Don't Be Afraid to Shake Up your Event Portfolio

Don't Be Afraid to Shake Up your Event Portfolio

Author: Amy Milne March 23, 2023 Duration: 29:03
Send a text In this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Lynn Wilson, Chief Development Officer at the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario, a non-profit organization that champions childhood cancer care. Lynn is a career fundraiser and not only used to work with Amy at SickKids, but they are dear friends. The two chat about their mutual appreciation for the role that events play in fundraising and filling your pipeline. Lynn walks us through the reasons why POGO decided to retire their...

Amy Milne hosts Real Talk for the Non-Profit Event Pro, a space dedicated to the unique challenges of planning events that drive mission and revenue. This isn't about surface-level tips; it's a frank conversation about what actually works when the pressure is on. Every episode pairs Amy with a seasoned guest to unpack the complexities of sponsorship strategies, the nuances of peer-to-peer fundraising, and the often-overlooked logistical details that make or break an experience. You'll hear honest stories from the field-both successes and hard-learned lessons-that provide a real-world education. The focus is always on creating events that resonate deeply with communities, inspire lasting engagement, and ultimately raise more funds for the cause. Whether you're navigating marketing on a tight budget or trying to secure that major sponsor, this podcast offers grounded advice and practical insights. Tune in for those candid discussions that cut through the noise, giving you the tools and confidence to produce meaningful, epic events. It’s the essential resource for anyone who believes their nonprofit’s events should matter as much as the mission they support.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 62

Real Talk for the Non-Profit Event Pro
Podcast Episodes
Full Circle Moment: Reflecting on the Difference a Year Can Make [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:29
Send a text In this episode, your host Amy Milne brings us back full circle with the return of our very first podcast guest (and one of our faves!), Jamie Lamont. When we first heard from Jamie, he was leading the Events…
REPLAY:  10 Tips to Take your Events from Good to Great [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:18
Send a text In this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real about how to take your events from good to great with her top ten tips that will have the biggest impact on your event experience. And the good news is, they don…
Keeping Your Event Traditions Alive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:27
Send a text In this episode, your host Amy gives us a peek in the window of one of her favourite holidays, and it’s probably not the one you’re thinking of! Amy and her family have been celebrating American Thanksgiving…
Listen Up! The Voices in Your Head Have Something to Tell You [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:04
Send a text We're back! In this episode, your host Amy Milne gets real with Alicia Wood, former TV producer turned human behaviour expert, intuitive healer and certified mind coach. She is also the host of The Fuel Your…
Twas the Night Before Event Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:59
Send a text In this episode of "Real Talk for the Non-Profit Event Pro Podcast," Amy dives into the excitement of the fall event season. With unwavering enthusiasm, she shares her love for event day, especially as they p…
Take a Beat and Share the Love [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:28
Send a text In this episode, we push pause on our regularly scheduled programming so that host Amy Milne can be real. She openly and honestly speaks of a sudden loss in her life. It is a reminder that by being in the non…