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Description:
Turn your next fundraiser from “just fine” to fantastic by getting your board involved the right way. In this lively, practical session, you’ll discover how to transform your board members into powerful ambassadors who elevate your event’s success—not get lost in the details.
Learn how to shift your board’s focus from micromanaging menus to making meaningful connections that drive fundraising results. You’ll walk away with clear strategies, real-world examples, and a ready-to-use event toolkit designed to help your board shine—so your event can, too.
Key Takeaways:
- How to define board roles that truly move your event forward
- Proven tactics to inspire participation and boost sponsorships
- Ways to avoid common event pitfalls (no-shows, over-involvement, and scope creep)
- A practical “Board Event Toolkit” to make collaboration easy and effective
Gazala Uradnik
Gazala Uradnik started GFS Events in 2012 because she knew that nonprofits needed help through her own nonprofit board and volunteer experience.
GFS Events provides strategic event planning expertise to nonprofits through focused event strategy, logistics coordination, mission/messaging and audience and donor development.
Chris Baiocchi
Chris is the founder and CEO of Resolute Philanthropy – a consulting firm that provides nonprofit leaders with the tools and resources they need to thrive – because a kinder, safer, healthier world needs engaged and effective nonprofits. Resolute helps nonprofits build confidence and clarity in their fundraising through training, coaching, and strategic support.
Laurie Hochman
Laurie Hochman has a passion for helping groups exceed their fundraising goals. After using Auctria for many auction fundraisers, she joined the team to help others boost their auction fundraising for many wonderful causes. Auctria has been used for auctions and events raising over one billion dollars.
“The beauty in what is done with the money raised with Auctria is what motivates me every day to help auction teams succeed. Hope all your bids soar!”