Hi all! For those of you at TLCC this year, I've signed up to host a Community Discussion about rethinking Galas, going beyond dinner and a show. I hope if you're able you'll join me tomorrow, August 8 9:45 am - 10:45 am for Rethinking the Gala!
Hey all, for anyone who was unable to join us (or anyone who joined but wanted notes) I typed up notes from the discussion!
Beautiful notes, Colleen.
I've caught a few webinars by Chad Barger, and he recommended getting a majority of funds from sponsors. Ticket sales alone are unlikely to cover costs since events are expensive and sometimes extravagant.
Love the idea of partnering with small businesses, I could see this working well with family programs you guys mention. If anyone has a program with small business partners, I'd love to pick your brain. The Neon Museum's program is called Neon+ and is offered as a membership benefit...
Thanks for the resource, JM! Also seconding the call to talk about existing small business partnerships that folks have created. I don't know who went to the panel on Community-Centric Fundraising (this year or last year!) but to me finding those ways to create reciprocal support with community businesses is a great way of pushing our organizations toward that as well.