by Megan Thorn | Feb 22, 2017 | All blog posts, Events, Fundraising
Last updated February 22, 2017 Pancake Day is also called Shrove Tuesday, and is the last day of feasting before Lent begins. In New Zealand, Pancake Day is still taking shape, but in the UK it is a big deal already. Given we have so many English people now living in...
by Megan Thorn | Feb 17, 2017 | All blog posts, Events, Fundraising
Last updated February 17, 2017 With the recent dollop of rain at the top of the North Island spoiling a few events, I thought I would look at some ways to build in a contingency plan for your fundraising day. Having options will help ensure you still make heaps of...
by Megan Thorn | Feb 1, 2017 | All blog posts, Donations, Events, Fundraising
Last updated February 1st, 2017 For decades organisations have run events as a way of raising money, but many events fall short of their fundraising potential because they are treated as isolated activities and not part of a bigger fundraising plan. To really make the...
by Megan Thorn | Jan 27, 2017 | All blog posts, Events, Fundraising
Last updated October 12, 2018 Valentines is a great opportunity to think outside the square and try something new, so consider how the lovey-dovey day fits with your organisation. There are many ways to make the most of this annual celebration of love. Are you...
by Megan Thorn | Jun 1, 2016 | All blog posts, Events, Fundraising, Marketing and Communication, Social Media, Traditional Media
Last updated June 1, 2016 The term ‘Publicity Stunt’ has been used for decades as people, businesses and non-profit organisations create activities to entice media attention. The really successful stunts have a direct link from the activity to the message that needs...
by Megan Thorn | Mar 31, 2016 | Events, Fundraising
Last updated March 31, 2016 Traditionally New Zealand non-profits leave all their fundraising events to the summer season, but there are some great events you can hold in the winter too. Check out these 6 Winter Fundraising Ideas to keep the momentum going through the...
