful Fundraising Events, Featuring AJ Steinberg on The Nonprofit MBA Podcast Conducting successful fundraising events requires thoughtful planning and
One of the most intimidating things about planning a charity gala or fundraising event is facing the task of cleaning up your invitation mailing list. This is the nonprofit equivalent
Charity galas are an important piece of the fundraising puzzle, but many organizations question if the ROI is worth the time and resources spent on producing these events. When you
Many nonprofits realize the benefits of hiring an experienced event planner to help them plan and execute their fundraising events. They know that the money they invest in a professional
As nonprofit organizations adjust to recent shifts in the economic climate – plummeting stock values, uncertainty in the housing market, disintegration of the cryptocurrency markets – they should be looking
Are your donors, boards, and volunteers aging themselves out of existence? I often sit in on my clients’ event committee meetings and am concerned when I see the same faces
Many organizations spend an enormous amount of resources creating nonprofit events that fall short of their goals. Typically, with underwhelming events the guests complain of being bored and the nonprofits
Blog by Stephen Halasnik, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Financing Solutions I was a guest on Stephen Halasnik’s popular The Nonprofit MBA Podcast and had a candid conversation about what
Give your volunteers the tools they need to succeed There are two types of volunteers in the world: those who hate asking and those who love asking. I used to
Written by A.J. Steinberg, CFRE of Queen Bee Fundraising The holiday season is upon us! A crazy, hectic time for nonprofits whose intentions are firmly glued on year-end giving. But
Event sponsors – you know you want them but aren’t quite sure how to get them. Sometimes they feel as elusive as a winning lottery ticket! Rest assured that potential
Have you ever suffered the pain and embarrassment of empty-seat syndrome. You know…that horrible experience of staring at a half-full venue when your event hasn’t sold nearly as many tickets
Nonprofit events – do you love them or hate them? Maybe it’s a mixture of both! No matter how you feel about special events, they are a staple of the
by A.J. Steinberg, CFRE of Queen Bee Fundraising When we think about event volunteers, we often picture people committing entire...
by A.J. Steinberg, CFRE of Queen Bee Fundraising For many organizations, events are a big lift—demanding all-hands-on-deck energy, tight timelines,...
by A.J. Steinberg, CFRE of Queen Bee Fundraising Every event planner knows the drill: timelines, logistics, checklists, sponsors, signage, catering…...
by A.J. Steinberg, CFRE of Queen Bee Fundraising Every successful event—whether it’s a fundraising gala, a community festival, a charity...
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