by Megan Thorn | Feb 11, 2015 | All blog posts, Events, Fundraising
Last updated February 11, 2015 Movie Night Fundraisers are pretty easy to organise and lots of fun, but if you’re going to do them, you might as well make the most of them. Check out these 6 simple ways to make more money on the night. 1. Charge More than the...
by Megan Thorn | Jan 28, 2015 | All blog posts, Events, Self-Care, Training
Last updated October 12, 2018 This week I had the privilege of attending the Teachers Matter conference that is hosted each year by Karen Boyes, head-honcho at Spectrum Education. The conference is primarily to support classroom teachers, (of which I am not), but...
by Megan Thorn | Jan 21, 2015 | All blog posts, Events, Fundraising
Last updated January 21, 2015 Summer is a great time for hosting special events. Whether it’s a gala day, a music festival or a community day out, the warm weather and holiday atmosphere bring out crowds of people all looking for something to do. Check out this A-Z of...
by Megan Thorn | Sep 11, 2014 | All blog posts, Events, Fundraising
Last updated October 12, 2018 Whether it’s a gala, an auction, your AGM or national conference – events are supposed to get easier each time you do them. Unfortunately, unless you evaluate the event on paper, it will be just as hard the next time around....
by Megan Thorn | Sep 11, 2014 | All blog posts, Events, Fundraising
Last updated October 12, 2018 Auctions are a really fun way to raise funds and, if done well, can literally raise you tens of thousands of dollars. Of course not every auction needs to be a grand affair, you can hold auctions of all sizes and styles, depending on how...
by Megan Thorn | Sep 9, 2014 | All blog posts, Events, Fundraising
Last updated September 9, 2014 Often I hear people complaining that there’s no point hosting a fundraising event because they make little money for a lot of effort. While in some cases that may be true, fundraising events are not just about the dollars. Holding...
