Episode #31 | Fundraising Event Trends with Dale Johannes

2024-04-17

This week Dale Johannes returns to discuss the evolving landscape of fundraising events in 2024, emphasizing the importance of innovation, storytelling, and mission alignment in maximizing donor engagement and impact. He emphasizes the "less is more" approach, focusing on tighter programs and impactful storytelling to engage donors. Generational shifts in giving preferences are also influencing fundraising strategies, with millennials focusing more on impact-driven giving. Dale advocates for shorter, more focused auctions, suggesting no...

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Speakers

Samantha Swaim

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Kristin Steele

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