Tag: fundraising

Planning and Measuring the Success of Donor Events

Donor events are important for non-profit organizations as they provide a platform to engage donors, build strong relationships, and raise funds for the organization’s cause. To make these events successful, planners need…

“The Event Innovation Lab at CSE Live”

In 2019, Julius Solaris brought “The Event Innovation Lab” education series to CSE Live 2019 at Evergreen Brick Works. The series was sponsored by Digital Summit Series, represented by Matthew Sessions, Evenium, Inc., represented by Benjamin Leikach, and Québec…

Hala Bissada’ Rocks the RBC Innovator’s Ball

This will be the last time we talk about a past winner for a bit because today we’ll be announcing the 2022 Canadian Event Award nominees. Then we are going to tell…

MCNABB ROICK Merges Science & Curiosity

There are those that create brilliant events and then there are those that create pure brilliance and infuse it into every minute facet of an event; intricately playing innovation and creativity like…

The Designs of Bloor Street Entertains

Bloor-Yorkville’s iconic storefronts in Toronto were transformed into luxury dining spaces for CANFAR’s annual 21st Bloor Street Entertains. The event raises between $500,000 and $1 million annually for AIDS Research. The fundraiser includes…

Are Galas Still Relevant?

Gone are the days of the Brazilian Ball, and with it, an era of glitz and glamour.  What has changed in our social event landscape? Are galas still relevant? Hala Bissada, CFRE,…

Managing Your Risks for Non-Profits

Note: This article is excerpted from a forthcoming publication from the Nonprofit Risk Management Center: Managing Special Event Risks: 10 Steps to Safety—2nd Edition. The book will is  available for purchase  to-order a…