Event Fundraising

Events can be powerful fundraising tools—but only when they’re done strategically.

Leslie helps organizations evaluate and strategically plan fundraising events to ensure they align with the organization’s mission, have a strong return on investment, and elevate the organization’s entire fundraising program rather than drain it.

  • Evaluate current fundraising events ROI

  • Recommend an event structure that is mission aligned and lends itself to fundraising

  • Lead and execute the event fundraising strategy

  • Staff and coach your board and event committee to fundraise in a way that it is easy for them

  • Provide extensive hands-on support to the Board and the event committee so their fundraising for the is successful

  • Expand list of prospective sponsors

  • Train staff on how to manage an event committee to fundraise

  • Recommend committee structure, prepare timelines, and gift pyramids

  • Develop an institution specific volunteer fundraising manual so volunteers have all the tools to make fundraising easy

Here’s how BFA can help you improve your event ROI:

Events that stand out.

Watch the teaser for Leslie’s 2024 presentation at the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

“Leslie brings a strategic lens to every event, making them both meaningful cultivation opportunities and effective fundraising vehicles. She skillfully guides committees and boards, balancing stakeholder involvement with clear vision to create purposeful experiences that stay true to mission, advance fundraising goals, and build lasting relationships. Leslie's approach is a game changer!”

Louisa Kopp, Director of Donor and Alumni Engagement, Community College of Philadelphia

How else can we help YOUR nonprofit succeed?