Five Tips to Planning a Successful Fundraising Event
Jeffrey Brauer
Fundraising events are a necessary component for virtually any cause nowadays, and not only the charitable kind. Kickstarter and IndieGoGo were at the forefront of the crowdfunding revolution, first for independent filmmaking, and now for a range of ventures, including new business startups, new product roll-outs and, yes, charitable endeavors. Whatever the nature of fundraising event, some basic truisms apply. Follow these rules of thumb and you will be far more likely to reach your goal and be in a better position to raise even more money in the future.