106: Down With the Golf Tournament

106: Down With the Golf Tournament

Author: Jess Birken, MNM, JD February 22, 2024 Duration: 22:10

You're about to dive into a podcast episode that's gonna change the game for your nonprofit's events. 

On this episode of Charity Therapy, Alicia Baraga joins Jess, and she's the superstar behind Ripple Event Marketing. We're unpacking all the tips and tricks to create fundraising events that are as unique as your mission – and it's not just about throwing another boring gala.

Jess and Alicia kick things off by chatting about the wildest events they've seen, from a beanbag tournament on a baseball field to a dueling piano showdown in an airplane hangar (yep, you heard that right!). We'll help you figure out who your crowd is and how to plan something they'll actually want to show up for, all without breaking the bank. Alicia dishes out the real talk on why it's super important to set clear goals so you can high-five yourself when your event is a smash hit.

We know money can be tight, especially when you're just starting out. That's why we talk about where you can be smart with your budget, like maybe picking up some know-how from a course like Event Brand Boot Camp instead of hiring a full-blown event planner right off the bat. By the end, you'll have a bunch of resources and enough confidence to plan an event that might just be the talk of the town.

Tune in, take notes, and get ready to throw an event that will have everyone buzzing with excitement!

In this episode, you will hear:

  • Alicia Baraga spills the beans on rocking nonprofit events with limited cash and space

  • Pinpoint where you really need help and consider taking a class like Event Brand Boot Camp

  • Unique venues can turn a blah event into the talk of the town

  • Sponsorship is about making friends with local businesses who dig what you do

  • Find sponsors early in the planning stage

  • Talk to your boss about funding your event

Resources from this Episode

Alicia's Brand Bootcamp: https://rippleevent.teachable.com/p/event-brand-bootcamp/

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Ever find yourself wishing for a direct line to seasoned nonprofit leaders, a chance to unpack the real challenges that don’t make it into the glossy annual reports? Charity Therapy is that conversation. With host Jess Birken, who brings her background as a lawyer and a Master of Nonprofit Management to the table, each session feels like pulling up a chair with a trusted advisor. The discussions move beyond theory, tackling the granular details of operations that leaders actually face-whether it’s navigating a tricky IRS compliance question, rebuilding a fundraising strategy from the ground up, or managing the complex interpersonal dynamics that define any mission-driven team. This podcast digs into the operational heart of the sector, offering pragmatic insights you can apply directly to your own work. It’s a resource built on the understanding that running a nonprofit is a continuous practice of problem-solving, and Jess guides these explorations with clarity and a deep respect for the work. Tune in for honest dialogue that treats the daily grind of management as the serious and nuanced craft that it is.
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