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Monthly Archives: June 2025

Breaking Tradition: Why Hosting a Gala on Thursday Might Be Genius

By: Scott Jones, Senior Partner Raising Paddles, MPA, CFRE, CAI, BAS Thursday Galas: A Bold Move or a Missed Opportunity? When planning a fundraising gala, one of the biggest decisions a nonprofit faces is choosing the perfect day to host the event. While Fridays and Saturdays are traditionally popular, Thursday galas are emerging as [...]

By |2025-06-05T10:28:14-05:00June 5th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Breaking Tradition: Why Hosting a Gala on Thursday Might Be Genius

Tech Isn’t Just a Back-End Issue—It’s a Fundraising Strategy

By: Erin Williams, Partner Fundraising Auctioneer & Consultant  Let’s be honest: many in nonprofit leadership roles wear multiple hats. You're focused on programs, fundraising, compliance, board relations—and somewhere in that mix, technology often gets put on the back burner. But according to recent reporting from The Chronicle of Philanthropy, it’s time to move tech [...]

By |2025-06-05T10:22:43-05:00June 5th, 2025|Consulting, Event Planning, Fundraising, The Program, Virtual Events|Comments Off on Tech Isn’t Just a Back-End Issue—It’s a Fundraising Strategy
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