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...
by Megan Thorn | Aug 20, 2014 | All blog posts, Fundraising
Last updated August 20, 2014 Eco-friendly fundraising is not just for organisations with a specific environmental focus. Eco-friendly options often make good financial sense and can help enhance your reputation as a caring, responsible organisation. While some...
by Megan Thorn | Aug 20, 2014 | All blog posts, Donations, Fundraising
Last updated October 12, 2018 There are two topics in the world that most people feel a little uncomfortable talking about: Death and Money. It’s no surprise then that ‘Bequest Giving’ can be a difficult conversation for non-profits to instigate, but it doesn’t have...
by Megan Thorn | Aug 20, 2014 | All blog posts, Fundraising, Grants
Last updated August 20, 2014 There are over 700 contestable funding sources in New Zealand, and they vary dramatically in size and type. From large corporate based foundations through to small family trusts, with gaming trusts, community foundations, and local...
